What Affects the Total Cost of Your Kitchen Remodel?
Kitchen remodel pricing in Santa Monica and the surrounding Westside varies based on home age, existing layout, and the materials you select. Knowing what drives the cost helps set expectations before design work even begins.
- Kitchen footprint and layout, including whether appliances or walls are being relocated
- Cabinet construction and configuration
- Countertop material selection
- Appliance upgrades or replacements
- Plumbing and electrical modifications
- Flooring and lighting choices
- Permit requirements and inspections
Any one of these can shift the final price up or down. Our role is to help direct your budget toward the changes that make the biggest difference, so the finished kitchen performs well without unnecessary spending.
Entry Level Kitchen Remodel – Starting at $29,500–$40,000
- Small to mid size kitchens
- Existing layout and appliance placement remain unchanged
- Cabinet refacing or stock cabinetry
- Laminate or entry level quartz countertops
- Updated lighting, backsplash, paint, and flooring
- Basic plumbing and electrical updates
Ideal for: Rental units, first time homeowners, or a refresh for an older kitchen in a Santa Monica bungalow or condo without changing the layout.
Mid Range Kitchen Remodel – Typically $47,500–$79,000
- New semi custom cabinetry
- Quartz, granite, or butcher block countertops
- Reconfigured kitchen layout
- New sink, faucet, lighting, and tile backsplash
- Upgraded flooring and appliances
- Plumbing or electrical relocations as needed
Ideal for: Homeowners near Ocean Park or Sunset Park who want to improve everyday function and style while sticking to a defined budget.
High End Kitchen Remodel – $84,000–$137,000+
- Full layout redesign with wall changes
- Custom cabinetry with built in storage
- Premium slab quartz or granite countertops
- Professional or luxury appliance packages
- Premium flooring and custom lighting
- Ventilation or structural upgrades
- Custom island or built in seating, ideal for entertaining after a day at the Pier or Third Street Promenade
Ideal for: Homeowners who cook and entertain frequently, or those upgrading higher value properties near the Riviera or Georgina Avenue.
Average Kitchen Remodeling Permit Costs in Santa Monica (2026)
In 2026, the average kitchen remodel permit cost in Santa Monica typically runs $650–$1,900, depending on project scope and whether structural work is involved. Santa Monica's coastal building requirements can also factor into review timelines.
General breakdown:
- Minor remodels with no layout changes: $550–$850
- Remodels involving electrical, plumbing, or minor wall changes: $950–$1,500
- Larger remodels with structural modifications or expanded scope: $1,500–$1,900+
All Exclusive Construction handles the permitting process for you from start to finish. Our team manages Santa Monica's building department requirements, schedules inspections, and keeps your project compliant and moving on schedule.
Optional Kitchen Upgrades That Increase Cost
Many Santa Monica homeowners choose to invest further in features that elevate both function and finish:
- Panel ready appliances for a clean, built in look
- Custom storage such as pantry pull outs, spice organizers, and appliance garages
- Large format or book matched slab backsplashes
- Radiant heated flooring, popular in homes near the beach where floors run cooler
- Beverage stations, wine storage, or coffee bars
- New windows, doors, or added skylights to bring in coastal natural light
- Smart kitchen technology and integrated controls
Whatever upgrades you're weighing, we'll help you see how each one fits into your overall budget. Often it comes down to prioritizing the features that will change how you actually use and enjoy the space day to day.
How We Help You Stay on Budget
Here's how we keep your Santa Monica kitchen remodel on track financially from beginning to end:
- One on one design and planning sessions
- Clearly defined allowances and transparent upgrade pricing
- Realistic timelines paired with active cost tracking
- Coordinated trades and hands on project oversight
- Direct guidance on where spending makes sense, and where it doesn't
Whether your remodel lands closer to $32,000 or exceeds $126,000, our goal stays the same: a kitchen you love using every day, built within a budget that makes sense for your home.
Related Remodeling Pricing Guides
Planning a kitchen remodel in Santa Monica or a nearby Westside community? Our other pricing guides can help as you compare options and plan your overall budget.
Each guide includes real world pricing ranges, design considerations, and insight drawn from completed projects.
Serving Santa Monica and Surrounding Communities
We provide kitchen remodeling services throughout:
- Santa Monica
- Pacific Palisades
- Brentwood
- Venice
- Marina del Rey
- Malibu
- Beverly Hills
- Culver City
- Surrounding areas of the Westside and western Los Angeles County
From the streets near Palisades Park and Ocean Avenue to homes tucked into Santa Monica Canyon and the neighborhoods around Douglas Park, we understand the permitting requirements, coastal building considerations, and architectural character that are common throughout the area.
Get a Free Kitchen Remodeling Estimate
If 2026 is the year you finally get a kitchen that works for how you cook, entertain, and live, we're ready to help. From early layout planning through the final walkthrough, we're with you at every step.
Call (818) 836-1722 or contact us online to schedule your kitchen remodeling estimate with All Exclusive Construction.
About All Exclusive Construction
All Exclusive Construction is a full service home remodeling and construction company serving Santa Monica and Southern California. We specialize in home remodeling, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, home additions, ADU construction, and commercial remodeling projects.
We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and we continually invest in industry certifications to strengthen our expertise and the quality of service we deliver.
We'll get back to you within 24 hours — no obligation.
