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Kitchen remodeling in Citrus typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 for a full project, and most homeowners here are working with postwar tract homes that need more than just new cabinet faces. If you live off Barranca Avenue or near Citrus College, you already know what we mean: the original 1950s wiring, the single oven cutout that won’t fit a modern range, the galley layout that fights you every time two people try to cook. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve been pulling permits and running crews through LA County’s unincorporated pockets long enough to know that Citrus has a different rulebook than Azusa or Glendora. That local knowledge saves you time and keeps your project from stalling at inspection. Call Tom Barrett directly at (877) 610-1318, and we’ll walk the kitchen with you before anyone writes a number down.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Citrus’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Citrus is unincorporated Los Angeles County, which means every eligible remodel permit runs through LA County’s Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division, not a city hall counter. Contractors who mostly work Glendora or Azusa sometimes trip over that switch. We don’t, because we file in Citrus regularly and know which inspector covers the 91702 corridor and what he’ll ask for before he asks it. That’s not a brag; it’s just what happens when the owner’s name is on the truck and he’s the one answering your questions.
Tom Barrett’s sons run most of the crews here, and they’re on-site more days than not. The families we’ve worked for in Citrus tend to mention the same things after the job: the written change orders, the permit inspector being welcomed instead of dodged, and the fact that Tom’s name, address, and state license number are published where anyone can look them up. Since 1998, that’s been the standard. Every completed kitchen carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t right after we leave, one call brings Tom back.
You’ll also get a real person when you call (877) 610-1318. Not a call center. Not a voicemail that says someone will get back to you. The same goes for scheduling an estimate in Citrus: no trip charge inside the county, and a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already got from another contractor.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Citrus
Most Citrus kitchens fall into one of a few buckets, and we plan accordingly from the first visit. Here’s what we handle, start to finish. For a broader look at how we approach projects, our Kitchen Remodeling team covers everything from single-wall updates to full tear-outs.
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Citrus often means opening up a narrow galley that hasn’t changed since Eisenhower was in office. We handle layout revision, electrical panel upgrades when the old one can’t carry modern appliance loads, and the permit set that LA County requires. Expect this to be a $14,000 to $45,000 project depending on footprint, finish level, and whether walls move.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria or quartz countertops in Citrus homes regularly. If your existing cabinet boxes are square and sound, refacing can save thousands over full replacement. For full replacement, cabinet installation in Citrus generally runs $4,000 to $13,000, with countertop installation adding $2,000 to $6,500.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Tile work is where a small change makes the biggest visual difference. We install Schluter waterproofing systems behind backsplashes and under tile floors, which matters when Citrus homes still have original slab floors that move with temperature swings. Backsplash installation in Citrus sits around $800 to $2,500 for a typical cooktop wall.
Kitchen Design & Layout
The postwar tract homes that dominate Citrus were built for a different era of cooking, so layout advice matters, and Fence Installation in Citrus is another common upgrade for these same properties. We’ll talk through workflow, peninsula versus island, and whether your lot can take the added floor area without triggering a hillside grading review. Kitchen island installation in Citrus runs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on size, plumbing for a sink or cooktop, and finish materials.
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 Citrus
We stock and install materials you can look up before you commit: KraftMaid and Cambria in the kitchen, Schluter for waterproofing, and Grohe for fixtures when the job calls for it. No mystery brands off a van. If a handle breaks or a drawer slide fails inside the warranty window, our crews carry common replacement parts and can often get a fix scheduled without a parts run across the valley. For homeowners in Citrus, that means less downtime and no finger-pointing between installer and manufacturer.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Citrus Homes
- Original electrical panels that can’t carry modern appliances. Most Citrus kitchens were wired when a refrigerator and a percolator were the big draws. Adding a double oven, induction cooktop, and microwave often means a panel upgrade before any cosmetic work starts.
- Galley layouts that trap two cooks. The 1950s and 60s floor plans common along the 91702 corridor were built for one cook at a time. Opening a wall or reconfiguring the work triangle is usually the single biggest quality-of-life improvement we make.
- Slab floors and moisture migration near the foothills. Citrus sits against the San Gabriel Mountain base, and older slabs can wick moisture after heavy winter rains. We check slab condition before tile goes down, and we spec Schluter membranes where moisture is a risk.
- Unreinforced masonry chimneys in kitchens that once housed wall ovens. Many original Citrus homes had brick chimney cores running through the kitchen wall. If yours is still there and unusable, we’ll talk you through removal or reinforcement as part of the remodel scope, because leaving it untouched can complicate a future Bathroom Remodeling in Citrus or addition project on the same side of the house.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Citrus, CA
Here’s what we tell Citrus homeowners before anyone swings a hammer. A full kitchen remodel runs $14,000 to $45,000. A small or partial kitchen remodel, where you keep the footprint but replace cabinets, counters, and backsplash, lands between $9,000 and $20,000. Cabinet installation by itself is $4,000 to $13,000. Countertop installation runs $2,000 to $6,500. Backsplash installation is $800 to $2,500. A new kitchen island is $3,000 to $10,000.
What moves the number: whether walls come out, whether the electrical panel gets upgraded, whether you choose stock or custom cabinetry, and whether LA County requires fire-resistant assemblies because your Citrus property sits inside the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That last one is real, and it matters more here than in Azusa or Covina. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives in writing before work proceeds, so the final number won’t surprise you. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with a line-item scope you can actually read.
We Also Serve Cities Near Citrus
Our crews work throughout the San Gabriel Valley foothills. If you’re in Azusa, Vincent, Covina, or Glendora, the same written-change-order process and 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. And if you’re already considering a bigger project, we also handle Roofing in Citrus, which matters here given the wind and fire zone requirements on new roofing assemblies across Citrus.
Serving Citrus, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Citrus area and know this community well, from Citrus Windows & Doors projects to full remodels. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Kitchen Remodeling in Citrus
Most Citrus projects get a site visit within a week of your call, and scheduling for the work itself depends on the permit queue at LA County Building and Safety and your finish-material lead times. Custom cabinetry is usually the longest pole. Call (877) 610-1318 and Tom will give you a straight answer about current scheduling for your specific scope.
Labor rates are similar across the foothill communities, but Citrus projects sometimes carry extra cost because of LA County permit requirements and VHFHSZ fire-resistant assembly rules that don’t always apply inside incorporated city limits. A full kitchen remodel in Citrus sits at $14,000 to $45,000, which is in line with the region but leans toward the higher end when fire-hardening assemblies are triggered. Get a line-item estimate from us and compare it against anything you’ve received elsewhere; the permit line will tell you whether a bidding contractor actually knows the Citrus rules.
Yes. Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. In Citrus, that means filing through LA County’s EPIC-LA portal and coordinating with County inspectors, which is a different process than the city permit offices in Azusa or Glendora. If a contractor tells you permits are optional for your Citrus remodel, get a second opinion. The permit inspector works for you, not for the contractor, and that’s exactly why we like him.
Only if you change the scope, and only if that change is put in writing before work happens. That’s the rule at Barrett & Sons, and it’s been the rule since Tom founded the company in 1998. No surprise invoices at the end. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t do surprises.
Every completed kitchen carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right, Tom comes back and fixes it, one call. Beyond that, manufacturer warranties on the cabinets, counters, and fixtures we install are registered in your name, and we walk you through exactly what’s covered before you sign anything.
Ready to talk numbers for your Citrus kitchen? Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. You’ll get a real person, a published license number you can verify, and a written scope before any work begins.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Citrus since 1998.