Pico Rivera, CA · 1950s family homes

Kitchen Remodeling in Pico Rivera, CA

Most Pico Rivera houses are 1950s single-family homes. We update their kitchens with open layouts, new wiring and storage, and handle the City permit.

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Know the House, Then Design the Kitchen

Pico Rivera sits on the alluvial plain between the Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel River. It was once two farm towns: Pico, named for Pío Pico, California's last Mexican governor, and Rivera, Spanish for "riverbank". Rail lines ran through both, orchards and a winery grew on land that had been part of Pico's Rancho Paso de Bartolo, and after World War II the demand for housing brought builders to that flat, open ground. The result is one of the most uniformly postwar housing stocks in the county.

Nearly half of Pico Rivera's roughly 17,400 homes were built in the 1950s, about two-thirds before 1960, and only about 3% since 2000. Three-quarters are single-family houses, and about seven in ten households own. With so many owners, most of our work here is in houses families plan to stay in for years.

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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Preparing the House

Water, Power, Air and the Job Site

The practical groundwork for a Pico Rivera remodel.

Galvanized water lines. that have narrowed inside and reduce pressure. We usually replace them from the kitchen back to the main, or the whole house if the owner wants.
Cast-iron or clay drains. , which we inspect with a camera before closing up the floor.
Electrical capacity. original 60- or 100-amp services, two-prong outlets and kitchens with a single shared circuit are common. A modern kitchen needs several dedicated 20-amp circuits and GFCI protection.
Floor structure. many 1950s Pico Rivera houses sit on a raised foundation, and subflooring under the sink and dishwasher is often damaged from old leaks.
Climate. Both Pico Rivera ZIP codes, 90601 and 90660, are in Energy Commission climate zone 9, with hot summers. Adding insulation above the kitchen while the ceiling is open, installing low-e windows and venting the hood outdoors all make a difference. The energy code also requires high-efficacy lighting in new kitchens.

Kitchen Services

Full and Partial Remodels in Pico Rivera

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

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Permit filingWe take care of it

One project managerStart to finish

Clear scheduleAgreed up front

Where Would You Like to Start?

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Cabinet Installation

Pantry pull-outs, drawer stacks and clean lines.

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Granite countertop with an undermount sink

Countertops

Tops with clean seams and the right overhang.

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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

Floors that run smoothly into the next room.

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Pendant lights hanging above a kitchen island

Kitchen Lighting

Replace one ceiling fixture with a real plan.

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Appliance Installation

Delivery and hookup timed to the build.

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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

Narrow rooms with room to work.

Layout Changes

A layout built around how you cook.

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Completed modern white Shaker kitchen remodel

Full Kitchen Remodel

The whole kitchen, done once and done right.

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Kitchen Permits

Permits and Inspections in Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera is its own building authority. The City's Building Division issues permits through its Online Permit portal, which sorts applications into Residential, Non-Residential, Express, Solar and Public Works categories. LA County's EPIC-LA isn't involved, and neither are Montebello or Whittier, whatever the mailing address.

Work	Usually needs	What to know
Cosmetic updates only	Rarely permitted work	We still check with the City of Pico Rivera if anything is unclear.
New cabinets and tops, nothing moved	Often permitted	We file rather than guess when fixtures are reconnected.
Under-cabinet and recessed lighting	Electrical permit	Filed with the rest of the kitchen work.
New sink location or gas range	Plumbing permit	We size the gas line to the appliance.
Opening the kitchen to another room	Building permit, plan check	Bearing walls need engineering.

For residential alterations, the City says zoning and/or plan-check review is required before a permit is issued.
The Express Permit category covers only specific plumbing, mechanical and electrical changeouts, such as replacing a water heater, so it doesn't fit a general kitchen remodel.
We submit the full residential application with drawings.

Service Details

Kitchen Services in Detail

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

Storage that fits

Cabinet Installation in Pico Rivera, CA

A good cabinet layout makes a small kitchen feel larger.

We count what needs a home and design the cabinet runs to fit it. We set and fasten every box true before the countertop is templated.

Worth knowing in Pico Rivera

Original site-built cabinets are usually too worn to save, but their wood is sometimes reused for shelving.

Checked before ordering

Measure walls and openings
Plan the trash pull-out
Solve the blind corner
Plan drawers before doors

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How much is cabinetry in a Pico Rivera kitchen?

Installed cabinetry typically costs

$400–$700 per foot, installed.

Painted finishes and inset doors sit at the upper end.

Tops that last

Countertop Installation in Pico Rivera, CA

Good counters start with level cabinets underneath.

We bring samples so you can compare quartz, granite and porcelain side by side. Installation is checked for level and the seams are color-matched.

Checked before ordering

Template after cabinets are set
Pick the sink first
Seal natural stone
Match the backsplash height

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What is the price of Pico Rivera countertops?

Installed stone tops typically cost

$50–$120 per installed square foot.

Seams, cut-outs and waterfall ends add cost.

Tile with clean lines

Backsplash Installation in Pico Rivera, CA

A full-height splash can make a small kitchen look larger.

Tile height is set to meet the uppers cleanly or run full height. Edges are finished so the tile does not stop abruptly.

Checked before ordering

Check wall flatness
Repair drywall first
Decide the height
Extend outlet boxes

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What does tile backsplash cost in Pico Rivera?

Backsplash installation here runs about

$16–$52 per square foot, installed.

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

Floors that handle spills

Kitchen Flooring in Pico Rivera, CA

Kitchen floors wear out first at the sink and dishwasher.

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

Seen in Pico Rivera

When we remove an old kitchen floor in a raised-foundation house, we often find layers of vinyl, plywood patches and sometimes the original tongue-and-groove hardwood beneath. Replacing damaged subfloor and leveling the joists makes porcelain tile or long vinyl planks lie flat and last. If original hardwood runs through the adjoining rooms, we can weave new boards in so the kitchen floor matches.

Checked before ordering

Confirm appliance clearance
Keep spare material
Seal the grout
Level the base

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What is the cost of a tile kitchen floor in Pico Rivera?

Expect tile flooring to cost

$7–$11 per square foot of floor.

Moisture barriers and underlayment add a little.

Efficient and bright

Kitchen Lighting in Pico Rivera, CA

One ceiling fixture puts your shadow on the cutting board.

Wiring is finished before drywall patching, tile and paint. Accent lighting inside glass cabinets is optional.

Pico Rivera specifics

Many 1950s houses have little attic insulation and single-pane windows.

Checked before ordering

Test every fixture
Choose dimmers
Hide the light rail
Check panel capacity

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Kitchen pendant and recessed lighting remodel

How is lighting priced in Pico Rivera?

Plan on

$940–$3,700 per kitchen, labor only.

New circuits and a panel upgrade sit at the top.

Planned around the appliances

Appliance Installation in Pico Rivera, CA

Induction, gas or electric, each needs the right supply.

Hood size and duct route are planned with the range. The hood duct is sealed and capped outside.

On Pico Rivera jobs

The range sits on an exterior wall with a small hood or none.

Checked before ordering

Size the hood
Check door swings
Confirm gas or power
Pick panel-ready units

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What does a full appliance install cost in Pico Rivera?

Appliance installation typically costs

$520–$2,600 for a full set.

Wall ovens and cooktops need exact cut-outs.

Workspace without a traffic jam

Kitchen Island or Peninsula in Pico Rivera, CA

An island changes how the whole kitchen flows.

Storage faces the side where you cook. We leave the aisle widths you approved on the drawing.

In Pico Rivera

U with a peninsula: facing the family room, when an island would crowd the walkway.

Checked before ordering

Draw it in 3D
Route power and plumbing
Check appliance doors
Leave walkway room

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Butcher block kitchen island prep surface

How much is a new island in Pico Rivera?

A kitchen island in Pico Rivera typically costs

$4,700–$19,000 for a complete island.

A sink and seating push it toward the top.

Planned to the inch

Small Kitchen Remodeling in Pico Rivera, CA

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

A single tall unit can replace several upper cabinets. We confirm every door and drawer opens without a clash.

Pico Rivera homes

Galley converted to an L: by absorbing the dinette, with the old service porch becoming a pantry.

Checked before ordering

Use every corner
Draw door swings to scale
Swap doors for drawers
Check aisle width

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What should I budget for a small Pico Rivera kitchen?

A complete compact remodel generally runs

$21,414–$28,151 for the full project.

Structural changes move it up.

Layout Planning

Design Ideas for Pico Rivera Kitchens

The typical 1950s house here is a modest single-story ranch house. Its kitchen is at the back or side, often with a dinette area, a service porch to the garage or yard and a window over the sink. The original cabinets were site-built wood, sometimes still in place under newer doors.

Opening it up: The most requested Pico Rivera project connects the kitchen to the family room or dining room. In a single-story 1950s house, the wall between them may carry ceiling joists and sometimes roof load. We check the attic before promising an open plan. If the wall is bearing, we design a beam, often flush with the ceiling so there's no dropped header, and show it on the plan-check drawings.
Layouts that fit: Most Pico Rivera kitchens are modest in size. L with an island: when the dining wall comes down and the combined room is at least 12 feet wide. For families who host big gatherings, a 36-inch range, a larger single-bowl sink, a second refrigerator in the garage on its own circuit and a long counter for serving make the kitchen work better.
Original wood and character: Some Pico Rivera houses still have original features worth keeping: a built-in hutch, wood windows or a coved ceiling. We can match trim profiles or rebuild a hutch as part of the new design.
What a Pico Rivera kitchen usually looks like: Over the decades, some families added a family room or den behind the house, and in those cases the kitchen often ends up landlocked between rooms with less light than it once had.

Cost Guide

The Cost of a Pico Rivera Kitchen

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

What does a complete Pico Rivera kitchen remodel cost?

For new everything plus a changed layout, $82,500–$155,000 is the realistic range. Your estimate is written from your measured room.

Layout-change remodel$82,500–$155,000Complete project price

Price ranges by project size

From a refresh to a full rebuild:

Compact or condo kitchen

Every part of a compact kitchen replaced.

$21,414–$28,151

Counters, backsplash, sink, lighting

New tops, tile and light without moving anything.

$24,000–$43,500

New cabinets and finishes, same layout

Cabinets, counters and flooring replaced in the current plan.

$43,500–$82,500

Wall removed, systems upgraded

Plumbing and electrical moved, everything new.

$82,500–$155,000

Premium finishes or structural work

Custom cabinetry, premium appliances or structural work.

$145,000–$242,000

Separate jobs cost more than one project. Bundling the work shares labor, permits and management.

Because so many Pico Rivera houses need new supply lines, circuits and subfloor, most open-layout projects fall in the full-remodel range. A kitchen updated once already, with sound systems, may fit the mid range.

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Process

How a Pico Rivera Kitchen Remodel Runs

Step 1

Look and listen

We measure, inspect and note what bothers you about the room.

Step 2

Design review

Walk through the 3D model and finalize the plan.

Step 3

Written scope

Every item priced, then the permit filed with the City of Pico Rivera.

Step 4

Installation

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

Step 5

Walkthrough

A final check of every drawer, light and fixture together.

Service Area

Kitchen Remodeling Across Pico Rivera

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

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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 Pico Rivera Kitchen Questions

What is the price range for a Pico Rivera kitchen? +

Budget $43,500–$82,500 for new cabinets and surfaces in place, or $82,500–$155,000 if the layout changes. Refreshes start near $24,000.

Can I use the Express Permit for my kitchen? +

No. It covers only listed plumbing, mechanical and electrical changeouts. A kitchen remodel goes through the residential permit with zoning and/or plan-check review.

Does LA County issue my permit? +

No. Pico Rivera's own Building Division does.

Will my 1950s house need new plumbing? +

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

What timeline should I expect in Pico Rivera? +

Zoning and plan-check review takes longer than an express permit. Plan on a few weeks for a same-layout kitchen and longer for structural work. Construction usually runs five to eight weeks.

Do you handle the design, or do I need a designer? +

We design in-house in 3D. If you already work with a designer, we build from their plans.

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