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It will generally cost $5,000-$20,000 to restructure a kitchen. The lower end might be for moving the utilities to accommodate a new layout. The higher-end might include removing walls to open a kitchen area.

The cheapest way to renovate a kitchen is to keep the old kitchen layout as-is and not relocate appliances. This will substantially reduce the costs of relocating utilities, etc.

The first step is demolishing and removing the old kitchen (cabinets, counters, flooring, etc). And, before that begins, make sure your contractor has ordered your new cabinets, as the fabrication and delivery of cabinets takes some time.

In Los Angeles & Southern California, a typical kitchen remodel will cost $40,000 - $60,000 and usually doesn’t include the cost of appliance.

An average expanded kitchen in Los Angeles and Southern California will generally cost between $50,000 - $60,000.

A small galley kitchen will cost approximately $35,000 in Los Angeles or Southern California, assuming the layout of the kitchen stays the same as the original.

A kitchen remodel should take approximately 6-8 weeks to complete. If the contractor is using pre-fabricated cabinets and countertops, the timing could even be faster than that.

The cabinets are usually the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel. Other expensive components are the countertops and appliances.

A new kitchen may not add as much value to your home as you spent on the remodel (the return is 60-80%).  However, the kitchen is such a ‘high impact’ space, it may allow for a quicker sale because of its appeal to potential buyers.

Before selecting the lowest cost contractor, it is essential to exercise caution and conduct some homework. First, thoroughly examine and compare the bids of several contractors. A low price may indicate that the bid is incomplete or that the contractor intends to utilize less expensive products. Moreover, if a contractor's cost is significantly lower than other bids, they may be overly eager to win the contract and aim to make up the difference by charging you more for "additional work" or "change orders." Be careful when choosing a contractor, since you may get what you pay for.

In most cases, only general contractors are permitted to conduct total kitchen renovations. This is because a kitchen remodel includes many professions, such as plumbing, tiling, demolition, electrical work, painting, carpentry, and maybe framing. Rather than hiring each of these specialists individually, you would engage a general contractor. In addition, be sure the general contractor you pick is licensed and insured. An unlicensed or uninsured contractor should be a non-starter; if they can't operate their business according to the contractor laws, you shouldn't expect them to renovate your home with quality.

You must stay involved if you want your kitchen renovation to be successful. Consequently, you have several obligations. Ensure that materials are selected, ordered, or purchased early in the process to prevent delivery delays from slowing down the contractor's work. In addition, you and the contractor should often walk the project together and evaluate its progress. Lastly, inspect the job daily. Deal with any problems or challenges immediately, since delaying resolution until later in the process will make it more difficult. The take-away is that the process cannot be completed successfully without your active involvement.

As soon as you decide to rebuild your kitchen, begin searching for and purchasing supplies immediately. Remember that online items may not be immediately available or may take time to ship. If your materials do not arrive on schedule, your complete kitchen makeover will be delayed. In addition, it is usually prudent to select your preferred material and a second 'alternative'. If your initial option is unavailable or likely to postpone the project, it is simple to go to your second alternative. The more supplies you can choose and acquire in advance, the more likely it is that your contractor will remain on schedule.