Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Trusted Kitchen Remodeling for Sacramento Homeowners
A full kitchen remodel in Sacramento typically costs between $14,000 and $45,000, with most mid-range projects landing in the $22,000 – $35,000 range depending on cabinet line, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or walls. We’re Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento, led by Trevor Nash, and we’ve built our reputation on one thing: putting the price and the guarantee in writing before a single cabinet comes out of the box. If you’ve been burned by a contractor who vanished after demo day or handed you a verbal estimate that doubled by the time the invoice arrived, you already know why that matters. Call us at (279) 300-1177 and you’ll get a real person, a straight answer, and a written number you can hold us to.
Key Takeaways
- Real prices in writing: Kitchen remodels in Sacramento run $14,000 – $45,000. You’ll get a written number before any work starts, not a range you have to trust.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise: If something fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s in writing on every project.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians: You’ll know exactly who is walking through your door, every time.
- A live person answers the phone 24/7: No voicemail maze. No callback window you never hear from.
- Free estimates: Call (279) 300-1177 and we’ll schedule yours with no obligation and no pressure.
Styles & brands we work with
Kitchen Remodeling Contractor
A Kitchen Remodeling Contractor is the licensed general contractor who handles the entire scope of your full kitchen remodeling project, from demolition to final punch list, including plumbing rough-in, electrical, cabinetry, countertops, and finish work. You need one the moment your project goes beyond a single trade: when you’re moving a sink, pulling a permit, or replacing cabinets and counters at the same time. Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento manages the whole job under one written contract and one written guarantee, so you’re never stuck coordinating three different crews and wondering who’s responsible when something goes wrong. Kitchen remodels with us typically run $14,000 – $45,000 depending on layout changes, cabinet line, and countertop material.
Single-Point Responsibility
When we run your kitchen remodel, every trade answers to us. Our electricians, plumbers, tile setters, and cabinet installers are scheduled, supervised, and quality-checked by Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento, not by you. If a drain line is out of level or a cabinet door binds, you make one phone call and we make it right under our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written Scope, No Change Orders You Didn’t Approve
Before we start, you’ll get a written scope of work and a written price. If we find something behind the wall that changes the plan, we stop and put the new number in writing before we proceed. No surprises on the invoice, no “oh, that wasn’t included” conversations after the fact.
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design is the planning and layout work that turns your wants into a buildable plan: cabinet placement, appliance locations, workflow, lighting, and material selections, all reconciled with the realities of existing plumbing and framing. You need it when your current layout fights you, when you’re tearing down a wall, or when you want to make sure the $25,000 you’re spending actually gets you a kitchen that works. Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento provides design guidance as part of every kitchen remodel, from the first site visit through material selection, and the work is covered by the same written price and written guarantee as the construction itself.
Cabinet Layout and Appliance Flow
We map the work triangle, the clearance in front of the refrigerator, and the swing of every door before we order a single cabinet. On a recent project in East Sacramento, a homeowner was ready to buy a 36-inch range, but the existing gas line and the refrigerator door swing would have left a 26-inch walkway. We caught it in the design phase, not after delivery. That’s the difference between a plan and a usable kitchen.
Material Selections That Honor the Budget
We’ll guide you through cabinets and countertops with straight answers about cost and durability. You’ll know what a Stock KraftMaid cabinet gets you versus a Wellborn custom line, and what Cambria quartz gives you over a standard laminate, so you can spend where it counts and save where it doesn’t matter.
Kitchen Renovation
A Kitchen Renovation is a kitchen remodel that preserves the existing footprint while replacing finishes, fixtures, and often cabinets and counters, making it the right call when the layout works but the kitchen feels dated or tired. You need it when your cabinets are solid but your counters are chipped, your floor is cracked, your appliances look like a time capsule, or you’re preparing to sell and need a refresh that pays for itself. Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento handles the full renovation scope, and you’ll get one written price and one written guarantee covering the whole job. Kitchen renovations run $14,000 – $45,000, depending on how far you go with cabinet replacement, countertop material, and flooring.
Same Footprint, New Kitchen
Keeping the sink, range, and refrigerator in place lets you put your budget into backsplash, tile, and flooring as well as new cabinet doors and boxes, a new countertop, new lighting, and a fresh floor. It’s the fastest path from dated to done without opening walls or paying to move plumbing, and it keeps your project cost predictable.
Phased Work That Respects Your Calendar
Because the footprint doesn’t move, we can often phase a renovation so your kitchen is usable for more of the project window. We’ll stage demolition, set temporary counters where practical, and give you a defined arrival window before we show up, so you’re not living out of a microwave for six weeks.
Cabinet Installation
Cabinet Installation is the measuring, leveling, shimming, and mounting of kitchen cabinets, including base, wall, and tall pantry units, plus the installation of doors, drawers, hardware, and trim. You need it as part of a remodel or as a standalone upgrade when your current boxes are water-damaged, delaminating, or no longer square. Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento installs cabinets from recognized trade brands like KraftMaid and Wellborn, and the installation is covered by our written guarantee. Cabinet installation runs $4,000 – $13,000, depending on the number of boxes, the cabinet line, and any modification work.
Level, Square, and Anchored
We set every cabinet with a laser level and shim it to the framing, because a cabinet that’s out by an eighth of an inch at the back means a countertop that’s out by a quarter at the front. We anchor base cabinets to studs, not drywall, and we check every drawer face and door reveal twice before we call it done.
Existing Cabinet Work
If you’re keeping your boxes and replacing doors, drawers, or hardware, we do that too. The old doors come off, the new ones get fitted and adjusted, and the whole set is aligned so the gaps are consistent and the soft-close hardware works the way it should.
Countertop Installation
Countertop Installation is the templating, fabrication, delivery, and setting of kitchen countertops, including cutouts for sinks and cooktops, seam placement, and edge profiling. You need it when your current counter is cracked, stained past saving, or when you’re replacing cabinets and want the top surface to match the new layout. Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento installs Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone quartz, among other materials, and the work carries our written guarantee. Countertop installation runs $2,000 – $6,500, depending on material, square footage, edge profile, and cutout work.
Quartz, Granite, and Solid Surface
Quartz is the workhorse in Sacramento kitchens: it’s non-porous, it doesn’t need sealing, and it comes in consistent colors that granite can’t match. We install Cambria quartz, which carries its own lifetime warranty alongside ours, so you’ve got two layers of protection on the same surface.
Seams and Cutouts Done Once
A bad seam is the thing you’ll notice every single day. We template with a laser, place seams where they’re least visible, and set the top on a bed of leveling material so there’s no hollow sound and no wobble. Sink and cooktop cutouts are made at the fab shop to the exact spec of your fixture, not your neighbor’s.
Kitchen Remodeling Company
A Kitchen Remodeling Company is a general contracting firm that specializes in kitchen work, with the design knowledge, trade relationships, and project management systems to take a kitchen from tear-out to final walkthrough. You need one when the project involves multiple trades, a permit, and tens of thousands of dollars, because a single-trade contractor cannot coordinate a full kitchen remodel. Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento is that company, and we operate under the Kingswell standard: written price before work starts, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on every project.
The Kingswell Way
Say the price before the work. Show up in the window we gave. Leave the place cleaner than we found it. That’s The Kingswell Way, and it’s been the operating standard since 2004. Every Penhallow location is independently owned and operated, so when you work with us, you’re working with Trevor Nash and a local team that answers to you directly.
One Contract, One Guarantee
We don’t hand you three invoices from three subs and wish you luck. You get one written contract, one written price, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise at the bottom of it. If the tile cracks, the door sags, or the drawer binds inside a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s not a verbal promise; it’s the document you sign.
Small Kitchen Remodel
A Small Kitchen Remodel is a kitchen project in a footprint of roughly 80 – 130 square feet, typically a galley, a condo kitchen, or a starter-home kitchen, where the priority is making every cubic foot earn its keep. You need it when the space functions poorly, storage is nonexistent, and you’re ready to stop living with a kitchen that fights you every time you cook. Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento does small kitchen remodels without treating them like an afterthought, and the price runs $9,000 – $20,000 depending on cabinet line, countertop choice, and whether any plumbing moves.
Storage That Punches Above Its Weight
In a small kitchen, the difference between miserable and workable is often four inches of depth or a cabinet that goes all the way to the ceiling. We spec pull-out trays, corner lazy Susans, and full-extension drawer glides, and we run upper cabinets to the ceiling so a 100-square-foot kitchen works like one twice its size.
Condos, Older Homes, and Awkward Framing
Sacramento’s older neighborhoods, from Land Park to Tahoe Park, are full of small kitchens with framing that isn’t square, walls that aren’t straight, and plumbing that wasn’t put where the new sink wants to live. We’ve worked in enough of them to know where the surprises live, and we account for them in the written price instead of springing them on you after demo day.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Contractors
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Contractors replace the visible faces of your existing cabinets, doors, drawer fronts, and hardware veneer while leaving the cabinet boxes anchored to your walls. You choose this path when your cabinet boxes are sound but the doors are dated, scratched, or stained, and you want a new look at a fraction of the cost and downtime of a full replacement. Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento refaces cabinets with new doors, drawer fronts, and matching veneers in the finish of your choice, and the work carries our written guarantee.
The Right Candidate for Refacing
Refacing works when the plywood or particle board boxes are still square, dry, and solid. We’ll inspect every box before we recommend it. If we find water damage, delamination, or framing that’s pulled away from the wall, we’ll tell you straight, because refacing over a failing box is just a new face on an old problem.
Doors, Drawers, and Hardware Done Right
We order new doors and drawer fronts matched to your existing box dimensions, then wrap the face frames and end panels in a matching veneer so the finished job looks like a new kitchen. New hinges, new drawer glides, new pulls, and the whole set aligned so every reveal is consistent.
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AfterBrands We Service
We install cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn, two of the most recognized names in American kitchens, and we specify them because their manufacturing tolerances and finish consistency hold up to our installation standards. KraftMaid’s line gives you a wide range of stock and semi-custom options at a price point that keeps a mid-range remodel within reach, while Wellborn’s custom and semi-custom lines let you dial in exact dimensions and finish details for a higher-end look.
On the countertop side, we install Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone quartz, and we recommend Cambria when the homeowner wants a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer alongside our own 365-Day Done Right Promise. Fixtures and plumbing come from Kohler, Moen, Blanco, Delta, and Toto, so the faucet and sink behind the guarantee are as solid as the workmanship in front of it. Whether we’re installing your chosen brand or recommending one for your budget, we’ll give you a straight answer about what it costs and what it’s worth.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water damage under the sink: A slow leak you can’t see is a slow rot that’s eating the cabinet floor and the subfloor underneath. If the sink base is soft, stained, or smells musty, the repair is bigger than a new cabinet.
- Drawers that won’t stay closed: When the glides are gone and the boxes are out of square, you’re looking at a structural issue, not a hardware swap. A pro can tell you in one visit whether you’re refacing or replacing.
- Counters cracked near the sink or cooktop: A crack through the deck is a path for water into the cabinet below, and once it reaches the substrate, the damage spreads sideways. That’s a replace, not a patch.
- Electrical outlets that don’t work: A dead outlet in the backsplash or an appliance circuit that trips repeatedly is a wiring fault, and kitchens are the single most demanding room in the house for electrical load. This is not a DIY fix.
- You’ve already had one repair fail: If a contractor fixed your cabinet door, counter seam, or drawer glide and it failed again within a year, the root cause was never addressed. Get a second set of eyes on it before you spend more money.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and talk to a real person: When you call (279) 300-1177, a live person answers, day or night. We’ll ask about your kitchen, your goals, and your rough budget, and we’ll schedule a site visit at a time that works for you.
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Site visit and measurements: We measure the existing space with a laser, locate plumbing and electrical, check the framing and floor flatness, and photograph everything we’ll need for the plan. We’ll also give you a straight read on what’s realistic for your budget and what’s not.
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Written scope and written price: You get a written scope of work, a written price, and a defined arrival window. No verbal ballpark, no narrative estimate that changes later. The number on day one is the number on the invoice.
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Permits, demo, and build: We pull the permits, schedule the trades we supervise, and handle the work from demo to final trim. The crew that shows up is background-checked and in uniform, and the job site gets cleaned at the end of every workday.
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Final walkthrough and written guarantee: We walk the kitchen with you, test every drawer, door, faucet, and outlet, and hand you the written guarantee. If anything fails in the next 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. If a repair fails after that, the return visit is free.
How Much Does Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Sacramento?
A typical kitchen remodel in Sacramento runs between $14,000 and $45,000. At the lower end, you’re looking at a same-footprint refresh with stock cabinetry, a standard quartz or laminate countertop, and no plumbing moves. In the $22,000 – $35,000 middle band, you get semi-custom cabinets, a Cambria or Silestone quartz top, a tile backsplash, new lighting, and some layout adjustments. At $45,000 and above, you’re moving plumbing, removing walls, upgrading to Wellborn custom cabinetry, and buying high-end appliances and fixtures. A small kitchen remodel, by contrast, lands between $9,000 and $20,000.
What drives the number up or down is the cabinet line, the countertop material, the square footage, and whether you’re moving the sink or range. Custom cabinets cost more than stock. A quartz island with a waterfall edge costs more than a standard straight run. Moving a gas line or a drain stack adds permit work and skilled labor. The way to avoid overpaying is to get a written price that itemizes the scope, so you can see exactly what each decision costs and cut where it makes sense. Our estimates are free, and they’re in writing. Call (279) 300-1177 to schedule yours.
Our Service Area Near Sacramento
Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento serves homeowners throughout the greater Sacramento area, including Kitchen Remodeling in Roseville, Kitchen Remodeling in Folsom, Rocklin, Carmichael, Woodland, Gold River, Lincoln, Davis, Rosemont, Loomis, and Vineyard. If you’re within a reasonable drive of Sacramento, chances are we’re already working in your neighborhood. Call and ask; you’ll get a straight answer about whether we can get to you and when.
Serving Sacramento, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sacramento area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchen Remodeling in Sacramento
Kitchen remodeling is the process of replacing or upgrading the major components of a kitchen: cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and often the layout or structure of the room itself. A full remodel can include moving walls and relocating plumbing; a lighter remodel keeps the footprint and swaps finishes. The goal is a kitchen that works better, looks current, and holds its value.
Most kitchen remodels in Sacramento take between four and ten weeks, depending on scope, permit timing, and material lead times. A cabinet and countertop refresh may finish in three to four weeks, while a project that moves plumbing or walls can run eight weeks or more. We give you a defined arrival window and a realistic schedule before the first day of work.
Kitchen remodels in Sacramento typically cost between $14,000 and $45,000, with small kitchens in the $9,000 – $20,000 range. The biggest cost drivers are cabinet line, countertop material, and whether any plumbing or walls move. We put the exact number in writing before any work starts. Call (279) 300-1177 for a free estimate for your specific kitchen.
Yes. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, and Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, along with Kohler, Moen, Blanco, Delta, and Toto fixtures. If you have a specific brand you want, tell us and we’ll spec it into the written scope. If you’re not sure what to choose, we’ll give you straight answers about cost and durability.
For a kitchen emergency like a burst supply line flooding your cabinets or a gas leak behind the range, a live person answers our phone 24/7, and we’ll get you prioritized. A failed cabinet or cracked counter is urgent but not an emergency, and we’ll schedule it at the earliest available window with the same written price and guarantee.
Every kitchen remodel comes with our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. If a repair fails after that, the return visit is free. Cambria quartz also carries its own lifetime manufacturer warranty, so you get protection from both sides.
You’ll want to clear out the cabinets, remove small appliances from the counters, and set up a temporary cooking area in another room while the work is underway. We’ll give you a written prep checklist and walk you through it on the site visit. Leave the rest to us: we protect the floors and adjacent rooms, and we clean the job site daily.
Schedule Your Kitchen Remodeling Service in Sacramento Today
You deserve a kitchen that works, and a contractor who answers the phone. Call (279) 300-1177 and schedule your free estimate. You’ll get a written price, a written guarantee, and a straight answer from Trevor Nash and the team at Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento. No pressure, no vague promises, and no surprises on the invoice. We’ve been operating to The Kingswell Way since 2004, and we’d be glad to earn your business the same way we’ve earned everyone else’s: by doing what we said we’d do.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Sacramento, serving Sacramento since joining the Kingswell family of companies.
