San Diego Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen remodeling in San Diego, designed around how you cook

From a cabinet-and-counter refresh to a full gut renovation with a new layout. We design it, price it line by line, pull the permits and build it with our own project manager on site.

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$20k–$150k+
Typical kitchen budget
3 weeks–5 months
Depending on scope
Design included
Layout, cabinets, lighting
CSLB #1153455
Licensed & insured
Pricing

What does a kitchen remodel cost in San Diego?

Kitchen prices in San Diego swing widely because scope swings widely. These three tiers cover most of the projects we quote. Cabinets are usually the biggest single line item.

Cosmetic refresh

$20k–$40k

Refaced or painted cabinets, new counters, backsplash, sink, fixtures and lighting. Same layout. About 3–5 weeks.

Mid-range full remodel

$40k–$80k

New semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, flooring, appliances and updated electrical. About 6–10 weeks.

Luxury or gut renovation

$80k–$150k+

Down to the studs: custom cabinetry, layout changes, premium appliances and moved plumbing. About 3–5 months.

Typical 2026 San Diego ranges, not a quote. You get an itemized, fixed price after a free site visit. Read the full kitchen remodel cost guide

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What's included

A kitchen that works before it looks good

We start with how you cook, store and gather, then design the layout, storage and lighting around it. Finishes come last, chosen to last in a busy San Diego household.

Layout & 3D design

Work triangle, island sizing and storage planned before demolition, so there are no surprises mid-build.

Cabinets & islands

Stock, semi-custom or fully custom cabinetry, with soft-close hardware and organized interiors.

Counters & backsplash

Quartz, granite and natural stone, templated and installed by our fabrication partners.

Electrical, plumbing & permits

New circuits, lighting, appliance lines and any permits the work needs, inspected and signed off.

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Process & timeline

How your project runs

One project manager from the first visit to the final walkthrough.

01

Free consultation

1 week

We measure, talk through how you use the kitchen and set a budget range.

02

Design & quote

2–4 weeks

Layout, selections and an itemized fixed quote.

03

Order & permits

2–8 weeks

Cabinets and appliances ordered; permits pulled if the layout changes.

04

Build

3 weeks–5 months

Demo to final walkthrough, with dust control and a clear schedule.

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Client reviews

What San Diego clients say

★★★★★
XLNC Builder, with Nancy and her dedicated, professional team, has been a reliable guide across my construction projects. I'm fortunate to count on them.
RichardDeveloper & contractor · San Diego
★★★★★
Before finding XLNC Builder, another company left me with headaches and plans the city rejected. From day one XLNC was professional and knowledgeable, walked me through the entire process, and their pricing was very reasonable.
HassanADU owner · San Diego
★★★★★
They fit every feature we wanted into the footprint while keeping us within San Diego's strict zoning limits, and turned our rough ideas into a technically perfect permit set.
VishalThree ADUs · design & permits

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Questions

Kitchen Remodeling: frequently asked questions

Most San Diego kitchen remodels cost between $20,000 and $150,000. A cosmetic refresh runs about $20,000 to $40,000, a mid-range full remodel $40,000 to $80,000, and a luxury or gut renovation $80,000 to $150,000 or more.
A cosmetic refresh takes about 3 to 5 weeks, a full mid-range remodel about 6 to 10 weeks, and a gut renovation with custom work about 3 to 5 months. Custom cabinet lead times can add 6 to 10 weeks before construction starts.
Usually, yes, when you move plumbing, add circuits or change walls. A like-for-like cabinet and counter swap often does not. We tell you which applies and handle the permit if one is needed.
Most homeowners do. We put up dust barriers, keep water and power on where we can and give you a schedule of the days the kitchen will be out of service.
Keep the existing footprint, choose semi-custom rather than full custom cabinets and finalize selections before demolition. Moving plumbing and gas lines alone can add $3,000 to $10,000.

Areas we serve

Based in Mira Mesa (9400 Activity Rd), we work across San Diego County, including:

  • Mira Mesa
  • Scripps Ranch
  • Rancho Bernardo
  • 4S Ranch
  • Poway
  • Carmel Valley
  • La Jolla
  • Del Mar
  • Clairemont
  • North Park
  • Point Loma
  • Tierrasanta
  • Encinitas
  • Carlsbad
  • Escondido
  • Coronado
  • Chula Vista
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Itemized, fixed quote

Every line priced before work starts.

Plans, permits and build in one team

One project manager, start to finish.

Licensed, bonded & insured

CSLB #1153455, Class B General Building.

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