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A full kitchen remodel in Colton typically lands between $14,000 and $45,000, with smaller partial remodels starting around $9,000. The price depends less on the size of the room than on what’s hiding behind those 1950s walls and how much layout work you’re willing to do. We’ve worked on enough homes near the Colton Crossing yard and up through the 92324 zip code to know what to expect before the first cabinet comes out. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a straight answer on what your kitchen will actually cost.
What makes a kitchen remodel in Colton different from one in Rialto or Loma Linda? For one, most homes here were built between the 1940s and 1960s, and their original layouts weren’t designed for the way people cook today. For another, if you live within half a mile of the BNSF Colton Crossing, you already know what low-frequency freight vibration does to old plaster and grout lines. We plan for that. It changes how we shim cabinets, how we float tile, how we tie new framing to old studs. A crew that only works in newer subdivisions won’t think about it. We do.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Colton’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he still picks up the phone. That matters in Colton, where homeowners have seen too many out-of-town outfits quote one number and bill another. We don’t do that. Every scope item, every allowance, every price change gets written down and handed to you before work continues. Not after.
Our crews are Tom’s sons and their teams, not strangers dispatched from a call center. When we quote a kitchen on Grand Avenue or over near Reche Canyon, the person quoting it is the person who’ll show up to run it. We pull permits on every eligible job in Colton, and we get the inspections signed. The inspector works for you, not for us. We like it that way.
We also stand behind the work with a written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, Tom comes back. One call to (877) 610-1318 and it gets handled.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Colton
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full gut-and-rebuild in a Colton ranch home usually means opening up a tight galley layout, replacing everything from subfloor to ceiling, and often relocating the sink or range. We handle the framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and finish work under one roof, so you’re not juggling four subcontractors. Most full remodels here run $14,000 to $45,000, and we put every line item in writing before we start.
Cabinets & Countertops
Colton’s older homes were built with shorter cabinet boxes and fewer drawers than people want today. We install taller upper cabinets, deeper drawers, and full-extension slides, and we carry KraftMaid and Cambria if you prefer name-brand materials you can look up. Cabinet installation alone ranges from $4,000 to $13,000 in Colton. Countertop installation runs $2,000 to $6,500 depending on material and edge detail.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash work in Colton homes often reveals cracked drywall and uneven studs behind the old laminate, especially in houses that sit close to the rail yard. We prep the wall properly before tile goes up, because shimming tile over movement is a waste of your money. Expect $800 to $2,500 for a standard backsplash in this area.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Many Colton kitchens from the 1950s put the range against the wrong wall and left no room for a dishwasher. We sit down with you, mark out the existing footprint, and redesign the work triangle to fit how you actually cook. This is part of our Kitchen Remodeling process, not an upcharge. If you’re also thinking about updating an adjacent bath, we handle Bathroom Remodeling in Colton with the same written-scope approach.
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 Colton
We install what we’d put in our own homes. For kitchens, that means KraftMaid cabinet lines and Cambria quartz countertops. On exterior and hardscape projects we lean on Belgard and Techo-Bloc. When Colton homeowners call about Fence Installation in Colton or a patio or paver project alongside a kitchen remodel, we can keep the whole job moving without swapping crews. Materials get ordered early because, as anyone near the I-10/I-215 corridor knows, Colton’s industrial surge pulls lead times longer than you’d guess. We’d rather have your tile sitting in the warehouse than apologize for a six-week delay.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Colton Homes
- Shallow perimeter foundations that have shined and settled. The adobe clay under this part of the San Bernardino Valley swells in wet winters and shrinks in hot summers. We level floors and plane cabinet scribes to match what the house actually did, not what the plan says.
- Freight vibration cracking mortar and grout. Homes within a half-mile of the Colton Crossing yard deal with constant low-frequency movement. We use flexible thinset and perimeter expansion joints where a generic crew would just set tile hard and watch it crack.
- Walls that are out of square by a lot. Post-WWII worker cottages weren’t framed with laser levels. We build shim packs and filler strips into the budget so your cabinets sit flush and your countertop overhang stays consistent.
- Original plumbing and electrical that’s past its useful life. Galvanized supply lines and cloth-wrapped wiring are common in Colton. We bring those up to code while the walls are open, and we pull the permit so the work gets inspected and signed.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Colton, CA
We give ranges because vague pricing is a red flag. A small or partial kitchen remodel in Colton runs $9,000 to $20,000. A full remodel with layout changes lands between $14,000 and $45,000. Kitchen island installation runs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on whether we’re adding electrical and plumbing to the island. Small jobs sit inside these too. Countertop replacement alone: $2,000 to $6,500. Backsplash only: $800 to $2,500.
What moves the number? Demolition depth, whether you’re relocating plumbing, cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether we find rot or settling once the walls come down. When we find something, you get a written change order before we touch it. No surprise invoices at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with real numbers.
We Also Serve Cities Near Colton
If you’re a few minutes outside city limits, we regularly work in Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, Rubidoux, and San Bernardino. The same written-scope rules and permit practices apply everywhere we go. See our full Colton service page for what else we handle in the area, including Roofing in Colton when your remodel list grows past the kitchen.
Serving Colton, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Colton area and know this community well, and we also offer our Windows & Doors in Colton. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Kitchen Remodeling in Colton
We typically schedule Colton kitchen remodels two to four weeks out from the signed contract, depending on material lead times. Cabinets and countertops from KraftMaid and Cambria usually take longer to arrive than the demolition itself. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic start window for your specific scope.
Yes. We work throughout the 92324 zip code, from homes near the Colton Crossing yard up to the Reche Canyon edge and across the downtown blocks. If you’re in Colton, we’re not going to turn the job down because of the address.
A small or partial kitchen remodel here runs $9,000 to $20,000. That covers cabinet replacement, new countertops, a backsplash, and usually a new floor, but stops short of moving plumbing or knocking down walls. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, and we’ll put every number on paper.
Only if the scope changes, and only after you sign a written change order. That’s the rule. If we open a wall and find rotted framing or bad wiring, we stop, show you, price it, and wait for your signature before continuing. No surprise invoices, ever.
Yes. Permits get pulled and inspections get signed on every eligible job. It’s not optional with us. The inspection protects you, and it’s how we prove the work was done to code.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Colton since 1998.