Small kitchen remodels or cosmetic upgrades in LA can often finish in 3–7 weeks before Christmas. Permit-exempt work (cabinets, countertops, lighting, tile) saves time; permits for bigger changes take 8–14 weeks. Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale pricing starts at $5,000. Acting now beats holiday delays.

Kitchen remodels in Los Angeles cost $25 K–$200 K+. Entry‑level updates in tract homes start around $25–60 K, mid‑range remodels in single‑family homes run $60–120 K, and high‑end gut renovations with hillside grading, seismic upgrades or ADU conversions can exceed $120–200 K. Title 24 energy code and wildfire/wildland‑urban interface (WUI) rules influence materials and permits.

Most LA kitchen remodels need LADBS permits when moving walls, plumbing, gas, or circuits. Plan 8–12 weeks from plan submittal to final, longer with structural changes or hillside homes. Start in Q4 to avoid holiday backlogs and prep for 2025 Title 24 standards that apply to permits filed Jan 1, 2026 and later.