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Cabinets and countertops carry the visual weight of your kitchen, and in Los Angeles they take a daily beating from hard water, dry heat, and decades of layered remodels. Cabinet and countertop replacement in LA typically runs $9,500 – $28,000 depending on cabinet line, countertop material, and whether you’re keeping the existing layout. Penhallow Remodeling Los Angeles gives you a written price before any work starts, installs cabinets and countertops sourced from recognized trade brands, and backs the whole job with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re considering a full Kitchen Remodeling project, this is the phase where most of your budget lives, so it pays to get the numbers straight up front. Call us at (213) 277-6578 and we’ll walk you through it.
When You Need Cabinets & Countertops
Most LA homeowners call us when one of these has become a daily annoyance:
- Drawers stick, doors sag, or hinges pull out of the frame. Particleboard cabinets from the 1980s and 90s have a lifespan, and in Los Angeles humidity swings near the coast (think Playa del Rey or San Pedro) accelerate swelling and delamination.
- Countertops are chipped, burned, or permanently stained. Older laminate and tile counters with grout lines are the usual suspects. Tile counters also trap grease in the grout, which never fully comes clean.
- You’re selling within 18 months. Mid-range cabinet refacing or replacement and a fresh countertop are consistently the highest-return kitchen updates for LA resale value, especially in areas like Sherman Oaks or Torrance where buyers expect updated kitchens.
- You’ve outgrown the layout but don’t want a full gut. Sometimes the floor plan works but the 30-year-old cabinets don’t. New cabinetry with roll-out trays and deeper drawers can double usable storage without moving a wall.
- Water damage has done its work. A slow leak under the sink or behind the dishwasher eventually warps the cabinet base and rots the toe kick. By the time you see it, the cabinet usually needs replacement, not repair.
- The previous contractor installed cheap boxes and you can tell. Thin backs, stapled joints, and doors that never aligned are the giveaway. We replace a lot of those jobs six to eight years after the original install.
Our Cabinets & Countertops Process
You’ll know the price and the schedule before your first cabinet is ordered. Here’s how it goes:
- Measurement and material walkthrough. We measure the existing footprint, check what’s square (and what isn’t, which is common in pre-1980 LA homes in areas like Highland Park and West Adams), and talk through cabinet lines and countertop materials that fit your budget.
- Written price. Before any work starts, you get a written number covering cabinetry, countertops, delivery, demo, installation, and haul-away. The number on day one is the number on the invoice. If an unknown shows up behind the walls, we stop and put a change order in writing before proceeding.
- Material ordering and templating. For natural stone and quartz, a digital template gets cut after your cabinets are set so the countertop fits the actual cabinet run, not the blueprints. Cabinet boxes arrive pre-finished from the manufacturer and get installed first.
- Installation. Background-checked, uniformed technicians do the work. Cabinets go in level and anchored to studs, then counters are set, seamed, and sealed the same day. Sinks and faucets get reconnected, and we test everything before we leave.
- Walkthrough and written guarantee. You inspect with the lead installer. Any ding, gap, or misalignment gets noted and fixed. You leave with the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if something fails inside a year, we come back and make it right at no charge.
One note on safety: cabinet and countertop installation involves heavy panels, sharp edges, and in some cases gas or electrical disconnects for the range and sink. We handle the full scope so you aren’t left wrestling a 300-pound quartz slab or a disconnected gas line yourself.
Cabinets & Countertops Pricing in Los Angeles
Real numbers, based on what we see across LA County weekly. Here’s where the money goes:
| Scope | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing (existing boxes, new doors & drawer fronts) | $6,000 – $12,000 |
| Stock or semi-custom cabinet replacement, 10×10 kitchen | $8,500 – $16,000 |
| Full custom cabinet run (KraftMaid or Wellborn), larger kitchen | $16,000 – $28,000 |
| Laminate countertop replacement | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Quartz countertops (Silestone or Caesarstone), standard kitchen | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| Natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite) with full-height backsplash | $5,500 – $11,000 |
What moves the number up or down:
- Cabinet line. Stock boxes cost less but come in fixed widths, which means filler strips. Semi-custom lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn let you size cabinets to the inch, so you waste less space and get a cleaner look.
- Countertop material. Laminate is the budget play and holds up better than people expect. Quartz is the sweet spot for most LA kitchens: non-porous, no sealing, and brands like Silestone and Caesarstone carry their own warranties that sit alongside ours. Natural stone looks great but needs periodic sealing, and marble in particular etches from citrus and wine.
- Demo and haul-away. If you’re pulling out an old tile counter on a mortar bed, the demo is heavier and takes longer. That shows up as labor, not materials.
- Plumbing and electrical disconnects. If the sink, dishwasher, or range needs to be moved or reconnected, that adds licensed-trade time.
- Location and access. In hillside neighborhoods like Mount Washington or Baldwin Hills, stairs and tight driveways can add delivery time. We account for it up front so it doesn’t surprise you later.
Every quote is free and in writing. Call (213) 277-6578 and we’ll come out, measure, and hand you a number you can hold us to.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cabinets & Countertops in Los Angeles
How much do new cabinets and countertops cost in Los Angeles?
A typical mid-range cabinet and countertop replacement in LA runs $9,500 – $28,000, with refacing on the lower end around $6,000 and full kitchen remodeling with custom work pushing past $28,000 in larger kitchens. Your price depends on cabinet line, countertop material, and how much plumbing or electrical work is involved. Call (213) 277-6578 for a written quote, free, with no obligation.
Is it cheaper to reface cabinets or replace them?
Refacing costs roughly 40 – 60% less than full replacement and makes sense when the cabinet boxes are solid but the doors, drawer fronts, and hardware look dated. If the boxes are warped, water-damaged, or built from thin particleboard, refacing just puts new faces on a failing structure and you’ll be back in the same spot in a few years. We’ll tell you straight which path fits your cabinets, and the number is in writing either way.
How long does cabinet and countertop installation take?
Most cabinet and countertop jobs in Los Angeles take 5 – 10 business days from demo to finished install, depending on whether your kitchen design & layout requires custom templating after the cabinets are set. Quartz and natural stone counters typically add a few days for template and fabrication. We give you a written arrival window and a defined schedule before work starts, so you know which days we’re in your home.
Do you install quartz countertops, and do they hold up in LA’s climate?
Yes, we install quartz from Silestone and Caesarstone, and quartz holds up well in LA because it’s non-porous, so hard water spots and red wine don’t stain it the way they do on unsealed natural stone. Quartz also doesn’t require annual sealing like granite or marble, which matters in LA kitchens that see daily cooking and citrus. Those brands carry their own warranties alongside our 365-Day Done Right Promise, so you have layered coverage.
Can you replace just the countertops without new cabinets?
Yes, countertop-only replacement is a common job for us, especially in LA homes where the cabinets are still solid but the counters are worn laminate, cracked tile, or dated granite. We also handle kitchen island installation as part of larger projects. We template to your existing cabinet run and install the new counter in one to two days, including sink and faucet reconnection. The same written price and written guarantee apply, whether it’s a countertop-only job or a full cabinet replacement.
Why Los Angeles Homeowners Call Penhallow Remodeling for Cabinets & Countertops
Most of the calls we get come from homeowners who already tried the other route once. Someone gave a verbal estimate, then the price shifted after demo day. Someone ghosted for two weeks mid-project. Someone installed cabinets that pulled out of the wall or counters that cracked at the seam. That’s the exact thing we’re built to avoid.
We operate under The Kingswell Way, which has been the standard since 2004: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it. Every job gets a written price, a defined arrival window, and a written guarantee. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means exactly what it sounds like: if the work fails inside a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. If a repair fails, the return visit is free, no re-inspection fee, no service call charge.
You’ll also reach a real person when you call, any hour. No voicemail maze, no answering service, no callback window. And the technicians who walk into your home are background-checked and in uniform, every job, every time. The materials we install, from KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry to Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, come from brands that stand behind their products so we can stand behind our work.
Key Takeaways
- Cabinet and countertop replacement in Los Angeles typically runs $9,500 – $28,000; refacing starts lower around $6,000.
- Penhallow gives you a written price before any work starts, and a written guarantee with every job.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers your cabinets and countertops for a full year after install; if something fails, we fix it at no charge.
- We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, and Silestone, Caesarstone, and Cambria countertops, with brand warranties layered on top of ours.
- A live person answers (213) 277-6578 24/7, and the team that shows up is background-checked and uniformed.
- This page is part of our home services coverage; for the full scope, see Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles.
Ready for a Written Price on Your Cabinets & Countertops?
Call (213) 277-6578 and we’ll schedule a time to measure your kitchen, walk through cabinet lines and countertop materials, and hand you a written number you can hold us to. No pressure, no vague ranges, no price that changes at the door. Just a straight answer, a real arrival window, and a written guarantee before we ever pick up a tool.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles.
