Sierra Madre, CA · Foothill village homes

Kitchen Remodeling in Sierra Madre, CA

Sierra Madre homes are small-town and older, below the San Gabriels. We remodel their kitchens with care for the house and handle the City permit.

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Planning Your Sierra Madre Remodel

First the House, Then the Finishes

Sierra Madre calls itself the Village of the Foothills, and it has kept the feel of a small town since its roughly 500 residents voted 71 to 25 to incorporate in February 1907. The Pacific Electric trains are long gone, the last one leaving in 1950, but the scale is the same: about 5,000 homes on a narrow strip of land at the base of the San Gabriels. Close to one in five predates 1940, and about half predate 1960, with the 1950s and 60s the busiest decades. Barely 6% were built after 2000.

Detached houses make up 60% of homes, townhouses and other attached homes about 12%, and small apartment buildings most of the rest. A little over half of households own. Kitchens here split into two very different jobs: those in the village and those in the canyons.

We plan on paper first. After measuring and checking the wiring and pipes, we draw the new kitchen in 3D and write an itemized price for it.

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Systems and Site

Infrastructure Before Finishes

A new kitchen is only as good as the plumbing, wiring and venting behind it.

Comfort. ZIP 91024 is in the Energy Commission's climate zone 9. Summers are hot, and the evenings near the canyons cool quickly. Older houses often lack wall insulation. We add it while the walls are open.
Plumbing. Kitchens with fixed plumbing and association or owner rules.
Safe demolition. Pre-war houses may have lead paint, so we test and work lead-safe.

Kitchen Services

Sierra Madre Kitchen Remodeling, Service by Service

Our team covers every part of the kitchen, so you deal with one contractor instead of five.

Licensed & insuredCSLB #1087602

InspectionsScheduled by us

Clear scheduleAgreed up front

Material samplesBrought to you

What Do You Want to Change?

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Cabinet Installation

Cabinets that reach the ceiling and use every corner.

Countertops

Stone, quartz or solid surface, installed level.

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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

Slip-resistant tile chosen for daily spills.

Kitchen Lighting

A lighting plan instead of a single fixture.

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Appliance Installation

Induction, gas or electric, connected correctly.

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Island or Peninsula

A peninsula when an island would crowd the room.

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Compact condo kitchen with built-in appliances

Small Kitchen Remodeling

Narrow rooms with room to work.

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Open-plan kitchen layout with granite surfaces

Layout Changes

Move the sink, range or a wall for better flow.

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Completed modern white Shaker kitchen remodel

Full Kitchen Remodel

A complete kitchen, sequenced as one project.

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Permits in Sierra Madre

What Sierra Madre Requires for a Kitchen Remodel

Verified Sierra Madre parcels use the City's Building & Safety, not LA County and not Arcadia or Pasadena. The City requires Plan Check, Building and Zoning applications through the Accela Citizen Portal. It lists separate permit types for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work rather than one combined kitchen permit, so a remodel that moves plumbing and adds circuits usually carries several permits.

Work	Usually needs	What to know
Painting and swapping hardware	Generally exempt	Purely cosmetic changes seldom require review.
Replacing what is there	Often a short review	Sink and outlet reconnections are the trigger.
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.
Opening the kitchen to another room	Building permit, plan check	Bearing walls need engineering.

We set them up together so inspections line up. Planning & Community Preservation is the planning counterpart and coordinates zoning questions.
Hillside or design review can apply to some exterior and addition scopes, such as a bump-out, a new window on a visible elevation or work on a sloped lot, but it isn't automatic for interior kitchens.
We check the parcel and the scope before design and tell you which reviews, if any, apply.
Visit. We measure, look at access and photograph the existing kitchen, panel and plumbing.
Design. Layout, materials and lighting, with options and prices. Permits. The Plan Check, Building and Zoning applications, plus trade permits, through the Accela Citizen Portal.
Build. Five to seven weeks on site for most same-layout kitchens. Canyon projects can take longer.

Service Details

How We Handle Every Part of the Kitchen

For each service: our method, a Sierra Madre note and a typical price.

More space, same room

Cabinet Installation in Sierra Madre, CA

If you cannot reach what you own, the cabinets are the problem.

We start with what you store: pots, small appliances, pantry goods. Then we size the boxes around it. Boxes are leveled, shimmed and scribed to the walls so counters land flat.

On Sierra Madre jobs

A fir floor can often be patched where the old cabinets stood and refinished with the rest of the room.

Settled during design

Solve the blind corner
Pick box material
Plan drawers before doors
Measure walls and openings

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What do semi-custom cabinets cost in Sierra Madre?

Semi-custom cabinets in Sierra Madre typically run

$330–$600 for each installed linear foot.

The grade of the doors and boxes drives the figure.

The work surface

Countertop Installation in Sierra Madre, CA

Most counter problems start with poor templating.

Slabs are measured digitally on the set cabinets, not from drawings. Installation is checked for level and the seams are color-matched.

In Sierra Madre

The usual changes are opening to the dining area, adding counter circuits, replacing an undersized panel and reworking the layout so the refrigerator isn't in the middle of the work zone.

Settled during design

Pick a low-upkeep surface
Pick the sink first
Plan support brackets
Plan the cooktop cut-out

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What is the price of Sierra Madre countertops?

Installed stone tops typically cost

$51–$83 per installed square foot.

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

The backdrop of the kitchen

Backsplash Installation in Sierra Madre, CA

Simple tile, set well, beats fancy tile set poorly.

We check the wall for flatness and set the tile on the right backer. Caulk lines meet the counter neatly.

Settled during design

Dry-lay the pattern
Check wall flatness
Pick grout color
Match the counter color

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How much is backsplash installation in Sierra Madre?

Plan on

$14–$48 per square foot, set and grouted.

Simple layouts keep it toward the bottom of the range.

Built on a sound base

Kitchen Flooring in Sierra Madre, CA

A floor that is easy to clean is worth more than a trend.

Thresholds into the next rooms are planned to avoid trip edges. Grout is sealed where the tile needs it.

Settled during design

Seal the grout
Select underlayment
Repair soft spots
Protect during the build

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How much does kitchen flooring cost in Sierra Madre?

Kitchen tile flooring here runs about

$7–$11 per square foot, installed.

Premium porcelain sits at the upper end.

No more shadows

Kitchen Lighting in Sierra Madre, CA

Older kitchens rarely have enough light or circuits.

Wiring is finished before drywall patching, tile and paint. We check that the panel can carry any new load.

What differs in Sierra Madre

An old window can be repaired and weatherstripped instead of replaced, which also avoids an exterior change.

Settled during design

Check panel capacity
Test every fixture
Choose dimmers
Pick color temperature

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Kitchen pendant and recessed lighting remodel

How much is recessed and under-cabinet lighting in Sierra Madre?

Electrical labor for a Sierra Madre lighting package usually runs

$870–$3,400 per kitchen.

The number of switches and zones matters most.

Delivery to install

Appliance Installation in Sierra Madre, CA

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

The gas or electrical supply is confirmed for each appliance. Every door is checked against the counters and the next appliance.

The Sierra Madre angle

A ducted hood vented outdoors, low-e glass in any replaced window and LED lighting help year-round.

Settled during design

Test every unit
Measure openings
Pick panel-ready units
Check panel capacity

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How much is appliance installation here?

Appliance installation typically costs

$480–$2,400 for the whole kitchen.

The appliances themselves are separate.

Seating and prep space

Kitchen Island or Peninsula in Sierra Madre, CA

Plumbing in an island adds cost but can transform the layout.

Storage faces the side where you cook. Plumbing and power are routed before the floor is finished.

Settled during design

Plan island outlets
Confirm traffic paths
Measure every aisle
Finish the end panels

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Butcher block kitchen island prep surface

How much should I plan for an island in Sierra Madre?

A kitchen island in Sierra Madre typically costs

$4,350–$17,500 for a complete island.

Seating overhangs need supports, which add a little.

Every inch counts

Small Kitchen Remodeling in Sierra Madre, CA

Galley kitchens can be the most efficient layout of all.

A single tall unit can replace several upper cabinets. Appliance garages hide small appliances. Light-colored cabinets and counters help in a room shaded by trees and the mountain.

Worth knowing in Sierra Madre

Most Sierra Madre kitchens are small, so the design has to be precise. A few principles we use: keep the sink, range and refrigerator within a few steps of one another; run uppers to the ceiling or replace them with open shelves where they would crowd a window; use a slim pull-out pantry beside the refrigerator; put a microwave in a drawer or a base cabinet; choose a counter-depth refrigerator. In a cabin, a pocket door to the next room saves the floor space a swinging door uses.

Settled during design

Use every corner
Add landing space
Confirm venting
Size the sink

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What does a small kitchen remodel run here?

Most small Sierra Madre kitchens land at

$29,817–$39,198 all in, installed.

Stone counters and tile choices change the figure.

Layout Planning

Layout First, Finishes Second

Pre-war bungalows and cottages. Small kitchens with a service porch, plaster walls, original wood windows and, in some, built-in cabinets worth keeping. Wiring and plumbing are usually a mix of eras, often with galvanized supply lines and some ungrounded circuits.

Canyon homes: In the northern and northeastern parts of the city, the Lower and Upper Sierra Madre Canyons are known for narrow, winding roads, heavy vegetation, views and small bungalows and cabins. Remodeling a kitchen there is a different project. Access. Delivery trucks can't always reach the door. Cabinets may arrive in smaller loads, and countertop slabs may need to be carried some distance or brought in as smaller pieces with planned seams. Parking for crews is limited, so we coordinate with neighbors and keep the street clear. Small kitchens. Many cabins have galley or single-wall kitchens. Every inch counts: 24-inch appliances, a single-bowl sink, open shelving where uppers would crowd the room, drawers for everything below.
Keeping what's good: Many village houses still have something worth saving: a glass-front built-in, original wood windows, a fir floor under linoleum, a tiled range alcove, a cabinet with old hardware. We note these at the first visit and plan around them. A restored built-in can become the pantry. Not everything is worth keeping, and we'll say so, but in a town that values its history, the original pieces tend to be what owners miss when they're gone.
Village houses: Owners here tend to want a kitchen that fits the house: painted cabinets, a deep sink under the window, simple tile and good light. Compact ranch and minimal-traditional houses with closed kitchens. The value is in better cabinets, counters and lighting within the existing footprint.

Cost Guide

Planning Your Sierra Madre Budget

The common full-scope Sierra Madre kitchen costs $89,000–$167,500.

How much does a new kitchen cost in Sierra Madre?

A gut remodel with a new plan typically runs $89,000–$167,500, installed, before any premium upgrades.

Full scope, installed$89,000–$167,500For the whole job

Price ranges by project size

Ordered by starting price:

Refresh within the current layout

Counters, splash, fixtures and lights in place.

$26,000–$47,000

Cabin, apartment or compact kitchen

A complete remodel of a smaller room. It covers rebuilding the whole room, which is why it can begin above the lightest band.

$29,817–$39,198

New cabinets, counters and appliances

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

$47,000–$89,000

Layout reworked, walls or plumbing moved

A changed floor plan with all-new materials.

$89,000–$167,500

Structural, custom or premium

Custom everything, sometimes with structural work.

$157,000–$262,000

A full remodel costs less than the sum of its parts. Trades and cleanup are shared across the project.

Village houses from before the war usually land in the upper part of their band because of systems work. Canyon projects can cost more than their size suggests, since access, delivery and fire-safety details all add labor. Apartments and townhouses often sit at the low end.

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Process

How We Work in Sierra Madre

Step 1

Measure and inspect

A measured visit with an honest check of wiring, pipes and floors.

Step 2

Design review

Walk through the 3D model and finalize the plan.

Step 3

Paperwork

We file with the City of Sierra Madre and order materials once approved.

Step 4

Crew on site

One crew, one schedule, from demolition to trim.

Step 5

Delivery

The kitchen is cleaned, checked and handed over.

Service Area

In Sierra Madre and Next Door

We plan and build kitchens throughout Sierra Madre.

Close by, we also work in:

Bradbury San Pasqual Mayflower Village Irwindale Citrus Charter Oak Arcadia Monrovia 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

Answers for Sierra Madre Homeowners

What is a typical Sierra Madre kitchen budget? +

Refreshes begin near $26,000; most new-cabinet remodels land at $47,000–$89,000, and layout changes run $89,000–$167,500.

Is there one permit for my whole kitchen? +

Usually not. The City lists separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits, which we file together.

Is a canyon kitchen harder to remodel? +

Access, deliveries and fire-safety details add work, but the result is just as good.

Will my kitchen need design review? +

Interior kitchens generally don't. Some exterior and addition work might.

What if you find a problem behind the walls? +

We stop, show you, and price the fix in writing before continuing. Our first visit is designed to catch most of these early.

Do you remove the old kitchen? +

Yes. Demolition and haul-away are part of the scope, and the site is cleaned daily.

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Written scope, no surprises
Inspections scheduled for you

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