Full Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles, CA

Full Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles, CA

A full kitchen remodel in Los Angeles typically costs between $45,000 and $95,000 for a complete gut-and-rebuild, with most projects landing around $65,000 to $75,000 depending on cabinet grade, appliance selection, and whether you’re moving plumbing or gas lines. The work usually takes 6 to 10 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. That’s the honest range we give homeowners before they ever sign anything, and it’s what you should expect from any reputable contractor in this market.

At Mason Remodeling Co Los Angeles, we handle full kitchen remodels from the first sledgehammer swing to the last cabinet pull. This is the service for homeowners whose kitchens need more than a refresh: the layout doesn’t work, the cabinets are delaminating, the floors slope, or the whole room simply wasn’t built for how your family actually cooks and lives. It’s a bigger commitment than a Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles project that swaps finishes, and it deserves a contractor who treats it that way.

Every full kitchen project we take on starts with a written price. Not a verbal ballpark. Not an estimate that grows line items as the weeks pass. A real number, on paper, before we unload a single tool. That’s been our standard since Isaac Pruett founded this company in 2004 under the Threshold Group family, and it’s the reason homeowners who are nervous about opening their door to strangers feel comfortable calling us at (213) 632-5711.

If your kitchen is holding your home back, start with our home page to see the full scope of what we do, then come back here for the specifics on full remodels.

When You Need Full Kitchen Remodeling

Not every tired kitchen needs a full remodel. Some need new counters and a coat of paint. But when you’re hitting several of these, it’s time to think bigger:

• The layout fights you every day. You’re walking around an island that blocks the fridge, or the sink faces a wall while your family eats on the other side of the room. In Los Angeles homes built before 1980, galley kitchens and closed-off rooms are the norm, and no amount of new hardware fixes a bad footprint.
• Cabinets are failing structurally. Doors won’t stay closed, frames are pulling away from the wall, or water damage has swollen the bases under the sink. If the boxes themselves are compromised, refacing just hides the problem.
• The floor dips or bounces. Older LA homes, especially in neighborhoods like Echo Park and Highland Park, often have sagging floor joists under the kitchen from decades of plumbing leaks or foundation settling. A full remodel is the right time to fix what’s underneath, not just lay new tile over it.
• You’re adding or moving plumbing and gas. Relocating a sink, adding a pot filler, or putting in a gas range where an electric cooktop used to be means opening walls and running new lines. That’s full-remodel territory, and it requires permits and licensed trades.
• The kitchen doesn’t match how you live now. You bought the house with a closed-off kitchen and now you cook daily, the kids do homework nearby, and you need a peninsula with seating. Full remodels solve for how the room gets used, not how it looked in the listing photos.
• You’re planning to stay long-term. If this is your forever home, a partial fix means living with compromises for years. A full remodel lets you choose the exact layout, storage, and finishes that work for your household, not the previous owner’s.

One more honest note: if your kitchen has original knob-and-tube wiring or a fuse box from the 1950s, a full remodel is often when these get addressed. We’ll bring in licensed electricians and pull the permits Los Angeles requires. You won’t be left wondering if the work was done to code.

Our Full Kitchen Remodeling Process

We’ve refined this process over 21 years of remodels in Los Angeles, and we follow it on every full kitchen project because it removes the two things homeowners fear most: surprise costs and strangers in the house you can’t account for.

1. The Walkthrough and Written Price

Isaac or one of our senior project leads walks your kitchen with you. We measure, we look inside cabinets, we check the floor structure, we ask how you cook and how many people use the room. Then we put together a written price that includes materials, labor, permits, and any subcontractor work. You get that number before you commit to anything, and it doesn’t change unless you change the scope.

2. Crew Introduction Before Arrival

Before anyone steps onto your property, you get the name and photo of every technician who will be on site. Each one arrives in a clean marked uniform and shows a photo ID badge at the door. This is part of the Threshold Standard, the verification process we’ve used since 2004. Every crew member is background-checked and identity-verified. You will know exactly who is walking through your door, by name and by face, before they ring the bell.

3. Demolition and Structure Assessment

We remove the old kitchen down to the studs. This is when we confirm what’s behind the walls: the condition of the framing, the routing of existing plumbing, and any surprises like old termite damage or non-permitted work from a previous owner. If we find something that affects the plan, we show you, explain it in plain language, and give you options with prices. No silent upcharges.

4. Rough-In: Plumbing, Electrical, and Gas

Licensed trades run new supply lines, drains, circuits, and gas piping. Los Angeles has specific requirements for kitchen electrical (dedicated circuits for appliances, GFCI protection near water sources), and we pull permits on every job where they’re required. We don’t do “weekend special” work that skips inspection.

5. Cabinetry, Surfaces, and Fixtures

We install your cabinets, counters, backsplash, sink, faucet, and appliances. Our material partnerships include vetted professional-grade lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn for cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone for quartz surfaces, and Kohler and Moen for fixtures. You’re not limited to whatever a big-box store has in stock. We order from trade suppliers and handle lead times for you.

6. Finished Walkthrough and Your Written Guarantee

When the project is complete, we walk the room with you and go over every surface, drawer, and connection. Then we hand you a written guarantee with the exact terms: coverage period (365 days from the completion date), what’s covered, what’s excluded, and what the process is if something fails. If it does, we come back at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies to full kitchen remodels. Not “we’ll try to make it right.” We make it right.

Full Kitchen Remodeling Pricing in Los Angeles

Los Angeles kitchen remodels run higher than the national average because labor costs, permit fees, and material logistics all cost more here. Here’s what we tell homeowners to expect, in real numbers:

Scope	Typical Range	What’s Included
Budget full remodel	$45,000 – $60,000	Stock or semi-custom cabinets, laminate or entry quartz counters, mid-range appliances, minimal layout changes
Mid-range full remodel	$60,000 – $80,000	Semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, upgraded fixtures, some plumbing/electrical relocation, tile backsplash
High-end full remodel	$80,000 – $120,000+	Custom or premium cabinetry, stone or large-format surfaces, designer fixtures, major layout changes, structural work

What moves the number:

• Plumbing and gas relocation. Moving a sink or gas line across the room means opening walls and sometimes floors. Count on $3,000 to $8,000 added per relocated fixture, depending on access.
• Cabinet grade. Stock cabinets run $150 to $300 per linear foot. Semi-custom lines like KraftMaid run $300 to $600. Full custom can hit $1,000 or more per linear foot. For a typical 25-linear-foot LA kitchen, that spread is $3,750 versus $25,000.
• Counter surfaces. Laminate starts around $30 per square foot installed. Quartz from Cambria or Silestone runs $90 to $160. Natural stone can go higher. A typical kitchen has 55 to 70 square feet of counter.
• Appliance package. A basic suite (range, fridge, dishwasher, microwave) starts around $4,000. Pro-style or integrated brands push past $15,000. We can order whatever tier you want, but we’ll be straight with you about what’s worth it.
• Permit costs. Los Angeles charges plan check and permit fees based on project valuation. For a full kitchen remodel, expect $1,500 to $4,000 depending on scope and whether structural or MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) changes are involved.
• Age of the home. If we’re opening walls in a 1920s bungalow in Angelino Heights, we may find ungrounded wiring, cast-iron drains, or plaster-and-lath construction that adds labor hours. Newer homes in areas like Playa Vista are more predictable.

We give every homeowner a written price before work starts. No exceptions. The estimate is free, it takes about an hour of your time, and you can call (213) 632-5711 to schedule one.

FAQs – Full Kitchen Remodeling

How long does a full kitchen remodel take in Los Angeles?

A full kitchen remodel in Los Angeles typically takes 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to final inspection. Custom cabinetry adds 3 to 6 weeks of lead time before installation day, so total timeline can stretch to 12 to 14 weeks on high-end projects. We give you a written schedule before work starts and update it weekly. Call (213) 632-5711 for a timeline specific to your kitchen.

Is it cheaper to remodel a kitchen or just replace cabinets and counters?

Replacing cabinets and counters only (a cosmetic refresh) runs $20,000 to $45,000 in Los Angeles, while a full remodel runs $45,000 to $95,000. The difference is the labor and material cost of moving plumbing, electrical, and structural work. If your layout works and your cabinets are structurally sound, a refresh saves real money. If the layout fails you daily or the cabinets are damaged, a refresh is paying twice: once now, and again when you do the full remodel in a few years. We’ll tell you which one your kitchen needs.

Do I need a permit for a full kitchen remodel in Los Angeles?

Yes, most full kitchen remodels in Los Angeles require permits for electrical, plumbing, and any structural changes under LADBS jurisdiction. We pull every permit required by the city and schedule all inspections. Work that skips permits can complicate a future home sale and may not be covered by your homeowner’s insurance if something fails. We don’t cut that corner.

What’s the most expensive part of a full kitchen remodel?

Cabinetry is typically the most expensive single line item, running from $7,500 to $25,000 or more depending on grade and layout. Counters follow at $3,000 to $12,000, then labor at roughly 20 to 30 percent of the total. Appliance cost depends entirely on the brands and tiers you choose. We’ll break all of this down line by line in your written price, so you know exactly where the money goes.

Can you remodel a kitchen while we live in the house?

Yes, homeowners stay in their homes during most full kitchen remodels we complete in Los Angeles. We set up dust containment, protect walkways, and schedule the messiest work (demo and drywall sanding) back-to-back to minimize disruption. The hardest stretch is usually the 2 to 3 weeks when the kitchen is fully offline, and we help you plan for that with a temporary cooking setup. If the project includes major structural work, we’ll advise on whether staying is workable.

Who You’re Working With

We believe you should know exactly who is in your home and what you’re paying before any work begins. That’s not a marketing line; it’s how we’ve run every job since we opened in 2004 as part of the Threshold Group. Every technician on your project has been background-checked, identity-verified, and introduced to you by name and photo before they arrive. They wear marked uniforms and carry photo ID badges. There is a live person answering our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. You will never reach a call tree when you call (213) 632-5711.

Our written guarantee states the coverage period plainly: 365 days from the completion date, with a free return visit if any part of the installation fails. We put it in writing because a guarantee you can’t read isn’t a guarantee.

Ready to talk about your kitchen? Call (213) 632-5711 for a free estimate, or start with our Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles page to understand the full range of what we do. We’ll walk the space with you, listen to how you use the room, and give you a written price that covers the whole project. No pressure, no games, no surprise invoices.

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