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Kitchen Remodeling in the San Fernando Valley
The kitchen is the room that works hardest in most homes, and it is usually the one homeowners in the San Fernando Valley want to change first. Ambrocini Construction is a family-owned, licensed general contractor based in Canoga Park, remodeling kitchens across the Valley and Los Angeles for more than 25 years.
From new cabinets and countertops to a reworked layout, every kitchen project starts with a free written estimate — so you know the scope before anything is torn out.
What we do
Cabinets & countertops
New cabinetry, custom cabinetry and countertops.
Layout changes
Moving or opening up the kitchen layout.
Fixtures & more
Fixture installs and the finishing work.
Flooring & trim
Flooring and trim carpentry fitted to your space.
Painting
Interior painting with durable, low-VOC coatings.
Permits handled
Permit application, plans and inspections coordinated for you.
Planning a kitchen remodel
Most kitchen projects fall somewhere between a refresh and a full remodel. A refresh keeps the existing layout and replaces surfaces — cabinet fronts or boxes, countertops, backsplash, fixtures and paint. A full remodel changes how the room works: walls move, the sink or range relocates, and plumbing, electrical and ventilation follow. The more the layout changes, the more likely the work needs a permit and inspections.
That is where hiring a licensed general contractor matters. We coordinate the trades, prepare and submit the permit application to the local building department, and schedule the inspections as the work progresses, so a kitchen in Canoga Park, Woodland Hills or Northridge is built to code from the first walk-through to the final sign-off.
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How it works
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Free estimate
We walk the site with you and discuss what you want to fix, repair or build.
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Written estimate
You get a written estimate — no obligation, no pressure.
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Permits
For work that needs them, we file the permit and schedule the inspections.
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Pay as work is done
Deposit never more than $1,000 or 10% of the price; then milestone payments.
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Walk-through & warranty
Final payment after you walk the finished project with us. One-year workmanship warranty.
What clients say
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Does a kitchen remodel need a permit?
Replacing surfaces like countertops or cabinet fronts often does not, but work that changes plumbing, electrical, walls or the layout usually does. When your project needs one, we prepare and submit the permit application, coordinate the plans and schedule the inspections. Permit fees are billed at cost as part of your estimate.
Can I keep my current layout and just update the kitchen?
Yes. Keeping the layout and replacing cabinets, countertops, fixtures and finishes is a common approach. We walk the kitchen with you, talk through what you want to change, and the written estimate spells out exactly what is included.
How do payments work on a kitchen remodel?
The down payment is never more than $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less, as California law requires. After that, payments are tied to completed milestones in your written contract, and the final payment is due only after you walk the finished kitchen with us.
Bigger project? Read how project financing works.
Areas we serve
Los Angeles, Canoga Park, Topanga Canyon, West Valley, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Northridge, Reseda, Studio City, North Hollywood.
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Free written estimates. Licensed & insured.