Kitchen Remodeling

A kitchen remodel updates the hardest working room in your home. It can be as simple as new countertops, cabinets, and lighting, or as big as a full gut and a new layout. The best remodels start with how your family actually uses the kitchen, then build the room around that.

What Does a Kitchen Remodel Include?

Most kitchen remodels include new cabinets, countertops, a backsplash, a sink and faucet, lighting, and flooring. Many also add new appliances and fresh interior paint. A full remodel can go further: moving walls, adding an island, or rerouting plumbing and wiring.

You set the scope. We price each part on its own, so you can see what fits your budget now and what can wait for a later phase.

How Does the Kitchen Remodel Process Work?

It starts with a free estimate at your home. We measure the room, listen to what you want, and give you a written quote with the scope spelled out.

Next comes design and materials. You choose cabinets, counters, and finishes with real samples in hand, and we order everything before demo so the job does not stall mid-build. If the work needs a city permit, we take care of that step too.

Then we build: demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in, drywall, cabinets, counters, and finish work, in that order. At the end we walk the room with you and fix anything that is not right before we call the job done.

Can You Change Your Kitchen Layout?

Yes, and a layout change is often the upgrade that matters most. Opening a wall to the living room, adding an island, or moving the sink can make a cramped kitchen feel twice as big.

Layout work is where a licensed general contractor earns their keep. Some walls carry the weight of the house, and pipes, gas lines, and wiring have to move safely and pass inspection. We check what is structural before anyone swings a hammer.

Want more space than the house has? A second unit may fit your lot instead. See our ADU construction page.

Can a Small Kitchen Still Get a Full Remodel?

Yes. Small kitchens gain the most from smart planning. Wall cabinets that run to the ceiling, a counter-depth fridge, and a galley or L-shaped layout pull real storage out of a tight room. Light colors and under-cabinet lighting make the space feel bigger than the tape measure says.

Which Kitchen Materials Hold Up Best?

Quartz and granite countertops stand up to daily cooking. Butcher block looks warm but needs regular care. For floors, porcelain tile and luxury vinyl plank shrug off spills better than hardwood.

Give cabinets the most thought. Industry cost guides in 2026 put cabinets at 30 to 40 percent of a typical kitchen budget, so pick sturdy boxes, solid hinges, and drawers that glide. Refacing keeps good cabinet boxes and replaces the doors. New stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets change the whole room.

Popular Kitchen Upgrades That Add Function

Upgrades worth a look: deep drawers instead of low shelves, soft-close hinges, under-cabinet lighting, a large single-bowl sink, and a vent hood that sends air outside. An island adds prep space, storage, and seating when the room allows it.

Remodeling more than the kitchen? Many homeowners pair it with a bathroom remodel so one crew handles both rooms on one schedule.

Why Hire a General Contractor for a Kitchen Remodel?

A kitchen touches almost every trade: plumbing, gas, electrical, drywall, tile, and paint. A general contractor lines those trades up in the right order, keeps the schedule, and answers for the finished result, so you are not managing five separate companies.

Builders is a general contractor, and kitchens are the jobs we get asked about most. Kitchen remodeling sits at the center of our remodeling lineup, and we back the workmanship with a 2 year guarantee. Ready to talk about your kitchen? Request a free estimate and we will set a time to come see the room.

Why choose Builders?

• Family-owned and local to Corona.
• Fully licensed & insured for your protection.
• Upfront pricing you approve before any work starts.
• Serving Corona, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, San Dimas, Pasadena and surrounding areas.

Related services

• Bathroom Remodeling, Complete bathroom remodels handled by one crew, from demo and plumbing to waterproofing, tile, and vanities. We plan the layout, pull the permits, and leave you a bathroom that stays dry and looks sharp.
• ADU Construction, ADU construction handled start to finish: garage conversions, attached units, and detached backyard homes, with design, permits, and build under one roof.
• Hardscaping, Paver patios, walkways, driveways, and outdoor living areas built on a compacted base with real drainage, so the surface stays flat for years.

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