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A full kitchen remodel in Los Angeles typically runs $16,520 to $53,100, with most homeowners landing somewhere around $28,000 to $34,000 for a mid-range job that keeps the existing footprint. A smaller kitchen remodel, the kind where you’re mainly swapping cabinets, counters, and a backsplash without moving plumbing or walls, lands closer to $10,620 to $23,600.
Those ranges reflect real Los Angeles pricing in 2026, not national averages. A kitchen in a 1920s bungalow off Sunset Junction and a kitchen in a 1990s build in Porter Ranch are different projects with different costs, and anyone who quotes you a single flat number before walking the space is guessing. We’re Mason Remodeling, and every project we take on comes with a written price before any work starts, no exceptions.
- Full kitchen remodel: $16,520 – $53,100
- Most common mid-range project: $28,000 – $34,000
- Small kitchen remodel: $10,620 – $23,600
- Cabinet installation alone: $4,720 – $15,340
- Countertop installation alone: $2,360 – $7,670
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the money actually splits on a typical Los Angeles kitchen. Ranges below are line-item costs for the work itself, installed, in 2026 dollars. These are the same numbers we put in writing before a project begins.
| Line Item | Cost Range | What Drives the Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet installation | $4,720 – $15,340 | Refacing vs. full replacement; custom vs. semi-custom |
| Countertop installation | $2,360 – $7,670 | Quartz vs. natural stone; number of seams; edge profile |
| Backsplash installation | $945 – $2,950 | Tile size, material, and whether outlets need to move |
| Kitchen island installation | $3,540 – $11,800 | Size, whether plumbing or electrical gets added |
| Appliances (allowance) | $3,000 – $12,000 | Builder-grade vs. pro-style; whether ventilation changes |
| Flooring | $2,000 – $8,500 | Tile vs. engineered wood vs. LVP; subfloor repair |
| Plumbing and electrical | $2,000 – $9,000 | Moving the sink, adding circuits, code updates |
| Drywall, paint, trim | $1,500 – $5,500 | How much wall gets opened up; patching old plaster |
| Permits and hauling | $500 – $3,500 | LADBS permit scope; dumpster and disposal |
Add those up and you land in that $16,520 – $53,100 band. The low end is a cosmetic refresh: paint, new counters, maybe refinished cabinet fronts. The high end involves moving a wall, rerouting a gas line to a new range location, upgrading the electrical panel, and installing custom cabinetry built to fit a non-standard space.
One thing that surprises a lot of people in Los Angeles: the cost of simply getting materials to the house. Narrow hillside streets in Mount Washington or the tight driveways off Fairfax can mean smaller delivery trucks, hand-carrying, and extra labor hours. It’s rarely a huge line item, but it’s real, and it’s one reason a Los Angeles quote can land higher than the same scope in a city with easier logistics.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Los Angeles
Two kitchens with identical square footage can differ by $20,000. Here’s what actually moves the number.
- Whether you move the plumbing. Keeping the sink, dishwasher, and range in place saves thousands. Move the sink to the new island and you’re cutting slab, running new supply and drain lines, and pulling a plumbing permit. In older Los Angeles homes, drain lines are often cast iron and need replacing once they’re opened up.
- Cabinet grade. Stock cabinets are built to standard sizes and shimmed to fit. Semi-custom (KraftMaid and Wellborn are two lines we install regularly) is built to your dimensions, which matters in the older homes common across Echo Park and Highland Park, where walls are rarely square. Custom millwork costs more again.
- Countertop material and seam count. A large L-shaped run with an island may need three slabs and two seams. Quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone behaves predictably; natural stone is beautiful and less forgiving. Lighting changes the perceived color of every slab, so we always view samples in the room.
- Permits and inspection timing. Structural changes, gas line work, and electrical panel upgrades require permits through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. The permit fee is one cost; the inspection schedule is another, and it affects how the job sequences. We build that timeline into the written price from the start so there’s no surprise billing later.
- The age of the house. A 1940s Spanish bungalow may have knob-and-tube wiring in the kitchen walls, no dedicated GFCI circuits, and plaster over lath instead of drywall. Each of those turns a simple swap into a code-required upgrade. We flag these during the estimate, not after demo day.
- Fixtures and finishes. A Kohler or Grohe faucet and a Toto appliance lineup cost more up front than builder-grade equivalents. They also hold up better in daily use. We carry these lines because they’re professional-grade and we can get them without the markup a retail showroom adds.
The Los Angeles Kitchen Market in 2026
Los Angeles kitchen remodeling has a few characteristics you won’t find in most cities. For one, the housing stock is old and varied. A single street in Silver Lake can have a 1923 bungalow, a 1950s ranch, and a 2015 infill build. Each one presents a different set of hidden conditions once the walls open.
For another, the permitting process is more involved than in smaller markets. LADBS requires permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, and inspection windows can affect the project schedule. A remodeler who hasn’t worked inside that system can lose weeks. We plan the permit sequence before we order a single cabinet.
Finally, the material supply chain in Los Angeles is genuinely good. Because the market is large, professional-grade cabinetry, stone, and fixtures are available quickly. That means fewer delays waiting on deliveries. Our partnerships with cabinet makers like KraftMaid and Wellborn, surface suppliers like Cambria and Caesarstone, and fixture brands like Kohler, Moen, Toto, and Grohe let us source quality products in one place, with real lead times we can quote up front.
If you’d like to see what our kitchen work looks like in context, the page on Kitchen Remodel in Los Angeles walks through the full process from first visit to final walkthrough. And if you want the broader picture of how remodels work at our company, start at our home page.
How to Save on a Kitchen Remodel in Los Angeles
The biggest savings come from decisions made before work starts, not from haggling after.
- Keep the footprint. Not moving the sink, range, or refrigerator avoids plumbing and gas work entirely. This one decision can save $5,000 or more.
- Reface instead of replace cabinets, if the boxes are solid. Cabinet installation runs $4,720 – $15,340. Refacing keeps the existing boxes and swaps doors and drawer fronts for a fraction of that, as long as the cabinet frames are square and structurally sound.
- Choose quartz over natural stone for the main run. Countertop installation lands between $2,360 and $7,670. Quartz gives you consistent color and easier maintenance, and you’re not paying a premium for a stone slab that may need bookmatching.
- Buy appliances during a sale, but spec them early. Appliance dimensions drive cabinet cutouts. Locking in the models before cabinets are ordered prevents costly rework. Retail sale cycles in Los Angeles are predictable, so timing matters.
- Get a written price before you commit. Verbal estimates that grow on the final bill are the biggest hidden cost in remodeling. We deliver a written price on every project, before a single tool is unpacked. That’s not a promotion; it’s how we work.
A free estimate from Mason Remodeling takes about an hour and gives you a real number you can plan around. Call (803) 680-2547 and a live person will answer, any time of day or night.
Why Homeowners Choose a Written Price Before Work Starts
A kitchen remodel is one of the largest financial decisions a homeowner makes, and it happens inside your home, around your family, often over several weeks. That changes what matters. You’re not just buying cabinets and tile; you’re deciding who gets access to your house and when the work will be done.
Every Mason Remodeling project follows The Threshold Standard. That means:
- Every crew member is background-checked and identity-verified.
- You receive the technician’s name and photo before the visit.
- Crew members arrive in clean marked uniforms and show a photo ID badge at the door.
- A written price is delivered before any work begins.
- A written guarantee covers every completed project, with the coverage terms stated plainly, including what’s covered, what’s excluded, and for how long.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every project. If something isn’t right within 365 days of the completion date, we return and make it right at no cost to you. If a repair or installation fails, we schedule a free second visit, no charge and no dispute process.
Mason Remodeling has been part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies since 2004. Our work spans bathroom remodeling, whole-home remodels, and general contracting across Los Angeles. Isaac Pruett leads our team, and the standard he sets is simple: the price gets written down before work starts, and the craftsmanship gets backed in writing after it ends.
We also handle the parts of a remodel that aren’t glamorous. If your project expands a window opening, we bring in the same trades we use for window replacement and roof repair so the exterior stays sealed and matched. If the plumbing needs a full overhaul, we coordinate with our bathroom remodel crews who work with the same rough-in specialists. You get one point of contact and one written price for the whole scope.
What’s Included in a Mason Remodeling Kitchen Estimate
When we come out for a free estimate, we don’t leave you with a verbal guess. You get a written scope that states:
- The full scope of work, room by room.
- Line-item pricing for labor and materials.
- Material specifications, including cabinet line, countertop material, and fixture brands.
- What permits are required and who pulls them.
- A project timeline with milestones.
- What the written guarantee covers, what it excludes, and for how long.
The price on that document is the price you pay. If hidden conditions surface after demo (old wiring, water damage, framing that isn’t square), we stop, document what we found, and discuss options before any additional work is done. No surprise invoices show up at the end.
FAQs – Kitchen Remodel Cost in Los Angeles
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles in 2026?
A full kitchen remodel in Los Angeles costs $16,520 to $53,100, with most mid-range projects landing near $28,000 to $34,000. A smaller kitchen remodel runs $10,620 to $23,600. The range depends mainly on whether you move plumbing or walls, the grade of cabinets you choose, and the age of the house. Call (803) 680-2547 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace kitchen cabinets?
Repair or refacing is typically cheaper. Cabinet installation runs $4,720 to $15,340, while refacing solid cabinet boxes costs a fraction of that. If your cabinet frames are square and structurally sound, refacing is often the smarter choice. If the boxes are water-damaged or out of square, replacement is the better long-term call. We’ll tell you which applies during a free estimate. Call (803) 680-2547 to schedule one.
How much do countertops cost in a Los Angeles kitchen?
Countertop installation in Los Angeles runs $2,360 to $7,670, depending on material and seam count. Quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone sits in the middle of that range and gives you consistent color with easy maintenance. Natural stone can push toward the high end. Call (803) 680-2547 for a quote on your specific layout.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Los Angeles?
Yes, if the work touches structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems. Los Angeles requires permits through the Department of Building and Safety for things like moving a wall, relocating a sink or range, adding circuits, or upgrading a panel. Cosmetic work like painting and backsplash tile typically does not require a permit. Permit costs generally run $500 to $3,500 depending on scope. We handle the permit process and build the fee into the written price up front. Call (803) 680-2547 to talk through your project.
Can you come today for an estimate?
Yes, we offer same-day and next-day estimates in most of Los Angeles, including the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, and neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Highland Park. A live person answers the phone around the clock, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. There’s no call tree and no voicemail loop.
Is it cheaper to remodel a small kitchen?
Yes. A small kitchen remodel in Los Angeles costs $10,620 to $23,600, compared to $16,520 to $53,100 for a full kitchen. The savings come from less cabinetry, less countertop square footage, and frequently no island. Smaller rooms can still require the same permit and inspection work if plumbing or electrical changes, so it’s worth getting a written scope before assuming the project is simple. Call (803) 680-2547 for a free estimate.
Contact Mason Remodeling for a Free Kitchen Remodel Estimate
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Los Angeles, the first step is a real number, in writing, before you commit. Call (803) 680-2547 and we’ll set up a free estimate at your convenience. A live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You’ll know exactly who’s coming before they arrive, you’ll get a written price before work starts, and your finished kitchen will be covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Pricing reflects the Los Angeles market as of 2026. Mason Remodeling offers free estimates – call (803) 680-2547.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling, serving Los Angeles since 2004.
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