Hollywood, CA · Apartments and condos

Kitchen Remodeling in Hollywood, CA

Most Hollywood kitchens are in apartments and condos. We work with building owners and associations, and we file permits with LADBS.

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Your Hollywood Kitchen

A Practical Start to a Better Kitchen

Hollywood is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, and for kitchen remodeling, it's mostly an apartment neighborhood. Of its roughly 38,500 homes, nearly six in ten are in buildings of twenty or more units and more than a quarter in buildings of five to nineteen. Fewer than one in seventeen is a detached house, and only about one household in twenty owns its home.

The buildings span a century. A quarter of homes predate 1940, while almost a fifth were built in 2010 or later. That mix means our work in Hollywood is mostly for building owners, condo owners and landlords, alongside a smaller number of houses in the hills.

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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The Practical Side

Water, Power, Air and the Job Site

These are the conditions we plan for in Hollywood before anything is ordered.

Climate. Both Hollywood ZIP codes are in Energy Commission climate zone 9, with hot summer afternoons.
Exhaust route. We plan where the hood duct will run before cabinets are ordered, since it decides where the range can go.
Clean job site. Tools and materials are stored neatly, and walkways stay clear for the household.

Kitchen Services

Kitchen Upgrades in Hollywood

From a new countertop to a complete kitchen, the same in-house team designs, builds and closes out the work.

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DrawingsReady for plan review

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3D designBefore demolition

Choose a Service

Every card leads to a section with notes for Hollywood homes.

Cabinet Installation

Drawers, pull-outs and uppers sized to the measured room.

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Granite countertop with an undermount sink

Countertops

New counters with a sink chosen before the cut.

Backsplash

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

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Kitchen Flooring

Slip-resistant tile chosen for daily spills.

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Pendant lights hanging above a kitchen island

Kitchen Lighting

Ambient, task and accent lighting, designed together.

Appliance Installation

Every appliance connected and tested.

What it costs here ↓

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

Narrow rooms with room to work.

Local notes and cost ↓

Open-plan kitchen layout with granite surfaces

Layout Changes

Open up, close off or reorganize.

Price and process ↓

Completed modern white Shaker kitchen remodel

Full Kitchen Remodel

New layout and every finish, one schedule.

Scope and price ↓

Permit Path

Filing a Kitchen Permit in Hollywood

Hollywood parcels are permitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety through LADBS Online Services. There's no separate Hollywood building department. The City of West Hollywood is a separate city with its own permit system, and its rules don't apply to Hollywood addresses in Los Angeles, even though the names and boundaries are close.

Work	Usually needs	What to know
Painting and swapping hardware	Generally exempt	Purely cosmetic changes seldom require review.
Same layout, new finishes	Usually a simple permit	LADBS confirms the exact category.
Panel or circuit work	Electrical permit	We load-check the panel first.
Relocated plumbing or gas	Plumbing permit	Inspected at rough-in.
New beam or wall change	Plan review	Drawings and sometimes calculations.

Neither is handled by the County. We confirm the parcel's city before starting, since a mailing address can mislead.

Service Details

How We Handle Every Part of the Kitchen

The approach, the local factor to know and what it usually costs.

Cabinets that work harder

Cabinet Installation in Hollywood, CA

New cabinetry is the biggest single change in most kitchens.

We plan the interior first, with full-extension drawers and organizers, and pick the doors last. Installation is level and tight, with fillers scribed to uneven walls.

Confirmed at the walkthrough

Note outlet locations
Set the hardware height
Pick box material
Solve the blind corner

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What do installed cabinets cost here?

Semi-custom boxes, installed, generally run

$380–$770 for each installed linear foot.

Box construction and finish quality set the range.

Countertops, measured twice

Countertop Installation in Hollywood, CA

The right top is the one that suits how often you cook.

We lay out the slab with you so the pattern falls where you want it. Every edge is checked for chips before we sign off.

On Hollywood jobs

Short projects, such as replacing counters and fixtures, can sometimes be done in a few days with the tenant at home.

Confirmed at the walkthrough

Plan the cooktop cut-out
Seal natural stone
Decide on a waterfall end
Check slab delivery route

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What do quartz counters run in Hollywood?

Expect counters to cost

$45–$75 for each square foot installed.

Slab grade, thickness and edge detail move the price.

Splash, set right

Backsplash Installation in Hollywood, CA

How the tile is set matters as much as how it looks.

Outlet boxes are extended so covers sit flush with the tile. Covers and plates are installed square to the pattern.

Confirmed at the walkthrough

Confirm hood position
Lay out outlet cuts
Choose a sealer
Center the pattern

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What is the price of a tile backsplash in Hollywood?

Expect a backsplash to cost

$14–$48 per installed square foot.

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

Built on a sound base

Kitchen Flooring in Hollywood, CA

Level floors make every cabinet and appliance sit right.

We match the floor height to the adjoining rooms. We protect the new floor until the last trade leaves.

Hollywood homes

The association sets rules on work hours, insurance, flooring and elevator use.

Confirmed at the walkthrough

Decide on under-cabinet runs
Plan thresholds
Choose plank or tile
Check the subfloor

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How is kitchen flooring priced in Hollywood?

Most Hollywood kitchen floors land at

$7–$11 per installed square foot.

Large-format tile and complex patterns cost more.

Light for every task

Kitchen Lighting in Hollywood, CA

Good kitchen lighting is planned in layers.

Each zone gets its own switch: room, counters and island. Dimmers are matched to the LED drivers so lights do not flicker.

Hollywood detail

Efficient lighting and a vented hood keep a small kitchen from overheating.

Confirmed at the walkthrough

Finish wiring before tile
Pick color temperature
Hide the light rail
Label new circuits

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Kitchen pendant and recessed lighting remodel

What does a lighting package cost here?

A Hollywood lighting package typically comes to

$930–$3,650 for a typical kitchen.

Fixtures are priced separately.

Appliance planning

Appliance Installation in Hollywood, CA

Most appliance problems come from openings, supply lines or vents.

Delivery is timed to the build so units are not stored on site. Gas connections are tested and the hood is balanced. Counter-depth and narrower models solve many of these problems, and a slim dishwasher can sometimes fit where none existed.

What differs in Hollywood

Older apartment kitchens often have a refrigerator alcove sized for a smaller model. A new, standard-depth refrigerator may not fit, or its doors may not open fully against a wall. We measure the alcove, door swings and hallway access before you buy.

Confirmed at the walkthrough

Size dedicated circuits
Choose gas or induction
Plan the hood duct
Time the delivery

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How much do appliance hookups run in Hollywood?

A full Hollywood appliance install usually comes to

$520–$2,600 per kitchen in labor.

Built-in and panel-ready units take longer.

The right fit

Kitchen Island or Peninsula in Hollywood, CA

Before choosing an island, measure the aisles.

The island is drawn in 3D so you can walk around it on screen. The island top is templated with the perimeter counters.

Confirmed at the walkthrough

Finish the end panels
Plan seating overhang
Avoid top seams
Decide on a sink

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Butcher block kitchen island prep surface

What is the price of an island in Hollywood?

Most Hollywood islands land at

$4,650–$18,500 including cabinets and countertop.

Seating overhangs need supports, which add a little.

Tight spaces done right

Small Kitchen Remodeling in Hollywood, CA

Galley kitchens can be the most efficient layout of all.

Lighting is layered so the room feels larger. We confirm every door and drawer opens without a clash. Original details such as tile, built-in cabinets or windows can sometimes be kept or restored if you want to preserve the character. Many of our Hollywood projects are for landlords renovating units between tenants. We develop a standard kitchen for the building, with a repeatable layout, durable materials and a parts list, so units can be turned quickly and maintained easily.

Local note

Buildings from before 1940 often have plaster walls on wood lath, small kitchens with original built-ins, cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines, and wiring that may have been updated only in part. Lead paint is nearly certain under later coats, and asbestos can be in old flooring, pipe wrap or ceiling texture. We test before demolition and follow lead-safe work practices.

Confirmed at the walkthrough

Plan a pull-out pantry
Confirm venting
Size the sink
Use every corner

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What does a compact kitchen cost in Hollywood?

A small-kitchen remodel typically costs

$46,000–$60,500 installed, start to finish.

Finish choices drive most of the difference.

Layout Planning

Design Ideas for Hollywood Kitchens

Before planning a kitchen in an older building, we search LADBS records through PRISM for past permits and plans. That shows when the building's plumbing or electrical was last upgraded, whether earlier kitchen work was permitted and sometimes how the units were laid out originally. In older apartment buildings, those records help us anticipate what's inside the walls.

Houses in the hills: Hillside houses above Hollywood bring their own challenges: tight, steep streets, limited parking, older homes with additions and sometimes difficult access for deliveries. If a property is in a historic preservation overlay zone, exterior changes may need review, but interior kitchens generally don't. We confirm the property's status before design and plan deliveries for times when the street is quietest.
Finishes that survive tenant turnover: Luxury vinyl plank stands up to water and can be repaired one plank at a time. A single faucet and sink model across the building means one set of spare parts.
Older houses: simple Shaker or inset doors suit traditional rooms better than glossy slab.

Cost Guide

Hollywood Kitchen Cost Ranges

A complete kitchen with plumbing and wiring moved typically falls at $82,500–$155,000.

How much does a full kitchen remodel cost in Hollywood?

A remodel that changes the plan and replaces cabinets, counters, floors, lighting and appliances generally falls at $82,500–$155,000.

Complete remodel range$82,500–$155,000Turnkey, installed

Price bands

Listed from lowest to highest starting price:

Refresh: counters, fixtures, lighting

Counters, splash, fixtures and lights in place.

$24,000–$43,500

New cabinets in the same layout

All-new cabinetry and finishes, plumbing in place.

$43,500–$82,500

Small apartment kitchen

Small-footprint kitchens, fully renewed. Because nothing old stays, it can start above a simple refresh of a larger room.

$46,000–$60,500

Full remodel with system upgrades

Layout changes with new plumbing and wiring.

$82,500–$155,000

High-end or reconfigured

The top band: custom work and structural changes.

$145,000–$242,000

The service prices are not meant to be totaled. Shared demolition, trades and management make a full remodel cheaper than separate jobs.

The small-kitchen range climbs above the bottom of the mid range because it assumes everything in a compact unit kitchen is new, from plumbing fixtures to lighting. Most rental unit turns fall into the small-kitchen or mid band. A pre-war unit with new plumbing and wiring often reaches the full-remodel band.

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Process

How the Work Moves Forward

Step 1

Assessment

Room dimensions, system condition and your wish list, all recorded.

Step 2

Design

A 3D plan you can adjust before choosing finishes.

Step 3

Price and paperwork

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

Step 4

Installation

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

Step 5

Done

Punch list closed and care instructions handed over.

Service Area

Kitchen Remodels Around Hollywood

Our crews take on kitchens across the whole of Hollywood.

Close by, we also work in:

West Hollywood Beverly Hills Century City Downtown Los Angeles View Park-Windsor Hills Ladera Heights 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

Hollywood Kitchen Remodeling FAQ

What is a typical Hollywood kitchen budget? +

Expect $24,000–$43,500 for a refresh, $43,500–$82,500 for new cabinets in the same layout and $82,500–$155,000 for a full remodel with a new plan.

Can you remodel a unit while a tenant lives there? +

Sometimes, for smaller scopes. Larger work may involve City tenant-protection steps.

How long does a Hollywood kitchen remodel take? +

Simple replacements can get an express LADBS permit quickly; layout changes need plan check. Unit turns typically take three to six weeks; full remodels five to nine.

Can you reuse my existing cabinets? +

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

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.

Will my kitchen be usable during the project? +

Not for most of the build. We plan the schedule so the time without a working kitchen is as short as possible.

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