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Culver City, CA · Bungalows to condos

Kitchen Remodeling in Culver City, CA

Culver City homes span many decades, from older houses to 1970s condos. We design kitchens that suit each building and file permits with the City.

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Getting Started in Culver City

Remodeling With the House in Mind

Harry Culver first tried to establish his city in 1913, and it was incorporated on September 20, 1917. Within a decade it had become a center of film production, best known as the home of MGM from 1924 to 1986, and Hughes Aircraft was headquartered here for more than fifty years. Parts of the old MGM backlot later became a residential subdivision and a shopping center.

That history shows in the housing: about 19,000 homes built over many decades, with the largest share from the 1970s, followed by the 1950s and 1940s. Only about 36 percent are detached houses, while more than a quarter are in buildings of twenty or more units. Slightly more than half of households own.

We begin with a measured walkthrough and a look behind the cabinets, then show you the plan in 3D with an itemized written price, so you know what you are buying before demolition starts.

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Systems and Site

Getting the House Ready for a New Kitchen

What the house needs before the kitchen does.

  • Climate. Culver City spans two Energy Commission climate zones: ZIP 90066 is in zone 6, while 90230 and 90232 are in zone 8.
  • Shutoffs. We confirm working shutoff valves before the old sink comes out, and replace any that are seized.
  • Dust control. The kitchen is sealed off from the rest of the house with plastic barriers and a protected entry path.
Kitchen Services

Kitchen Work We Handle in Culver City

Each service below can stand alone or become part of a full remodel.

Fully licensedCSLB #1087602
DrawingsReady for plan review
One project managerStart to finish
Itemized pricingNo lump sums

Find the Work Your Kitchen Needs

Tap a card for how we handle it in Culver City and what it costs.

Warm wood custom kitchen cabinetry

Cabinet Installation

Cabinets that reach the ceiling and use every corner.

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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

Subway, zellige or full-height slab.

More on this ↓
 Large-format porcelain kitchen floor

Kitchen Flooring

Durable surfaces for the busiest room in the house.

How it works here ↓
 Pendant lights hanging above a kitchen island

Kitchen Lighting

Each lighting zone on its own switch.

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 Gas range with a vented range hood

Appliance Installation

Delivery and hookup timed to the build.

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 Kitchen with a dark wood island

Island or Peninsula

More workspace with clear walkways.

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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

Layout changes drawn in 3D first.

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 Completed modern white Shaker kitchen remodel

Full Kitchen Remodel

The full remodel, from wiring to trim.

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Kitchen Permits

Getting Your Culver City Kitchen Permitted

Culver City has its own Building Safety Division. Applications, fees, status and approved documents are handled through the City's Accela Citizen Access permit portal. Culver City parcels don't use County EPIC-LA, and they're not handled by Los Angeles, Santa Monica or West Hollywood, though a Los Angeles mailing name occasionally confuses things near the borders.

WorkUsually needsWhat to know
Paint, hardware or cabinet fronts onlyUsually no permitCosmetic work rarely needs one; we confirm before starting.
Same-footprint remodelUsually a combination permitPlumbing and electrical reconnections count.
More outlets and new light fixturesElectrical permitCode requires dedicated appliance circuits.
Moving the sink, gas line or dishwasherPlumbing permitDrain and vent routes are drawn first.
Wall removal or new openingBuilding permit and plansEngineering if the wall carries load.
  • City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays, which affects counter visits and appointments; we plan around that calendar.
  • The City asks for a separate application for each structure and each record type: building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and demolition are separate records.
  • A full kitchen remodel may therefore involve several permits that are applied for and inspected individually.
  • We set them up together so the inspections line up in the right order: rough plumbing and electrical before insulation and drywall, then final inspections for each trade.
  • Culver City publishes formatting rules for electronic document review. Each document should be its own PDF, with searchable text and bookmarks, under the size limit and with blank space left for the City's approval stamp.
  • Plans that ignore these rules get sent back before anyone reviews the design. We format sets to the City's guidelines from the start.
Service Details

A Closer Look at Each Service

What each service involves and what it costs in Culver City.

Storage that fits

Cabinet Installation in Culver City, CA

Most storage problems come from the cabinet plan, not the size of the room.

Base cabinets become drawer stacks, uppers go taller and blind corners get real hardware. Doors and drawers are adjusted until every reveal is even. If an outdoor duct isn't possible in your building, we discuss recirculating options and other ways to improve air. Cabinet boxes come in two main types. Face-frame cabinets have a solid wood frame on the front, the traditional American style, which suits the older houses.

Culver City specifics

Cooking produces moisture, grease and fine particles, particularly with gas burners. The best fix is a hood that vents outdoors, sized to the cooktop and run at the right speed while cooking. Building codes now set minimum kitchen ventilation rates, and new hoods must be quiet enough that people actually use them.

On our first-week list
  • Map storage zones
  • Choose door style last
  • Measure walls and openings
  • Set the hardware height
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Crisp white Shaker kitchen cabinets

How much do new cabinets cost in Culver City?

Plan on

$290–$540 per installed linear foot.

More drawers and organizers push it higher.

Counters that take the heat

Countertop Installation in Culver City, CA

The countertop takes more daily abuse than any other surface.

We bring samples so you can compare quartz, granite and porcelain side by side. The faucet holes are drilled to your fixture before install day. Solid surface materials can be molded with integrated sinks and repaired invisibly, though they scratch and can scorch more easily. For a condo where seams and weight matter, we consider all four.

On Culver City jobs

Quartz is the most popular choice: uniform, nonporous and low maintenance. Granite and quartzite are natural and heat-resistant but vary from slab to slab. Porcelain slabs are thin, very hard and resist heat and stains.

On our first-week list
  • Check slab delivery route
  • Approve the template
  • Confirm faucet holes
  • Compare quartz and granite
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Quartz kitchen countertop installation

How much are quartz or granite counters in Culver City?

Installed stone tops typically cost

$60–$150 for each square foot installed.

Thickness and edge profile make the biggest difference.

Behind the range and sink

Backsplash Installation in Culver City, CA

The backsplash protects the wall and finishes the room.

Cuts are planned around outlets, switches and windows before setting starts. The finished wall is wiped down and inspected in raking light.

On our first-week list
  • Check wall flatness
  • Extend outlet boxes
  • Dry-lay the pattern
  • Decide the height
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Warm traditional kitchen

What is the cost of a kitchen backsplash here?

Backsplash installation here runs about

$17–$57 per square foot, installed.

Simple layouts keep it toward the bottom of the range.

Floors that handle spills

Kitchen Flooring in Culver City, CA

Floor choice decides how the kitchen connects to the rest of the house.

The base is ground or leveled so the new floor lies flat. Grout is sealed where the tile needs it.

Culver City homes

Floors in upper units may need sound underlayment.

On our first-week list
  • Choose grout color
  • Plan the tile layout
  • Confirm appliance clearance
  • Seal the grout
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Kitchen flooring with room transitions

What does a new kitchen floor cost in Culver City?

Most Culver City kitchen floors land at

$7–$10 per square foot, with prep.

Pattern and tile size change the labor.

Efficient and bright

Kitchen Lighting in Culver City, CA

Lighting is cheap to plan and expensive to add later.

Fixtures are efficient LEDs, with dimmers where they help. The finished plan leaves no dark corners on the counters.

Culver City detail

The energy code differs slightly between them, so we design glazing, insulation and lighting for the right zone.

On our first-week list
  • Plan night lighting
  • Plan under-cabinet strips
  • Finish wiring before tile
  • Pick color temperature
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Kitchen pendant and recessed lighting remodel

How much is recessed and under-cabinet lighting in Culver City?

Recessed and under-cabinet lighting generally runs

$960–$3,750 per kitchen.

New circuits and a panel upgrade sit at the top.

Planned around the appliances

Appliance Installation in Culver City, CA

A new fridge often needs a deeper or taller opening.

Hood size and duct route are planned with the range. Gas connections are tested and the hood is balanced.

What differs in Culver City

A small cabinet at counter level with a lift-up or tambour door hides the toaster, coffee maker and blender while keeping them plugged in and ready. It's a simple way to keep counters clear in a compact kitchen. We add outlets inside and make sure the door clears the appliances when open.

On our first-week list
  • Size the hood
  • Test every unit
  • Time the delivery
  • Plan the hood duct
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Kitchen appliance installation

What is the labor cost for Culver City appliances?

Installing a set of appliances generally runs

$530–$2,650 for the whole kitchen.

Simple swaps in existing openings stay low.

Planned to scale

Kitchen Island or Peninsula in Culver City, CA

Before choosing an island, measure the aisles.

Storage faces the side where you cook. Corbels or brackets support any deep overhang.

On our first-week list
  • Pick storage side
  • Route power and plumbing
  • Leave walkway room
  • Center the pendants
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Butcher block kitchen island prep surface

What is the price of an island in Culver City?

Expect an island to cost

$4,800–$19,000 per island.

Seating overhangs need supports, which add a little.

Tight spaces done right

Small Kitchen Remodeling in Culver City, CA

Galley kitchens can be the most efficient layout of all.

Open shelving on one wall can make the room feel wider. Ventilation is sized for the smaller space. Soffits often hide ducts or pipes, so we open a small inspection hole before designing cabinets to the ceiling. With nearly half of Culver City households renting, landlords are frequent clients. We design durable, easy-to-repair kitchens with standard sizes, schedule work between tenancies and handle notice and access coordination with the property manager.

Local note

The 1970s were the biggest building decade here, and many kitchens from that era are in condos and apartments. Common features include soffits above the upper cabinets, recessed fluorescent light boxes, popcorn ceilings, laminate counters and electric ranges with recirculating hoods. Popcorn ceilings and some vinyl flooring from that period may contain asbestos and must be tested before removal.

On our first-week list
  • Size the sink
  • Use every corner
  • Draw door swings to scale
  • Pick light finishes
Book a Free EstimateSmall kitchen remodeling overview →
Contemporary white kitchen

How much does a small kitchen remodel cost in Culver City?

A small Culver City kitchen usually comes to

$31,421–$41,307 for the whole remodel.

It covers cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and hookups.

Layout Planning

Layouts and Looks That Fit Culver City

Many detached houses date from the 1940s and 50s. Their kitchens are smaller and closed, with plaster or early drywall walls, older wiring and galvanized or cast-iron plumbing. Lead paint is common at that age.

  • Starting with the plan, not the finishes: It's tempting to begin with tile and paint colors, but the order that saves money is the reverse. First comes the layout: where the sink, range and refrigerator go and how people move between them. Next come the systems needed to support it, such as circuits, drains and the hood duct. Cabinets are designed after that, then counters, and finishes last.
  • Houses from the 1940s and 50s: Opening the kitchen to the dining or living room is the most requested change, and it may need a beam if the wall carries ceiling or roof loads.
  • Framed or frameless cabinets: What matters most is the hardware, the finish and how well the boxes are installed and leveled, so we show you samples of each before you decide.
Cost Guide

Pricing a Kitchen in Culver City

The common full-scope Culver City kitchen costs $89,000–$167,000.

How much should I budget for a new Culver City kitchen?

If you are replacing everything and moving plumbing, budget $89,000–$167,000; a refresh in place costs a fraction of that.

Layout-change remodel$89,000–$167,000Installed, whole project

Price bands

Smallest to largest:

Surface update with lighting

A refresh that keeps the plan and the cabinet boxes.

$26,000–$47,000
Condo or compact kitchen

A small room, completely redone. A complete rebuild costs more than a light refresh, even in a smaller room.

$31,421–$41,307
Mid-range cabinets and counters

Everything visible replaced, walls and pipes kept.

$47,000–$89,000
Full remodel with new systems

Layout changes with new plumbing and wiring.

$89,000–$167,000
High-end or layout change

Premium cabinets and appliances, or a beam.

$157,000–$261,000

Please do not add the service ranges together. A full remodel shares demolition, rough-in and oversight.

A 1970s condo kitchen with soffits removed and new lighting usually lands in the mid or full band. A 1940s house with an opened wall and new wiring is usually a full remodel.

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Process

From Walkthrough to Handover

Step 1

Walkthrough

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

Step 2

Selections

Cabinets, counters and fixtures chosen against the 3D design.

Step 3

Estimate and approval

You approve the itemized price; we handle the permit.

Step 4

Remodel

Demolition, systems, cabinetry and finish work.

Step 5

Done

Punch list closed and care instructions handed over.

Service Area

Culver City and Nearby

We are in Culver City regularly for estimates and builds.

Surrounding areas:

Ladera HeightsView Park-Windsor HillsCentury CityMarina del ReyBeverly HillsLennoxAll service areas
Project Gallery

Kitchen Ideas From Our Project Gallery

Bright contemporary kitchen remodel inspiration
Efficient Layout

Bright cabinets, continuous prep, and clear aisles

White Shaker cabinet kitchen
Cabinet Refresh

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

Butcher block peninsula prep surface
Peninsula Prep

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

Quartz kitchen countertop
Countertop Focus

Quartz perimeter planned for continuous prep

Kitchen lighting remodel
Lighting Layers

Recessed ambient plus under-cabinet task lighting

Kitchen flooring with room transitions
Flooring Transitions

Durable flooring detailed into adjoining rooms

Kitchen appliance installation
Appliance Fit

Measured openings before ordering ranges and refrigeration

Warm traditional kitchen inspiration
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 Culver City Homeowners Ask

How expensive is a Culver City kitchen remodel? +

Budget $47,000–$89,000 for new cabinets and surfaces in place, or $89,000–$167,000 if the layout changes. Refreshes start near $26,000.

Who issues permits? +

The City of Culver City Building Safety Division, through Accela Citizen Access.

Why are there several permits? +

The City requires a separate record for each trade and structure.

Is my popcorn ceiling safe to remove? +

It must be tested for asbestos first.

How long does a Culver City kitchen remodel take? +

Simple kitchen permits move quickly through Accela; plan review takes longer for structural or layout changes. Condo approvals add their own time. Construction typically takes five to nine weeks.

How is payment structured? +

Payments follow project milestones in the written contract, not a large sum up front.

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