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A full kitchen remodel in Los Angeles costs between $16,520 and $53,100 in 2026, depending on the size of the kitchen, the materials you choose, and whether load-bearing walls or plumbing routes get moved. Most families in Los Angeles land somewhere in the middle of that range, replacing cabinets and countertops while keeping the existing layout.
Smaller kitchens come in lower. A small kitchen remodel in Los Angeles runs $10,620 to $23,600, which covers cabinet replacement, a new countertop, a backsplash, and a fresh coat of paint without moving walls or gas lines.
Key Takeaways
- The lead range for a full Los Angeles kitchen remodel is $16,520 – $53,100 in 2026.
- A small kitchen remodel costs $10,620 – $23,600.
- Countertops alone run $2,360 – $7,670; cabinets run $4,720 – $15,340.
- Named-brand materials and a written price before work starts are standard with any Kitchen Remodel in Los Angeles from Elmstead.
- Every project is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
These line items reflect what Los Angeles homeowners actually pay in 2026, not national averages. Where you fall on each range depends on material grade, floor level, and how much of the existing plumbing and electrical you keep.
| Project Scope | Typical Cost Range (Los Angeles, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen remodel | $16,520 – $53,100 |
| Small kitchen remodel | $10,620 – $23,600 |
| Cabinet installation | $4,720 – $15,340 |
| Countertop installation | $2,360 – $7,670 |
| Backsplash installation | $945 – $2,950 |
| Kitchen island installation | $3,540 – $11,800 |
| Bathroom remodel (for reference) | $10,620 – $33,040 |
| Home addition (for reference) | $53,100 – $153,400 |
What pushes the price toward the top of the range: moving a gas line, cutting a wider opening in a load-bearing wall, running new electrical for induction cooking, replacing subfloor rot, adding a kitchen island with its own plumbing, or choosing quartz with a book-matched edge and full-slab backsplash. A kitchen built inside a 1920s Spanish bungalow in Echo Park often hits the higher end because the walls hide surprises.
What keeps the price near the bottom: keeping the cabinet footprint the same, refacing rather than replacing, staying with laminate or butcher block instead of stone, using a standard tile backsplash instead of full-slab, and leaving plumbing where it already is.
We give you a written price before any work starts, so the number you see above is the number you plan around. It does not change after the crew walks in the door.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Los Angeles
Los Angeles kitchens are not priced like kitchens in a new subdivision in another state. Here is what actually moves the number in this city.
- Age of the home. A 1924 bungalow in Highland Park may have knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized pipes, and no insulation behind the plaster. Opening one wall can reveal work that has to be addressed before the new cabinets go up. A 2015 home near Playa Vista rarely has those surprises.
- Whether you move plumbing or gas. Relocating a sink, dishwasher, or range requires permits and a licensed trade on-site. Keeping the fixtures in place is the single biggest way to stay low in the range.
- Cabinet grade and door style. Stock cabinets are cheaper and ship fast. Semi-custom cabinets from KraftMaid or Wellborn let you fit odd corners common in older Los Angeles homes and add soft-close doors, but they cost more. Full custom millwork sits at the top of the cabinet range.
- Countertop material. Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone quartz sit in the middle of the countertop range. Natural stone and full-slab backsplashes push higher. Laminate keeps you lower.
- Permits and city inspections. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety requires permits for electrical, plumbing, gas, and structural changes. Plan review timelines vary by district, and an inspector has to sign off before walls close. This is a real line item, not a formality.
- Floor level and access. A kitchen on the third floor of a hillside home in Silver Lake with no freight elevator means every cabinet, slab, and appliance is hand-carried in. That adds labor hours. So does parking and staging on a narrow street with permit parking only.
- Pets and children in the home. Scheduling around nap times, keeping dust contained with zip walls, and choosing low-VOC finishes takes planning. We build that into the schedule from day one, not as a scramble.
How to Save on Kitchen Remodel
You do not have to accept the first number you hear, and you do not have to cut corners on the parts that matter. Here is what actually lowers the bill without lowering the quality.
- Keep the layout. Moving a sink or range means permits, new supply lines, and possibly a new vent path. Keeping fixtures in place saves thousands.
- Choose semi-custom cabinets over full custom. KraftMaid and Wellborn give you the fitted look of custom doors without the millwork price. They also carry manufacturer warranties that travel with the finished kitchen.
- Pick quartz over natural stone. Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone are non-porous, don’t need sealing, and hold up better to kids and pets. They also cost less per square foot than most marble.
- Do the backsplash in tile, not slab. A standard tile backsplash runs $945 – $2,950. A full slab backsplash can double that area’s cost on its own.
- Bundle with other work. If you’re already doing a bathroom, doing both at once spreads the permit and prep cost. A Bathroom Remodel in Los Angeles runs $10,620 – $33,040 and pairs well with a kitchen project.
- Get a written price up front. Estimates that grow after the crew arrives are the most common way budgets blow past the number you planned for. We give you a written price before any work starts, every time.
We offer free estimates, and a live person answers the phone 24/7. Call (949) 850-9896 to talk through your kitchen.
FAQs – Kitchen Remodel Cost
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles in 2026?
A full kitchen remodel in Los Angeles costs $16,520 – $53,100 in 2026. A small kitchen remodel runs $10,620 – $23,600. The difference comes down to whether you move plumbing, change the cabinet footprint, or upgrade to stone countertops and semi-custom cabinets. Call (949) 850-9896 for a free written estimate for your specific kitchen.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace kitchen cabinets in Los Angeles?
Repair or refacing costs less than replacement, but only when the existing boxes are solid and square. If the cabinet frames are warped, water-damaged, or out of square (common in homes built before 1950), new cabinets are the better value. Cabinet installation in Los Angeles runs $4,720 – $15,340. Call us at (949) 850-9896 and we’ll tell you honestly which path fits your kitchen.
How much does countertop installation cost in Los Angeles?
Countertop installation in Los Angeles costs $2,360 – $7,670 depending on material and edge profile. Quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone sits in the middle of that range and holds up best to kids and pets because it doesn’t need sealing. Call (949) 850-9896 for a quote on your countertop run.
Can you do a kitchen remodel in Los Angeles without moving out?
Yes, and most of our customers stay home during the work. We set up drop cloths on the floors, wear shoe covers at the door, use quiet tools during children’s nap and school hours where possible, and choose pet-safe products where there’s a choice. We photograph the clean-up before the crew leaves, so you have proof the house was left right each day. Call (949) 850-9896 to talk through the schedule.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Los Angeles?
A small kitchen remodel takes 3 – 5 weeks; a full kitchen remodel with layout changes takes 8 – 12 weeks. Permit review with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, cabinet lead times (often 4 – 8 weeks for semi-custom), and inspection scheduling are the biggest variables. Call (949) 850-9896 and we’ll give you a real timeline for your project.
Do you offer a written price before the work starts?
Yes, on every project. You get a written price before any work starts, and it doesn’t grow after the crew arrives. That’s part of the Cedarwell Care Promise that governs every job we run. Call (949) 850-9896 for a free estimate.
What Makes Elmstead Different on a Los Angeles Kitchen
We’re a Cedarwell company founded in 2005, and we work with families aged 30 – 50 who have kids and pets and care about how the house is left, not just how the kitchen looks at the end. That shows up in specific ways, not slogans.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right after the job is complete, we make it right. That’s the longest-standing post-project commitment in our service area, and it’s stamped on every project.
- Written price before work starts. Always included, never optional. No estimates that grow after the crew arrives.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians. On every job, so you know exactly who’s walking through the door.
- Shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit. Included on every job, not charged as an add-on.
- Photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. Included on every job as proof the home was left right.
- Live person answers the phone 24/7. No voicemail, no bot, no waiting until Monday.
- Named-brand materials. Cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn. Countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. Fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Grohe. Exteriors from James Hardie and GAF. You can look up every one of those warranties independently.
We follow the Cedarwell Care Promise on every job: shoe covers and drop cloths inside the house, a written price before any work starts, a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves, quiet tools during family rest hours where possible, and pet-safe product choices where available. Each Elmstead location is independently owned and operated, and every one holds to the same standards.
What to Expect When You Call
You’ll get a live person on the phone, day or night. We’ll ask a few questions about your kitchen: its size, its age, whether you want to keep the layout, and how many people and pets are in the house. Then we’ll schedule a walkthrough and put a written price in your hands before any work begins.
If you’re comparing us to other home remodeling contractors in Los Angeles, ask each one the same two questions: do you give a written price before work starts, and how long is your post-project guarantee. The answers separate the contractors who plan around families from the ones who don’t.
Nearby Cities We Serve
We also work in Kitchen Remodel in Pasadena, Kitchen Remodel in Santa Monica, Kitchen Remodel in Long Beach, Kitchen Remodel in Glendale, Kitchen Remodel in Burbank, Kitchen Remodel in Torrance, Bathroom Remodel in Los Angeles, Home Addition in Los Angeles, ADU Construction in Los Angeles, and Whole-Home Remodel in Los Angeles.
Contact Elmstead Remodeling
Kitchen remodels in Los Angeles start at $16,520 and run up to $53,100 for a full project with layout changes, and every project comes with a written price before work starts and our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (949) 850-9896 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk your kitchen, listen to how your family uses it, and give you a written number you can plan around.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling, serving Los Angeles since 2005.
Pricing reflects the Los Angeles market as of 2026. Elmstead Remodeling offers free estimates – call (949) 850-9896.
What Our Customers Say
"Opened up our kitchen. They controlled the dust better than I thought possible, protected the floors, and left a photo of the cleaned space each day. Gentle on the house and on budget."
- Simon Albright"Kitchen remodel. With two kids at home I was dreading the dust, but they walled off the space in plastic and cleaned every single day. Respectful, calm crew. The kitchen is stunning."
- Beverly Austin"Main bath gut and redo. They protected the carpet the whole way down the hall and vacuumed daily. Quiet during naps when they could be. Lovely finish."
- Franklin Mbeki
