Kitchen Remodel Contractors in Los Angeles
Family-owned and based in La Cañada Flintridge. We design and build custom kitchens across Pasadena, Glendale, Altadena, Burbank and the San Gabriel Valley.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured · CSLB #1139272 | 10-Year Workmanship Warranty | 50+ Years Combined Experience | $1M General Liability | Financing Available
Western Building Solutions is a family-owned kitchen remodel contractor based right here in La Cañada Flintridge. We design and build custom kitchens for our neighbors across La Cañada, Pasadena, Glendale, La Crescenta, Montrose, and Altadena — from refreshed cabinetry and countertops to full layout changes that open the kitchen to the rest of the home. As your single contractor, we handle design, permitting, and construction under one roof, so you get honest pricing, one accountable team, and a finished kitchen backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Our kitchens range from cabinetry-and-countertop refreshes to full structural reconfigurations that open the kitchen into the living space. We build across La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, Glendale, La Crescenta, Montrose, Altadena, Burbank and Sherman Oaks. Every project is covered by our 10-year workmanship warranty, and every estimate is itemized line by line before a single cabinet comes out. You can see our recent work in our project gallery or read more about our team on our about page.
What a Western Building Solutions
Kitchen Remodel Includes
✓ Custom cabinetry & storage — semi-custom to fully custom cabinets, pull-outs, pantry solutions, and soft-close everything
✓ Countertops & surfaces — quartz, granite, butcher block, and porcelain, professionally templated and installed
✓ Layout & design — open-concept conversions, better work triangles, and islands that add prep space and seating
✓ Appliances & fixtures — coordinated appliance integration, sinks, faucets, and lighting plans
✓ Flooring, tile & backsplashes — durable, on-trend materials that stand up to daily life
✓ Electrical, plumbing & permits — handled in-house or with our licensed trade partners, fully to code
Remodeling more than the kitchen? We also handle bathroom remodels and whole-home renovations, and we'll fold them into a single schedule and contract so you're not managing three separate jobs.
Recent Kitchens We've Built
Fully custom stained white oak kitchen with quartz island - La Cañada Flintridge
Open-concept kitchen with waterfall island and full-height slab backsplash - Glendale
White shaker kitchen with quartz counters and brass hardware - Pasadena
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Los Angeles?
No two kitchens land in the same place, and we'd rather explain what moves your number than publish a range you'd hold us to. What we can tell you: cabinetry is almost always the largest single line item, roughly a third of the total. Whether the layout changes - moving plumbing, gas, or a wall - is the second biggest lever. And Los Angeles labor, permitting, and material logistics run 15 to 25 percent above national averages, which is why national cost calculators consistently come in low for this market.
| Project level | Relative cost | What it includes |
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| Cosmetic refresh | Lowest | New countertops, backsplash, hardware, paint, lighting; existing cabinet boxes and layout stay |
| Mid-range full remodel | Moderate | New semi-custom cabinetry, quartz counters, flooring, appliances, and fixtures in the existing footprint |
| High-end remodel | Higher | Custom cabinetry, layout changes, relocated plumbing and gas, premium appliances, structural work |
| Luxury / full custom | Highest | Fully custom millwork, imported stone, professional appliance suites, smart integration, expansion into adjacent space |
The single biggest way to control your number is to keep the existing layout. Leaving the sink, range, and gas line where they are avoids opening floors and walls, and it's the difference between a refresh and a reconstruction. Everything else - cabinet level, counter material, appliance package - you can dial up or down once the footprint is settled.
What Drives the Cost of Your Kitchen
- Layout changes - whether walls, plumbing, or gas lines move, which is the single biggest lever on the whole project
- Cabinetry level - stock, semi-custom, or fully custom millwork, and typically about a third of the total
- Countertop material - quartz, granite, or slab stone, plus total square footage, waterfall edges and slab backsplashes
- Appliance package - standard, panel-ready, or professional-grade
- Structural work - removing a load-bearing wall and installing an engineered beam, with the structural engineering that goes with it
- Systems relocation - moving electrical and plumbing, plus Title 24 lighting compliance
- Kitchen size - square footage sets the baseline for cabinetry, counters, and flooring quantities
What Does a 10x10 Kitchen Remodel Cost?
A 10x10 kitchen - roughly 100 square feet - is the industry's standard benchmark, and it's the size most national cost calculators are built around. Two things to know if you're using one of those tools: Southern California runs well above the national benchmark for the same 100 square feet, and the benchmark assumes the layout stays put. Keep your existing footprint and you stay near the bottom of whatever range applies; move the plumbing and you leave it.
We don't give ballpark numbers over the phone. Before any work begins, we walk your kitchen, take measurements, and produce an itemized estimate broken out line by line - cabinetry, counters, labor, permits, and contingency, all separated so you can see exactly where the money goes. Financing is available if you'd rather spread the investment across manageable monthly payments. Schedule a free consultation and we'll get you real numbers.
How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take?
A typical kitchen remodel takes 6 to 10 weeks of on-site work once permits are approved. Permitting itself usually adds 2 to 6 weeks depending on the city and whether structural changes are involved. Projects that move walls, plumbing, or gas lines generally land at the longer end, or run 12 to 16 weeks.
| Phase | Typical duration | What happens |
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| Demolition and site prep | 3 – 5 days | Cabinets and finishes removed, dust barriers and floor protection installed |
| Rough plumbing, electrical, framing | 1 – 2 weeks | Any structural work, relocated lines, new circuits, then city inspection |
| Drywall, paint, flooring | 1 – 2 weeks | Walls closed up, primed and painted, flooring installed |
| Cabinet and countertop installation | 2 – 3 weeks | Cabinets set and leveled, counters templated, fabricated, then installed |
| Backsplash, fixtures, punch list | 1 – 2 weeks | Tile, appliances, plumbing trim, final inspection, walkthrough |
You get a written schedule with these dates before demolition starts, and a weekly update while we're on site.
Our Process, Start to Finish
1. Free consultation - we walk your kitchen, measure, and talk honestly about budget before anyone draws anything.
2. Design and itemized estimate - you see the plan and every line of the number, and you approve both before we order material.
3. Permitting - we prepare the drawings and pull permits with your city, whether that's La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, Glendale, or LA County.
4. Build - one dedicated project manager, a clean and protected job site, and a weekly written update from demolition through finish.
5. Final walkthrough - we build the punch list with you, and we're not finished until you sign off. Backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
The same team handles every step. You'll never be handed off to a subcontractor you've never met.
What HomeOwners Say about their kitchen
Every review below is from a kitchen we designed and built. Names and cities are used with permission.
★★★★★
"Western Building Solutions remodeled our outdated kitchen in Pasadena, and the results exceeded every expectation. What was once a dark, closed-off space is now bright, open, and completely custom. White shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, brass fixtures, and wide plank flooring gave the kitchen a high end, timeless look. Jay and his team were professional, responsive, and respectful of our home throughout the entire process. They kept the site clean, stayed on schedule, and communicated every step clearly. Friends and family are blown away when they see the transformation. If you’re looking for top-tier craftsmanship and a smooth experience, WBS is the one."
- Ashot M., Pasadena
Kitchen Remodel, 2024
★★★★★
“Western Building Solutions recently completed a full refresh of my kitchen and adjacent dining nook. We replaced the flooring, added new cabinets and countertops, and rearranged the appliances for a more practical layout. Matt and Jay kept communication clear, the site reasonably clean, and the timeline on track despite a few expected hiccups. The workmanship meets my expectations, and the new space is noticeably more functional. Overall, a solid experience at a fair price.”
- Anita B., Glendale
Kitchen Remodel, 2025
Why Los Angeles Homeowners Choose
Western building solutions
We're not a national franchise routing your project to whichever crew is free. We're a family-owned contractor based on Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, and we've been building in these neighborhoods long enough to know how the hillside lots are framed, which cities are slow on plan check, and what the 1950s ranch houses hide behind their walls. That local knowledge is the difference between a project that runs long and one that doesn't.
- Family-owned, based at 430 Foothill Blvd in La Cañada Flintridge
- 50+ years of combined building experience
- Licensed, bonded and insured - CSLB #1139272, $1M general liability
- Itemized pricing with no allowances buried in the total, plus financing options
- 10-year workmanship warranty on every remodel
- Selected for the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce Rising Business Program
Learn more about our team and how we work.
Do You Need a Permit to Remodel a Kitchen?
Yes, in most cases. Purely cosmetic work - painting, replacing countertops, or swapping cabinet doors - generally does not require a permit in Los Angeles County. But any change to plumbing, gas, electrical, or walls does, and that covers the majority of real kitchen remodels. Moving a sink, adding circuits, relocating a gas line, or removing a wall all require permits and inspections.
In La Cañada Flintridge, kitchen remodel permits go through the city's own Building & Safety Department, which publishes a Residential Kitchen Remodel Submittal Checklist and runs applications through the ConnectLCF portal. Pasadena, Glendale, and Burbank each have their own plan-check process and timelines, and unincorporated areas like Altadena and La Crescenta go through LA County Building and Safety. As your licensed general contractor, we prepare the drawings, submit the application, coordinate plan check, and meet the inspector on site. You don't file anything yourself.
Working without a permit creates real problems at resale - unpermitted work shows up in escrow, and it can void your homeowner's insurance if something goes wrong. It also means no final inspection signed off on your gas and electrical.
Kitchen Remodeling Across Los Angeles County
We build kitchens throughout the San Gabriel Valley and the eastern San Fernando Valley, including La Cañada Flintridge, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Glendale, La Crescenta, Montrose, Altadena, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Encino. Our office is at 430 Foothill Blvd in La Cañada Flintridge, which puts most of our projects within a twenty-minute drive - that's how we manage daily site presence rather than checking in twice a week.
Not sure whether you're in our service area? Call (855) 853-6100 or send us a message and we'll tell you straight away.
Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
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It depends far more on scope than on finishes, so we don't publish a range. Cabinetry is typically about a third of the budget, and whether the layout changes - moving plumbing, gas, or a wall - is the next biggest factor. Los Angeles labor, permitting, and materials run roughly 15 to 25 percent above national averages, so national calculators come in low for this market. We walk your kitchen and provide an itemized estimate at your free consultation.
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A 10x10 kitchen is roughly 100 square feet and is the benchmark most national cost calculators are built around. Two cautions when using those tools for a Los Angeles kitchen: local labor, permitting, and material costs run meaningfully above the national benchmark, and the benchmark assumes your layout doesn't change. Keeping the existing footprint is the single biggest factor in staying at the lower end of any range.
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A typical kitchen remodel takes 6 to 10 weeks of on-site work once permits are approved, plus 2 to 6 weeks for permitting beforehand. Remodels that move walls, plumbing, or gas lines usually run 12 to 16 weeks. You receive a written schedule before demolition begins and a weekly update while we're on site.
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Yes, in most cases. Cosmetic work like painting, new countertops, or replacing cabinet doors generally doesn't require a permit. But any change to plumbing, gas, electrical, or walls does - which covers most real kitchen remodels. In La Cañada Flintridge, permits go through the city's Building & Safety Department via the ConnectLCF portal. As your licensed contractor, we handle all permitting and inspections for you.
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Cabinets typically account for about a third of a total kitchen remodel budget, which makes them the single largest line item and the biggest lever you have. The tiers, cheapest to most expensive: refacing existing boxes, stock cabinets, semi-custom, then fully custom millwork. Refacing is worth considering when your current layout works and the boxes are structurally sound - it's a fraction of a full cabinet replacement and takes a fraction of the time.
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Yes. Removing or opening a wall is one of our most requested kitchen projects. If the wall is load-bearing, we bring in a structural engineer, design the appropriate beam, and pull the required permits before any framing is touched. Wall removals typically add two to four weeks to the schedule, and the cost depends heavily on the span and on what's running inside the wall - plumbing, gas, or electrical in a wall you want gone changes the job substantially.
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Kitchen remodels are consistently among the highest-return home improvements, though returns vary by market and scope. Minor and mid-range kitchen remodels generally recoup a larger share of their cost than luxury remodels, because high-end finishes rarely return dollar-for-dollar. In competitive Los Angeles submarkets like La Cañada Flintridge and Pasadena, an updated kitchen also meaningfully shortens time on market.
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Yes. We offer flexible financing so you can spread the cost across manageable monthly payments rather than paying the full amount up front. Terms depend on the project size and your qualification. Ask about current options during your free consultation and we'll walk you through what's available before you commit to anything.
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Yes. Western Building Solutions is a licensed California general contractor, CSLB license #1139272, and we carry a $25,000 contractor's bond and $1 million in general liability coverage. Every remodel is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty. You can verify our license directly on the California Contractors State License Board website.
Ready to Start Your Kitchen?
Get a free, no-pressure consultation with a family-owned team that treats your home like our own. We'll walk your space, talk through what's possible, and give you an honest, itemized estimate - not a ballpark. No obligation, and no sales pitch.