“All permits were approved on time, which was impressive because navigating the Santa Monica permitting process is not easy.”
200+
Homeowners served across Los Angeles
Family-Owned
One accountable team from kitchen plan to final walkthrough
10+
Years remodeling Los Angeles kitchens and homes
Fully In-House
Design, permits, selections, and construction coordinated together
Planning a Kitchen Remodel
A Kitchen That Finally Works the Way Your Family Does
Room to cook together. Storage that makes sense. Light where you work. What stands between you and that kitchen is a hundred decisions and a dozen trades. One in-house team carries both, including:
- A layout planned around how you actually cook and gather
- Design guidance for cabinets, counters, and finishes, so nothing clashes
- A defined scope, budget, and schedule before demolition starts
- Our own licensed crews handling plumbing, electrical, and installation
- Lighting, ventilation, and storage details built to last
You make the choices that matter. We carry them through to the finished kitchen.
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Kitchen Services
Every Piece of the Kitchen, Handled by One Team
From cabinetry to ventilation, each part is planned and built in-house, so the finished kitchen works as one design.
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Complete Kitchen Remodels
A full redesign built around how your family cooks and gathers.
Custom Cabinetry
Storage planned to the inch, built and finished to last.
Countertops and Backsplashes
Materials matched to how you cook, clean, and live.
Lighting and Electrical
Task, accent, and everyday light exactly where you need it.
Flooring and Plumbing
The technical work that keeps beautiful finishes performing.
Appliances and Ventilation
Clean paneling, precise clearances, and ventilation that works quietly.
Why Choose Us
Discover Why 70%+ of Our Work Comes from Word of Mouth
Resolve the layout, scope, selections, permit path, schedule, and household disruption through one connected design-build process.
Learn moreLearn morePermits, Plans, and City Coordination
Los Angeles remodeling often means permits, plan check, inspections, and coordination with city requirements. We keep those steps connected to the design and construction plan so they do not become a separate burden for you.
- We review permit needs early.
- We coordinate plans and documentation with the remodel scope.
- We treat inspections as part of the process, not an afterthought.
- We connect design decisions to build requirements through one accountable team.
Scope Clarity Before Construction
Budget surprises usually begin with unclear scope. We help define the work, identify construction realities, and connect finish choices to the plan before the job is underway.
- We discuss the scope before work begins.
- We clarify material priorities early.
- We surface potential cost drivers during planning.
- We explain changes before moving forward.
A Schedule Based On Real Work
We organize the schedule around the real construction sequence: planning, ordering, permits, demolition, trades, inspections, finishes, and final details.
- We connect milestones to actual work phases.
- We coordinate trades through one accountable team.
- We communicate delays and decisions clearly.
- We include the final walkthrough in the schedule.
Communication Without Chasing
You should not have to chase a contractor to understand your own remodel. We keep decisions, milestones, and construction updates visible.
- We provide regular updates during active work.
- We clarify the decisions you need to make next.
- We keep design and construction connected through one team.
- Our owners stay involved through key project moments.
Kitchen Projects
Homes Their Owners Are Proud to Show
See what the Quality First commitment looks like in practice, from compact kitchens to full open-plan remodels.
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Our Story
Eli Leads the Build. Donna Guides the Design Decisions.
Malibu homeowners work with one family-run design-build team. We connect the desired kitchen with its scope, schedule, and construction needs.
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What That Means for Your Kitchen
- Owner involvement from early priorities through closeout
- Layout and finish guidance connected to buildability
- Scope, selections, permits, ordering, and schedule coordinated together
- Licensed, bonded, and insured construction
- Regular updates and visible next decisions
- Protection and trade coordination during active work
- A final walkthrough before completion
Our Process
From Daily Frustrations to a Buildable Plan
Five steps keep scope, design, permits, construction, and final review connected from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
Learn moreLearn moreScope Review and Consultation
We start in your kitchen, watching how it actually gets used: cooking, storage, gathering. You describe what you want; we note the utilities, walls, and workflow behind it.
Design, Scope, and Budget Planning
Layout, cabinetry, counters, and lighting become one coherent plan with Donna. Eli checks every choice against structure, utilities, and cost before anything gets ordered.
Plans, Permits, and Schedule
Permits with the City of Malibu, cabinet orders, and appliance lead times get sequenced before demolition. The schedule builds backward from installation day.
Construction and Updates
The build follows kitchen order: demo, rough trades, drywall, cabinets, counters, tile, paint. You get daily updates and a workable cooking setup through the loud weeks.
Final Walkthrough and Completion
The walkthrough goes drawer by drawer: alignment, soft-close, grout, caulk, and light. The kitchen is done when it works on a busy weeknight.
FAQ
Kitchen Remodeling in Malibu: Planning, Timing, Permits, and Project Fit
Start with the planning, schedule, permit, budget-control, communication, and project-fit questions homeowners most often ask before construction.
Learn moreLearn moreWhat drives the cost of a kitchen remodel in Malibu?
Major cost drivers include layout changes, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, an island or peninsula, utilities, structure, finishes, permits, and hidden conditions. Every kitchen renovation gets a written estimate after we review the actual space.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
It depends on design decisions, permits, cabinet lead times, utility work, and inspections. We sequence the trades from experience, and the schedule reflects real stages rather than wishful math.
Will my kitchen project require permits?
That depends on scope. Moving walls, gas, or plumbing usually brings review with the City of Malibu, and coastal review can apply; finish-only work may not. We coordinate the permit and inspection path either way. The city decides, not the contractor.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Usually, with planning. Demolition and utility work decide the hard days. We cover protection, access, temporary cooking, and the realistic disruption before crews start.
When should cabinets, appliances, and finishes be selected?
Early enough to lock in dimensions, utilities, lead times, and installation sequencing. Cabinetry, appliances, plumbing fixtures, tile, and the backsplash all affect design and schedule. Early selections keep the style consistent through the space.
What happens if we change the scope after construction starts?
We price and explain it first. Changes touch ordering, permits, sequencing, and timing more than most owners expect, so nothing proceeds until you have signed off on the new direction.
How do you reduce dust and day-to-day disruption?
Kitchen construction is disruptive, but planning makes it manageable. We review protection, access, demolition, debris, trades, utilities, and upcoming decisions. Homeowners receive updates as milestones change, and the results get reviewed with you at the final walkthrough.
Can you help improve the layout and guide the design?
Yes. Donna handles kitchen design decisions: layout, cabinetry, counters, lighting, and the balance of style and functionality. Modern, contemporary, or classic, the designs stay buildable because Eli checks them against the construction plan. Durability counts as much as looks.
Do you work outside Malibu?
Yes. Our clients span the area, including Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades. Our Maple Street kitchen remodel in Santa Monica shows the standard up close. The same crews and the same standards travel to every kitchen.
Free Consultation
Start Planning My Malibu Kitchen
Tell us what is not working and what you want the kitchen to do better. We review project fit, design, scope, permits, timing, and budget considerations before you commit.
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- Transparent Project Roadmap
- Clear Timeline & Budget
- Permits Handled For You
- Design Guidance Included
- Direct Access to Eli & Donna
- Fully Managed From Start to Finish