Cabinets & Countertops in Los Angeles, CA

Cabinets & Countertops in Los Angeles, CA

Cabinet and countertop replacement typically costs between $8,500 and $24,000 in Los Angeles, with most full-kitchen updates landing around $14,000 to $18,000 when you’re using mid-range materials and a licensed contractor. The work usually takes 2 to 4 weeks from tear-out to final walkthrough, depending on whether you’re refacing existing boxes or installing fully custom cabinetry. At Mason Remodeling Co Los Angeles, every cabinet and countertop project starts with a written price before any work begins, and ends with our 365-Day Done Right Promise backing the installation. Call (213) 632-5711 to schedule your free estimate.

This page covers what you’ll actually pay in this city, how the process works, what to watch for with LA homes specifically, and the questions homeowners ask us most before committing. If you’re planning a broader project, start with our Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles page for the full scope of what a kitchen renovation involves.

When You Need Cabinets & Countertops

Most Los Angeles homeowners call us when the kitchen still functions but no longer works for how they actually live. The signs are usually obvious once you know what to look for:

• Water damage around the sink base or dishwasher opening. Common in older LA homes with original particleboard boxes. In neighborhoods like West Adams and Echo Park, we regularly find swelling and delamination from slow leaks that went unnoticed for years.
• Drawers that stick, sag, or won’t close. Roller tracks wear out. Soft-close hardware fails. When you’re lifting a drawer to get it back on the track every morning, the cabinet has hit the end of its service life.
• Countertops with deep scratches, burn marks, or failed seams. Laminate and older solid-surface tops show their age quickly in a city where kitchens do double duty as homework stations and home offices.
• Layout that fights you daily. Corner cabinets you can’t reach. No pull-out storage for pots. A peninsula that blocks the fridge door. LA kitchens built before 1990 frequently need layout correction, not just new doors.
• You’re selling within 24 months. Kitchen updates consistently return the highest percentage of any interior remodel in the Los Angeles market. Buyers in neighborhoods like Mid-City and Silver Lake expect updated cabinetry and stone or solid-surface counters.
• Cabinet boxes are structurally sound but cosmetically exhausted. If the frames are square and the boxes are dry, refacing plus new counters gets you 80% of the visual impact at roughly 50-60% of full replacement cost.

Isaac Pruett has walked hundreds of LA kitchens since founding Mason Remodeling Co Los Angeles in 2004. He’ll tell you straight: sometimes you need full replacement, sometimes refacing is the right call, and sometimes the cabinets are fine and the real problem is the countertop or the lighting. We don’t sell work you don’t need.

Our Cabinets & Countertops Process

Before we get to the steps, here’s what matters most to LA homeowners: you’ll know exactly who is coming to your home, what they’ll do, and what you’ll pay before they show up. That’s The Threshold Standard, and it applies to every Mason Remodeling Co Los Angeles job.

1. Free in-home consultation and measurement. We come to your home, measure every cabinet run and counter surface, and talk through how you use the kitchen. You’ll meet Isaac or a project lead by name and photo before the visit. No obligation, no pressure.
2. Written price before any work starts. Within 48 hours of the consultation, you get a line-item written price covering materials, labor, haul-away, and any structural work needed. This is not an estimate that can drift. It’s a fixed, written number.
3. Material selection with specification-grade options. We walk you through cabinet lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn, and surfaces including Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. You’ll choose door styles, finishes, hardware, and counter edges with someone who can explain the trade-offs in plain language: durability, maintenance, lead time, cost.
4. Tear-out and preparation. We protect your floors and adjacent rooms with floor runners and plastic partitioning, then remove the old cabinets and counters carefully. Haul-away is included. We check for hidden water damage, unlevel floors, and electrical or plumbing surprises inside the walls at this stage, and we flag anything before it becomes a change order.
5. Installation and finishing. Cabinets go in first, leveled and secured to studs. Counters are templated and cut off-site, then installed with seams placed logically, not wherever is easiest. We handle the sink cutout, faucet drilling, and any backsplash coordination.
6. Final walkthrough and written guarantee. You inspect every drawer, door, seam, and edge. We fix anything that’s not right on the spot. Your written guarantee states exactly what’s covered and for how long: 365 days from the completion date, with a free return visit if a repair or installation fails. No charge, no dispute process, no conditions.

Cabinets & Countertops Pricing in Los Angeles

The price range for cabinet and countertop work in Los Angeles reflects real differences in material, labor, and site conditions. Here’s what we see in this market, as of 2025:

• Cabinet refacing with new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware: $6,000 to $12,000 for a typical 10×12 foot kitchen.
• Semi-custom cabinet replacement (KraftMaid-level): $8,000 to $18,000 installed, depending on cabinet count, ceiling height, and accessories like pull-outs and dividers.
• Fully custom cabinetry (Wellborn or equivalent): $18,000 to $40,000 plus for larger or highly detailed kitchens.
• Laminate countertops: $1,800 to $3,500 installed.
• Quartz countertops (Silestone, Caesarstone, Cambria): $4,500 to $8,500 installed for a typical kitchen, or $65 to $110 per square foot.
• Butcher block or solid wood countertops: $3,000 to $6,000 installed.

What moves the price up or down:

• Cabinet count and linear footage. More cabinets, more money. It sounds obvious, but LA kitchens in older homes often have odd wall runs and retrofitted additions that add cabinet boxes a standard spec sheet doesn’t account for.
• Countertop material and edge profile. A simple eased edge on quartz costs less than a waterfall edge on a kitchen island. Cambria tends to run higher than Silestone or Caesarstone for comparable stone looks.
• Condition of the existing structure. If we find water damage in the floor under the sink cabinet, or unlevel subflooring, that’s additional work. We flag it immediately and give you a written price for the fix before we touch it.
• Demolition and haul-away complexity. A second-floor kitchen in a Silver Lake hillside home with narrow stair access costs more to demo and deliver than a ground-floor Mid-City kitchen with a driveway.
• Lead time on materials. Some quartz colors ship within a week. Others are 6 weeks out. We’ll tell you what’s available and what the timeline means for your project.

Every Mason Remodeling Co Los Angeles cabinet and countertop project comes with a written price before any tools are unpacked. You’ll never get a verbal estimate that grows on the final bill. Call (213) 632-5711 for your free estimate and line-item written price.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace cabinets?

For structural damage, water intrusion, or layout problems, replacement is almost always the better long-term value in Los Angeles, because repair work on damaged particleboard boxes often fails again within 2 to 3 years. For cosmetic wear with sound boxes, refacing is meaningfully cheaper: expect to pay roughly $6,000 to $12,000 for refacing versus $8,000 to $18,000 for semi-custom replacement on the same kitchen. We’ll assess your cabinet boxes honestly and tell you which path makes sense. Call (213) 632-5711 and Isaac will give you a straight answer during the free consultation.

Los Angeles-Specific Things to Know

LA homes present particular challenges for cabinet and countertop work that you won’t find in most of the rest of the country. We’ve handled all of them repeatedly since 2004.

• Pre-1960 homes with plaster walls and non-standard stud spacing. Older Los Angeles homes, especially in areas like Koreatown, West Adams, and parts of the Valley, frequently have studs that don’t fall on 16-inch centers. Cabinets must be hung on studs, not drywall anchors, which means we locate and sometimes add blocking behind the wall before cabinet installation.
• Earthquake bracing is non-negotiable. Upper cabinets in California must be secured to wall studs with proper fasteners, not toggle bolts. We install every upper cabinet with earthquake-rated mounting hardware as standard practice. This is a code requirement in the city of Los Angeles and the right thing to do regardless.
• Soft-close hardware holds up better in rental-heavy neighborhoods. In areas like Westlake and Palms where many kitchens see heavy daily use from multiple occupants, soft-close hinges and drawer slides extend cabinet life measurably. The added cost is modest; the avoided repair calls are real.
• Quartz handles LA’s heat and UV better than many solid surfaces. Direct sunlight through west-facing kitchen windows can fade some laminate and solid-surface materials over a few LA summers. Quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone keeps its color far longer and resists heat from pots and pans better than laminate.
• Many LA kitchens are galley-style with limited floor space. Pull-out pantry units, lazy Susans in corners, and under-counter drawer stacks maximize storage where square footage is fixed. We’ll recommend these where they make sense, not as upsells but as functional improvements.

Who Comes to Your Door

This deserves its own section because it matters more than the cabinet style. You’re letting someone into your home, often while you’re there alone, or with young children, or as an older adult. You should know exactly who is coming before they ring the bell.

Every Mason Remodeling Co Los Angeles crew member is background-checked and identity-verified under The Threshold Standard. Before any visit, you receive the technician’s name and photo. When they arrive, they’re in a clean, marked uniform and they show a photo ID badge at the door. No exceptions, no surprise substitutions.

Isaac Pruett has run this company since 2004, and the protocol hasn’t changed: you know who’s coming, you see their ID at the door, and you have a written price before work begins. If that ever doesn’t happen, something is wrong, and you should call us immediately.

FAQs – Cabinets & Countertops

How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets and countertops in Los Angeles?

In Los Angeles, full kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement typically costs $8,500 to $24,000, with the middle range landing around $14,000 to $18,000 for semi-custom cabinets and quartz counters in a standard 10×12 foot kitchen. The final number depends on cabinet count, material grade, countertop selection, and site conditions like structural repairs or second-floor access. Call (213) 632-5711 for a written price on your specific kitchen. Estimates are free.

Can you install cabinets and countertops the same day?

No. Cabinet installation is a multi-day process that includes tear-out, structural checks, cabinet mounting and leveling, countertop templating, and countertop fabrication off-site. Countertop slabs are cut and edge-finished at a fabrication shop, then installed on a second visit. A typical full replacement takes 2 to 4 weeks from start to finish in Los Angeles. Refacing can sometimes be done faster. Call (213) 632-5711 and we’ll give you an honest timeline for your kitchen.

Is refacing cabinets worth it in Los Angeles?

Refacing is worth it when your cabinet boxes are square, dry, and structurally sound, and you’re happy with the current layout. You’ll pay roughly $6,000 to $12,000 instead of $8,000 to $18,000 for replacement, and you’ll see the same visual update on the outside. If the boxes have water damage, sagging, or you want to change the kitchen’s layout, full replacement is the better buy. We’ll tell you which applies based on what we see in the free consultation.

What countertop material holds up best in Los Angeles kitchens?

Quartz from manufacturers like Silestone, Caesarstone, and Cambria holds up best in Los Angeles because it resists UV fading, heat damage, and staining better than laminate or many solid-surface materials, and it never needs sealing. For homeowners who want natural stone, granite is a solid choice but requires periodic sealing. We’ll match the material to your cooking habits and budget, not push the most expensive option. Call (213) 632-5711 to talk through your options.

Do I need a permit for cabinet and countertop replacement in Los Angeles?

No permit is required for cabinet and countertop replacement when you’re not moving plumbing, gas lines, or walls. The work is cosmetic. If your kitchen project involves relocating a sink, moving an appliance that connects to gas, or altering any structural wall, you’ll need a permit from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We’ll tell you upfront if your scope triggers a permit and handle the paperwork.

Can you come today for a cabinet and countertop quote?

We can often schedule a same-week consultation, and a live person answers every call at (213) 632-5711, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you’re in the middle of a water-damage emergency, call now and we’ll tell you the soonest we can get to your home. We don’t run call trees, and you’ll speak to a person, not a voicemail loop.

Get Your Written Price in Los Angeles

The fastest way to know what your kitchen will cost is to call (213) 632-5711 and schedule a free in-home consultation. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a fixed timeline, and a written guarantee covering the work for 365 days from completion. If something isn’t right within that year, we return and make it right at no cost to you.

Whether you’re in Highland Park, Mar Vista, Los Feliz, or any LA neighborhood in between, Mason Remodeling Co Los Angeles is ready to measure, quote, and build. Call (213) 632-5711 today.

Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles.