Kitchen Remodeling
Transform the heart of your home.
We design and build kitchens that balance everyday function with the look you want. From cabinetry and countertops to layout changes and lighting, we manage the full project — and because our engineers are in-house, permits and structural changes never slow us down.
What's included
- —Custom cabinetry & countertops
- —Layout & wall changes (load-bearing handled in-house)
- —Lighting, electrical & plumbing
- —Permitting & Title 24 managed for you
- —Fixed scope, clear timeline
The details
What to expect, what it costs, and how the permits and structure get handled.
What a kitchen remodel involves
Most kitchens start the same way: we walk the space with you, talk through how you actually cook and gather, and map what's possible against your budget. From there we handle design, cabinetry and countertops, layout and wall changes, lighting, electrical, and plumbing — then build it with one crew on one schedule.
Because our engineers work in-house, the parts that usually stall a remodel — moving a gas line, opening up a wall, getting the lighting plan to pass energy code — don't get handed to an outside firm. That's the difference between a project that keeps moving and one that sits waiting on someone else's drawings.
What it costs and how long it takes in San Diego
San Diego kitchens tend to run above national averages. A cosmetic refresh — new cabinets, countertops, paint, and fixtures in the same footprint — often lands around $18,000–$35,000. A mid-range remodel with a new layout and better finishes typically runs $35,000–$75,000, and a full high-end gut can reach $80,000 and up. These are starting ranges, not quotes; your real number comes from the walkthrough.
Once permits are issued, most kitchens take roughly 6–10 weeks of active construction, and the room is usable again before the last of the finish work wraps. Cabinet and stone lead times usually set the schedule more than the labor does, so we order early and sequence the trades to keep the space moving.
Permits, Title 24, and opening up walls
Cosmetic work — swapping cabinets, counters, or like-for-like fixtures — usually doesn't need a permit in San Diego. The moment you move plumbing, add or relocate electrical, touch a gas line, or change a wall, it does. We pull those permits and manage plan check so you're not the one chasing the city.
New lighting in a remodeled kitchen has to meet California's Title 24 energy standards, which in practice means high-efficacy LED fixtures and the right paperwork at inspection. And if you want to take down a wall to open the kitchen to the living room, our structural engineers check the load path and produce the stamped plans the permit requires — so removing that wall is a line item on your project, not a separate firm to hire.
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Common questions
- How long does a kitchen remodel take?
- Most San Diego kitchens take about 6–10 weeks of active construction once permits are issued, though the room is usable again before the finish work wraps. Cabinet and countertop lead times often drive the schedule more than the build itself, so ordering early keeps everything moving.
- How much does a kitchen remodel cost in San Diego?
- It depends on scope, but a cosmetic refresh typically runs $18,000–$35,000, a mid-range remodel $35,000–$75,000, and a high-end gut $80,000 and up. We give a fixed written estimate after a walkthrough, so the number you start with is the number you plan around.
- Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in San Diego?
- Cosmetic work — new cabinets, counters, or like-for-like fixtures — usually doesn't. Moving plumbing, adding electrical, touching a gas line, or changing a wall does. We handle the permitting and plan check end to end, so the paperwork sits with us, not you.
- Can you remove a wall to open up my kitchen?
- Yes. Our structural engineers assess whether it's load-bearing, size the beam, and produce the stamped plans the permit requires — in-house. Because the engineering and the build live under one roof, opening up your kitchen is part of the same project, not another company to coordinate.
- Is a kitchen remodel worth it?
- Financially, a minor kitchen remodel is consistently one of the best-recouping home projects, often returning most of its cost at resale. Beyond resale, it's the room you use most — better layout, light, and storage change how the whole home feels every day.
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