Cerritos, CA · Planned City of 1970s Tracts

Kitchen Remodeling in Cerritos, CA

Bring a fifty-year-old Cerritos tract kitchen up to date with a 3D plan, an itemized price and the City permit handled for you, by a licensed crew that knows these tract houses.

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Planning a Cerritos Kitchen

From Dairy Valley Tract to Modern Kitchen

Cerritos started out as Dairy Valley, a city of more than 400 dairies, and took its current name in 1967 once subdivisions replaced the farms. More than half of its roughly 16,300 homes were built in the 1970s and another fifth in the 1960s. Eight in ten are detached houses, and about three in four are owner-occupied.

That makes it a city of single-family homes around fifty years old, many with the original kitchen or a 1990s update. With so many owners living in their own homes, most remodels here are planned for the long run rather than as a quick cosmetic pass.

We check the house before promising a layout, then show it to you in 3D with a written, itemized estimate.

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Behind the Walls

Plumbing, Venting and Safe Demolition

Houses from the late 1960s and 70s are usually in good shape, but a few items come up often enough to plan for.

Supply lines. Copper supply lines are common and usually fine. Galvanized lines and old shutoffs get replaced while the walls are open.
Hood venting. Many original hoods recirculated air or vented into the attic. We run a proper duct to the outside, sized for high-heat cooking.
Testing before demolition. Popcorn ceilings, some sheet vinyl and joint compound from this era can contain asbestos, and paint before 1978 may contain lead. We test first and plan removal where needed.
Temporary kitchen. If you are living at home, we set up a temporary sink and microwave area so the household keeps running.

Kitchen Services

Kitchen Remodeling Services in Cerritos

Single upgrades or a complete remodel, all designed in-house and built by our own crew through the City’s final inspection.

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1960s–70s tractsOur specialty

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Each card opens the details, local notes and cost for Cerritos.

Cabinet Installation

Ceiling-height cabinets once the old soffit is gone, with deep drawers.

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Granite countertop with an undermount sink

Countertops

Quartz or porcelain that never needs sealing, for families who cook a lot.

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Warm traditional kitchen with a tiled wall behind the counters

Backsplash

Tile or slab on the wall that faces the family room.

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Kitchen Flooring

Tile or vinyl plank laid over a leveled slab.

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Pendant lights hanging above a kitchen island

Kitchen Lighting

Recessed and under-cabinet light in place of the old fluorescent box.

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Appliance Installation

Induction, wok burners or a second fridge, with circuits and gas sized to match.

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Island or Peninsula

Turn the peninsula into an island when the room is wide enough.

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Compact condo kitchen with built-in appliances

Small Kitchen Remodeling

Townhouse and condo kitchens rebuilt from the studs out.

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Open-plan kitchen layout with granite surfaces

Layout Changes

Remove a wall or soffit after the attic framing is checked.

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Completed modern white Shaker kitchen remodel

Full Kitchen Remodel

New layout, island and circuits in one sequenced project.

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City of Cerritos Permits

Permits for a Kitchen Remodel in Cerritos

Cerritos is its own building authority. Permits come from the City’s Building & Safety division, not LA County, through the City’s online portal, which has a Home Improvement approvals category and an Application Assistant that identifies the applications a project needs. We prepare the application, upload drawings and schedule inspections.

Work	Usually needs	What to know
Cabinets and counters swapped in the same layout	Usually a light scope	If nothing electrical, plumbing or structural changes, little review is needed. We confirm it on the portal.
New circuits, a panel upgrade or a new hood duct	Building permit for electrical and mechanical work	A kitchen inside an existing house usually needs only this permit.
Island sink or relocated plumbing	Building permit for plumbing	Drain work is inspected before it is covered.
Removing a bearing wall	Building permit with engineered beam	The beam calculation goes into the permit drawings.
Additions or exterior changes	Planning review first	Precise plan, design review or conditional use permits are submitted online through the Planning path.

Review for a same-layout kitchen is usually short; a beam or new plumbing takes longer.
Cabinets are ordered once the drawings are final, since they take several weeks to arrive.

Service Details

How Each Kitchen Service Works in Cerritos

What we do, what Cerritos houses usually need, and what each item typically costs here.

Up to the ceiling

Cabinet Installation in Cerritos, CA

The soffit above most Cerritos cabinets steals a foot or more of storage from every wall.

Once it is gone, new cabinets can run to the ceiling. We favor full-extension soft-close drawers over deep base cabinets and a pull-out pantry beside the refrigerator, so everything is reachable without kneeling.

For Cerritos homes

Some soffits hide ducts or plumbing. We open an inspection hole before design so the reroute is planned and priced, not found during demolition.

Settled at the design stage

Find out what the soffit hides
Choose drawers over deep bases
Add a pantry by the fridge
Order once drawings are final

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How much are new cabinets in Cerritos?

Semi-custom cabinets in Cerritos run

$300–$600 per installed linear foot.

Door style, finish and specialty pull-outs move the price within the range.

Surfaces for serious cooking

Countertop Installation in Cerritos, CA

Cerritos households tend to cook a lot and stay in their homes for decades.

So we steer toward quartz or porcelain that never needs sealing, a sink large enough for big pots and a layout with uninterrupted prep space on both sides of the cooktop.

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Many kitchens here were already redone once with tile or granite. We remove those tops carefully so the cabinets can be reused where a full replacement is not needed.

Settled at the design stage

Choose quartz or porcelain
Size the sink for big pots
Keep prep space by the cooktop
Decide whether cabinets stay

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What do quartz and granite cost in Cerritos?

Mid-grade quartz or granite in Cerritos costs

$75–$150 per square foot installed.

Thicker slabs, waterfall ends and premium colors sit at the upper end.

The finishing wall

Backsplash Installation in Cerritos, CA

In an open tract kitchen that faces the family room, the backsplash is on display all day.

We take it to the underside of the new wall cabinets or full height behind the range, set on a flat backer, with outlets placed to fit the pattern.

For Cerritos homes

Original drywall in a fifty-year-old tract house is usually sound but rarely flat, so we skim and straighten the wall before tile goes up.

Settled at the design stage

Straighten the wall first
Decide on height behind the range
Fit outlets into the pattern
Pick a cleanable grout

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What does a tile backsplash add in Cerritos?

A tile backsplash in Cerritos adds

$14–$48 per square foot.

Simple tile is economical; patterned or slab splashes cost more.

Level from kitchen to family room

Kitchen Flooring in Cerritos, CA

Most Cerritos houses sit on a concrete slab, which suits tile and vinyl plank.

When the old floor comes up, we usually find a mix of vinyl, tile and carpet edges at different heights. We grind or level the slab so the new floor runs smoothly into the family room.

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Engineered wood can work too, but over a slab it needs a moisture barrier underneath.

Settled at the design stage

Remove old layers down to the slab
Grind or level the slab
Add a barrier under wood
Run flooring into the family room

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How much does kitchen flooring cost in Cerritos?

Porcelain or ceramic tile flooring in Cerritos costs

$7–$10 per square foot.

Slab leveling and longer runs into adjoining rooms add to the total.

Goodbye, fluorescent box

Kitchen Lighting in Cerritos, CA

The fluorescent ceiling box over most Cerritos kitchens is the first thing owners want gone.

We replace it with recessed lights, under-cabinet strips and pendants over the island, with dimmers and switches grouped by zone. The energy code requires high-efficacy, controlled lighting, which we design to.

For Cerritos homes

Cerritos is in Energy Commission climate zone 8, and lighting is where the code most affects a kitchen remodel. Older kitchens may also have only two small-appliance circuits, which we bring up to date.

Settled at the design stage

Remove the old fluorescent box
Group lights by zone
Meet the energy code for controls
Add small-appliance circuits

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Kitchen pendant and recessed lighting remodel

What does recessed and under-cabinet lighting cost in Cerritos?

Expect recessed and under-cabinet lighting in Cerritos to cost

$860–$3,350 per kitchen in labor.

More fixtures, attic access and new circuits raise the price.

Power and gas sized right

Appliance Installation in Cerritos, CA

An induction range, a second refrigerator or a wok burner changes circuits, gas sizing and the hood.

Tell us early. We size circuits and the gas line to the appliance list, duct a high-capacity hood outside and fit each unit to its opening before delivery.

For Cerritos homes

Many 1970s panels are too small for an induction range, modern fridge, dishwasher and microwave drawer together, and some tracts used aluminum branch wiring that needs proper connectors or replacement. We load-check the panel first; if you have rooftop solar, induction makes good use of it.

Settled at the design stage

List every planned appliance
Size circuits and gas line
Duct the hood to the outside
Check capacity for induction

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How much does it cost to install appliances in Cerritos?

Appliance installation in Cerritos costs

$480–$2,400 per kitchen.

Gas work, new circuits and built-in units raise the labor; appliances are extra.

Peninsula to island

Kitchen Island or Peninsula in Cerritos, CA

In 1970s Cerritos kitchens, the peninsula is often what blocks the view to the family room.

Converting it to an island usually works if the room is at least about 12 feet wide, leaving at least 42 inches of walkway on each side. In a narrower room, a shorter peninsula with seating at the end or a slim island without a sink fits better.

For Cerritos homes

Moving the sink into the island on a slab means cutting the concrete for the drain. It adds cost, but it is routine on these houses.

Settled at the design stage

Measure the room width
Keep 42-inch walkways
Decide if the sink moves
Plan slab cutting for drains

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Butcher block kitchen island prep surface

What does a new island cost in Cerritos?

A new Cerritos island is typically

$4,300–$17,000 including cabinetry and top.

A sink, seating and electrical work move it toward the top of the range.

Townhouses and condos

Small Kitchen Remodeling in Cerritos, CA

Not every Cerritos kitchen is in a tract house; townhouse and condo kitchens are compact.

A complete gut and rebuild lets us rethink storage, appliance sizes and lighting in a small room, rather than updating it piece by piece.

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Condo and townhouse kitchens often share walls and plumbing with neighbors, so we keep fixtures in place where possible and check association rules on work hours.

Settled at the design stage

Check association work rules
Keep plumbing in place
Size appliances to the room
Plan storage up the walls

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How much does a compact kitchen remodel cost in Cerritos?

A condo or compact kitchen remodel in Cerritos runs

$33,465–$43,993 for the whole project.

Because it covers rebuilding the entire room, it can pass the start of the mid-scope range for a bigger kitchen.

Layout Planning

Layout Choices for Cerritos Tract Homes

Some Cerritos plans separate the kitchen from the dining room with a wall. We look at the attic framing before design, and if the wall is bearing, a beam is engineered and included in the permit drawings.

Room 12 feet wide or more: the peninsula can usually become a full island with 42-inch walkways.
Narrower rooms: a shorter peninsula with end seating or a slim island without a sink.
Dining room wall: often non-bearing in single-story models; more often bearing in two-story ones.
Cooking-heavy households: a big sink, a ducted high-capacity hood and a pantry next to the fridge.
Already updated once: a same-layout cabinet replacement can keep the plan and change the look.

Cost Guide

Cerritos Kitchen Remodel Cost

Because so many Cerritos houses are versions of the same tract models, pricing is unusually predictable here: a full remodel with layout changes usually costs $82,500–$155,000.

How much does a full kitchen remodel cost in Cerritos?

A remodel that moves the layout, adds an island and brings the electrical up to date generally falls at $82,500–$155,000. A same-layout cabinet replacement in a house already updated once is often in the mid range instead.

Typical Cerritos full remodel$82,500–$155,000Installed, total project

Cerritos remodel price bands

Starting with the lightest scope:

Counters, backsplash, lighting, hood

Surfaces and lighting replaced on the existing cabinets.

$24,000–$43,500

Condo or compact kitchen

Gutting and rebuilding a small kitchen completely, so it can run past the start of the next band.

$33,465–$43,993

New cabinets and surfaces, same layout

Cabinets, counters and flooring replaced without moving plumbing.

$43,500–$82,500

Layout change with an island

The most common full remodel in a Cerritos tract house.

$82,500–$155,000

Premium finishes or structural changes

Custom cabinetry, high-end appliances or an engineered beam.

$145,000–$242,000

Totaling the single-service prices overstates a full remodel. Demolition, rough-in work and project management overlap, so a combined job costs less than separate jobs would.

Shared floor plans help with contingency too. We often know where ducts and drains are likely to run before a wall is opened, which keeps surprise allowances small.

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Process

The Steps of a Cerritos Kitchen Remodel

Step 1

Walkthrough and checks

Room measurements, a look at the framing and panel, and material testing if needed.

Step 2

3D layout

You review the design with true cabinet and appliance sizes and pick finishes.

Step 3

Estimate and City portal

An itemized estimate, then the application and drawings go through the Cerritos portal.

Step 4

Construction

Demolition, rough-in, drywall, cabinets, stone and finishes in sequence.

Step 5

Final inspection

City inspections are scheduled, the punch list is completed and the kitchen is yours.

Service Area

Kitchen Remodeling Throughout Cerritos

We work in tracts and townhouse communities across the city, from the original 1960s subdivisions to the 1970s neighborhoods that make up most of Cerritos.

Nearby cities we also cover:

Artesia Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Bellflower La Mirada South Whittier All service areas

Project Gallery

Kitchen Ideas From Our Project Gallery

Bright contemporary kitchen remodel inspiration

Efficient Layout

Bright cabinets, continuous prep, and clear aisles

Cabinet Refresh

Shaker cabinets, soft-close hardware, and taller pantry storage

Peninsula Prep

Butcher-block prep edge when a full island would crowd circulation

Countertop Focus

Quartz perimeter planned for continuous prep

Lighting Layers

Recessed ambient plus under-cabinet task lighting

Flooring Transitions

Durable flooring detailed into adjoining rooms

Appliance Fit

Measured openings before ordering ranges and refrigeration

Warm Traditional

Classic door styles selected by homeowner preference

Reviews

What Homeowners Say About Our Kitchen Team

200+ reviews from homeowners across Los Angeles County.

★★★★★

"They measured carefully, showed a 3D layout, and did not push an island our aisle could not support. Cabinets and quartz look sharp, and the job site stayed clean."

Maria G., Los Angeles, CA

★★★★★

"Storage was the problem, tall pantry and drawer bases fixed it. Lighting under the cabinets made the counters actually usable at night."

Daniel & Rosa L., Los Angeles, CA

★★★★★

"Permits and inspections were handled without us chasing paperwork. One team for cabinets, counters, and appliances."

Hector P., Huntington Park, CA

★★★★★

"Peninsula instead of a forced island, exactly what our floor plan needed. Soft-close everywhere and a clear itemized quote."

Ana R., Cudahy, CA

★★★★★

"They coordinated the range hood vent correctly and explained electrical upgrades before work started. Professional from consult to walkthrough."

Luis M., Bell, CA

★★★★★

"Transparent pricing and a project manager who answered texts. The finished Shaker kitchen feels like our house, just updated."

Patricia S., Commerce, CA

FAQs

Cerritos Kitchen FAQ

What does a Cerritos kitchen remodel cost? +

A counters-and-lighting refresh starts around $24,000, new cabinets in the same layout run $43,500–$82,500, and a remodel with layout changes is $82,500–$155,000.

How long will I be without a kitchen? +

Most Cerritos kitchens take five to seven weeks on site: demolition and slab work, rough electrical and plumbing with inspection, drywall, cabinets, counter templating, then backsplash, appliances and final inspection.

My neighbor remodeled the same model house. Will their layout work for me? +

Often, yes. Tract plans repeat, so a layout that worked next door is a good starting point, though we still measure your room and check your walls.

Do I apply for my permit with LA County? +

No. Cerritos is its own building authority; we file through the City's online portal.

How quickly do you respond? +

Within 24 hours, Monday through Saturday. The estimate is free.

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