Fairfax County, Virginia
Kitchen remodeling in Fort Hunt, VA
Fort Hunt has 6,081 homes, 94% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1964.
The homes of Fort Hunt
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Fort Hunt CDP.
More homes in Fort Hunt were built in the 1960s than in any other decade, 38% of them, followed by the 1950s at 30%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 61 years old, unless it has been redone since.
85% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Fort Hunt is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22308 | 4,896 | 94% | 1964 | 83% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Washington area earn a median $36.50 an hour and plumbers $34.55, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Washington area.
Before you sign: Virginia
Virginia licenses contractors by the size of the job: Class C for a single contract over $1,000 and under $30,000, Class B from $30,000 to under $150,000, and Class A from $150,000. For electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors the Board also requires a master tradesman license.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Virginia · Permits · What it costs
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