Citrus, CA · 1950s County homes

Kitchen Remodeling in Citrus, CA

Citrus is a small County pocket of 1950s houses near Azusa and Glendora. Its compact original kitchens are a good fit for an efficient, well-planned remodel.

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Kitchen Remodeling in Citrus

A Kitchen Planned Around Your Home

Every project starts the same way, with careful measurements and an honest look at the systems. Then you see the design in 3D and get a written estimate that lists each item.

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Getting Ready

Getting the House Ready for a New Kitchen

Small checks now prevent expensive changes later.

Plumbing. Original wiring or plumbing: means electrical and pipe work on top of the visible remodel, and a figure in the upper half of the band.
Electrical capacity. We check the panel and existing circuits before choosing appliances, so the new kitchen does not overload the service.
Living at home. If you are staying in the house, we can set up a temporary sink and microwave area for the weeks of construction.

Kitchen Services

Remodeling Services for Citrus Homes

One upgrade or the whole room, handled by our own crew with one project manager from start to finish.

State licensedCSLB #1087602

Permit paperworkHandled for you

Itemized pricingNo lump sums

Material samplesBrought to you

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Tap any service for the local notes and the numbers.

Cabinet Installation

Storage that fits the room you actually have.

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Granite countertop with an undermount sink

Countertops

Quartz or granite that needs little upkeep.

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Warm traditional kitchen with a tiled wall behind the counters

Backsplash

A splash set flat, sealed and lined up with outlets.

Kitchen Flooring

A floor that handles water at the sink.

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Pendant lights hanging above a kitchen island

Kitchen Lighting

No more shadows on the cutting board.

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Appliance Installation

Ranges, fridges and hoods fitted to openings and circuits.

Island or Peninsula

Islands with power, storage and seating.

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Compact condo kitchen with built-in appliances

Small Kitchen Remodeling

Narrow rooms with room to work.

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Open-plan kitchen layout with granite surfaces

Layout Changes

A layout built around how you cook.

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Completed modern white Shaker kitchen remodel

Full Kitchen Remodel

Full renovation with the trades sequenced.

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Kitchen Permits

Permits and Inspections in Citrus

Citrus is a census-designated place, not a city, so there's no Citrus City Hall. Building permits for verified Citrus parcels are issued by the County's Public Works department through its EPIC-LA online system. Zoning questions go to the County's Department of Regional Planning.

Work	Usually needs	What to know
Painting and swapping hardware	Generally exempt	Purely cosmetic changes seldom require review.
Same-footprint remodel	Usually a combination permit	Plumbing and electrical reconnections count.
More outlets and new light fixtures	Electrical permit	Code requires dedicated appliance circuits.
Moving water or drain lines	Plumbing permit	Part of the same application.
Taking out a wall	Building permit	A structural check comes first.

Because Citrus sits between Azusa and Covina, many mailing addresses end in one of those city names, and neighbors sometimes assume that city's counter handles their permit.
It doesn't. The legal parcel decides, so we look it up before any drawings are made.
For a kitchen in the original footprint, the County permit usually covers building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work together.
A removed bearing wall adds structural review. Inspections follow the usual sequence: rough plumbing and electrical before the walls close, then final.
Many Citrus households have owned their homes for decades, and a kitchen remodel is a good time to plan for the years ahead.
Drawers instead of low cabinets with deep shelves mean less bending. A wall oven or microwave drawer at counter height avoids lifting hot dishes from the floor.

Service Details

Scope and Pricing for Each Service

How the work is done, what we check first and the local numbers.

Better cabinets, better kitchen

Cabinet Installation in Citrus, CA

Deep base cabinets with doors waste more space than they hold.

We start with what you store: pots, small appliances, pantry goods. Then we size the boxes around it. Installation is level and tight, with fillers scribed to uneven walls.

In Citrus

Removing it lets cabinets run to the ceiling, which is one of the cheapest ways to add storage.

Agreed before building

Map storage zones
Measure walls and openings
Run uppers to the ceiling
Shim boxes level

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What should I budget for Citrus cabinets?

Installed semi-custom cabinetry here costs about

$310–$620 per linear foot, installed.

Drawer count and hardware choices make the biggest difference.

A clear run to work on

Countertop Installation in Citrus, CA

Quartz and granite both work; the details decide whether they last.

Fabrication starts only once the template is approved. We seal natural stone where it needs it and explain care.

Citrus homes

Quartz in a light, quiet pattern keeps a small kitchen bright.

Agreed before building

Lay out the slab pattern
Size the seating overhang
Plan support brackets
Pick the sink first

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What do quartz counters run in Citrus?

Mid-grade stone counters here cost about

$53–$86 per square foot, installed.

Natural stone with heavy veining costs more.

Tile, planned first

Backsplash Installation in Citrus, CA

Tile layout around outlets and windows separates good work from average.

Outlet boxes are extended so covers sit flush with the tile. Caulk lines meet the counter neatly.

Agreed before building

Match the counter color
Choose a sealer
Check wall flatness
Confirm switch spacing

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What does a Citrus backsplash run?

Backsplash installation here runs about

$15–$52 per square foot, set and grouted.

The tile you pick and the wall area set the total.

Level and durable

Kitchen Flooring in Citrus, CA

A floor that is easy to clean is worth more than a trend.

Underlayment is chosen for the material and the base. Tile is set with the right trowel and checked for lippage.

What differs in Citrus

On a slab, moving the sink to an island means cutting a trench for the drain and patching the floor.

Agreed before building

Level the base
Plan thresholds
Match floor heights
Repair soft spots

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How much is floor installation in Citrus?

Tile flooring typically costs

$8–$11 per square foot, installed.

Subfloor repair is priced separately when needed.

Designed light

Kitchen Lighting in Citrus, CA

One ceiling fixture puts your shadow on the cutting board.

Switches go where you reach for them when you walk in. Outlets and switches are grouped with the lights where possible.

The Citrus angle

If a kitchen window is replaced, it has to meet the state's energy rules for this zone, which in practice means low-e glass.

Agreed before building

Set pendant height
Align fixture trims
Check panel capacity
Add accent lighting

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Kitchen pendant and recessed lighting remodel

How much does kitchen lighting installation cost in Citrus?

Kitchen lighting installation here costs about

$940–$3,650 for the kitchen, fixtures extra.

Older wiring can add cost when it needs replacing.

Supply, vent and fit

Appliance Installation in Citrus, CA

The hood matters as much as the range.

We check width, depth and door swing before you buy. Old appliances can be hauled away.

Local note

An induction range adds a large circuit of its own.

Agreed before building

Set anti-tip brackets
Check panel capacity
Confirm gas or power
Size the hood

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What does a full appliance install cost in Citrus?

Installation labor for a full set of appliances in Citrus typically runs

$520–$2,600 for a full set.

The appliances themselves are separate.

Island or peninsula

Kitchen Island or Peninsula in Citrus, CA

Not every kitchen has room for an island, and that is fine.

Clearances are drawn with appliance doors open. Corbels or brackets support any deep overhang.

Worth knowing in Citrus

On a slab foundation, a sink in the island adds trenching for the drain.

Agreed before building

Plan island outlets
Avoid top seams
Route power and plumbing
Plan seating overhang

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Butcher block kitchen island prep surface

What does a Citrus kitchen island run?

Expect an island to cost

$4,700–$19,000 for the finished island.

The countertop is usually the biggest part of the price.

Planned to the inch

Small Kitchen Remodeling in Citrus, CA

The right appliance sizes make a small kitchen work.

We keep the sink and gas line in place where possible. The floor runs continuously to make the room feel larger.

For Citrus homes

U-shaped and galley kitchens from the 1950s are efficient but closed.

Agreed before building

Confirm venting
Keep plumbing in place
Plan a pull-out pantry
Use slim hardware

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What should I budget for a small Citrus kitchen?

Plan on

$29,000–$38,000 for the full project.

Keeping the layout keeps it toward the low end.

Layout Planning

Planning the Layout and the Look

If your kitchen is close to original, this is roughly what we expect to find and what we usually recommend. Every house differs, and we confirm on the first visit. The electrical panel.

Finishes that sit well in a 1950s house: There's no rule, but a few choices tend to look at home in a mid-century house. Flat-panel or simple shaker doors keep the clean lines the houses were built with. Warm wood tones or soft whites work with original hardwood floors elsewhere in the house. A long horizontal tile, laid in a straight stack rather than offset, echoes the period without copying it.
The 1950s kitchen, part by part: Houses of this era were often built with services sized for a few appliances. A modern kitchen code requires two or more countertop circuits with GFCI protection, plus dedicated circuits for the dishwasher, disposal, microwave and refrigerator. If the panel is full or undersized, an upgrade comes first.
Closed kitchens: opening one wall toward the dining area often matters more than any finish.

Cost Guide

How Much a Citrus Kitchen Costs

A whole-kitchen remodel here generally runs $88,000–$165,500.

What should a full Citrus kitchen remodel cost?

Changing the plan and renewing every surface puts most projects at $88,000–$165,500.

Full remodel, layout changes$88,000–$165,500For the whole job

Find your price band

From simple to complex:

Refresh: counters, splash, fronts, lighting

Counters, splash, fixtures and lights in place.

$26,000–$46,500

Compact kitchen, guest unit or ADU

Every part of a compact kitchen replaced. Full replacement explains why it can sit above a same-layout refresh.

$29,000–$38,000

New kitchen in the original footprint

Cabinets, counters and flooring replaced in the current plan.

$46,500–$88,000

Redesign with an opened wall

Work centers relocated and systems renewed.

$88,000–$165,500

Custom or structural work

Custom everything, sometimes with structural work.

$155,000–$258,500

Do not total the individual prices. One combined project shares setup, demolition and rough work.

Few places in Los Angeles County have housing as uniform as Citrus. Census figures (ACS 2020–2024) count about 2,700 homes in this unincorporated pocket of less than a square mile between Azusa, Glendora and Covina. Close to nine in ten are detached houses, and about two-thirds were built in a single decade, the 1950s.

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Process

The Path to a Finished Kitchen

Step 1

Walkthrough

We measure the room and check the panel, plumbing and gas.

Step 2

Drawings

A measured 3D layout and a finish schedule.

Step 3

Price and paperwork

A written estimate; we prepare and submit the permit set.

Step 4

Work begins

Tear-out, rough-in, cabinets and counters, then finishes.

Step 5

Final inspection

We schedule inspections and walk you through the finished kitchen.

Service Area

Serving All of Citrus

We work in every part of Citrus.

Nearby areas we also serve:

Covina Azusa Vincent Charter Oak Glendora Irwindale 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

Common Citrus Remodel Questions

What does a kitchen remodel cost in Citrus? +

A same-layout refresh starts around $26,000, a mid-scope remodel is $46,500–$88,000, and changing the layout costs $88,000–$165,500.

Does Azusa or Covina issue my permit? +

No, if your parcel is in unincorporated Citrus. The County issues it through EPIC-LA, whatever the mailing city.

Is there a Citrus city office? +

No. Citrus is unincorporated. Building permits come from LA County Public Works and zoning from County Regional Planning.

My kitchen is original to the 1950s. Will the panel need upgrading? +

Often, but not always. We check the panel's size and spare capacity on the first visit and price any upgrade up front.

Do I need to buy the appliances myself? +

Either way works. You can buy them, or we can coordinate the order; we check fit and hookups before anything is purchased.

Can you reuse my existing cabinets? +

Sometimes. Solid boxes can take new doors and counters; damaged or poorly built ones are usually better replaced.

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