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Kitchen Remodeling in San Jose, CA

Compare 3 local kitchen remodeling pros. Typical service: $13240–$33100.

Top Kitchen Remodeling Companies in San Jose

  1. 1.AE Kitchen & Bath

    4.8★ (41 reviews)

    4.8★ from 41 reviews

    +14089307740Website

  2. 2.No Limit Construction Inc.

    4.6★ (11 reviews)

    4.6★ from 11 reviews

    +14082082244Website

  3. 3.CA Green Kitchen Remodeling Coyote

    +16692467304Website

Kitchen Remodeling Cost in San Jose

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in San Jose
Minor kitchen remodel$13,240–$33,100/job
Mid-range kitchen remodel$33,100–$79,440/job
Cabinet refacing$5,296–$13,240/job
Countertop replacement$2,648–$6,620/job

Kitchen Remodeling prices in San Jose run about 32% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving San Jose, rated 4.7★ on average across 52 customer reviews.

San Jose Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Jose's weather means for scheduling kitchen remodeling.

Last spring frost
January 13
First fall frost
December 18
Annual precipitation
15.82"
Heating degree days
2,257
Cooling degree days
636
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42°58.1°3.07"
Feb44.7°61.9°3.11"
Mar46.6°65.7°2.54"
Apr48.6°69.3°1.18"
May52.4°74.3°0.51"
Jun56°79.1°0.1"
Jul58.1°81.9°0.02"
Aug58.3°81.9°0.02"
Sep56.8°80.1°0.18"
Oct52.5°74°0.8"
Nov46°64.3°1.68"
Dec41.9°58°2.61"

NOAA station data 6.13 miles from San Jose.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license
  • Remodeling that spans several trades requires a B General Building Contractor license
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, www.epa.gov

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs for San Jose

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in San Jose?

A minor kitchen remodel in San Jose typically runs $13240-$33100; a full mid-range remodel costs considerably more.

How many kitchen remodelers serve San Jose?

We track 3 kitchen remodeling companies serving San Jose.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in San Jose, CA?

In CA, Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license. Moving walls, plumbing or wiring in a San Jose kitchen generally needs a permit; replacing cabinets and counters in place usually does not.

Is kitchen remodeling in San Jose more expensive than average?

Kitchen remodeling labor in San Jose runs about +32.4% versus the national average.

What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen in San Jose?

Cabinet refacing and new counters cost a fraction of the $13240-$33100 a minor San Jose remodel runs, because the layout and plumbing stay where they are.

Does a kitchen remodeler in CA need a license?

In CA, Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in California require a CSLB C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor license. Electrical and plumbing changes in a San Jose kitchen need the licensed trades regardless.

When is the best time to remodel a kitchen in San Jose?

Interior work runs year-round, but San Jose summer highs near 82F make a kitchen out of service harder to live without, and contractors book up in spring.

How many quotes should I get for a kitchen remodel in San Jose?

Three is typical, and with 3 kitchen remodelers serving San Jose that is realistic; compare scope line by line, not just the total.