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Kitchen Remodeling in Commerce, CA

Commerce is known for industry, but it is also a city of modest houses. We remodel those kitchens with clear pricing, a 3D design and permits with the City.

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Kitchens Across Commerce

A Practical Start to a Better Kitchen

Most people know Commerce for its rail yards, warehouses and the Citadel Outlets, built on the site of an old tire factory. Fewer know that it's also a real residential city. In the late 1940s, industrial leaders and residents of the communities of Bandini, Rosewood and Laguna banded together, and in 1960 they incorporated, largely to keep Vernon and Los Angeles from annexing the industrial land. Those neighborhoods are still here.

Commerce has about 3,400 homes. Over half were built in the 1940s and 1950s, and only a few percent since 2000. About two-thirds are detached houses, and a little over half of households own. Most of our work in Commerce is in the modest postwar houses those families built and still live in.

You get a 3D layout drawn from real measurements and an estimate broken out item by item. Anything we find behind the walls is priced up front, not discovered halfway through.

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House Systems

What We Sort Out Before Demolition

The finishes get the attention, but these checks keep the job on schedule.

Industrial neighbor, residential kitchen. Commerce's identity as an employment city doesn't dictate what a kitchen here should look like. Its houses are ordinary single-family homes, and owners want warm, functional kitchens, not a warehouse aesthetic. What living near industry does affect is the practical side. Air filtration and a well-ducted hood matter more when truck traffic and freight yards are close. Dual-pane windows reduce noise.
Air quality and ventilation. With freeways and freight lines nearby, good ventilation is about more than cooking smells. A range hood ducted outside, not recirculating, removes combustion byproducts from gas cooking and moisture. We size the fan to the range. If it's large, makeup air may be needed.
Energy and weather. Commerce's ZIP codes fall into two Energy Commission climate zones: 90040 is in zone 8 and 90022 and 90023 are in zone 9, which matters for window and insulation requirements. In either zone, summers are warm. Low-e glass, attic insulation above the kitchen and efficient LED lighting, which the energy code requires, keep the room comfortable.
Site and neighbors. Material deliveries are scheduled around heavy traffic on the main corridors.

Kitchen Services

Kitchen Work We Handle in Commerce

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

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Cabinet Installation

Pantry pull-outs, drawer stacks and clean lines.

Countertops

A work surface with room on both sides of the sink.

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Warm traditional kitchen with a tiled wall behind the counters

Backsplash

Tile or slab walls that wipe clean.

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Kitchen Flooring

Water-resistant floors for real kitchens.

Kitchen Lighting

Replace one ceiling fixture with a real plan.

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Appliance Installation

Every appliance connected and tested.

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Island or Peninsula

Seating and prep space without blocking the path.

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Compact condo kitchen with built-in appliances

Small Kitchen Remodeling

Every inch of a compact room put to work.

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Open-plan kitchen layout with granite surfaces

Layout Changes

Change the plan, not just the finishes.

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Completed modern white Shaker kitchen remodel

Full Kitchen Remodel

One project for the entire kitchen.

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Permits

What Commerce Requires for a Kitchen Remodel

Commerce is an incorporated city with its own Building & Safety division, which reviews plans and issues building permits for construction and alterations inside city limits. Planning questions go to the City's Economic Development and Planning staff. LA County's EPIC-LA isn't the route, and an East Los Angeles, Montebello or Bell Gardens mailing address doesn't change the jurisdiction.

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.
New circuits, lights or a panel upgrade	Electrical permit	Recessed lights and appliance circuits fall here.
Relocated plumbing or gas	Plumbing permit	Inspected at rough-in.
Taking out a wall	Building permit	A structural check comes first.

Before drawing anything, we confirm the parcel is inside Commerce and what the City needs for your scope.
Most Commerce families live at home through the remodel, so the plan has to cover more than construction.
Before demolition, we agree on where a temporary kitchen goes, often in the dining room or garage with the old refrigerator, a microwave, an induction hot plate and access to a laundry or bathroom sink.
Dust walls with zip doors separate the work area, and the path to the back door is protected.
We give a day's notice before water or power goes off, keep shutoffs short, and clean up each afternoon so the house stays livable.

Service Details

The Details, Service by Service

Detail for every service, including a note on Commerce houses.

Room for everything

Cabinet Installation in Commerce, CA

The right boxes, set level, make every other trade easier.

Storage is sorted into zones and each zone gets the cabinet type that suits it. Installed cabinets are protected until the counters and tile are done. A rolling cart can serve as an island in a room too narrow for a fixed one.

Seen in Commerce

Few postwar Commerce kitchens are large, so design choices matter. Upper cabinets running to the ceiling, deep drawers instead of base shelves, a tall pull-out pantry and an appliance garage to keep the counter clear add real capacity. A counter-depth refrigerator saves several inches of walkway.

Sorted before demolition

Check walls for square
Pick box material
Decide on crown and fillers
Size the pantry pull-out

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What do installed cabinets cost here?

Semi-custom cabinets in Commerce typically run

$290–$580 per linear foot, with installation.

Simple slab or Shaker doors keep it toward the low end.

Prep space that works

Countertop Installation in Commerce, CA

A counter should give you one clear stretch to work on.

Fabrication starts only once the template is approved. Installation is checked for level and the seams are color-matched.

Sorted before demolition

Decide on a waterfall end
Seal natural stone
Place seams away from water
Match the backsplash height

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What is the price of Commerce countertops?

Installed quartz or granite in Commerce usually runs

$48–$144 for each square foot installed.

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

A wall that lasts

Backsplash Installation in Commerce, CA

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

The layout starts from the center of the main wall so edges are even. The last row is cut evenly, never as a sliver.

Sorted before demolition

Pick grout color
Match the counter color
Choose tile or slab
Repair drywall first

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What should I budget for a Commerce backsplash?

A typical tile splash costs

$14–$48 per square foot.

Ceramic tile sits low; handmade tile and slab go higher.

Level and durable

Kitchen Flooring in Commerce, CA

New flooring is often where the old kitchen reveals its problems.

We remove old layers, check the subfloor or slab and level it. We protect the new floor until the last trade leaves.

In Commerce

Many of these houses sit on raised foundations, and old kitchen floors often have several layers of vinyl over damaged plywood. We remove the layers, replace soft subfloor, level the joists and install porcelain or vinyl plank. Where original oak runs through the adjoining rooms, we can patch and blend it into the kitchen.

Sorted before demolition

Level the base
Check the subfloor
Choose plank or tile
Pick a wet-safe surface

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What is the cost of a tile kitchen floor in Commerce?

Commerce floor installation usually comes to

$8–$11 per installed square foot.

Removing more than one old layer costs extra.

A brighter kitchen

Kitchen Lighting in Commerce, CA

Good kitchen lighting is planned in layers.

Under-cabinet strips are hidden behind a light rail. We label the panel for any new circuits.

Commerce homes

A higher-rated HVAC filter and tight window seals help keep outdoor pollutants out.

Sorted before demolition

Choose dimmers
Place switches where you reach
Test every fixture
Align fixture trims

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Kitchen pendant and recessed lighting remodel

What do new kitchen lights run in Commerce?

Electrical labor for a Commerce lighting package usually runs

$940–$3,650 for the whole kitchen.

Attic access and panel work move it within the range.

Appliance planning

Appliance Installation in Commerce, CA

Appliance specs belong on the drawings before cabinets are ordered.

Openings are built to the spec sheets, not standard sizes. Every door is checked against the counters and the next appliance.

Commerce detail

A second refrigerator in the garage on its own circuit is a common addition as well.

Sorted before demolition

Confirm dishwasher clearance
Plan old-appliance haul-off
Check panel capacity
Check door swings

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What does it cost to install kitchen appliances in Commerce?

Appliance hookup here costs about

$520–$2,600 per kitchen in labor.

Built-in and panel-ready units take longer.

More counter, clear aisles

Kitchen Island or Peninsula in Commerce, CA

An island only helps if people can still walk around it.

We decide early whether the island needs plumbing or power. Outlets are placed where they will not be splashed.

What differs in Commerce

Connect kitchen and dining room. Remove or widen the dividing wall, add a peninsula with seating, and open the house up.

Sorted before demolition

Finish the end panels
Measure every aisle
Check appliance doors
Size for stools

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Butcher block kitchen island prep surface

What does a kitchen island cost in Commerce?

Most Commerce islands land at

$4,700–$18,500 with cabinets, top and installation.

A simple prep island stays at the low end.

Compact kitchens, planned inch by inch

Small Kitchen Remodeling in Commerce, CA

A compact kitchen can still serve a whole household.

Drawers replace base doors to use every inch. Handles are slim so they do not catch in narrow aisles.

Sorted before demolition

Add landing space
Build storage upward
Use every corner
Plan an appliance garage

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How is a small kitchen priced in Commerce?

Plan on

$24,500–$32,000 all in, installed.

Stone counters and tile choices change the figure.

Layout Planning

Design Ideas for Commerce Kitchens

The 1940s and 50s houses in Bandini, Rosewood and Laguna typically have a small kitchen with a dinette, a back door to the yard, a single window and a gas range. Many have had a counter or cabinet update since, while the pipes and wiring behind them are often original. galvanized supply lines, sometimes partially replaced with copper;.

Common Commerce projects: Reclaim the dinette or porch. Fold it into the kitchen for more cabinets and a pantry. Same footprint, everything new. Keep the walls but replace the cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting, plumbing and wiring.
Designing for how you cook: If your kitchen gets daily, heavy use, we design for that rather than for a showroom. A wide single-bowl sink that fits a stockpot, a pull-down faucet, at least two feet of counter on each side of the range, a heat-resistant surface beside the stove and a drawer for big pots near the range all earn their place. If you use a comal, a pressure cooker or a big rice cooker every day, we plan a landing spot and a dedicated outlet for it.
A postwar Commerce kitchen: an undersized panel, two-prong outlets and kitchen receptacles sharing a circuit with the rest of the house;. subfloor damage under the sink in raised-floor houses;. lead in pre-1978 paint and possible asbestos in older vinyl and wall texture, which we test before demolition.
Air quality and ventilation: If you're considering induction, it eliminates combustion indoors altogether, though it may require a panel upgrade in a house of this age.

Cost Guide

Commerce Kitchen Cost Ranges

Most full remodels here, with a new plan and new everything, come to $82,500–$155,000.

How much does a full kitchen remodel cost in Commerce?

Moving work centers, adding an island and replacing all finishes typically brings a project to $82,500–$155,000.

Typical full remodel here$82,500–$155,000Total, installed

Price ranges by project size

Cheapest scope first:

Tops, splash, sink and lights

A refresh that keeps the plan and the cabinet boxes.

$24,000–$43,500

Compact kitchen

Small-footprint kitchens, fully renewed. A complete rebuild costs more than a light refresh, even in a smaller room.

$24,500–$32,000

All-new kitchen, walls stay

A complete update that keeps the work centers where they are.

$43,500–$82,500

Wall opened, systems replaced

Walls, sink or range moved and every finish replaced.

$82,500–$155,000

Top-tier finishes or structure

Custom cabinetry, premium appliances or structural work.

$145,000–$242,000

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

Postwar houses that need new piping and circuits generally end up near the upper end of their band. A same-footprint remodel in a house whose systems were already updated can come in lower.

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Process

How a Commerce Kitchen Remodel Runs

Step 1

Discovery

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

Step 2

Plan and select

We draw the kitchen in 3D and help you pick materials.

Step 3

Price and paperwork

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

Step 4

Execution

We follow the plan trade by trade, keeping the site clean.

Step 5

Your kitchen

We close out the permit and hand over the keys to the room.

Service Area

Commerce Service Area

We schedule walkthroughs anywhere in Commerce.

Close by, we also work in:

Bell Bell Gardens Maywood Montebello Cudahy Pico Rivera 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

Your Commerce Kitchen Questions

What do kitchens cost in Commerce? +

A refresh starts around $24,000, a same-layout remodel with new cabinets runs $43,500–$82,500, and a full remodel with layout changes is $82,500–$155,000.

Does LA County issue permits in Commerce? +

No. The City of Commerce's Building & Safety division reviews plans and issues permits.

My mailing address says East Los Angeles. Am I in Commerce? +

Possibly. Mailing addresses don't follow city limits, so we check the parcel.

Will my 1950s house need new plumbing? +

Often, if the supply lines are galvanized. We check during the estimate.

How many weeks should I plan for? +

City review for a same-layout kitchen is usually short. Structural changes take longer. Once the permit is issued, most Commerce kitchens take five to eight weeks: demolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspection, drywall, cabinets, counters, tile, appliances and final.

Can I stay in the house during the remodel? +

Most people do. We seal off the kitchen, keep a clear path through the house and can set up a temporary sink and microwave area.

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3D layout before demolition
Inspections scheduled for you
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