A full kitchen remodel in Southern California typically costs $35,000 to $75,000+. Same-layout remodels with semi-custom cabinets usually land between $35,000 and $50,000, upgraded cabinetry and premium stone run $50,000 to $75,000, and full custom luxury kitchens go past $75,000. Your exact number comes from a written estimate after an in-home visit.
Most full kitchen remodels fall into three tiers. At $35,000 to $50,000 you get new semi-custom cabinets, quartz or granite countertops, a tile backsplash, new flooring, a sink and faucet, lighting and an appliance package, all in the existing layout. From $50,000 to $75,000, the budget usually adds custom or upgraded cabinetry with organizers, an island, premium stone, a fuller lighting plan and upgraded appliances. Above $75,000, projects typically include full custom cabinetry, a large island with seating, natural stone such as marble and a pro-grade appliance package.
Online cost calculators often show national averages that leave out items a real remodel needs, like demolition, haul-away, plumbing and electrical work in the existing locations, and finish carpentry. A useful number covers all of it. That is why Legacy Construction & Design prices every kitchen from a written estimate after a free in-home consultation, where we measure the room, look at the existing cabinets and plumbing, and talk through how you actually use the kitchen before putting a figure on paper.
To keep a project toward the lower end of the range, keep the sink, range and walls where they are, choose semi-custom cabinets, and pick quartz or granite over marble. The biggest jumps come from full custom cabinetry, large islands that need extra slabs and pro-grade appliances. It is also smart to set aside 10 to 15 percent for surprises found during demolition, such as old pipes or past water damage. If we find something, we show you and price it before doing any extra work.
Answered by Legacy Construction & Design · CA License #790442 · October 2026