Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Irvine
A full kitchen remodel in Irvine typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 depending on cabinet line, countertop material, and how much electrical work your existing walls require. We serve every village in Irvine, from Woodbridge to Northwood to Portola Springs, with written pricing before demo day and a crew that arrives in uniform. If you’re planning to replace builder-grade cabinets or finally deal with that original 1970s wiring, call (424) 541-1701 to schedule a free estimate.
Irvine’s master-planned layout means most kitchens share similar footprints and similar problems. We know which villages have original aluminum branch circuits, which HOAs require architectural review for plumbing changes, and which countertop materials hold up best against the way Irvine families actually use their kitchens. That local knowledge changes the estimate you walk away with, because it accounts for the real conditions behind your walls, not just the finishes you can see.
Why Penhallow Remodeling Orange County Is Irvine’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Trevor Nash runs our Kitchen Remodeling team the same way for every job in Irvine: a written price before any work starts, a defined arrival window, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. That means if a cabinet door binds or a backsplash crack appears within a year of completion, we come back and fix it at no charge. No service call fee, no re-inspection fee, no argument.
Our reputation in Irvine is built on showing up when we said we would. Homeowners in Turtle Rock and University Park have told us the same story about previous contractors: the estimate sounded good, then the change order hit after the walls came open. We do the opposite. We inspect before we price, we name the brands we’ll install, and the number on your written estimate is the number on your invoice.
Because we coordinate Kitchen Remodeling in Irvine work from our Orange County scheduling office, our crews are consistently available across the city, including areas near the 405, the 5, and Jamboree Road. Every technician is background-checked and uniformed. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so when you call at 7 a.m. before work or 8 p.m. after the kids are down, you get a real answer.
Styles & brands we work with
Countertop Installation in Irvine
Countertop Installation in Irvine runs $2,000 – $6,500 for most kitchens, with quartz from Cambria or Silestone on the higher end and granite or solid-surface options landing closer to the middle. The job involves templating your existing cabinets, cutting and polishing the stone or quartz, and setting it on a level substrate that will not crack under the weight. In Irvine’s newer condos and attached homes, we also check that the floor structure can carry the added load before we install.
Quartz vs. Granite for Irvine Kitchens
Quartz has become the default choice in Irvine for a reason. It resists staining and does not need annual sealing, which matters in kitchens that see daily use from busy households. Granite still has its place, especially if you want a natural stone pattern that no other counter in your neighborhood has.
When Countertops Need to Be Replaced
Builder-grade laminate is usually the first surface to fail. If you see chipping at the edges, water swelling at the seams, or discoloration that will not scrub out, it is time to look at a full replacement rather than a resurfacing. We can tell you whether your existing cabinets are worth resetting a new top on, or whether the cabinet boxes are too far gone to justify the quartz.
Kitchen Remodeling Company in Irvine
As a full-service Kitchen Remodeling Company in Irvine, we handle the entire job from demolition to final walkthrough, including permits, plumbing, electrical, cabinet installation, and finish work. A complete remodel runs $14,000 – $45,000, and the biggest cost drivers are cabinet quality, countertop material, and whether the existing electrical and plumbing pass inspection or need to be brought up to code.
Full Kitchen Remodels
When you open walls in a 1970s Woodbridge kitchen, you will likely find aluminum branch circuits and polybutylene supply lines that current Irvine code will not let us bury again. We build that work into the estimate before we start, so the change order never surprises you mid-project. The result is a kitchen that works as well behind the walls as it looks in front of them.
Cabinet Installation and Kitchen Islands
Cabinet installation alone typically runs $4,000 – $13,000 in Irvine, depending on whether you choose stock boxes, semi-custom KraftMaid or Wellborn, or fully custom cabinetry. A kitchen island installation runs $3,000 – $10,000. We anchor islands to the subfloor and route electrical for outlets where Irvine code requires them, which is common in homes built after 2000.
Trusted Brands We Service in Irvine
We install and service kitchen cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn, and countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. Fixtures come from Kohler, Moen, and Delta. We keep common replacement parts and hardware in local stock so delays on a hinge swap or a drawer slide are measured in days, not weeks. For Irvine homeowners who want a specific material, we source directly from recognized trade suppliers rather than big-box markups, which keeps the quality consistent with the written price you were given.
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AfterCommon Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Irvine Homes
- Aluminum wiring in 1970s villages like Woodbridge and El Camino Real. When walls come open for a kitchen remodel, Irvine code does not let us close them back up over aluminum branch circuits. Full replacement to copper is usually required, which is a real cost that should be in the estimate before demo.
- Polybutylene supply lines behind kitchen walls. These gray pipes fail without warning. We swap them to PEX whenever a remodel exposes them, and we recommend doing it proactively if you’re already opening the lower half of the kitchen.
- Builder-grade cabinets that delaminate in high-moisture zones. The sink base is often the first casualty. Many Irvine owners replace just the lower cabinets first, then do the uppers later. We can phase the work so the kitchen stays usable between stages.
- HOA architectural review catch-22s. In master-planned villages, altered plumbing that touches a shared wall can trigger a stop-work order if the HOA was not notified first. We handle the paperwork and submission so your remodel does not stall after demo.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Irvine, CA
Here are the line-item ranges we quote most often for Irvine kitchens. These are written-price ranges, not “it depends” ballparks.
| Scope | Irvine Price Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
What moves the number up or down: the cabinet line you choose, the square footage of countertop, whether we are rewiring aluminum circuits or replacing polybutylene pipe, and whether your HOA requires additional architectural review. We give you a written price before any work starts. If the scope changes because something behind the wall is worse than expected, we document it and agree on the new number with you before we proceed. Call (424) 541-1701 for a free estimate, and you’ll have a fixed number to plan around.
We Also Serve Cities Near Irvine
Our crews regularly work in Tustin, Orange, Laguna Woods, and Newport Beach. If you live just outside Irvine, we can usually schedule a free estimate the same week. The pricing, the written guarantee, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stay the same wherever the job is.
Serving Irvine, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irvine area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Kitchen Remodeling in Irvine
Generally no, if you are keeping the same footprint and not touching plumbing, electrical, or structural elements. The trigger point is usually any alteration to shared walls or changes to the visible exterior. We confirm this with your specific village’s architectural guidelines before we start, and we submit any necessary paperwork for you. If you are not sure, call (424) 541-1701 and we’ll help you figure out what applies to your address.
It adds cost and time, because Irvine inspectors will not approve closing a wall over active aluminum branch circuits. The kitchen circuits get replaced with copper while the wall is open. A realistic allowance for this is $2,000 – $5,000 depending on how many circuits run through the kitchen and whether the panel is in decent shape. We include this in the written estimate before demo day.
For a typical Irvine kitchen in a home built after 2000, replacing builder-grade cabinets with semi-custom runs $12,000 – $25,000 including installation, hardware, and countertops if you are doing both at once. Stock cabinets bring the number down to the $9,000 – $15,000 range. Call (424) 541-1701 and we will give you a written number based on your kitchen’s actual measurements.
Yes, and in most cases we recommend it. Keeping the sink and range where they are avoids moving plumbing and gas lines, which keeps the cost down and shortens the timeline. Most post-2000 Irvine homes have open floor plans that work well with the original layout, so the upgrade is about finishes, not reconfiguring walls.
Less than you would think. Irvine’s Mediterranean weather reduces weather-related delays that slow outdoor construction, but interior work moves at its own pace. The real scheduling factors are inspection turnaround from the city and HOA review timing. A typical full kitchen remodel in Irvine takes 4 – 8 weeks once work begins. Call (424) 541-1701 and we will give you a realistic window for your specific project.
Every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something fails within a year of completion, we come back and fix it at no charge. That includes a free second visit if a repair fails again. The guarantee is not verbal, it is a written document you get before work starts, and it is the same standard we have operated under through The Kingswell Way since 2004.
If you are planning a kitchen remodel in Irvine, the smartest first step is a free in-home estimate with a written price. Call (424) 541-1701 or schedule online. We will measure your kitchen, walk through what we find, and hand you a number you can plan around before any work begins.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Orange County, serving Irvine and surrounding Orange County communities with kitchen remodeling since the company’s founding.
