Kitchen remodeling contractor in Orange County
Full kitchen gut jobs, partial updates, and open-plan removals. Plans, permits, cabinets, stone, tile, and appliances installed to code.
What we build
Full kitchen remodels, partial updates, and open-plan changes
CRS Construction handles kitchen projects from cabinet-only refreshes to full gut renovations with layout changes. We coordinate demolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, cabinetry install, countertops, tile, and finish carpentry so the job stays on one schedule.
Most Orange County kitchen remodels need permits when you move walls, gas lines, or electrical circuits. We prepare plans, file with the city, and schedule inspections before we close up walls or pass final.
Kitchen projects
A full kitchen renovation managed end-to-end by CRS Construction, including coordination of all subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, and custom countertop fabrication. New cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, and fixtures were installed throughout. The open layout and updated finishes gave the kitchen a clean, modern look that matched the homeowners' vision exactly.
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Design and selections
Design help for kitchen projects
If you already have plans or just need help picking finishes, we help with layouts and products that work in real Orange County kitchens. One person stays with you from selections through install.
Layouts that fit how you cook
Work-triangle spacing, island placement, and storage that matches how your household actually uses the kitchen.
Cabinet and counter comparisons
Cabinet lines, slab and counter samples, and appliance fit checked side by side. We align options to your budget before you order.
Direct communication on decisions
No mystery extras. You sign off on cabinet, counter, and appliance changes before we build them in.
Service area
Kitchen remodeling across Orange County
Licensed in California (CSLB 1021647), based in Fountain Valley. We take new kitchen remodeling projects throughout all of Orange County.
Common questions
Kitchen remodeling FAQ
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Orange County?
A straightforward cabinet-and-counter update, where plumbing and electrical stay in place, may take just a few weeks. A full gut kitchen with layout changes typically runs two to three months from demolition to final walkthrough, and that timeline is shaped by more than labor: custom cabinetry and natural stone countertops often carry lead times of four to eight weeks before they even reach the job site, and city inspection scheduling can add days or weeks between rough-in and cover-up. Permit approval itself usually takes one to three weeks in most Orange County cities, though it can run longer if plans need revisions. We build a realistic schedule around these dependencies during the consultation, rather than quoting a single number that assumes everything arrives on time, so you know what's driving the timeline before you commit to a start date.
Do I need permits for a kitchen remodel?
Permits are typically required when you alter structure, relocate gas or plumbing lines, or change electrical circuits -- essentially any work that goes beyond swapping out fixtures in their existing location. Purely cosmetic updates, like replacing cabinet doors or countertops without moving plumbing, often don't require one, though every city interprets its own code slightly differently. We confirm exact requirements with your specific city before any work starts, since pulling a permit when needed protects you two ways: a city inspector verifies the plumbing, electrical, and structural work meets code before it's covered up by drywall or cabinetry, and it avoids problems later if you ever sell the home and a buyer's inspector flags unpermitted work. We handle the plan submission and inspection scheduling as part of the project, so this isn't something you have to manage yourself.
Can I live at home during a kitchen renovation?
Many homeowners do, and most kitchen remodels are set up with that in mind. We set up a temporary cooking area, protect flooring and walls along the path crews use to move materials, and keep a clean, contained end-of-day routine so the rest of the house stays livable. The harder case is a full gut renovation where there's no secondary kitchen at all and every major appliance is disconnected for weeks at a time -- some homeowners choose to stay elsewhere for the roughest stretch of that kind of project, typically the demolition and rough plumbing and electrical phase, then move back in once cabinets and appliances go in. We walk through what your specific layout and scope will mean for daily life during the initial consultation, so there are no surprises once demolition starts.
What does a kitchen remodel cost in Orange County?
Costs vary widely by scope and finish level. Smaller cabinet-and-counter updates, where the layout and plumbing stay the same, often start around $8,000-$20,000. Most Orange County homeowners land in the $35,000-$50,000 range for a comprehensive renovation that includes new cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and finishes throughout. Full custom kitchens with premium materials -- natural stone, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and layout changes that move walls or plumbing -- can run $75,000 or more. The biggest cost drivers are usually whether the footprint changes, which cabinet line you choose, and countertop material. We provide a written scope and a firm price range after an in-home visit and measurement, rather than a ballpark number over the phone, since the same square footage can cost very different amounts depending on these choices.
Do you help with cabinet and countertop selections?
Yes. Choosing between cabinet lines, hardware finishes, slab samples, and backsplash options can be overwhelming when you're comparing showroom samples against your actual budget, so we walk through those choices with you before anything is ordered. That includes comparing stock, semi-custom, and full-custom cabinet options against your price range, bringing in real slab and tile samples rather than working from photos, and confirming appliance dimensions fit the cabinetry plan before cabinets are built. You get one point of contact through this entire process, from the first selection meeting through the final installation, so decisions don't get lost between a designer, a cabinet supplier, and the installation crew. If you already have a designer or set of selections in mind, we're glad to work from that instead and simply confirm everything fits before ordering.
Which cities do you serve for kitchen work?
We are based in Fountain Valley and remodel kitchens throughout Orange County, including Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, and the surrounding coastal and inland communities. Being local means shorter drive times for the initial consultation and any follow-up site visits, and it also means we're familiar with the permit offices, inspection scheduling, and typical HOA requirements in the cities we work in most often, which can meaningfully speed up the planning phase compared to a contractor coming from outside the county. If your city isn't listed here, it's worth asking directly -- our service area is built around Orange County generally, not a fixed list of cities, and most requests within a reasonable drive of Fountain Valley are something we can take on.
Further reading
Kitchen remodeling guides
Planning, budgets, and material choices before you hire a contractor.
- Kitchen remodel cost guide
- 10×10 kitchen remodel cost
- 12×12 kitchen remodel cost
- Planning a kitchen remodel in Orange County
- Kitchen backsplashes and countertops
- Semi-custom kitchen cabinets guide
- Modern farmhouse kitchen design
- Walk-in pantry design ideas
- Small kitchenette design ideas
- Pantry vs. cabinet storage comparison
Get a kitchen remodeling quote
Send rough dimensions, photos, or your designer plans. We will call or email with a path to a written estimate.