Kitchen Remodeling in El Monte, CA

As the heart of your home, a dysfunctional or dated El Monte kitchen dampens enjoyment of what should be a creative, inspiring space. Thankfully, the kitchen also offers one of the best remodeling returns for boosting livability and resale value. With nearly 15 years transforming San Gabriel Valley kitchens, Surfside Builders Group makes remodeling easy, reliable and affordable. Read below to learn how we can modernize your El Monte kitchen.

The Case for Remodeling Your Kitchen

Even if you’ve maintained appliances and surfaces, layouts and storage that worked fine years ago often lag behind evolving lifestyles and innovations. Typical limitations ripe for kitchen upgrades include:

Constrained Layout

Once spacious galley kitchens become cramped and cluttered as families expand and entertain more. Awkward layouts also create safety risks and friction between cooks. We alleviate congestion through smarter configurations.

Dated Styling

Formica counters, ceramic tile and aging cabinets make perfectly functional kitchens appear tired. We provide cosmetic facelifts through contemporary finishes and fixtures compatible with existing elements worth preserving.

Limited Storage

Constantly shuffling items between cabinets and makeshift pantries aggravates busy cooks. Our designers remedy this through creative cabinetry, pull-outs, niche shelving and improved use of unused spaces like walls and dead corners.

Dim Lighting

Poorly lit kitchens not only seem uninviting but also increase risk for accidents and food preparation mistakes that encourage eating out. Good lighting prevents safety and health issues.

Safety Hazards

Older kitchens often lack adequate fire alarms, extinguishers, ventilation and slip-resistant floors, posing unnecessary risks, especially for seniors. A remodel provides the perfect opportunity to update safety measures.

Improved Function & Enjoyment

A kitchen reconfigured around how your family actually lives eliminates wasted effort while cooking and cleaning up after meals. New amenities also make baking, entertaining and casual snacking more convenient. With upgrades Old kitchens become favorite spaces your family gravitates toward.

Increased Property Value

Alongside bathrooms, upgraded kitchens offer the highest resale value returns should you eventually sell, making portions of your remodel investment recoverable.

**Where to Begin Your Kitchen Remodel **

Kitchen projects vary extensively in scope and cost. Some homeowners only want appliance garages or an island added while others opt for full demo and rebuilds. We guide you through deciding which route works best.

Minor Kitchen Remodel

Going this route, we preserve existing layout and cabinetry while replacing surfaces, hardware, lighting and fixtures for aesthetic lifting. Constructing an island or breakfast bar also modernizes kitchen flow. Costs typically run $15,000 to $25,000.

Major Kitchen Remodel

We reconfigure entire layouts by moving or removing walls while replacing cabinets, countertops and relocating plumbing/electrical. New cabinetry, appliances, lighting, flooring and paint finishes the transformation. Budget around $50,000+ for full gut renovations.

Unsure how involved to go? Our design team builds 3D kitchen models helping visualize options. We also provide honest advice on recouping investments through upgraded finishes and fixtures as necessary.

The Kitchen Remodel Process

Design Consultation

The design process starts by meeting at your home to discuss needs, wants, aesthetics and budget. We assess existing layouts and suggest ideas for maximizing function and natural light flow. With measurements in hand, we build 3D computer mockups accurately showing possible layouts and material palette options. After refining to your taste and budget, finalized designs integrate any must-keep elements being preserved.

Material Selection

With layouts approved, selecting aesthetic finishes is exciting yet daunting given the endless options for cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing, lighting and backsplash materials. Our designer simplifies selections by presenting tagged inspiration images and samples coordinating with your vision. We also access wholesale sources to stretch tight budgets without sacrificing design.

**Kitchen Remodel Construction **

With all selections and permits secured, we demolish existing kitchen components before reconfiguring walls, flooring, plumbing, gas and electrical per new layouts. Next we professionally install new cabinetry, appliances, lighting, flooring and bathroom fixtures selected previously. For minimal disruption, we partition work zones and setup temporary utility access as able. Our project manager coordinates all trades and scheduling.

Completion & Warranty

After passing final inspections together, we walk through the new kitchen ensuring satisfaction while explaining any special cleaning recommendations. We also submit paperwork associated with permits and warranties before turning over manuals for new equipment.

Designing Functional, Ergonomic Kitchens

More than just installing trendy new finishes, we focus first on configuring layouts promoting effortless meal prep and clean up for years to come through elements like:

Task Lighting

Beyond overhead cans, we incorporate under-cabinet lighting plus accent lighting inside drawers and display cabinets so no area gets overlooked. For safety, we add night lights marking pathways too.

**Easy Clean Surfaces **

Splash-prone zones behind sinks and ranges get waterproof protection plus cleaning-friendly materials like quartz counters and acrylic-based backsplashes.

Roll-Out Storage

Base cabinets contain roll-outs maximizing visibility and access to inner contents which get used most yet hide away clutter.

Drawer Dish Organizers

Located near the sink, customizable racks corral dirty cookware, prep bowls and dishware neatly until loaded into the wash while minimizing odors escaping.

Seamless Transitions

We promote smooth traffic flow for multiple cooks through open sightlines, circular work patterns, appliance garages and islands with dining.

By focusing first on ergonomics, new kitchens feel more spacious and inspire home cooking.

Luxury Kitchen Upgrades

While some homeowners prefer sticking to essential upgrades only, we offer luxury add-ons taking El Monte kitchen projects to cutting-edge levels, such as:

Smart Kitchen Technology

• Voice-activated lighting, appliances and temperature control
• Automated window shades and security monitoring
• Under-counter charging docks

Premium Surfacing Materials

• Natural stone, quartzite or granite slab counters/backsplashes with ornate edge details
• Full-height ceramic, metal and glass backsplashes
• Polished concrete floors with radiant heating

Specialized Storage & Functionality

• Floor-to-ceiling pantries with wood shelving
• Built-in coffee stations and wine fridges
• Custom cabinetry inserts for small appliances
• Extra-deep sinks and commercial-grade faucets

Though splurging on such indulgences costs more upfront, luxury features excite home buyers, enabling recovered costs should you sell.

Kitchen Remodeling Professionals

With an outstanding reputation across the San Gabriel Valley, Surfside Builders Group approaches every kitchen project as an artistic creation designed to both facilitate and inspire. As third-generation El Monte contractors and long-time locals, we take special pride transforming our hometown’s properties. You can trust us for virtues like:

• Honest and fair pricing
• Careful protection of your home
• Personable customer service and communication
• Completion on schedule

We also maintain proper insurance and licensure for full accountability.