Kitchen Remodeling San Diego
Remodel your kitchen with one local team for design, cabinetry, permits, and construction, from the first layout to the final walkthrough.
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See what a San Diego homeowner said after working with IL Total Design and Build on her kitchen remodel.
“Daniel made my kitchen look so beautiful! It was outdated, not very cohesive and dark. Daniel and his team gave me a whole new kitchen with lots of usable cabinets and counter space.”
Susan · Kitchen and den remodel
A Kitchen Remodel Has Many Moving Parts
Cabinetry, plumbing, gas, electrical, countertops, tile, appliances, lighting, and finish work all have to land in the right order. Layout changes can also affect walls, windows, ventilation, and the slab below the kitchen.
IL Total Design and Build starts with the layout and scope before demolition. We create the kitchen design, plan the cabinetry, identify the work that belongs in the contract, and separate the finish materials you purchase.
That gives you a clearer picture of the project before cabinets are ordered or the existing kitchen comes apart.
Kitchen Remodeling Built Around the Full Scope
The finish materials matter, but the planning and work behind them matter just as much.
Detailed Scope Before Work Starts
Demo, plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, counters, tile, fixtures, and other project work are written into the scope so you can see what is included before construction begins.
Build Quality Behind the Finishes
We plan the substrate, plumbing, gas, electrical, ventilation, cabinet installation, and slab work that support the finished kitchen, not just the surfaces you see at the end.
Design, Permits, and Construction
3D design, plan sets, permitting when required, inspections, cabinetry, and construction stay with one coordinated design-build company from planning through completion.
What We Include and What You Purchase
A standard IL Total kitchen separates construction scope from finish selections so you can see what the project covers and what you will choose yourself.
| We Include, Labor and Rough Materials | You Purchase, Finish Materials |
|---|---|
| 3D design and birdseye cabinet layout, approved before ordering | Countertop slabs, quartz or another selected material |
| Custom cabinetry, designed, supplied, and installed | Sink, faucet, and garbage disposal |
| Demolition, dust protection, and haul-away | Backsplash and decorative tile |
| Rough plumbing, including sink or island relocation, gas line, hood vent, angle stops, and P-traps as included in the approved scope | Appliances |
| Rough electrical per design, including outlets, appliance circuits, pendant lighting, and under-cabinet lighting as included in the approved scope | Decorative light fixtures |
| Framing, drywall repair, texture, and paint in the work area | Cabinet hardware |
| Countertop fabrication, backsplash installation, and finish-fixture installation | Selected finish upgrades outside the written scope |
| Permits and inspections when required, project cleanup, and the jobsite items listed in your contract | Any owner-selected items identified separately in your material list |
We Shop the Finishes With You
Tile, countertops, fixtures, faucets, and hardware need to work together as one kitchen. IL Total takes clients through design showrooms in Miramar and helps compare the materials in person before final selections are made.
We offer client-purchased finish materials at our direct contractor pricing with no material markup, often about 10–20% below retail.
The goal is to make finish selection easier while keeping the material budget visible before installation.
Inside a Recent Carlsbad Kitchen Remodel
This completed kitchen uses custom white-oak cabinetry, a waterfall island, integrated appliances, hidden storage, brass fixtures, and an open connection to the surrounding living space.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Process
The work follows a planned sequence so design decisions and rough construction are handled before the finished materials go in.
Design and 3D Layout
We plan the kitchen and render the layout in 3D. Cabinets and major materials are not ordered until the layout is approved.
Demolition and Protection
We protect the work path and nearby surfaces, remove the old kitchen components in scope, and handle haul-away.
Plumbing, Gas, and Electrical
Sink and island lines, gas, hood venting, outlets, appliance circuits, and lighting are prepared around the approved design.
Framing and Drywall
Wall, soffit, window, or door changes in the approved scope are framed, then drywall is repaired, textured, and prepared for finishes.
Cabinet Installation
Custom cabinets are installed, leveled, secured, and finished with the planned fillers, panels, trim, and hardware.
Countertop Fabrication
The counters are templated, fabricated, and installed around the approved cabinet and sink layout.
Backsplash and Fixtures
Backsplash, grout, trim, sink, faucet, disposal, hood, lighting, and other finish items in scope are installed and tested.
Final Walkthrough
We test the completed kitchen, clean the work area, and walk the finished project with you before close-out.
Kitchen Remodel Timeline and Budget
Both are driven by the actual design, materials, and amount of work behind the finishes.
Typical Timeline
Most standard projects: roughly 6–10 weeks of on-site work once the needed finish materials are available.
Custom cabinetry typically carries a 4–8 week lead time, so we plan the design and ordering early in the project. Moving walls, windows, gas, utilities, or working with a post-tension slab can add time.
What Changes the Budget
Cabinetry, countertop material, appliances, structural changes, plumbing or electrical relocation, layout changes, and finish selections can all move the final number.
IL Total prices the kitchen around the written scope rather than trying to be the lowest initial bid. The goal is to show the work that belongs in the project before construction begins.
Related Remodeling and Addition Services
If your kitchen is part of a larger project, these pages cover the next level of scope.
Kitchen Remodeling Across San Diego County
IL Total Design and Build is based in San Diego and helps homeowners plan and build kitchen remodels with design, cabinetry, permitting when required, material selection, and construction coordinated through one company.
- IL Total Design and Build
- 9655 Granite Ridge Dr #200, San Diego, CA 92123
- (619) 404-0125
Kitchen Remodeling Questions From San Diego Homeowners
Simple answers about kitchen scope, cabinetry, finish selections, timing, permits, and construction.
What is included in your kitchen remodel, and what do I buy myself?
IL Total's standard scope includes the labor and rough materials listed in your contract, plus custom cabinetry, design and 3D layout, demolition, plumbing, gas and electrical work in scope, framing and drywall work, cabinet installation, countertop fabrication, backsplash installation, finish-fixture installation, permits when required, and cleanup. You purchase finish materials such as countertop slabs, sink and faucet, decorative tile, appliances, decorative light fixtures, and cabinet hardware.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in San Diego?
Many standard kitchen remodels take roughly 6–10 weeks of on-site work once the needed materials are available. Custom cabinetry often has a 4–8 week lead time. Structural changes, moved windows, relocated utilities, or slab work can extend the schedule.
Why can a detailed kitchen remodel bid cost more than a lower estimate?
The scopes may not include the same work. IL Total's kitchen scope can include custom cabinetry, substrate preparation, plumbing, gas, electrical, permits, inspections, and detailed construction work that may be excluded from a simpler estimate. The useful comparison is the written scope, not only the total on the first page.
Do you design and supply the cabinets?
Yes. IL Total designs, supplies, and installs the cabinetry as part of the kitchen project. The layout is reviewed in 3D before the cabinets are ordered, and the cabinetry is priced around the final design and selected finishes.
Do you help choose kitchen finishes?
Yes. IL Total takes clients through design showrooms in Miramar and helps select tile, countertops, fixtures, faucets, and hardware. Client-purchased finish materials are offered at our direct contractor pricing with no material markup, often about 10–20% below retail.
Do you handle permits, inspections, and older-home requirements?
Yes. IL Total handles permits and inspections when the approved kitchen scope requires them. Older homes may also require lead-safe procedures or asbestos review depending on the age of the property, materials being disturbed, and the exact scope. Those requirements are reviewed before demolition so the correct steps can be built into the project plan.
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