Kitchen Remodeling in Berkeley, CA
Full kitchen remodels, new cabinets and countertops, layout changes and kitchen refreshes for Berkeley homeowners — permits handled, everything measured on site, and a written fixed price before any work starts.
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- Bonded & insured$1M liability
- One project manager from the first visit to the final walkthrough
- Permits and inspections with Berkeley’s Building & Safety Division handled for you
- We respond within 3–6 business hours
What we find in Berkeley kitchens
Berkeley’s brown-shingle and Craftsman homes often have compact kitchens with original wood windows, built-in cupboards and redwood framing. Owners usually want a kitchen that cooks like a modern one without feeling out of place in the house.
We design cabinetry and finishes that suit the age of the home, bring the wiring and plumbing fully up to date behind them, and check the floor framing before setting heavy stone counters or a large range.
One contract for the whole kitchen
Demolition & prep
Protection for the rest of the house, removal of the old kitchen and repair of what we find behind it.
Layout & walls
We confirm what a wall carries before opening it, and plan the permits and inspections that change needs.
Cabinets & counters
Cabinetry measured on site before ordering, then counters templated to the installed cabinets.
Plumbing & gas
Sink, dishwasher, ice-maker and gas lines updated or relocated as the design needs.
Electrical & lighting
Dedicated appliance circuits, GFCI-protected counter outlets and layered LED lighting.
Finishes
Backsplash, flooring, paint and hardware, so the kitchen is finished as one room.
Permits and inspections, handled
Kitchen permits in Berkeley are issued by Berkeley’s Building & Safety Division. We prepare the application (filed through the Permits Online portal), schedule the inspections and meet the inspector on site.
When a permitted remodel touches them, California also requires a few upgrades that we build in from the start:
- GFCI-protected countertop outlets and dedicated appliance circuits
- High-efficacy (LED) lighting under California’s energy code
- A water-conserving kitchen faucet
- Working smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms, which the inspector checks
What our clients say
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Kitchen Remodeling in Berkeley: FAQ
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Berkeley?
Usually, yes. In California a permit is normally required when a remodel moves or replaces plumbing, changes electrical circuits or alters walls; purely cosmetic work often is not. In Berkeley permits are issued by Berkeley’s Building & Safety Division. We confirm what your project needs at the site visit, prepare the application and handle the inspections.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Berkeley?
It depends on the scope, permit timing and cabinet lead times, which are usually the longest wait. Cabinets are measured on site before they are ordered, and you get a written schedule with your proposal from one project manager.
Can I use my kitchen during the remodel?
Not during a full remodel. Many clients set up a temporary kitchen with the refrigerator and a microwave in another room; we tell you at the estimate which weeks are the hard ones.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Berkeley?
Every kitchen is priced from what we see on site: the size of the room, whether plumbing moves, the finishes you choose and what we find behind the walls. We give you a written, fixed price after a free visit — or often from photos you send with the form above — rather than a ballpark range.
Which parts of Berkeley do you work in?
All of Berkeley, including Elmwood, Rockridge, North Berkeley, Claremont. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, send your address with the form and we will confirm.
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Neighborhoods we serve
Elmwood · Rockridge · North Berkeley · Claremont · West Berkeley · Southside · Thousand Oaks · Panoramic Hill
Ready for a kitchen that works?
Send a few details and photos, and we will reply within 3–6 business hours to set up a free visit and a written fixed price.