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Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Delano
A full kitchen remodel in Delano typically runs between $14,000 and $45,000, with smaller partial updates landing closer to $9,000 to $20,000. We work throughout the 93215 and 93216 ZIP codes, from the older east-side neighborhoods off Cecil Avenue to the newer tract homes west of Highway 99. If you’re weighing cabinets, counters, or a full tear-out, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what makes sense for your house and your budget.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Delano and the surrounding Central Valley since 1998.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Delano’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
If you’ve lived in Delano for any stretch of time, you know the difference between a contractor who treats this town like a pit stop and one who actually understands the houses here. We’ve worked on enough slab-on-grade kitchens in Delano’s 1950s through 1980s housing stock to know exactly what’s behind those walls before we open them. The homes east of Main Street and down toward the old railroad corridor have framing quirks, plumbing runs, and slab conditions that don’t show up in textbooks. You learn them by doing the work.
Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. That matters in a city where word travels fast. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. When something goes sideways on a remodel, we want to hear about it, because Tom lives close enough to drive over and see it with you. That’s the whole point of the 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back.
We coordinate scheduling and dispatch from our Central Valley office, but crews serve Delano directly. You won’t get handed off to an out-of-state call center. A live person answers the phone 24/7, and every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. No surprises at the end, period.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Delano
Here’s what we handle most often for Delano homeowners, from the first conversation to final inspection:
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full Kitchen Remodeling job in Delano means gutting down to studs, moving or upgrading plumbing and electrical, and rebuilding with new cabinets, counters, flooring, and often a better layout. Many of the older homes east of Highway 99 were built with kitchens that feel cramped by today’s standards, and opening a wall between the kitchen and dining area is one of the more common transformations we do. We pull permits on every eligible job, and the inspector signs off before we call it done.

Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet installation in Delano runs $4,000 to $13,000 on average, and countertop installation adds $2,000 to $6,500. We install KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria or quartz counters when that’s the direction you want, but we’ll also work with more budget-conscious solid wood and granite options. What we won’t do is quote mystery brands off a van. You’ll know exactly what’s going into your kitchen before we order it.

Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Delano typically runs $800 to $2,500 for a standard kitchen. Tile and flooring work varies more based on material and square footage, but we’ll give you a written line-item quote before anything is purchased. Given the shrink-swell clay under much of Delano’s east side, we pay extra attention to subfloor condition and tile prep so you don’t end up with cracked grout lines two years down the road.

Kitchen Design & Layout
Good design in an older Delano kitchen usually starts with a simple question: what’s the shortest walking path between the sink, the stove, and the refrigerator? A lot of the 1960s and 1970s layouts in this area put those three points in corners of the room, and moving even one of them cuts the daily frustration of cooking in a small space. We’ll sit down with you, sketch options, and give you a plan that works for how you actually use your kitchen, not how a showroom brochure thinks you should.

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 Delano
We stock and install names you can research yourself: KraftMaid and Cambria for kitchens, Schluter for tile and waterproofing systems, and Sterling or Grohe for fixtures when that’s what the job calls for. Delano’s hard water is a real consideration, and we steer clients toward fixture finishes that hold up against the mineral content without looking worn after a couple of years. If a faucet or cabinet component fails under warranty, we handle the replacement call directly. No runaround.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Delano Homes
- Slab movement cracking tile and cabinetry. Kern County’s expansive clay soils swell when irrigated and shrink when dry, and that movement transfers straight up through slab-on-grade foundations. In east-side Delano neighborhoods especially, we regularly see tile cracking along grout lines and cabinet faces pulling away from walls because the slab has shifted underneath.
- Outdated electrical in older kitchens. Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s often lack the dedicated circuits modern appliances need. Running a microwave, refrigerator, and countertop appliance on one circuit isn’t just annoying, it’s a code issue we correct as part of most full remodels.
- Poor ventilation and trapped summer heat. With sustained summer highs above 105°F, a kitchen that can’t exhaust heat and cooking steam becomes unbearable in a Delano August. We size range hoods and exhaust runs for the actual climate, not for what looks fine in a coastal showroom.
- Water damage under sinks and along exterior walls. Hard water and aging copper supply lines are a recurring theme in this area’s older housing stock. We check supply shutoffs and drain lines early in a remodel, because fixing a leak behind a brand-new cabinet is nobody’s idea of a good time.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Delano, CA
Here’s what you should expect based on the work we do throughout Delano:
- Full kitchen remodel: $14,000-$45,000
- Small or partial kitchen remodel: $9,000-$20,000
- Cabinet installation: $4,000-$13,000
- Countertop installation: $2,000-$6,500
- Backsplash installation: $800-$2,500
- Kitchen island installation: $3,000-$10,000
What moves the number most: the size of the kitchen, whether layout changes require plumbing or electrical relocation, cabinet grade, and countertop material. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. You’ll never get a call saying the job costs more because something “came up.” Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a precise, written estimate. The estimate is free, and there’s no trip charge inside the county.
We Also Serve Cities Near Delano
If you’re in McFarland, Earlimart, Wasco, or Shafter, we cover those areas too. And if you’re planning work beyond the kitchen, our Bathroom Remodeling in Delano team handles full bath rebuilds and tub-to-shower conversions, while our Roofing in Delano crew covers everything from repairs to full replacements. One crew, one name on the truck, and the same written-change-order promise across every trade.
Serving Delano, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Delano 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 Delano
Most Delano kitchen remodels can start within two to four weeks of a signed contract, depending on permit turnaround with Kern County and material lead times for cabinets and counters. That said, we never start a job before the permit is in hand and materials are confirmed. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s realistic for your scope.
Yes, we work throughout Delano’s 93215 and 93216 ZIP codes, from the older neighborhoods near Cecil Avenue and the downtown corridor to the newer tract homes built on post-tension slabs along the northern and western edges of the city. The soil conditions differ from the east side, and we plan accordingly for slab behavior and drainage.
A full kitchen remodel in Delano generally runs $14,000 to $45,000, which is in line with most Central Valley markets. However, homes in Delano’s older east-side neighborhoods sometimes require additional subfloor or slab stabilization work due to expansive clay soils, which can add to the final number if your slab has moved. We’ll identify that early in the estimate so there are no surprises later.
Any ground-disturbing work in Kern County carries a Valley fever risk from soil fungus, and OSHA requires dust-suppression protocols for excavation. For most kitchen remodels in Delano, this comes into play mainly if we’re cutting into the slab to move plumbing or add a drain line. We handle dust control as a standard part of that scope, not as an optional extra.
Every completed kitchen remodel is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right within that window, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. Manufacturer warranties on cabinets, counters, and fixtures are separate and handled directly through the same phone number. Call (877) 610-1318 for the details before you sign anything.
If you’re ready to talk about your kitchen, call (877) 610-1318 today and schedule a free estimate. We’ll walk through your space, talk about what’s realistic for your budget, and put everything in writing before a single nail moves.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Delano and the surrounding Central Valley since 1998.







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