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Kitchen Remodeling in San Francisco, CA

Compare 5 local kitchen remodeling pros. Typical service: $14720–$36800.

Top Kitchen Remodeling Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.A2Z Remodeling Inc.

    5.0★ (89 reviews)

    5.0★ from 89 reviews

  2. 2.Mission Home Remodeling

    5.0★ (57 reviews)

    5.0★ from 57 reviews

  3. 3.Refresh and Build

    4.9★ (27 reviews)

    4.9★ from 27 reviews

  4. 4.Only Kitchens and Baths Inc

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

  5. 5.SF Renovations

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

Kitchen Remodeling Cost in San Francisco

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Minor kitchen remodel$14,720–$36,800/job
Mid-range kitchen remodel$36,800–$88,320/job
Cabinet refacing$5,888–$14,720/job
Countertop replacement$2,944–$7,360/job

Kitchen Remodeling prices in San Francisco run about 47% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving San Francisco, rated 5.0★ on average across 197 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling kitchen remodeling.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license
  • Remodeling that spans several trades requires a B General Building Contractor license
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, www.epa.gov

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs for San Francisco

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in San Francisco?

A minor kitchen remodel in San Francisco typically runs $14720-$36800; a full mid-range remodel costs considerably more.

How many kitchen remodelers serve San Francisco?

We track 5 kitchen remodeling companies serving San Francisco.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in San Francisco, CA?

In CA, Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license. Moving walls, plumbing or wiring in a San Francisco kitchen generally needs a permit; replacing cabinets and counters in place usually does not.

Is kitchen remodeling in San Francisco more expensive than average?

Kitchen remodeling labor in San Francisco runs about +47.2% versus the national average.

What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen in San Francisco?

Cabinet refacing and new counters cost a fraction of the $14720-$36800 a minor San Francisco remodel runs, because the layout and plumbing stay where they are.

Does a kitchen remodeler in CA need a license?

In CA, Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license. Electrical and plumbing changes in a San Francisco kitchen need the licensed trades regardless.

When is the best time to remodel a kitchen in San Francisco?

Interior work runs year-round, but San Francisco summer highs near 65F make a kitchen out of service harder to live without, and contractors book up in spring.

How many quotes should I get for a kitchen remodel in San Francisco?

Three is typical, and with 5 kitchen remodelers serving San Francisco that is realistic; compare scope line by line, not just the total.