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Kitchen remodel costin the Bay Area
Typical range
$45,000 – $220,000
From like-to-like refreshes to full-gut layout changes. Based on what vetted Bay Area contractors are charging, including design and permits. Updated 2026 Q2.
2-minute form, then a real number for your address on a quick call.
What moves the number
Scope is the biggest lever on price — keeping your current layout costs a fraction of opening walls and moving plumbing, gas, and electrical.
Like-to-like renovation
Replace finishes, keep the same layout
$45K – $75K
Semi-custom remodel
New cabinets, counters, lighting & appliances
$75K – $130K
Full gut + layout change
Open walls, move plumbing, add an island
$130K – $220K
Bay Area-wide ranges — pick your county above and these adjust.
How you get the real number
The ranges above are honest, but no formula knows your lot, your home's age, or your city's permit desk. Here's how we get you a number that's actually yours:
Tell us about your project
A few quick questions — project type, scope, size, timeline. About 2 minutes, no documents needed.
Get your true number on a quick call
We look at your address and your goals, then give you a real range based on what vetted contractors are charging for projects like yours — not a formula, and never a sales pitch.
Meet up to 3 vetted contractors — if you want to
When you're ready, we introduce you to contractors we've vetted for licenses, insurance, and past work — and stay in your corner while you compare bids. Free, no obligation.
Typical timeline: 2–4 months of construction, once permits and materials are ready.
Good questions
Why is the range so wide?
A kitchen that keeps its layout and swaps finishes is a very different project from one that opens a load-bearing wall, moves the sink, and adds an island with new electrical. Cabinet grade, counter material, and appliance package each swing the number further. On the call we narrow it to your actual kitchen and goals.
What part of the budget goes to cabinets?
Usually the single biggest line — roughly 25–35% of the project. Stock and semi-custom cabinets are how most Bay Area homeowners keep a remodel in the middle of the range; full-custom shop cabinetry is what pushes projects toward the top.
How does Renovation Bridge make money if it's free for me?
Contractors pay us to be matched with serious homeowners. You never pay us anything, and your price is the same as going to the contractor directly. We only work with contractors we've vetted — licenses, insurance, references, and past work.
Do I need permits for a kitchen remodel?
If you're touching plumbing, gas, electrical, or walls — yes, everywhere in the Bay Area. A like-to-like finish swap often doesn't need one. Your contractor handles permitting either way; we flag your city's typical timeline on the call so it's built into your plan.
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