Kitchen Remodeling in San Diego, CA
Kitchen Remodeling planned around your home, with a written price before work starts.
How we handle kitchen remodeling
Kitchens are often the center of a wider remodel, especially when a wall comes out to open the space.
We plan the layout, cabinets and counters with you and run the trades in the right order, alongside the rest of the project.
Roughly 54% of the homes in San Diego were built before 1980, and the median home dates to 1978, according to the Census Bureau.
What our kitchen remodeling covers
Plan and layout
Measurements and a plan, with any wall or plumbing changes priced.
Cabinets and counters
New cabinets and tops installed level and tight to the walls.
Systems to code
Plumbing and electrical updated where the walls are open.
Kitchen Remodeling cost in San Diego
Typical installed prices in California. Your own price depends on the size of the job, the materials and the condition of what is there now.
| Item | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel, same layout | $30,000–$67,700 | per kitchen |
| Cabinet installation (stock to semi-custom) | $170–$720 | per linear foot |
| Quartz or granite countertops | $56–$170 | per sq ft installed |
| Removing a load-bearing wall | $4,400–$13,300 | per wall |
Use these to plan a budget. The real number comes from a visit and a written quote. Try the cost calculator.
Sources: Remodeling magazine Cost vs Value Report 2025 (additions and remodels); HomeAdvisor and Angi addition, basement, garage conversion and ADU cost guides (2024–2025); Fixr and HomeGuide renovation cost guides (2025); state price level from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.
Done once, done right
Remodeling shortcuts hide behind drywall: undersized beams, missing insulation, wiring that was never inspected.
Get it right once and you will not be opening the walls again in a few years.
Benefits
- Drawings where the project needs them
- One point of contact
- Work area protected and cleaned daily
- Permits and inspections handled
- A kitchen remodel in the same layout typically takes about 5 to 10 weeks; new layouts take longer.
Kitchen Remodeling, step by step
Call or send the form
Tell us what you want to change and why.
Measure and assess
A visit to measure and see what the house can support.
Scope and quote
A clear plan and price, with options where they make sense.
Paperwork and materials
We handle permit applications and lock in materials and dates.
Construction
The work done in order, with inspections at each stage.
Final walkthrough
Final inspection, punch list and a walkthrough with you.
Before you decide
Keeping the sink and range where they are is the biggest single way to control the cost.
Opening a wall between rooms often means a beam and an engineer, so price it before deciding.
New living space, conversions of garages, basements or attics, and any structural, electrical or plumbing changes typically need permits and inspections; cosmetic updates usually need none. Additions and ADUs must also meet local zoning rules such as setbacks. The City of San Diego Development Services Department issues building permits for addresses inside city limits. Questions go to the City of San Diego Development Services Department.
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Where we offer kitchen remodeling
San Diego and nearby: Coronado, Mira Mesa, La Presa. See all service areas.
Kitchen Remodeling: common questions
How much does kitchen remodeling cost in San Diego?
Typical California prices: kitchen remodel, same layout $30,000–$67,700 per kitchen; cabinet installation (stock to semi-custom) $170–$720 per linear foot; quartz or granite countertops $56–$170 per sq ft installed. Your quote depends on the size of the job and the materials you pick.
How long does kitchen remodeling take?
A kitchen remodel in the same layout typically takes about 5 to 10 weeks; new layouts take longer.
Do I need a permit to remodel in San Diego?
New living space, conversions of garages, basements or attics, and any structural, electrical or plumbing changes typically need permits and inspections; cosmetic updates usually need none. Additions and ADUs must also meet local zoning rules such as setbacks. The City of San Diego Development Services Department issues building permits for addresses inside city limits. Questions go to the City of San Diego Development Services Department.
Does a remodeling contractor need a license in California?
In California, any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials, or any job that needs a permit, must be done by a CSLB-licensed contractor. The limit was $500 until AB 2622 raised it in 2025. A CSLB license lookup takes a minute and shows whether the license is active and bonded.
Which remodels pay back at resale?
Added living space generally raises a home value, but rarely by the full cost. If you are selling soon, keep the scope modest; if you are staying, plan for how you live.
Who draws the plans for an addition?
Many conversions only need simple permit drawings; additions and ADUs need full plans and engineering. Design and drawings typically run $2,000–$15,000 depending on the project.
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