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Kitchen Remodeling in Ontario, CA: Pricing, Process, and What to Expect
Kitchen remodeling in Ontario, CA typically costs between $14,000 and $45,000 for a full renovation, with small kitchen remodels starting around $9,000 and cabinet installation running $4,000 to $13,000. Barrett & Sons Construction has been remodeling kitchens across the Inland Empire since 1998, and our crews know Ontario’s housing stock inside and out, from the 1920s bungalows near Euclid Avenue to the brand-new tract homes stretching through Ontario Ranch. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll talk to a live person who can schedule a free estimate for your Ontario kitchen.
Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Ontario
If you live in Ontario, you already know this city moves at a pace most places don’t. The warehouse boom along I-10, the constant hum of Ontario International Airport, the thousands of new homes rising in Ontario Ranch, it all adds up to a city that’s growing faster than its infrastructure. That growth shows up in kitchen remodels, too. Older homes in the 91764 ZIP code carry original plaster walls and aging plumbing that need real attention before cabinets go in. Newer homes in 91761 have their own quirks, as anyone who’s dealt with settling cracks on that former dairy and vineyard land can tell you. We send crews to Ontario every week, and Tom Barrett or one of his sons is on-site for most of the work. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written scope that spells out the job line by line.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Ontario’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he never saw a reason to hide behind a voicemail box or an out-of-state call center. When you call about a kitchen remodel or Ontario Windows & Doors, a live person answers, 24 hours a day. Not a robot. Not a call center in another time zone. Someone who can look up your neighborhood and talk about what’s realistic for your house.
Ontario homeowners have dealt with the national outfits, the ones that quote one number over the phone and hand you a different bill at the door. That’s exactly what we built this company to avoid. Every scope, every allowance, every change order lands in writing before a single nail moves. Tom publishes his name, address, and license number, and he’ll tell you to look it up yourself before signing anything. That’s the kind of accountability that keeps our Kitchen Remodeling team busy across Ontario year after year. We also handle Bathroom Remodeling in Ontario when you want to tackle both rooms while the dust is already flying.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Ontario
Full Kitchen Remodeling
Ontario’s older homes in the 91762 and 91764 ZIP codes often need a full gut before the new kitchen can go in. Original 1950s wiring, cast-iron plumbing, and plaster walls that fight back. We handle it all, permits included. You’ll get a written plan before we start, and the permit inspector signs off when we’re done. We also serve the newer homes through Ontario Ranch, where the work is more about opening up floor plans and upgrading builder-grade finishes.

Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz in Ontario kitchens regularly. Cabinet installation runs $4,000 to $13,000 depending on the size of your kitchen and whether you want custom or stock boxes. Countertops run $2,000 to $6,500 for most Ontario kitchens. We keep samples in the truck, so you can see the actual color in your own light before you commit.

Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Ontario runs $800 to $2,500 for a typical kitchen. We handle full tile and flooring work too, including the concrete slab prep that matters in older Ontario homes where slab cracks from expansive clay soil can telegraph straight through new tile. Our crews level and seal before we lay anything down, so you don’t have a cracked backsplash six months after the job’s done.

Kitchen Design & Layout
Old Ontario bungalows often have closed-off galley kitchens that feel cramped and dark. Post-2010 homes in 91761 sometimes have wasted space and awkward sight lines. Our design process starts with how you actually use the room, not how a catalog says it should look. We draw it out, show you the plan, and revise until it fits the way you cook on a Tuesday night, not just how it photographs for the portfolio. Small and partial kitchen remodels in Ontario start around $9,000, and we’ll tell you honestly if a reface makes more sense than a full replacement.

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.
California’s Heat and Ontario’s Soil: What It Means for Your Kitchen Remodel
Ontario’s summers are brutal. July and August push 108 to 112 degrees, which affects everything from adhesive cure times to paint application. On top of that, a lot of Ontario sits on expansive clay soil and compacted fill, especially south of the 10 Freeway where Ontario Ranch was cut and filled aggressively during development. We’ve also handled Fence Installation - Ontario projects in these same areas. We’ve seen homes in 91761 with visible settling within a few years of construction. When a kitchen remodel involves moving a wall, adding an island, or shifting plumbing, we check the slab and the framing first. If the slab has moved, new cabinets and countertops won’t fix it. You’ll get a straight answer, even when the straight answer is “we need to fix this before we build your kitchen.” That kind of honesty is why homeowners across Ontario keep calling us back.
And there’s the wind. Santa Ana events funnel through the Cajon Pass and hit Ontario hard in the fall. That matters during a kitchen remodel because temporary dust barriers and exterior venting have to be anchored properly. We’ve watched flimsy setups end up in a neighbor’s yard. Ours don’t.
Trusted Brands We Service in Ontario
We install KraftMaid and Cambria, plus Master Halco in Ontario, and those names matter. You can look them up, see what they cost at retail, and verify you’re getting what you paid for. No mystery brands off a van. We also stock common finish samples and hardware locally for the Ontario market, so when you want to see a cabinet door or a quartz sample in your own kitchen lighting, we can make that happen without a two-week wait. That’s a small thing until you’re standing in a half-finished kitchen trying to decide between two whites.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Ontario Homes
- Slab settlement and cracks: Expansive clay and aggressive cut-and-fill in Ontario Ranch mean slabs don’t always stay where they were poured. Leveling before tile or cabinet installation is often needed, and skipping it leads to cracked tile and cabinet doors that won’t close.
- Galvanized plumbing in pre-1970 homes: Older Ontario homes along Euclid and Holt corridors still have galvanized supply lines that are corroded thin. A kitchen remodel is the right time to replace them, before the new drywall goes up.
- Heat-soaked attics and poor ventilation: Ontario’s summer heat turns under-sink areas and appliance garages into ovens. We account for ventilation and heat shielding during layout, especially around refrigerators and pantries.
- Cramped galley footprints in older bungalows: Many 1920s and 1950s Ontario kitchens were built for efficiency, not comfort. Opening up walls often requires a structural review and a permit, which we handle as a standard part of the job.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Ontario, CA
A full kitchen remodel in Ontario runs $14,000 to $45,000. Small kitchen remodels run $9,000 to $20,000, and kitchen island installation runs $3,000 to $10,000. What moves the number is scope: moving plumbing or walls adds cost, refacing cabinets instead of replacing them can save thousands, and adding a structural beam to open a wall carries its own price tag. Here’s the part that keeps Ontario homeowners from getting burned: our quotes are line-itemed, and any price change comes as a written change order before the work happens, not as a surprise invoice at the end. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying and why. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, no-pressure estimate. No trip charge inside the county.
| Scope | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Full Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 - $45,000 |
| Small 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 |
We Also Serve Cities Near Ontario
If you’re in Montclair, Upland, Chino, or Claremont, we can help with your Kitchen Remodeling in Ontario and the surrounding area too. Our crews run through those cities regularly. And if the kitchen is already in good shape but the roof isn’t, take a look at our Roofing in Ontario page, we handle that as well.
Serving Ontario, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Ontario 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 Ontario
We schedule free estimates in Ontario within a few business days, and we answer our phones 24/7 at (877) 610-1318. If you’re inside the county, there’s no trip charge for the estimate. Call us today and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Yes, we work throughout Ontario, including 91761, 91762, 91764, and 91798. We’re in Ontario Ranch regularly, and we know the settlement issues that show up there. Call (877) 610-1318 to confirm your specific address is in our service area.
No, not without a written change order that you sign first. If we discover something behind the wall that changes the scope, you’ll see it in writing with a clear price before we touch it. No surprise invoices at the end. That’s our policy on every Ontario kitchen remodel.
Ontario pricing generally runs in line with the surrounding Inland Empire metro: a full remodel sits between $14,000 and $45,000, which tracks with Chino, Upland, and Claremont. What changes is the age and condition of older Ontario homes, which can add structural or plumbing scope that newer areas don’t see. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote.
Every job is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something isn’t right, one call brings Tom Barrett back. No argument, no fine print. That promise applies to every kitchen we remodel in Ontario.
Yes. Every eligible kitchen remodel in Ontario gets permits pulled and inspections signed. If you’ve had a contractor tell you permits are optional, they’re not. The inspector works for you, not for us, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate if you’d like to compare our plan against another bid.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Ontario, CA and the surrounding Inland Empire since 1998.







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