Kitchen Remodel cost in Davis, CA
Davis homeowners typically pay $19,600 – $103,600 for kitchen remodel. Local labor and materials price 9% above the national average.
Davis average
$30,500
Typical low
$19,600
Typical high
$103,600
Per square foot of kitchen
$82 – $275
Sample ZIP
95616
What drives Davis pricing
Local labor
Licensed Davis contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 9% above the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Davis follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Davis building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate & conditions
Davis sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.
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Estimated project cost
$13,202 – $19,320
Most homeowners pay around $16,261
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Cost by material in Davis
Installed Davis pricing per square foot of kitchen.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets | $110 – $325 |
| Semi-custom cabinets | $165 – $710 |
| Custom cabinets | $545 – $1,650 |
| Laminate countertop | $22 – $55 |
| Granite countertop | $44 – $110 |
| Quartz countertop | $55 – $165 |
Where the money goes in Davis
A typical $30,500 Davis project, broken down by line item.
- Cabinets & hardware30% · $9,150
- Labor & installation22% · $6,710
- Appliances14% · $4,270
- Countertops11% · $3,355
- Flooring7% · $2,135
- Plumbing & electrical9% · $2,745
- Lighting, paint & finishes7% · $2,135
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Davis quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Kitchen island (new)
Relocate plumbing
New electrical circuits & panel work
Range hood venting to exterior
Tile backsplash
Hardwood flooring
Per square foot installed
Permits
Ways to save in Davis
- Keep the plumbing and range where they are — moving them is the single biggest hidden cost.
- Reface or paint solid cabinet boxes instead of replacing: saves 60–70% of the cabinet line.
- Buy appliances during Black Friday or Memorial Day sales and store them until install week.
- Choose quartz remnants for small counters and islands.
- Order everything before demo day — delays are what turn a 6-week job into a 4-month job.
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