Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Chino
If your kitchen in Chino is stuck in the 1980s with original cabinets and a layout that fights you every time you cook, you’re not alone. Homes along Central Avenue and the older core of 91710 carry decades of wear, while newer builds in The Preserve often have builder-grade finishes that looked tired three years after the keys changed hands. A full kitchen remodel in Chino typically runs $14,000 to $45,000, and most projects take six to ten weeks from demo to final inspection. We’ve worked these streets for over 29 years, and we know what lurks behind those old stucco walls. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the space with you, tape measure in hand, and give you a written scope before you spend a dime.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Chino’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998 because he was tired of watching contractors quote one number on the phone and hand over a different bill when the job was done. His sons run the Kitchen Remodeling crews now, and Tom still walks every job before we sign a contract. When you call us about a kitchen in Chino, you get a live person, not a voicemail box. We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers to your door. The crew that shows up carries the Barrett name, wears our uniform, and has been background-checked.
Chino homeowners have told us the same story for years: the last contractor said permits were optional. They’re not. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s exactly why we pull permits on every eligible kitchen remodel and make sure inspections get signed. We publish Tom’s name, address, and license number, and we invite you to look it up before you sign anything. Ask anyone on your street if they’ve heard of us. Chino’s a place where reputation travels fast, and we’ve spent nearly three decades earning ours.
Our crews live in the Inland Empire and work Chino weekly. That means when something needs a second look during your remodel, we’re twenty minutes away, not two hours. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract, and it means exactly what it says: if something isn’t right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Chino
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A complete kitchen remodel in Chino usually means taking the room down to studs, reconfiguring the layout, and rebuilding it to match how your family actually lives. We handle the whole job: demolition, plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and finish work. In older homes near Chino High School or along Riverside Drive, that often includes replacing cast-iron drain lines and upgrading old electrical panels that can’t handle a modern kitchen’s load. In newer homes, it’s more about gutting builder-grade boxes and starting over with real materials. Budget $14,000 to $45,000 depending on size and finish level.

Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet installation in Chino runs $4,000 to $13,000, and countertops typically add $2,000 to $6,500. We install KraftMaid and Cambria because they’re brands you can look up, not mystery boxes off a van. Homes in The Preserve and College Park often came with particleboard cabinets that swell and sag after a few Chino summers. We pull them, fix any wall framing that’s out of square, and hang cabinets that will still close on their own in ten years. Quartz and granite countertops get templated on site, not estimated from a photo.

Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
A kitchen backsplash in Chino typically lands between $800 and $2,500 depending on the material and square footage. The dramatic temperature swings here, often 30 to 40 degrees within a single day, crack cheap mastic and pop loose tiles faster than you’d expect. We use proper thin-set, expansion joints, and sealing methods that hold up to Chino’s inland basin climate. For flooring, we work with porcelain tile, luxury vinyl plank, and engineered hardwood, and we’ll tell you honestly which one will survive kids, dogs, and spills in your specific kitchen.

Kitchen Design & Layout
A kitchen that fights you is a kitchen that cost too much. Before we order a single cabinet, we sit down and map your traffic patterns, your cooking habits, and how your family moves through the space. In Chino’s older ranch-style homes, we often remove a wall or a peninsula to open the kitchen to the dining room. In newer builds, we fix the builder’s mistakes: islands that block the refrigerator, corners that swallow storage, ranges that can’t vent to the outside. Design and layout work is included when you remodel with us, not billed as a separate line item.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Chino
We don’t install materials we wouldn’t put in our own homes. In kitchens, that means KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz countertops, because both companies publish their specs and stand behind their product. If your project touches outdoor living, we also offer Fence Installation in Chino and work with Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers for patios and walkways that tie the indoor kitchen to the backyard. And when a remodel turns structural, Quikrete products and proper masonry techniques keep the foundation work solid. We keep common components stocked locally so Chino jobs don’t stall waiting on backordered parts from out of state.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Chino Homes
- Post-tension slab complications. Homes built on former dairy land in The Preserve and south Chino sit on expansive Hanford-Tujunga clay loam that shrinks and swells with seasonal moisture. Cutting into a post-tension slab for island plumbing or range relocation requires specialized detection and engineering. Crews that don’t know this spec end up hitting tendons and turning a simple remodel into a structural problem.
- Thermal cycling damage. Chino’s daily temperature swings, often 30 to 40 degrees between noon and midnight, cause caulk joints to fail and cabinet doors to warp faster than in coastal markets. We account for expansion and contraction when we set cabinets, tile, and trim, because what holds perfectly in Newport Beach won’t survive a Chino summer.
- Aging electrical and plumbing in the 91710 core. Ranch homes from the 1950s through 1980s along Central Avenue often have original aluminum wiring and galvanized supply lines. A modern kitchen with a double oven, microwave drawer, and under-cabinet lighting frequently exceeds what the old panel can handle. We identify these problems during the estimate, not after demo starts.
- Builder-grade kitchens in newer subdivisions. Homes built in the 2000s in College Park, The Preserve, and other south Chino developments often came with particleboard cabinets, laminate counters, and minimal ventilation. The finishes look fine on move-in day and start failing by year five. We replace them with materials that hold up to daily use and Chino’s climate.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Chino, CA
A full kitchen remodel in Chino runs $14,000 to $45,000. Small or partial remodels typically fall between $9,000 and $20,000. Cabinet installation alone is $4,000 to $13,000. Countertop installation runs $2,000 to $6,500. Backsplash installation is $800 to $2,500. A kitchen island installation is $3,000 to $10,000. What moves these numbers? Square footage, whether you’re moving plumbing or electrical, whether the home is on a post-tension slab, and the finish level you choose. What doesn’t change is our pricing discipline: every scope, every allowance, every change order arrives in writing before work happens. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with a written line-item scope.
We Also Serve Cities Near Chino
While this page covers Kitchen Remodeling in Chino, our crews also work regularly in Chino Hills, Los Serranos, Ontario, and Montclair. If you live in one of those communities, the same crews, the same pricing discipline, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. We also handle Bathroom Remodeling in Chino for homeowners who want the kitchen and bath done together. And if your remodel exposes problems above the kitchen, our Roofing in Chino crews can fix that too.
Serving Chino, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Chino 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 - Kitchen Remodeling in Chino
Most kitchen remodels in Chino start within two to four weeks of a signed contract. That runway lets us pull permits, order cabinets and countertops, and get materials staged before demo begins. If you need a faster start, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll be honest about what’s feasible. Estimates are free, and the estimate itself usually happens within a few days of your call.
Yes. We cover all of Chino, including 91708 and 91710, from the older homes near Central Avenue and Riverside Drive to the newer subdivisions in The Preserve and College Park. We also install Chino Windows & Doors. We work ranch houses, tract homes, and new construction. If you’re in Chino, we’re in your area.
Not meaningfully. Chino pricing is comparable to Chino Hills, Ontario, and Montclair. What changes it is the condition of your specific home. A 1960s ranch in 91710 with original wiring will cost more to remodel than a 2015 build in The Preserve, because the old house needs more hidden work. We show you exactly where your money goes with a written line-item estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, and bring any competitor’s written estimate for a free second opinion.
Yes. If the job is eligible for a permit, we pull it and make sure the inspection gets signed. Electrical, plumbing, structural changes, and anything touching the slab nearly always require permits in Chino. The inspector works for you, not for us, and that’s why we like him. The last contractor most of our customers used told them permits were optional. They’re not.
It’s a written guarantee on every completed kitchen remodel. If something isn’t done right within 90 days of completion, Tom Barrett comes back and makes it right. One call. No arguments, no voicemail tag. It’s been that way since 1998, and it’s why we keep working in Chino without needing to advertise much. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask us about it.
If you’ve been burned by a contractor before, we understand. Chino is full of homeowners who paid for promises they never saw. We do things differently: written scopes, written allowances, written change orders, permits pulled, inspections signed, and Tom’s name on the contract. Call (877) 610-1318 today and get a free estimate for your kitchen remodel in Chino. We’ll walk the space, answer your questions straight, and give you a number you can take to the bank.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Chino and the Inland Empire since 1998.







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