Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Hollywood
A complete kitchen remodel in Hollywood typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 and takes six to twelve weeks from permit to final walkthrough, depending on what we find once the walls open. Call (949) 850-9896 to schedule your free estimate.
We’ve worked in Hollywood long enough to know that a kitchen project here isn’t like one in Burbank or Culver City. The 1920s Spanish Colonial bungalows off Franklin Avenue, the mid-century dingbats along Hollywood Boulevard, and the hillside homes above the Cahuenga Pass each carry different risks once demolition starts. Our crews serve Hollywood from our Los Angeles office, and we schedule around the traffic patterns that make a 3 p.m. truck arrival on Highland Avenue a bad plan. We know which LADBS inspectors cover Hollywood permits, what they flag on older homes, and how to sequence electrical rough-in so you’re not without a kitchen longer than necessary.
Why Elmstead Remodeling Is Hollywood’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
We’ve built our reputation in Hollywood by treating the home like it’s occupied by real people with real routines. That means drop cloths on every floor, shoe covers at the door, and quiet tools during nap hours where the layout allows. Our Kitchen Remodeling team includes background-checked, uniformed technicians, and a live person answers our phones 24/7 – not a voicemail box, not a callback on Monday.
Hollywood homeowners hire us because we give a written price before any work starts, every time. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every completed project. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That promise is stamped on every contract we sign in Hollywood, from a cabinet reface in a 1930s bungalow near Bronson Canyon to a full gut remodel in the Hollywood Hills.
We pull all required permits through LADBS, schedule inspections, and pass them before we close walls. No homeowner gets stuck explaining unpermitted work to a future buyer.
Styles & brands we work with
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Contractors in Hollywood
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Contractors in Hollywood see their best candidates in 1940s – 1960s homes where the cabinet boxes are solid hardwood or early plywood, but the doors are dated, hinges are failing, and the finish has turned amber from decades of sun through west-facing windows. Refacing keeps the existing structure, replaces doors and drawer fronts, and installs new hardware – typically $4,000 – $13,000 for cabinet installation work in this market, compared to full replacement at the higher end of that range.
Not every Hollywood home qualifies. We inspect the boxes for water damage, check that corners are square, and verify the face frames can accept new hinge boring. In the damp canyon microclimates below the Hollywood Hills, we’ve seen cabinet bases swell from failed sink traps that went undetected behind toe kicks.
When Refacing Makes Sense
Refacing works when the layout stays the same, the boxes are dry and sound, and the homeowner wants a fresh look without the dust of full demolition. We’ve refaced kitchens in Los Feliz-adjacent Hollywood bungalows where the original birch boxes were immaculate but the slab doors screamed 1978. The job took four days. The family cooked dinner in the kitchen on day five.
When We Recommend Full Replacement
We push toward full cabinet installation when we find sagging shelves, particle board that’s turned to oatmeal under the sink, or a layout that wastes the corner by the back door. KraftMaid and Wellborn both offer semi-custom lines that fit Hollywood’s smaller original kitchens without the premium of full custom. Written price before any work starts, always.
Kitchen Remodeling Contractor in Hollywood
Kitchen Remodeling Contractor work in Hollywood means planning for discoveries. The 1920s – 1940s Spanish Colonial and Craftsman bungalows that dominate the flatlands were wired with knob-and-tube and framed before modern load calculations, so opening a wall almost always triggers a rough-in electrical upgrade and possible structural reinforcement before the LADBS inspection sign-off can be scheduled – a scope expansion that flatland cities like Culver City rarely see. A full kitchen remodel in Hollywood runs $14,000 – $45,000, with small kitchen remodels at $9,000 – $20,000.
We tore into a 1927 Spanish Colonial bungalow kitchen off Las Palmas Avenue, pulled the original 36-inch cabinet run, and found cloth-wrapped knob-and-tube feeding the range circuit and a floor joist notched through for the old sink drain. Our crew re-routed the rough-in to a dedicated 240V circuit, sistered the joist, and transitioned the subfloor from original tongue-and-groove to plywood before installing KraftMaid cabinets and a Cambria countertop – the client approved the additional work by change order before we closed a single wall.
Permits and Inspections
Every Hollywood kitchen remodel requires an LADBS permit. We pull it, we schedule inspections, and we don’t close walls until the inspector signs the rough-in card. This protects the homeowner’s resale value and prevents the red-tag situations we’ve seen when load-bearing walls come out without an engineer’s stamp.
Written Change Orders for Surprises
Our contracts include an allowance line for typical Hollywood discoveries: knob-and-tube replacement, subfloor rebuild, failed waterproofing membrane behind old tile. If we find something worse, we stop, photograph it, price the fix, and get written approval before continuing. The quote doesn’t move unless the homeowner moves it.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hollywood
We install cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone, and fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Grohe – brands with manufacturer warranties homeowners can verify independently. For exterior work on Hollywood Hills homes in Wildland-Urban Interface zones, we specify James Hardie siding and GAF roofing with ember-resistant venting to meet California Building Code Chapter 7A. We don’t stock cheap knockoffs in a warehouse. We order through authorized dealers with local showrooms, so if a Cambria slab arrives with a color variation the homeowner rejects, we can walk a replacement in days, not weeks. Every product choice travels with its warranty to the next owner.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Hollywood Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring behind original plaster. We open the wall for a backsplash and find cloth-wrapped conductors that haven’t carried a modern appliance load since 1955. The circuit needs complete replacement before the inspector will sign the rough-in.
- Notched floor joists under original sinks. A 1920s plumber cut through a joist to fit drain pipe. Modern stone countertops and full cabinets load that spot differently. We sister the joist or add a support post, priced in writing before we touch it.
- Failed waterproofing behind vintage tile. The membrane behind a 1940s bathroom-adjacent kitchen wall has turned to dust. We find it during demo, stop, and write a change order for new cement backer board and Schluter membrane before the tile goes back up.
- Undersized electrical service for modern appliances. A 60-amp panel feeding a kitchen with a new induction range and Sub-Zero refrigerator won’t pass inspection. We coordinate the service upgrade with LADBS and SCE before the appliance delivery date.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Hollywood, CA
Here’s what kitchen projects cost in Hollywood’s current market:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
What moves the number: the age of the home and what the walls hide, the grade of materials selected, and whether the layout changes. A 1920s bungalow with knob-and-tube, a notched joist, and a failed moisture barrier sits at the higher end. A 1980s condo with modern wiring and a simple cabinet-and-counter refresh sits lower. We inspect before we quote, and the written price we give is the price you pay unless you approve a change order in writing. Call (949) 850-9896 for your free estimate – we’ll walk the space, point out what we expect to find, and give you a number that doesn’t shift after demolition.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hollywood
Our crews work throughout the metro area. We also provide Kitchen Remodeling in Hollywood and surrounding communities including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco. Each project carries the same Cedarwell Care Promise: drop cloths, shoe covers, written price before work starts, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave.
Serving Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Kitchen Remodeling in Hollywood
Cloth-wrapped knob-and-tube wiring, notched floor joists, and failed waterproofing membranes are the three most common discoveries. We build allowances for all three into every pre-1945 Hollywood quote, and we photograph and price any surprises before touching them. Call (949) 850-9896 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes. LADBS requires permits for any kitchen remodel involving electrical, plumbing, or structural changes. In Hollywood’s older housing stock, the permit inspection almost always triggers a rough-in electrical upgrade when knob-and-tube is present. We pull the permit, schedule inspections, and don’t close walls until sign-off. Call (949) 850-9896 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
We stop work, photograph the discovery, write a line-item change order with a fixed price, and get your written approval before continuing. No homeowner gets a bigger bill than the written price they approved. The Cedarwell Care Promise requires this. Call (949) 850-9896 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Refacing works if the cabinet boxes are dry, square, and structurally sound. In 1930s Hollywood bungalows, we often find solid hardwood boxes with water damage limited to the sink base. We replace that one box, reface the rest, and the kitchen stays functional longer. We inspect before recommending. Call (949) 850-9896 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Six to twelve weeks for a full remodel, depending on LADBS inspection scheduling and what discoveries delay the rough-in sign-off. A simple cabinet-and-counter refresh in a newer home can finish in three to four weeks. We build realistic timelines into every written contract. Call (949) 850-9896 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Ready to talk through your kitchen? Call (949) 850-9896 to schedule your free estimate. Graham Stein and our team at Elmstead Remodeling will walk your space, explain what we expect to find in your Hollywood home’s walls, and give you a written price before any work starts.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling, serving Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles area.
