Kitchen Remodels & Renovation

Custom Cabinetry. Durable Countertops. Precision Craftsmanship.

A kitchen remodel replaces or reconfigures the cabinetry, countertops, appliances, lighting, plumbing, and flooring in one coordinated project, and in most South Bay homes it also means new electrical circuits and a city building permit. Paragon Home Services, a licensed and insured general contractor, plans the layout with you, sets selections and a fixed price before demolition, pulls the permits, and manages every trade through final inspection. Many of the kitchens we open up in Torrance, Redondo Beach, and Manhattan Beach sit in 1950s and 1960s houses with closed floor plans, undersized electrical service, and aging galvanized pipe. We find those conditions during the site visit, not halfway through the job, so the scope and the schedule hold.

Planning a Kitchen Remodel in an Older South Bay Home

Our Kitchen Remodel Process

1. 01Site visit and measurements — we walk the kitchen with you, check the electrical panel, plumbing, and wall framing, and talk through how you actually cook and use the room.
2. 02Layout and selections — cabinet layout, appliance specifications, countertops, tile, flooring, and lighting are chosen and documented so nothing is decided on the fly later.
3. 03Fixed-price proposal — a written scope and price built on those selections, including any structural, electrical, or plumbing upgrades the site visit uncovered.
4. 04Permits and ordering — we submit to your city building department and order cabinets and appliances early, so long-lead items are on hand before demolition.
5. 05Demolition and rough-in — the old kitchen comes out behind dust barriers, then framing, new circuits, and plumbing relocations go in and pass rough inspection.
6. 06Drywall, cabinets, and countertops — walls are closed and finished, cabinets set and leveled, and counters templated off the installed boxes for an exact fit.
7. 07Finish work and final inspection — backsplash, appliances, fixtures, and lighting go in, the city signs off, and we walk the punch list with you before the final invoice.

Kitchen Remodel Scope

• Kitchen layout planning and design coordination
• Load-bearing wall removal with engineered beams
• Custom and semi-custom cabinetry installation
• Quartz, porcelain, granite, and quartzite countertops
• Tile and slab backsplash installation
• Kitchen island and peninsula construction
• Dedicated appliance circuits and electrical panel upgrades
• Recessed, pendant, and under-cabinet LED lighting
• Sink, faucet, and drain relocation
• Gas line changes and induction cooktop conversions
• Range hood installation vented to the exterior
• Appliance delivery coordination and hookup
• Hardwood, tile, and luxury vinyl plank flooring
• Drywall, trim, and paint
• Permit filing and inspection scheduling

Why South Bay Homeowners Choose Paragon for Kitchens

• Licensed and insured general contractor based in Torrance
• Selections and price set in writing before the old kitchen comes out
• Electrical, plumbing, and structural conditions assessed before we quote
• 18+ years of remodeling work in South Bay homes

Kitchen Remodels — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in the South Bay?

Typical South Bay ranges in 2026 look like this. A refresh that keeps the layout and cabinet boxes, with new counters, backsplash, fronts, and fixtures, often runs $35,000 to $65,000. A full remodel with new cabinetry and appliances in the same footprint commonly lands between $75,000 and $140,000. A reconfigured kitchen with wall removal, relocated plumbing, custom cabinetry, and a premium appliance package can run $150,000 to $250,000 or more. Cabinet grade, countertop material, appliances, and whether walls, plumbing, or the electrical panel change are the biggest drivers. Paragon gives a fixed quote after an on-site visit.

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Plan on two phases. Design, selections, and permitting usually take several weeks to a few months, depending on whether structural plans are required and how quickly your city reviews them. Construction on a same-footprint kitchen generally runs about six to ten weeks once demolition starts, and longer when a beam or relocated plumbing is involved. Cabinet and appliance lead times are the most common source of delay, which is why we order before demolition rather than after. You get a written schedule with the proposal and an update whenever an inspection or delivery date moves.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Torrance or Redondo Beach?

In almost every case, yes. Painting or swapping a faucet does not require one, but adding circuits, moving plumbing or gas lines, removing a wall, or installing new hardwired lighting typically does. Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and the other South Bay cities each run their own building departments, while unincorporated pockets such as Del Aire and Lennox go through LA County Public Works. Unpermitted kitchen work tends to surface during a sale or an insurance claim. Paragon prepares the submittal, pulls the permit, and schedules the inspections as part of the project.

Can I remove the wall between my kitchen and living room?

Usually, but it depends on what the wall carries. In many single-story South Bay ranch homes that wall supports ceiling joists or roof framing, so opening it requires a beam sized by an engineer, posts carried to adequate footings, and a structural permit. Walls also hide plumbing vents, ductwork, and gas lines that have to be rerouted. We look at the attic framing and at what runs through the wall during the site visit, then tell you honestly whether the opening is straightforward, workable with a dropped or flush beam, or more expensive than the result is worth.

Can we live at home during a kitchen remodel?

Most families do. We seal the work area with plastic barriers and zipper doors, protect floors along the path to the kitchen, and keep water and power on to the rest of the house except during short, scheduled shutoffs. Expect several weeks without a working kitchen, so many clients set up a temporary station with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker in the garage or dining room. If the kitchen is part of a bigger project that also takes out bathrooms or flooring throughout the house, moving out for part of the work may be easier, and we will say so.

Will my electrical panel need to be upgraded?

Often, in homes built before the 1970s. Code now calls for dedicated circuits for the dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator, plus multiple small-appliance circuits serving countertop outlets, all with current GFCI and AFCI protection. Switching from a gas range to induction adds a large 240-volt load on top of that. Plenty of original South Bay panels were 60 or 100 amps and are already full because of an EV charger, air conditioning, or a laundry addition. A licensed electrician runs a load calculation during planning, and any needed upgrade goes into the fixed quote instead of appearing later.

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