Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Trusted Kitchen Remodeling for Pasadena Homeowners
A kitchen remodel in Pasadena typically costs between $14,000 and $45,000 depending on the size of the space, the materials you choose, and whether you’re moving walls or plumbing. Most Full Kitchen Remodeling projects in neighborhoods like Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, and Hastings Ranch take 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. Graham Stein and the team at Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena give you a written price before any work starts, so you’ll know the full scope of your investment before we open a single cabinet. Call (626) 714-2992 to schedule your free estimate.
We’re a Cedarwell company, which means every project follows the Cedarwell Care Promise: drop cloths on the floors, shoe covers at the door, quiet tools during your children’s sleep hours, pet-safe products where there’s a choice, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. If something isn’t done right after the job is complete, our 365-Day Done Right Promise means we come back and make it right. That’s the longest-standing post-project commitment in our service area.
Kitchen Remodeling Contractor
A Kitchen Remodeling Contractor is the licensed professional who manages your entire kitchen project from tear-out through finish work, coordinating plumbers, electricians, cabinet installers, and countertop fabricators so you don’t have to. You need one when the job involves multiple trades, structural changes, or a permit from the city of Pasadena. Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena handles the full scope for $14,000 to $45,000, with the written price given before any work begins.
Single Point of Contact
When you work with us, you deal with Graham Stein from the initial walkthrough to the final inspection. One person knows your project, your timeline, and your budget. No calling a general number and explaining your situation three times.
Trade Coordination and Permits
We handle the city of Pasadena permit process, and we schedule each trade in the right order so inspections pass the first time. If a plumbing inspection requires a change, it’s our responsibility to fix it, not yours.
Styles & brands we work with
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design is the planning phase where your layout, Cabinets & Countertops selection, fixture choices, and lighting plan come together before demolition begins. You need it when your current kitchen has awkward flow, wasted corner space, or a layout that doesn’t match how your family actually cooks and gathers. Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena includes design consultation in every kitchen project, with full remodels running $14,000 to $45,000.
Layout Built Around Your Family
We ask how you move through the kitchen in the morning: who makes breakfast, who packs lunches, where the dog’s bowl sits, where backpacks land after school. The layout should match those routines rather than forcing new ones on your family.
Named-Brand Selections You Can Research
We specify cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Silestone, and fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Grohe. You’ll know the exact product name before you approve anything, so you can look up the manufacturer warranty yourself.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation is the complete transformation of your existing kitchen space, often including new flooring, lighting, plumbing relocation, appliance placement, and finish work from the studs out. You need it when your kitchen is functionally outdated, damaged, or simply not serving how your family lives now. In Pasadena, a full kitchen renovation with Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 depending on size and material grade.
From Studs to Finish
We open walls, run new electrical and plumbing where the design requires it, insulate, drywall, paint, and install everything down to the cabinet hardware. One crew, one schedule, one responsible party.
Protecting the Rest of Your Home
Before we swing a hammer, we lay drop cloths across the walkways from the front door to the kitchen, and our technicians wear shoe covers on every visit. Dust control is part of the job, not an add-on.
Cabinet Installation
Cabinet Installation & Refacing is the precise mounting and leveling of new cabinetry, including the framework, doors, drawers, hardware, and trim that make your storage functional and aligned. You need it when boxes are sagging, doors don’t close, or you’re replacing an old layout with something purpose-built. Cabinet installation in Pasadena through Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena runs $4,000 to $13,000 depending on linear footage, wood species, and hardware.
Leveling That Lasts
Pasadena homes range from 1920s California bungalows with settled floors to newer builds with true slabs. We shim and level every cabinet run to the actual floor condition, so doors and drawers operate smoothly for years.
KraftMaid and Wellborn Lines
We install cabinetry from manufacturers whose warranties are tied to the product and travel with your home. You’ll get the exact style name, finish code, and hardware spec in your written quote before you commit.
Countertop Installation
Countertop Installation is the fabrication and fitting of your kitchen’s work surfaces, whether that’s quartz, granite, or solid surface material, cut to your exact cabinet layout and installed with proper support and sealing. You need it when surfaces are cracked, stained, or you’re replacing cabinets and want a continuous, level run. Countertop installation in Pasadena with Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena typically costs $2,000 to $6,500 depending on square footage and material.
Quartz From Cambria and Silestone
We template, fabricate, and install quartz surfaces with seams placed where they’re least visible and edges profiles that match your design. Brand names like Cambria and Silestone mean you can verify the warranty directly with the manufacturer.
Support and Sealing Done Right
Undermount sinks get the right clips and adhesive, overhangs get proper support, and seams get color-matched. We photograph the finished installation and include that photo in your project record.
Kitchen Remodeling Company
A Kitchen Remodeling Company is the firm you hire to manage the entire kitchen project, from drawings and permits to installation and clean-up, with a single contract and a single point of responsibility. You need one when you want one accountable party rather than juggling a designer, a plumber, an electrician, and a cabinet installer yourself. Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena is that company, with full kitchen remodels running $14,000 to $45,000.
One Contract, One Warranty
Everything is under one written agreement, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to the completed project as a whole. If something isn’t right after we leave, you call Graham Stein, not a chain of subcontractors.
Background-Checked Crews
Every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know their name, and they’ll know your family’s schedule: which rooms are off-limits, when quiet hours matter, and where the dog sleeps.
Small Kitchen Remodel
A Small Kitchen Remodel is a focused renovation of a compact kitchen space, typically under 150 square feet, where every inch of storage and counter space counts more than it does in a large open kitchen. You need it when a full gut isn’t necessary but the current layout wastes corners, lacks storage, or has surfaces that are failing. Small kitchen remodels in Pasadena run $9,000 to $20,000 with Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena.
Maximizing a Small Footprint
Homes in northwest Pasadena and the condo buildings along Colorado Boulevard often have kitchens between 90 and 140 square feet. We plan for full-height cabinets, pull-out storage, and integrated appliances that make the tight space function like a much larger one.
Shorter Timeline, Same Protections
Because the square footage is smaller, the project often finishes in 3 to 5 weeks. The written price, the drop cloths, the shoe covers, and the photo of the clean-up are all still included, just as they are on every other job.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Contractors
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Contractors replace the visible surfaces of your existing cabinet boxes (doors, drawer fronts, and veneers) while keeping the frames intact, giving you a new look without a full tear-out. You need this when your cabinet boxes are structurally sound but the doors are dated, damaged, or the finish has yellowed. In Pasadena, cabinet refacing through Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena typically costs between $4,000 and $9,000 depending on door style and veneer selection.
When Refacing Makes Sense
We’re honest about the choice. If the boxes are square, the drawers roll smoothly, and the layout works, refacing is often the right call and costs significantly less than full cabinet replacement. If the boxes have water damage or the layout fights your daily routine, we’ll tell you that too.
Quality Doors, Quality Hinges
We use solid wood doors and soft-close hardware, not thin thermofoil that chips at the edges. The new doors and drawer fronts carry manufacturer warranties you can verify, and the installation is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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AfterBrands We Service
We install and work with cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Silestone, and fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Grohe. Our team also handles sink and faucet lines from Sterling and Grohe specifically, and we’re familiar with their installation requirements, valve configurations, and warranty terms.
For exterior-adjacent kitchen work like window replacement around a kitchen remodel, we’re experienced with GAF roofing and James Hardie siding products when a kitchen addition or bump-out ties into the exterior envelope. Whether your kitchen has Grohe fixtures or any other make, we can help you plan, specify, and install with confidence.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water damage under the sink or behind the dishwasher. Cabinet bases that have swollen or darkened mean moisture has been sitting against the wood. Left alone, that moisture breeds mold and compromises the structure. A professional can open the area, assess the extent, and repair before it spreads.
- Doors that won’t close or drawers that stick every time. This is often a sign that the cabinet boxes have shifted or the hinges are failing. It’s a daily frustration that also accelerates wear on the doors themselves. A pro can level and realign, or advise if replacement is the smarter path.
- Countertops with deep cracks or seams that have opened. Cracks in natural stone or separated seams allow water to reach the substrate below. That leads to swelling, mold, and eventually structural failure. A countertop professional can assess whether it’s repair or replacement.
- Flickering lights or outlets that don’t work in the kitchen. Electrical issues in a kitchen are a safety matter, full stop. Pasadena homes built before the 1980s often have undersized circuits for modern appliance loads. A licensed professional can evaluate the wiring and bring it to code.
- A layout that makes cooking feel like a fight. If you’re opening the refrigerator into the dishwasher door or the prep space is a single 12-inch square, the kitchen isn’t functioning. That’s not a small annoyance; it’s the room working against you every single day. A design consultation can show you what’s possible within your footprint.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Walkthrough and written estimate. Graham Stein walks your kitchen with you, asks about how your family uses the space, takes measurements, and reviews material options. You receive a written price before any work starts, every time, on every project.
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Design and material selection. We finalize layout drawings and you select your cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and hardware. Every product gets a name and a spec sheet, so you can verify the warranty and finish before approving.
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Permits and scheduling. We pull permits with the city of Pasadena where required, schedule inspections, and coordinate each trade in the right sequence. You get a timeline with buffer days built in, not an optimistic guess.
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Construction with daily protection. Drop cloths go down before demolition. Shoe covers go on before boots cross your threshold. Quiet tools run during nap and school hours where possible. Pet-safe products are used where there’s a choice. We ask before moving anything.
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Final walkthrough and photo of the clean-up. Before we call the job complete, we walk the space with you, test every drawer and faucet, and hand you a photo of the clean-up. The 365-Day Done Right Promise starts the day we finish.
How Much Does Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Pasadena?
A typical full kitchen remodel in Pasadena runs $14,000 to $45,000. A small kitchen remodel in a condo or bungalow typically lands between $9,000 and $20,000. Cabinet installation alone runs $4,000 to $13,000, and countertop installation runs $2,000 to $6,500 depending on the material and square footage. Backsplash, Tile & Flooring installation adds $800 to $2,500, and a kitchen island runs $3,000 to $10,000 if you’re adding one to the plan.
What affects the price most: whether you move plumbing or electrical, the grade of cabinetry (stock versus semi-custom from KraftMaid or Wellborn), the countertop material (laminate is the least expensive, quartz from Cambria or Silestone is a step up, natural stone is at the upper end), and the condition of the subfloor and framing once we open the walls. Homes in older neighborhoods like Orange Heights and Garfield Heights sometimes reveal outdated wiring or unlevel floors, and addressing those is a real cost that should be in your written price before the work starts, not sprung on you later.
How to avoid overpaying: get a written, line-item estimate before any work begins, ask for named-brand materials rather than “builder grade,” and confirm whether the quote includes permits, disposal, and clean-up. Our free estimate includes all of that.
Our Service Area Near Pasadena
Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena serves families throughout Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities, including Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale, Kitchen Remodeling in Maywood, Altadena, El Monte, Highland Park, Rosemead, Monterey Park, Monrovia, Bell, Atwater Village, and Silver Lake. From our home base, we schedule projects across the area with clear communication about timing and arrival.
Serving Pasadena, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pasadena 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 Pasadena
Kitchen remodeling is the process of changing the layout, surfaces, storage, and systems in your kitchen to make it more functional, safer, and more current. It can range from replacing countertops and refacing cabinets to a full gut renovation that opens walls and moves plumbing. The scope is yours to choose, and we provide the written price before any work starts.
Call (626) 714-2992 to talk through what your kitchen needs.
A full kitchen remodel typically takes 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough, depending on the scope and the availability of custom materials. A small kitchen remodel often finishes in 3 to 5 weeks. We provide a timeline with buffer days built in, and we communicate daily about what’s happening in your home.
Call (626) 714-2992 for a timeline specific to your project.
Most full kitchen remodels in Pasadena cost $14,000 to $45,000, while small kitchen remodels run $9,000 to $20,000. Cabinet installation ranges from $4,000 to $13,000, and countertop installation runs $2,000 to $6,500. You’ll get a written, line-item price before any work begins, so there are no surprises after the crew arrives.
Call (626) 714-2992 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, we install quartz countertops from Cambria and Silestone, among other manufacturers. These are brands you can research independently, and their warranties travel with your finished project. We’ll show you samples and give you the exact product name before you approve anything.
Call (626) 714-2992 to see Cambria and Silestone samples.
If you have a water leak under the sink or a cabinet that’s failing, our phones are answered by a live person 24/7, not a voicemail box. We’ll schedule an assessment quickly and get the issue addressed before it spreads. For non-emergency remodels, we schedule projects in the order they’re confirmed.
Call (626) 714-2992 any time, day or night, and a person will answer.
Yes, every completed project is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t done right after the job is complete, we make it right. That commitment is stamped on every project, and it’s the longest-standing post-project promise in our service area.
Call (626) 714-2992 to ask about the details of the promise.
Set up a temporary kitchen station in another room with a microwave, coffee maker, paper plates, and a bin for utensils. Clear the counters and the area around the kitchen so the crew can move freely. We’ll walk you through the full prep checklist during the design phase, and we’ll ask before moving anything that remains.
Call (626) 714-2992 and we’ll help you plan the whole process.
Schedule Your Kitchen Remodeling Service in Pasadena Today
You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a drop-cloth-and-shoe-cover clean-up standard, named-brand materials you can verify, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (626) 714-2992 to schedule your free estimate with Graham Stein and the Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena team. A live person answers, 24/7.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Pasadena, serving Pasadena since 2005.
