
Islands & Layout Changes
Add an island, open up a wall or move the sink. We plan the changes, coordinate the plumbing and electrical work and pull the permits with your city.
Family-owned kitchen remodeling from design to final walkthrough. The father-and-son team that quotes your kitchen is the team that builds it. California license CSLB #1130522, bonded and insured.
Bay Area kitchen remodeling
Partners Remodeling is a family-owned residential remodeling contractor based in Brentwood, California, led by father and son Maurelio and João Luiz. For more than 15 years we have remodeled kitchens for homeowners across nine Bay Area counties, from new cabinets and countertops to complete layout changes. Whether you want a quick refresh or a full kitchen renovation, you work with one kitchen remodeling contractor from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
You work with us from the first visit to the final walkthrough. We prepare the design, handle the permits with your city and do the work with our own crew. The people who promise the result are the people who build it.
Quick answer
Reviewed by Maurelio, owner of Partners Remodeling (CSLB #1130522). Updated
A kitchen remodel in the Bay Area typically costs $25K to $45K for a refresh that keeps the layout. New cabinets and countertops in the same layout run $45K to $80K, and a new layout $80K to $150K or more. Most kitchen remodels take about 10 to 24 weeks from design to the final walkthrough, including 2 to 8 weeks or more for permits. Cabinet refacing alone takes 3 to 5 days. Partners Remodeling, a family-owned licensed contractor in Brentwood (CSLB #1130522), handles the design, the permits and the construction with its own crew across 9 Bay Area counties.
What we do
From a new countertop to a full kitchen renovation, every part of your kitchen is handled by one team, so nothing falls between two contractors.

We plan the layout, storage and finishes with you before work starts, so you see the new kitchen on paper before a wall comes down.
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Cabinets built and installed to fit your walls, your ceiling height and the way you cook, with drawers and pantry storage planned around your space.
Learn more about custom kitchen cabinets →
Keep the cabinet boxes and replace the doors, drawer fronts and hardware for a new look with less demolition and less time without a kitchen.
Learn more about cabinet refacing →
Quartz, granite and quartzite countertops measured, cut and installed with the sink, the cooktop and the backsplash planned together.
Learn more about countertop installation →
Add an island, open up a wall or move the sink. We plan the changes, coordinate the plumbing and electrical work and pull the permits with your city.

Tile backsplashes, new flooring and under-cabinet and ceiling lighting that finish the kitchen and make it easier to work in.
Cabinets
Cabinets are usually the largest single line in a kitchen remodel. Here is how to decide which option fits your kitchen.
New doors, drawer fronts, veneer and hardware on your existing cabinet boxes.
Choose refacing if you like your layout and want a new look.
Old cabinets come out and new ones are built and installed to a new plan.
Choose replacing if you are moving the sink, the range or the island.
Timelines reflect typical on-site work and may vary based on kitchen size, project scope, material availability and customization. Final pricing and scheduling are confirmed during your free consultation.
Planning your budget
Expect $25K to $45K for a refresh, $45K to $80K for new cabinets and counters in the same layout, and $80K to $150K or more for a new layout. Below, what each level includes and what moves the number.
Same layout, new surfaces.
Same layout, everything new.
New layout, built from the studs.
These are planning ranges, not quotes. Your exact price comes in a written, itemized estimate after the free in-home visit, so you can see where the money goes before you commit. Planning other rooms too? See our Bay Area remodeling cost guide.
How it works
Six steps from the first visit to the day you cook in your new kitchen. You know the plan, the price and the schedule before any work starts. See how our remodeling process works.
Permit time depends on your city or county. Timelines vary with kitchen size, scope, material availability and customization; your schedule is confirmed in the written estimate.
We visit, measure the kitchen and listen to what you want to change. No cost and no obligation.
We plan the layout with you and help you choose cabinets, countertops, tile and fixtures. How our kitchen design works.
You get an itemized estimate with the schedule. Once you approve it, we file the permits with your city or county.
We protect the rest of the house, remove the old kitchen and update plumbing and electrical where the plan calls for it.
Cabinets go in first, then countertops, backsplash, flooring and lighting.
We walk the kitchen with you and fix any remaining detail before we call the job done.
Before and after
Drag the slider to compare the same kitchen before and after our remodel: new cabinets, a waterfall island, a custom wood hood and new floors.


Our work
Kitchens we remodeled for homeowners across the Bay Area, photographed after the crew left. Select a photo to view it larger, or browse all our remodeling projects.
Why Partners
A kitchen remodel puts a crew in the middle of your home for weeks. These are the reasons homeowners tell us they picked Partners Remodeling.
Partners Remodeling is a family-owned kitchen remodeling contractor led by father and son Maurelio and João Luiz. Maurelio walks every kitchen himself, from the first measurement to the final walkthrough, so you always know who is responsible.
Your kitchen is built by the same crew we have worked with for years, not by a subcontractor you meet on demolition day. The people who install your cabinets, countertops and backsplash know our standards, so quality stays consistent in every Bay Area kitchen.
Partners Remodeling is a licensed California residential remodeling contractor, CSLB #1130522, bonded and insured for residential remodeling. You can verify our license on the CSLB website before you hire anyone, so you know your home and your kitchen remodel are protected.
We prepare your kitchen plans and file the permits with your city or county, from Brentwood to San Jose and Marin. Layout changes, new circuits and plumbing moves are built to California building codes and inspected as the work progresses.
Before any work starts, you get a written, itemized estimate for your kitchen remodel with the price, the scope and the schedule. The in-home visit is free with no obligation, so you can plan your Bay Area kitchen remodel budget with real numbers.
Most families stay home during their kitchen remodel. We set up dust barriers, protect floors and nearby rooms and keep the workspace clean every day. We also help you plan a temporary kitchen, so your routine keeps going while the new one is built.
Reviews
Kitchen reviews from Google and Thumbtack, in the homeowners’ own words, with photos of the finished work. Read all our customer reviews.
Maurelio and his team were top notch. They worked so hard. They did such an excellent job on my remodeled kitchen. It turned out so beautiful! I highly recommended them!
Marcos and team did a fantastic job with our kitchen floor, hallway, and bathrooms. They were able to get all of it done in a little over a day! Marcos handled all the material needs flawlessly. There was a creak on the floor from previous flooring and they were able to help fix it. Definitely was above and beyond!! I would highly recommend them for any...
Very professional work & the attention to details is amazing, finishing of the kitchen job is fantastic... Allowed for us, the customer to be completely involved in every step... Definitely gave us our dream kitchen...
Service areas
Our home base is Brentwood, in Contra Costa County. The kitchens we remodel are spread across Walnut Creek, Concord, Antioch, Oakland, Fremont, San Jose and dozens of smaller towns. That covers all nine Bay Area counties, from Napa and Solano down to Santa Clara.
Free estimates in all 9 counties
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Alameda County: Oakland, Fremont, Berkeley, Hayward, Pleasanton · Contra Costa County: Brentwood, Concord, Walnut Creek, Antioch, Danville · Santa Clara County: San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, Mountain View · San Francisco County: San Francisco · San Mateo County: San Mateo, Redwood City, Daly City, Burlingame, Menlo Park · Marin County: San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito · Sonoma County: Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Sonoma · Napa County: Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena, Calistoga · Solano County: Fairfield, Vallejo, Vacaville, Benicia. See every city we serve.
FAQ
The questions Bay Area homeowners ask us most before a kitchen remodel, answered the way we answer them on the phone. More answers in our remodeling FAQ.
It depends on the size of the kitchen, whether the layout changes, the cabinets and countertops you choose and what we find behind the walls once demolition starts. We give you a written, itemized estimate after a free visit, so you see the real number for your kitchen before you commit. See what affects the price.
Most kitchen remodels take about 10 to 24 weeks from design to the final walkthrough. Design and selections take 2 to 4 weeks, and permits 2 to 8 weeks or more depending on your city. Demolition and rough-in take 2 to 4 weeks, then cabinets, countertops and finishes 4 to 8 weeks. We put your schedule in the written estimate before any work starts. See every step.
Most kitchen remodels that move plumbing, change electrical circuits or open a wall need a permit. We draw up the plans and pull the permits with your city or county, so the new kitchen passes inspection and you never have to visit the permit office.
Yes, in most cases, you can stay in your home during a kitchen remodel. At Partners, we take steps to minimize disruption by using dust barriers, protecting surrounding areas and keeping the workspace clean. We also help you plan a temporary kitchen setup so your family can maintain its daily routine. We keep you informed throughout the project and let you know in advance if any part of the work requires additional precautions. Read our guide on remodeling your kitchen without moving out.
Usually yes for a refresh that keeps the layout. Our kitchen refresh projects typically run $25K to $45K and include refacing or painting the cabinets, new countertops, a new backsplash and new hardware. New cabinets, new appliances or a layout change usually push the budget into the $45K to $80K range or higher. See what each level includes.
Refacing makes sense when the cabinet boxes are solid and you like your current layout. Replacing is the better choice when the boxes are damaged or you want to move the sink, the range or the island. We tell you which one fits your kitchen at the free visit. Compare both options.
Quartz is engineered stone: it is non-porous and does not need sealing. Granite is natural stone: every slab is unique, it handles heat well and it needs to be sealed from time to time. Both hold up in a busy kitchen, so the choice usually comes down to the look you want and how much upkeep you accept.
Maurelio, the owner, is on site at every stage, and your cabinets, counters and tile are installed by the crew he has led for years. Your kitchen is never handed to a stranger.
Usually not for a full kitchen renovation in the Bay Area. $10,000 typically covers one upgrade, such as new countertops or new lighting, rather than a remodel. Our kitchen refresh projects start around $25K. At the free visit we tell you what fits your budget and what to do first.
In a small kitchen remodel we take the cabinets to the ceiling for more storage. Light colors, a simple backsplash and under-cabinet lighting make the room feel bigger. We also plan pull-out storage in the corners and, where the structure allows, open the kitchen to the next room. Read more small kitchen remodel ideas.
Most kitchens follow one of six layouts: one-wall, galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, an L or U with an island, and a peninsula. One-wall and galley plans suit narrow rooms, L- and U-shaped plans give the most counter space, and an island works when there is room for a comfortable walkway around it, about 42 inches by common design guidelines. Keeping the sink and range close to where they are now usually saves on plumbing and gas work.
Kitchen remodeling guide
A plain-language guide for Bay Area homeowners planning a kitchen remodel, written by the team that builds them.
Many Bay Area homes were built decades ago, long before open floor plans, dishwashers on every wall and the number of appliances a kitchen runs today. That shows up the moment a remodel starts: closed-off layouts, electrical circuits that were never sized for a modern kitchen and plumbing that has been patched more than once.
None of this has to derail your kitchen renovation, but it should be part of the plan. A contractor who walks the space before quoting can spot which walls likely carry load. They can also tell you where the plumbing can realistically move and which upgrades the city will expect once the walls are open. Plan a reserve in your budget for what only demolition can reveal.
Changing a cabinet door does not need a permit. Moving the sink, adding circuits, relocating a gas line or opening a wall usually does. Each Bay Area city and county runs its own building department, so fees, plan review and inspection schedules vary from one to the next.
California also has statewide rules that reach into the kitchen. The state energy code, known as Title 24, sets requirements for new lighting, and the electrical code sets how many circuits and outlets a kitchen needs. A licensed contractor builds those requirements into the plan instead of discovering them at inspection. At Partners Remodeling we prepare the plans and handle the permits, which is one reason the schedule goes into the written estimate before work starts.
The kitchen takes more daily wear than any other room, so materials should be chosen for how they age, not only how they look on day one. For cabinets, the box matters as much as the door: plywood boxes hold screws and resist moisture better than particleboard, especially under the sink.
For countertops, quartz is non-porous and does not need sealing, granite brings natural variation and handles heat well, and quartzite offers the look of marble with more hardness. For floors that meet water and dropped pans, porcelain tile and quality luxury vinyl plank are common choices. Not sure about your cabinets? Read reface or replace.
Start with the license. Any contractor in California can be looked up on the CSLB website. There you can confirm the license is active and see whether it carries workers’ compensation and a bond. Then ask who will actually be in your home every day, and whether the price you are given is itemized and in writing.
California law also limits the down payment on a home improvement contract to 10 percent of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. A contractor who asks for much more up front is a reason to slow down. Reviews with photos of finished kitchens tell you more than a star rating alone; you can read ours above.
From Brentwood we take on kitchens in Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano. A Craftsman kitchen in Oakland, a ranch-style kitchen in Concord and a newer tract home in San Jose are very different projects. Each brings its own layout, building department and homeowner expectations.
What stays the same is the process. You get a free visit, a written estimate with the schedule, plans and permits handled for you and the same crew from demolition to the final walkthrough. Request your free estimate and tell us where your kitchen is.

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