Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles

Most Los Angeles kitchen remodels cost $35,000 to $200,000 or more. A focused update that keeps the sink, range and walls in place runs $35,000-$65,000. A complete mid-range remodel with new cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting and appliances runs $65,000-$120,000. High-end or structural remodels with custom cabinetry, layout changes and engineering run $120,000-$200,000+. These are planning ranges from our own projects as of October 2026, not quotes.

Construction usually takes 8 to 12 weeks from demolition to completion. Design, selections and permits come first and take longer when the project needs custom cabinets, architectural plans, engineering, structural changes or plan check. We identify long-lead items such as custom cabinets, specialty appliances and stone slabs during planning so they do not hold up construction.

Usually, yes. Changing plumbing, gas, electrical, ventilation, walls, windows or the floor plan requires a permit. Replacing finishes in place may follow a simpler path. Removing walls or changing the room configuration can require plans, engineering and formal plan review. We evaluate your scope, determine which plans and approvals are needed, and coordinate the permit and inspection steps before construction.

Your address decides it. Neighborhoods inside the City of Los Angeles, such as Brentwood, Encino, Sherman Oaks and Silver Lake, use LADBS. Separate cities such as Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica and West Hollywood run their own building departments with their own plan check, fees and inspectors. Altadena is unincorporated and uses LA County Building and Safety, which also serves contract cities such as Rolling Hills. We confirm the permitting authority for your parcel at the first site visit.

Most homeowners stay in the house, but the kitchen is out of service from demolition until the countertops, sink and appliances are reconnected. Plan a temporary kitchen in another room with a microwave, coffee maker, small refrigerator and a hot plate or air fryer. We put up protective barriers, keep the work area separated and clean it daily, and schedule work to limit disruption to your household.

Keeping the sink, range, refrigerator and gas line where they are is the biggest cost saver, and it is the line between our focused and mid-range packages. Moving them makes sense when the current layout causes daily problems, such as narrow walkways, no landing space next to the range or an island that blocks traffic. We compare both options in your CAD designs so you can see the difference before deciding. Read more in Keep Your Kitchen Layout or Move Plumbing?

Refacing keeps your existing cabinet boxes and adds new doors, drawer fronts and veneer, so it usually costs less and takes less time than replacement. It works when the boxes are solid and the layout already works. Replace the cabinets when the boxes are damaged, the layout needs to change, or you want different storage such as deep drawers, a full-height pantry or appliance panels. We inspect the boxes before recommending either.

No countertop suits every household. Quartz offers consistency and simple maintenance. Granite gives natural variation and durability. Quartzite looks like natural stone and performs well when correctly selected and maintained. Marble develops a patina, so you have to accept etching and extra care. Porcelain slab and sintered stone suit modern kitchens with large continuous surfaces, and butcher block adds warmth to an island.

Yes. Your first three professional CAD design concepts are free, whether or not you move forward right away. Before design work begins we explain eligibility, the drawings you will receive and any included revisions. They are preliminary concepts, not permit-ready construction documents; if your project needs architectural plans, structural engineering or permit drawings, we explain the scope and any fees in writing first.

Yes. Older Los Angeles homes can hide plaster walls, aging wiring, outdated plumbing, uneven framing or an undersized electrical service. Spanish and mid-century homes are best remodeled in a way that keeps their character. Condos add association rules, construction hours and elevator bookings, and hillside homes add access and delivery limits. In every home we anchor base and tall cabinets to the studs and use flexible gas connectors for earthquake safety.

We assess the condition, show you the options with their costs, and get your written approval before proceeding with any change. California requires a signed change order before the price or scope of the work changes.