Kitchen Remodeling Sunnyvale, CA | Licensed Contractors | Permitted & Inspected

That cramped Sunnyvale kitchen wasn’t built for you. Broken layout, dead storage, and an electrical panel from 1968. Kitchen Craft fixes all three — professional kitchen remodeling in Sunnyvale by licensed local contractors, fully permitted in Santa Clara County, 70+ kitchens on budget since 2019.

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About Kitchen Craft

Most Reliable Kitchen Remodelers in Sunnyvale

The best kitchen remodelers in Sunnyvale know what's inside Sunnyvale walls before they open them. We've completed full kitchen remodels in Sunnyvale projects across Lakewood Village, Ponderosa, Cherry Chase, and the Borregas Ave corridor — pre-1975 ranch homes with plumbing that was never meant to be relocated and panels that can't support modern appliances.

Kitchen Craft works exclusively on kitchens. No ADU jobs, no bathroom work pulled into your timeline, no subcontractor handoffs mid-project. One CSLB-licensed team, one project manager, one written timeline. Every project is fully permitted through the City of Sunnyvale Community Development Department before demolition starts.

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What we build

Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Sunnyvale

Every Sunnyvale kitchen remodeling project we take on starts with a full in-home scope assessment — load-bearing wall check, plumbing flag, and electrical panel review. That's how we avoid the hidden costs that blow most Bay Area remodeling budgets. We also serve homeowners in Palo Alto and San Mateo County. See our kitchen remodeling Palo Alto page for Eichler and Craftsman projects, or kitchen remodeling in Menlo Park for West Menlo Park and county permit details.

Full Kitchen Remodels & Open-Concept Conversions

Most older Sunnyvale homes sit on 1,400–1,800 sq ft with closed-off layouts that block light and compress space. We redesign the work triangle, assess load-bearing walls, and open the kitchen to the dining or living area. Plumbing relocation, electrical panel upgrades, and GFCI installation follow a fixed sequence; nothing starts before an approved City of Sunnyvale permit is posted on-site.

Custom Cabinetry & Smart Storage

Limited storage is the top complaint in post-war tract homes along Mathilda Ave and the Lawrence Expressway corridor. We build Shaker-style, flat-panel, and frameless European cabinetry with full-overlay construction, dovetail drawer boxes, soft-close hinges, full-extension drawer glides, and pull-out shelving on lower runs.

Countertops — Quartz, Granite, Marble

Every countertop is templated on-site. Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria, and Calacatta quartz lead demand in Sunnyvale right now. Carrara marble and Dekton suit premium builds. Waterfall edges, mitered corners, and under-mount sink cutouts are cut to your plan — not a standard factory spec.

Flooring — Hardwood, Tile, Luxury Vinyl

Engineered hardwood handles Bay Area humidity better than solid wood. Large-format porcelain tile works for 1990s-era condos near Evelyn Ave. LVP suits high-traffic kitchens where durability outweighs material prestige.

Sink, Faucet & Fixture Installation

Full plumbing rough-in for sink relocation and under-mount installations — all permitted under the California Building Code. No cosmetic swap with hidden plumbing left in the wall.

Appliance Integration & Ventilation

Range hood ducting is sized before cabinet installation begins — never retrofitted. Panel capacity is confirmed at the design stage. Bay Area appliance supply delays are accounted for in your written project timeline from day one.

Lighting Upgrades 

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Sunnyvale Kitchen Remodeling Costs & ROI

Kitchen remodeling in Sunnyvale runs higher than in most California cities. Bay Area labor rates, appliance supply delays, and pre-1980 homes that almost always require electrical or plumbing work drive up costs. Budget a 10–15% contingency. Cabinetry runs 30–40% of the total budget on larger kitchens.

What drives costs in Sunnyvale:

Outdated panels add $3,000–$8,000. Plumbing re-routes in ranch-style homes on Evelyn Ave and Murphy Ave are standard — not rare. Permit timelines through the City of Sunnyvale Community Development Department add 2–4 weeks. Scope these upfront, and there are no surprises.

Minor / Cosmetic Refresh

$10k–$20k

Approx. $250/sqft entry

appliances, paint, fixtures, no layout changes

  • New appliances
  • Paint & hardware
  • Minor fixture swap
  • Like-for-like countertop

Mid-Range Remodel

$25k–$50k

$250–$400/sqft · Best ROI

Countertops, cabinets, minor layout changes, and lighting upgrades.

  • Custom cabinetry
  • Quartz or granite countertops
  • Lighting system upgrade
  • Layout optimization

Major / High-End Remodel

$50k–$150k+

Up to $500/sqft · Full scope

Structural changes, open-concept conversion, luxury materials.

  • Load-bearing wall removal
  • Full panel upgrade
  • Natural stone countertops
  • Premium appliance packages

ROI — Sunnyvale Home Values

A mid-range kitchen remodel in 94085, 94086, and 94087 returns between 31% and 85% of its cost on resale. Neutral tones, Caesarstone or Cambria surfaces, and high-efficiency appliances maximize return. The 30% rule: don't invest more than 30% of your home's total value in a single renovation.

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Sunnyvale Permit & Building Code Requirements

Permit delays are the number one bottleneck reported after hiring a contractor who skipped this step. California Building Code requires permits for structural changes, plumbing relocation, and electrical panel upgrades — which covers most real remodels in Sunnyvale's older housing stock.

When a Permit Is Required

Moving plumbing, upgrading electrical panels, removing load-bearing walls, or installing range hood ducting all trigger a permit. Cosmetic work — paint, hardware swaps, like-for-like appliance replacements — typically does not. We assess this at the consultation.

How Kitchen Craft Handles It

All permits are filed directly with the City of Sunnyvale Community Development Department before demolition begins. Permits are approved and posted before demolition begins. Every project meets the California Building Code (CBC), including Title 24 energy compliance and GFCI placement per NEC requirements.

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Our Remodeling Process — Sunnyvale Kitchen Projects

Every kitchen remodel in Sunnyvale runs into the same two problems: hidden scope that wasn't flagged before quoting, and trades that start out of sequence. Our 6-step process eliminates both. Every phase is planned before the previous one closes — no permit filed after demo starts, no trade waiting on another.

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Free In-Home Consultation & Scope Assessment

We measure every wall, check load-bearing structure, and flag plumbing and electrical constraints before a single number goes on paper. Sunnyvale homes built before 1975 almost always carry surprises behind the drywall — undersized panels, cast-iron drain lines, walls that weren't supposed to move. We find them at step one, not step four.

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3D Design & Material Selection

Your kitchen layout is built to your actual room dimensions — not a standard template. You review a full 3D rendering covering cabinet placement, island or peninsula sizing, countertop material selections, and lighting zones before anything is ordered or committed. Changes at this stage cost nothing. Changes during construction cost thousands.

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Permit Filing & Approval

All permits are filed with the City of Sunnyvale Community Development Department before demolition begins. Structural, plumbing, and electrical permits are pulled separately where required under the California Building Code. Work starts only after every permit is approved and posted on-site — not before.

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Demolition, Rough-In & Construction

Demolition, plumbing rough-in, electrical panel upgrade, GFCI outlet installation, and range hood ducting follow a fixed sequence. No trade starts out of order. Every Sunnyvale kitchen remodeling project we run uses this same sequence — it's why our timelines hold and our budgets don't double.

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Installation & Finishing

Cabinets go in first. Then, countertops are templated on-site for an exact fit — no factory standard cuts. Then, flooring, under-cabinet LED strips, island pendants, and appliances in sequence. Soft-close hardware, full-extension drawer glides, and pull-out shelving installed exactly as specified in your approved plan.

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Final Inspection & Walkthrough

We walk every cabinet, drawer, countertop edge, and fixture together before the project closes. Punch list items are corrected on-site — not scheduled for a follow-up week later. Every kitchen remodeler in Sunnyvale will tell you they do this. We put it in writing.

How We Stack Up

Kitchen Craft vs Other Sunnyvale Kitchen Remodeling Contractors

The most common complaint: the last contractor gave a vague estimate that doubled, pulled no permits, and handed the project off midway.

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Kitchen-only focus ✅ Kitchens only ❌ Bathrooms, ADUs, new construction ❌ Roofing, plumbing, commercial ❌ Full home, ADUs, additions
Pricing published upfront ✅ Itemized tiers on page ❌ "Get an estimate" only ❌ No pricing shown ❌ No pricing shown
Sunnyvale permit handling ✅ Filed before work starts ⚠️ "Local expertise" only ❌ Not mentioned ⚠️ "City permits" only
Written workmanship guarantee ✅ No time limit, no fine print ❌ Not mentioned ❌ Not mentioned ❌ Not mentioned
Title 24 compliance confirmed ✅ Every plan ❌ Not mentioned ❌ Not mentioned ❌ Not mentioned
Subcontractor use ✅ No handoffs — one team ❌ Not stated ❌ Relies on subcontractors
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Why Sunnyvale Homeowners Choose Kitchen Craft

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Kitchen-only contractorNo roofing or ADU jobs dividing your team's attention across your project
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Permits before demo — alwaysFiled and approved with City of Sunnyvale Community Development Dept. before any work starts
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One project manager throughoutFrom first consultation to final walkthrough — not a rotating crew of subcontractors
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Itemized estimatesStructural, plumbing, and electrical quoted separately — every line visible before you commit
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Written warranty, no time limitIf anything we installed falls short — we return and fix it at no charge. No fine print.
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We know Sunnyvale's housing stock1950s ranch homes on Mathilda Ave to 1990s-era condos near Evelyn Ave — and everything between

Our Workmanship Guarantee

Every kitchen remodeling Sunnyvale project Kitchen Craft completes carries a written workmanship warranty. If any work we installed falls short of the agreed standard — cabinets, countertops, flooring, fixtures, or lighting — we return and correct it at no charge, no exceptions. Caesarstone and Cambria carry separate lifetime manufacturer warranties. This is how Kitchen Craft has operated since 2019.

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Before & After — Kitchen Craft Remodeling Projects

Every project below is a full remodel we designed, permitted, and built — scope, materials, and timeline on record.

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Client Testimonials

What Sunnyvale Homeowners Say

  • "We had a firm budget and a tight timeline. Every permit was pulled before demo started, there were zero surprise charges, and the crew showed up when they said they would. New layout, quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets — exactly what we asked for. Straightforward, professional, and the follow-through exceeded our expectations."
    Sandra Kowalski, Murphy Ave area
  • "The 3D design meeting alone was worth it — we could see the whole kitchen before anything was ordered. They caught an old drain line behind the wall early, not mid-demo. Prices were fair, workers were polite, and the finished kitchen looks like it belongs in a magazine. We would absolutely recommend them."
    David & Priya Anand, Lakewood Village
  • "I'll be honest — I was skeptical after hearing contractor horror stories from neighbors. These guys were different. They were upfront about costs, communicated at every stage, and the final result matched the rendering almost exactly. The quality of the finished product shows. I trust their work completely."
    Tom Nguyen, Cherry Chase

Got Questions?

Common questions from Sunnyvale homeowners before their first consultation.

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Cosmetic refresh: 2–3 weeks. Mid-range with permits: 5–6 weeks. Full gut remodel: 8–10 weeks, including City of Sunnyvale permit approval. Bay Area appliance delays add 2–4 weeks — accounted for in your timeline from day one. During construction, you can set up a temporary kitchen — here’s how.

Yes, for structural changes, plumbing relocation, or electrical upgrades. California Building Code requires it. Contractors who skip permits leave you exposed at resale and on insurance claims. Kitchen Craft files all permits before work begins.

Sunnyvale kitchen remodeling runs $250–$500 per square foot. Minor updates: $10,000–$20,000. Mid-range: $25,000–$50,000. High-end: $50,000–$150,000+. Budget 10–15% contingency for pre-1980 homes in 94085 and 94086. A $30,000 budget covers a well-designed functional update with no structural changes.

Get a Free Kitchen Remodeling Estimate in Sunnyvale

Kitchen Craft serves all of Sunnyvale — 94085, 94086, 94087, 94088, 94089 — and surrounding Santa Clara County. Same-week consultations. Permits handled from day one.

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