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Kitchen remodeling in Glendale typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 for a full project, and most of the work we do comes down to one thing: getting the details right before a single cabinet is pulled. We’re Kitchen Remodeling specialists who work in Glendale neighborhoods every week, from Adams Hill bungalows to the bigger lots up toward Chevy Chase Canyon. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel here, call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate and a written price before any work starts.
Why Penhallow Remodeling Is Glendale’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Glendale homeowners call us because the number we quote is the number they pay. Trevor Nash leads the team, and he insists on putting every price and every guarantee in writing before demo day. That matters in a city where a 1930s bungalow can hide galvanized supply lines or knob-and-tube wiring behind the plaster, and where a change order from a contractor who didn’t plan for it can add thousands to the final bill. We plan for what Glendale homes actually contain.
Our crews are background-checked and arrive in uniform, so you know exactly who’s walking through your door. A live person answers the phone 24/7, not a voicemail maze. And every project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge, covered in writing on every job.
Kitchen Remodeling Company in Glendale
A kitchen remodeling company in Glendale has to understand what’s behind the walls before it starts swinging a hammer. On a tight lot in Adams Hill, a full kitchen remodel means coordinating staging in the street, parking permits, and materials delivery without blocking a neighbor’s driveway. We quote all of that into the price so the number on day one is the number on the invoice.
Full kitchen remodels in Glendale generally run $14,000 – $45,000 depending on cabinet lines, countertop material, and whether we’re moving plumbing or rewiring. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and Kohler and Moen fixtures. These are trade brands with their own warranties layered on top of our written workmanship guarantee.
Full Kitchen Scope on a Glendale Lot
When a homeowner in Rossmoyne wants the whole kitchen redone, we start with the space itself. Most of these homes were built before modern building codes, so we check for party walls, verify work-hour limits, and flag any overlay-district review before the first material order goes in. That’s what keeps a remodel on schedule and out of a neighbor dispute.
Access drives the quote. A Glendale bungalow with a narrow driveway or no off-street parking means our crew carries material by hand from a staging zone, and that time gets priced into the written estimate from the start, not as a surprise later.
Small Kitchen Remodel in Glendale
A small kitchen remodel in Glendale often means reworking a 1940s galley layout without moving walls, and that’s a job we take on often. On a compact Adams Hill lot, the goal is usually more usable workspace and better flow, not necessarily more square footage. Small kitchen remodels here typically run $9,000 – $20,000.
We’ve pulled enough 1920s and 1930s kitchens down to the studs to know that the real work is what’s behind the lath. Galvanized supply lines with almost no pressure, knob-and-tube wiring feeding an old range circuit, and subfloors sagging over post-and-pier foundations. We re-run what’s required, sister what’s sagging, and build the new kitchen on top of work that will actually pass inspection.
Cabinet Refacing and Countertop Swaps
Some Glendale homeowners don’t need a full gut. If the layout works but the cabinets look tired, refacing or replacement can refresh the kitchen for a fraction of a full remodel. Cabinet installation runs $4,000 – $13,000, and countertop installation runs $2,000 – $6,500 depending on material and edge detailing.
We price the whole job before we order a single door. Fixed pricing means the written number you see before work starts is the number you pay when the last hinge is adjusted.
Trusted Brands We Service in Glendale
We install and service kitchens built around KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, and Kohler, Moen, and Blanco fixtures. For Glendale homeowners, that means replacement parts and warranty service are straightforward to source, and we don’t keep you waiting while a generic contractor chases down an obscure supplier. The brands behind the work have their own warranties, and ours sits on top as a written promise. It’s the same reason we specify materials that hold up to the dry Santa Ana heat and the occasional winter rain that finds its way into a hillside kitchen window.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Glendale Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring behind the lath. On 1920s and 1930s bungalows in Adams Hill and Rossmoyne, original wiring often surfaces mid-demo. It must be replaced to meet current code before walls close, and contractors who didn’t quote for it issue a change order that stings.
- Tight lots with no staging room. Many Glendale homes sit on lots with no driveway and a shared party wall on one or both sides. Materials on the sidewalk draw complaints, so we plan a staging zone and keep the site clean every day.
- Hillside fire-zone requirements. In Chevy Chase Canyon and similar Verdugo foothill neighborhoods, ember-resistant vents and ignition-resistant exterior details can affect a remodel that touches the building envelope. A scope that seems like a simple kitchen job can trigger a fire-hardening code requirement when a wall opens.
- Unreinforced foundations and uneven settling. Flatter corridors like the blocks around Brand Boulevard sit on post-and-pier or unreinforced concrete. Years of wet winters and dry Santa Ana summers have shifted some of those footings, and a kitchen remodel can expose a subfloor that needs leveling before cabinets go in.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale, CA
Here’s what Glendale homeowners can expect on paper before work begins:
| Project | Price Range |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The biggest cost drivers in Glendale are what’s behind the walls, whether we’re working on a hillside lot with fire-zone requirements, and how tight the site access is. A full gut on a 1930s Spanish Colonial Revival with knob-and-tube wiring will trend toward the upper end, while a cabinet and countertop refresh on a compact galley will come in lower. Call (936) 259-2607 for a written, line-item estimate, free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Glendale
Our crews work throughout Glendale and the surrounding area, including Burbank, North Hollywood, La Canada Flintridge, and Studio City. If you’re just over the city line, the same written-price guarantee and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise apply. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll schedule a free estimate wherever you are.
Serving Glendale, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Glendale 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 About Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale
Yes, in most cases you need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Glendale, especially if you’re moving plumbing, altering electrical, or touching any load-bearing wall. The city’s plan check can also flag hillside fire-zone requirements in Verdugo foothill neighborhoods, and a geotechnical soils report may be mandated for any structural change on a cut-and-fill lot. We pull the permits, handle the inspections, and pass sign-off before we consider the job done. Call (936) 259-2607 if you want to know exactly what your project triggers before you commit.
Glendale’s older housing stock and hillside zones drive up costs in ways Burbank’s flatter, newer tracts don’t face. A 1930s bungalow on Adams Hill is more likely to contain knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized supply lines, and a post-and-pier foundation that needs work before cabinets go in. Hillside lots in the Verdugo foothills can trigger fire-hardening requirements and geotechnical engineering that a Burbank flat lot never sees. Dense lots with shared party walls also add staging and access costs. That’s the real difference, and it’s why we quote it upfront instead of discovering it mid-job. Call (936) 259-2607 for a written number on your specific home.
Before any kitchen remodel starts, you should have a written price, a defined arrival window, and a written guarantee that describes exactly what happens if something fails. Penhallow Remodeling operates under The Kingswell Way, which means every project gets those three things in writing before demo day. Trevor Nash won’t start a job on a handshake and a hope. The written price is the invoice price, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on every contract. Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate that comes in writing.
Yes, and it’s one of the most common projects we do in Glendale. You don’t need to bump out the back of a 1940s bungalow to get a better kitchen. We rework the layout inside the existing footprint, re-run plumbing and electrical where it’s failing, and set new cabinets and countertops on a floor that’s actually level. Small kitchen remodels run $9,000 – $20,000, and the result is a kitchen that works better without the cost and permits of an addition. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll look at your layout for free.
If we find asbestos or lead during a Glendale kitchen remodel, we stop work on that area, follow the required abatement and disposal protocols, and give you a written change order with the exact added cost before we proceed. On 1920s through 1940s homes in Adams Hill and Rossmoyne, old flooring and wall textures can contain these materials, and the state requires licensed handling. We don’t pretend it’s not there, and we don’t bury it behind new drywall. Call (936) 259-2607 if you want a realistic picture of what your project might uncover.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling, serving Glendale under The Kingswell Way.