A cosmetic kitchen refresh takes 2 to 3 weeks on site. A full replacement kitchen takes 6 to 10 weeks once the cabinets are on hand. A kitchen with walls coming out takes 10 to 16 weeks. Cabinets and counters take 4 to 12 weeks to build, and that is usually what sets the schedule.
What a typical replacement looks like week by week
Week one is demolition and rough plumbing and electrical. Week two is inspections, drywall and prep. Weeks three and four are cabinets going in and the counter template. Weeks five and six are counters, backsplash and finish plumbing and electrical. Weeks seven and eight are appliances, paint and the final fix list.
What blows the schedule
Finish choices made late. Back-ordered appliances. Whatever is behind the walls in an old house. Inspection scheduling. We order the long-lead items before demolition starts rather than after, which removes the most common cause of a stalled kitchen.
Los Angeles County figures, reviewed 2026-10-29 by America General Contractors, California contractor licence CSLB 1083262. Planning ranges, not a quote, and not legal advice. We confirm the current rules for your parcel before anything gets drawn.
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