Figures below are planning ranges for Greater Los Angeles, intended to help you build a realistic budget. They are not a quote — every project is priced from its own site, scope, and selections.
What a kitchen remodel includes
A full kitchen remodel replaces everything you touch: cabinets, counters, appliances, lighting, flooring, and usually the plumbing and electrical behind them. A lighter refresh keeps the layout and swaps the surfaces.
Most of the kitchens we build fall somewhere between the two. The layout gets corrected where it fights you, the systems get brought up to current code, and the finishes are chosen to last. We work out early which of those your kitchen actually needs, because that decision drives most of the budget.
What a kitchen remodel costs in Los Angeles
A permitted mid-range kitchen remodel in Greater Los Angeles typically costs $75,000 to $150,000. Keeping the existing layout holds the number down. Moving plumbing, relocating gas, or removing a bearing wall adds significantly, and high-end appliances and custom millwork can push a kitchen well past $200,000.
Plan a 15 to 20 percent contingency on top. Older Los Angeles houses often hide outdated wiring, failing drain lines, or dry rot that only shows up once the walls are open.
Where the money goes
Cabinetry and stone are usually the largest line items, followed by appliances and the trade work to connect them.
- Layout changes: moving a sink, range, or wall changes plumbing, gas, venting, and sometimes structure
- Cabinetry: stock, semi-custom, or fully custom millwork
- Counters and backsplash: stone choice, slab count, and edge and seam detailing
- Appliances and ventilation: a pro range needs real make-up air and a hood sized to match
- Electrical and lighting: dedicated circuits, under-cabinet light, and a panel that can carry the new load
How we run a kitchen remodel
Every project follows the same four steps, so you always know what comes next.
- Consult: we walk the space, listen to how you cook and gather, and write down what is in this job
- Plan: drawings, a schedule, and a clear price before anyone starts, with an allowance for every finish category
- Build: one crew, weekly updates and photos, and every change gets a written yes first
- Deliver: a walkthrough, a punch list, and we stand behind the work
Living through a kitchen remodel
Expect to be without a working kitchen for most of the project. Many families set up a temporary station elsewhere in the house with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink nearby.
Long-lead items, especially custom cabinets, specialty appliances, and some stone, set the real schedule. Ordering them before demolition, not after, is the single best way to shorten the time your kitchen is out of service.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles?
A permitted mid-range kitchen remodel in Greater Los Angeles typically costs $75,000 to $150,000. Keeping the existing layout holds costs down, while moving plumbing, relocating gas, or removing a bearing wall adds significantly. High-end appliances and custom millwork can push a kitchen well past $200,000. These are planning ranges, not a quote.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen?
Usually, yes. Electrical, plumbing, gas, structural, and window changes all require permits in Los Angeles jurisdictions. Replacing surfaces alone, such as paint or flooring, generally does not. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections with the building department that covers your address.
Can I keep my layout to save money?
Yes. Keeping the sink, range, and refrigerator where they are is one of the most effective ways to control a kitchen budget, because it avoids moving plumbing, gas, and venting. Money saved there can go into cabinetry, stone, and lighting, which you see every day.
How long will I be without a kitchen?
It depends on scope and on long-lead items like custom cabinets and specialty appliances. We order those before demolition so the kitchen is out of service for as short a time as possible, and we give you a schedule in writing before work starts.
Is SAS Builds licensed?
Yes. SAS Builds holds California contractor License #1073990, issued by the Contractors State License Board. You can verify it for free at cslb.ca.gov.
