Claremont, CA · Village and foothill homes

Kitchen Remodeling in Claremont, CA

Pre-war homes near the Village, ranch houses on the flats and foothill homes by Padua Hills: we design Claremont kitchens to fit each one, including historic houses.

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Claremont Kitchens

Reading the House Before the Plan

Claremont sits at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, at the eastern edge of the county. It's known for the seven Claremont Colleges, the shops and restaurants of the Village, and streets lined with old trees, including the elms along Indian Hill Boulevard. Its houses are as varied as its streets.

There are pre-war homes near the Village and the campuses, 1950s and 60s ranch neighborhoods across the flats, newer houses built since 2000, and foothill homes in areas such as Claraboya, up by the historic Padua Hills Theatre. A kitchen remodel here depends far more on which of those houses you own than on the city's reputation.

Expect a measured visit, a 3D layout you can adjust and a written, itemized number, all before the first cabinet is ordered.

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Behind the Walls

Infrastructure Before Finishes

Here is what we confirm in a Claremont house before demolition.

Working carefully in an older house. Pre-war kitchens reward a slower approach. Plaster walls crack if they're cut carelessly, so we score and cut openings for new outlets and pipes instead of breaking through. Fir trim and original casings are removed, labeled and reinstalled where the design keeps them. Old wavy-glass windows can usually stay, and if one must be replaced, matching its proportions keeps the house's character. Houses built before 1978 can have lead paint on trim and walls, so disturbed areas are handled with lead-safe practices and cleaned properly before cabinets go in.
Comfort in an inland climate. Claremont's ZIP code, 91711, is in the Energy Commission's climate zone 9, with hot summers. Kitchens with west-facing windows can be the hottest rooms in the house in late afternoon. A replaced kitchen window must meet the state's energy rules for the zone, and low-e glass makes a real difference to comfort. Ducted ventilation and LED lighting, which runs much cooler than old halogen fixtures, help too. Under mature trees, a skylight or solar tube can bring daylight into a kitchen that's shaded all day.
Plumbing. Behind the walls, expect older wiring, galvanized supply lines and framing that isn't square, all of which we price after the first visit.

Kitchen Services

Full and Partial Remodels in Claremont

Whether you need storage, light or an entirely new plan, our crew handles it through final inspection.

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3D designBefore demolition

Pick the Area to Improve

Select a service to read the local notes and pricing below.

Cabinet Installation

Replace tired boxes with storage that works.

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Granite countertop with an undermount sink

Countertops

Counters planned around prep, not just looks.

What it costs here ↓

Warm traditional kitchen with a tiled wall behind the counters

Backsplash

A wall surface that handles steam and grease.

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Kitchen Flooring

Level floors that make cabinets sit true.

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Pendant lights hanging above a kitchen island

Kitchen Lighting

Light designed with the cabinets, not after.

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Appliance Installation

Built-in and freestanding units installed.

Island or Peninsula

Counter and storage in the middle of the room.

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Compact condo kitchen with built-in appliances

Small Kitchen Remodeling

Compact kitchens planned inch by inch.

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Open-plan kitchen layout with granite surfaces

Layout Changes

Rethink the plan before choosing finishes.

Full Kitchen Remodel

Every surface and system renewed.

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Getting Approved

Permits for Your Claremont Remodel

The City of Claremont's Building Division issues permits and does plan check for verified Claremont parcels. Its instructions set out a sequence worth following even for an interior kitchen. Check with Planning and Engineering first. The City asks applicants to confirm with both before applying for a building permit. For a kitchen inside the existing walls, it's usually a quick confirmation that nothing else applies. For a project that changes the outside of the house, it's where Design Review comes in.

Work	Usually needs	What to know
Refacing cabinets in place	Often no permit	As long as plumbing and wiring stay untouched.
Same layout, new finishes	Usually a simple permit	The City of Claremont confirms the exact category.
New circuits, lights or a panel upgrade	Electrical permit	Recessed lights and appliance circuits fall here.
Gas line changes	Plumbing permit	Required for new or relocated gas appliances.
New beam or wall change	Plan review	Drawings and sometimes calculations.

Submit the plan set electronically. Plans go to the Building Division by email, with the City's application worksheet. We prepare the drawings, fill in the worksheet and send the package, then track plan-check comments.
Over-the-counter permits for no-plan work. Some permits that don't need drawings can be issued over the counter. A replacement water heater or a like-for-like fixture swap may qualify. A full kitchen remodel with new circuits and moved plumbing generally needs plan review.
Permit issuance Monday through Thursday. The City's published permit issuance hours are Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We plan pickups and start dates around that, so a crew isn't waiting on a Friday.
Inspections: at rough-in and final. Design Review applies to new construction, exterior modifications and site features, not to interior kitchens.
If your remodel adds a window, enlarges one, adds a door to the yard or bumps out a wall, that's an exterior change and Design Review may apply, along with any historic considerations for the specific parcel.
We sort that out at the Planning check, before the drawings are final.

Service Details

How We Handle Every Part of the Kitchen

Each section explains the job, the Claremont angle and the typical cost.

Cabinetry done right

Cabinet Installation in Claremont, CA

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

Your layout gets drawer bases where you work and tall units where you stock up. Boxes are leveled, shimmed and scribed to the walls so counters land flat.

Seen in Claremont

The work is cabinetry, counters, appliances and lighting, sometimes with a reworked island or a better pantry.

On our first-week list

Plan drawers before doors
Solve the blind corner
Set the hardware height
Confirm appliance openings

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What is the cost of new kitchen cabinets in Claremont?

Most Claremont cabinet jobs land at

$250–$400 for each installed linear foot.

Ceiling-height uppers and pantry units add to the total.

Counters without awkward seams

Countertop Installation in Claremont, CA

Countertops tie the whole kitchen together.

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

Claremont specifics

We shim the boxes rather than forcing them, and template the counters only after everything is set, so the stone sits flat against walls that never were.

On our first-week list

Choose edge and thickness
Compare quartz and granite
Approve the template
Plan the cooktop cut-out

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How much is a new countertop in Claremont?

Plan on

$60–$120 per square foot, with installation.

Fabrication details, not just the stone, set the price.

Splash, set right

Backsplash Installation in Claremont, CA

The wall behind the range and sink takes steam, grease and splashes every day.

Damaged drywall is repaired before any tile goes up. Silicone meets the countertop, not grout, so it stays flexible.

On our first-week list

Choose tile or slab
Dry-lay the pattern
Pick grout color
Match the counter color

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What does tile backsplash cost in Claremont?

Installed tile generally runs

$15–$52 per square foot, installed.

Large-format tile and slab sit at the top.

Tile and plank

Kitchen Flooring in Claremont, CA

The right floor handles spills without a second thought.

The base is ground or leveled so the new floor lies flat. We leave spare tiles or planks for future repairs.

In Claremont

Floors are often out of level by more than a modern cabinet can tolerate.

On our first-week list

Choose grout color
Seal the grout
Keep spare material
Plan the tile layout

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What should I budget for Claremont kitchen floors?

Expect tile flooring to cost

$8–$11 per square foot of floor.

Premium porcelain sits at the upper end.

Lighting by zone

Kitchen Lighting in Claremont, CA

Older kitchens rarely have enough light or circuits.

Wiring is finished before drywall patching, tile and paint. We label the panel for any new circuits.

Claremont homes

Closed kitchens with a soffit, a window to the yard and an electrical panel sized for an earlier era.

On our first-week list

Label new circuits
Map lighting zones
Place switches where you reach
Hide the light rail

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Kitchen pendant and recessed lighting remodel

What is the cost of layered lighting in Claremont?

Recessed and under-cabinet lighting generally runs

$930–$3,600 per kitchen in labor.

The number of switches and zones matters most.

Fits the first time

Appliance Installation in Claremont, CA

A bigger range usually means a bigger hood and gas line.

We review spec sheets with you before ordering. We walk you through each appliance after installation.

Claremont detail

A ducted hood with a solid backdraft damper also keeps windblown dust out.

On our first-week list

Check door swings
Test every unit
Set anti-tip brackets
Plan the fridge water line

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How is appliance installation priced in Claremont?

Expect installation labor of

$520–$2,600 for the whole kitchen.

A second oven or fridge adds labor.

Gathering space

Kitchen Island or Peninsula in Claremont, CA

An island changes how the whole kitchen flows.

Where space is tight, a peninsula keeps one side open. End panels are finished to match the cabinets.

On our first-week list

Leave walkway room
Choose island or peninsula
Check appliance doors
Plan island outlets

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Butcher block kitchen island prep surface

How much is a new island in Claremont?

Most Claremont islands land at

$4,650–$18,500 for a complete island.

Waterfall ends and premium stone add cost.

Galley and compact kitchens

Small Kitchen Remodeling in Claremont, CA

In a small kitchen, every inch has to earn its place.

We keep the sink and gas line in place where possible. Light finishes and continuous counters keep it open.

On our first-week list

Layer the lighting
Run counters continuously
Check aisle width
Choose compact appliances

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What should I budget for a small Claremont kitchen?

A small Claremont kitchen usually comes to

$32,314–$42,480 for the total project.

The footprint keeps the top of the range lower.

Layout Planning

Layout and Style for Claremont Homes

Claremont has about 12,500 homes. Two-thirds are detached houses and close to 63% of households own. The 1950s and 1960s together built more than four in ten homes.

How Claremont permits a kitchen: Verified Claremont parcels use this City path, not LA County's and not La Verne's or Pomona's, whatever the mailing address implies.
Claremont homes, era by era: Pre-war houses make up close to a tenth, and about 13% have been built since 2000. Craftsman and period-revival houses with plaster walls, fir trim, original windows and sometimes a separate breakfast room or butler's pantry. The interior is yours to change, but many owners want a kitchen that looks like it belongs: inset or shaker cabinetry, a deep sink, honed stone, simple tile.
Open plans: match the kitchen finishes to the living area so the rooms read as one space.

Cost Guide

Typical Claremont Kitchen Prices

A complete kitchen with plumbing and wiring moved typically falls at $88,500–$167,000.

What should a full Claremont kitchen remodel cost?

Most complete remodels with layout changes land at $88,500–$167,000; the final figure depends on cabinets, stone and what we find behind the walls.

Complete remodel range$88,500–$167,000Project total

Typical price bands

From the lightest scope up:

Refresh: counters, splash, fronts, lighting

Refreshing what you see without opening walls.

$26,000–$47,000

Casita, ADU or compact kitchen

A complete remodel of a smaller room. Even small, a gut remodel can outrun a light update of a larger kitchen.

$32,314–$42,480

New kitchen in the existing footprint

New cabinets and surfaces, same footprint.

$47,000–$88,500

Opened walls or a new layout

Plumbing and electrical moved, everything new.

$88,500–$167,000

Custom, structural or premium work

High-end finishes or moved structure.

$156,500–$260,500

Single-service figures are standalone prices. Combined into one remodel, the overlap brings the total down.

A pre-war kitchen tends to sit higher in its band than a 1990s kitchen of the same size, because wiring, plumbing and wall repair add work you won't see at the end. A ranch-house remodel that opens a bearing wall usually moves into the third band because of the beam and engineering.

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Process

From First Visit to Final Inspection

Step 1

Discovery

We measure, test where needed and photograph the existing kitchen.

Step 2

Visualize

You see the new kitchen in 3D before anything is ordered.

Step 3

Approval

Estimate signed, drawings submitted, permit issued.

Step 4

Installation

Rough plumbing and wiring, then cabinets, stone and tile.

Step 5

Handover

Punch list completed and the kitchen handed back to you.

Service Area

Covering Every Part of Claremont

We cover all of Claremont, from small kitchens to full rebuilds.

Other areas close to Claremont:

La Verne San Dimas Glendora Charter Oak Covina Walnut 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

What Claremont Homeowners Ask

How much is a Claremont kitchen remodel? +

A same-layout refresh starts around $26,000, a mid-scope remodel is $47,000–$88,500, and changing the layout costs $88,500–$167,000.

How are kitchen plans submitted in Claremont? +

By email to the City's Building Division, with its application worksheet. We prepare and send the package for you.

Do I need to talk to Planning first? +

The City advises checking with Planning and Engineering before applying. For an interior kitchen it's usually quick.

Does Design Review apply to my kitchen? +

Not to interior work. It applies to exterior modifications, such as a new window or door, and to new construction and site features.

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 I change my mind after the plan is approved? +

Small changes are usually fine before materials are ordered. After that, we price any change in writing first.

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