Kitchen Remodel cost in Vacaville, CA
Vacaville homeowners typically pay $19,800 – $104,500 for kitchen remodel. Local labor and materials price 10% above the national average.
Vacaville average
$30,800
Typical low
$19,800
Typical high
$104,500
Per square foot of kitchen
$83 – $275
Sample ZIP
95687
What drives Vacaville pricing
Local labor
Licensed Vacaville contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 10% above the national labor average. Demand in the North Bay market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Vacaville follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Vacaville building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Wildfire WUI hardening standards apply across much of the North Bay.
Climate & conditions
Vacaville sits in a mild climate with a serious wildfire season, so expect ember-resistant materials and defensible-space detailing.
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Estimated project cost
$13,363 – $19,320
Most homeowners pay around $16,342
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Cost by material in Vacaville
Installed Vacaville pricing per square foot of kitchen.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets | $110 – $330 |
| Semi-custom cabinets | $165 – $715 |
| Custom cabinets | $550 – $1,650 |
| Laminate countertop | $22 – $55 |
| Granite countertop | $44 – $110 |
| Quartz countertop | $55 – $165 |
Where the money goes in Vacaville
A typical $30,800 Vacaville project, broken down by line item.
- Cabinets & hardware30% · $9,240
- Labor & installation22% · $6,776
- Appliances14% · $4,312
- Countertops11% · $3,388
- Flooring7% · $2,156
- Plumbing & electrical9% · $2,772
- Lighting, paint & finishes7% · $2,156
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Vacaville 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 Vacaville
- 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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