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Cabinets and countertops in Santa Clarita typically cost between $18,000 and $55,000 for a full kitchen, with most homeowners landing around $32,000 for mid-range semi-custom cabinets and quartz counters. The work takes 3 to 6 weeks from template to final install, and we put your price in writing before a single tool comes off the truck. Sawyer Remodel Santa Clarita handles both sides of this job so you’re not coordinating a cabinet company and a countertop fabricator who don’t talk to each other.
If you’ve been living with cabinets that don’t close, drawers that stick, or counters that stain the second a lemon hits them, this is the fix. We handle the full scope of the job: demolition, cabinet install, countertop template and fabrication, plumbing hookups, and finish work. It’s the core of Kitchen Remodeling, and it’s what changes how the room actually works day to day. As part of the Relay Home Co. family since 2005, every project runs under The Relay Visibility Guarantee: you get a live arrival time, photo updates before and after, and a written price before work begins. Call (661) 592-1977 for a free estimate and a real number you can plan around.
Santa Clarita homes lean specific: lots of 1990s and early-2000s builds in Valencia, Saugus, and Canyon Country with original oak cabinets and laminate counters hitting the end of their life. In Stevenson Ranch, we see a lot of builder-grade kitchens that were fine for fifteen years and now feel tired. The good news is the cabinet frames in many of these homes are solid wood. Sometimes you can reface and save real money. Other times the layout fights you and full replacement makes more sense. We’ll tell you which one applies to your kitchen, not just pitch the more expensive path.
Key Takeaways
- Ballpark cost: $18,000 – $55,000 for cabinets and countertops together, depending on cabinet line, counter material, and kitchen size.
- Written price before any work starts – always, with no exceptions.
- Cabinet lines from KraftMaid and Wellborn; countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise included in writing on every project.
- Calls answered by a live person, 24/7. Call (661) 592-1977 for a free estimate.
When You Need Cabinets & Countertops
Not every kitchen project needs a full gut. Here’s what actually pushes Santa Clarita homeowners to call us:
- Drawers and doors are failing. Soft-close hinges wear out, drawer slides bend or break, and cabinet boxes start to delaminate. If you’re slamming things shut out of habit in Valencia, it’s time.
- The layout doesn’t match how you cook. A lot of Canyon Country kitchens were designed for one person cooking while everyone else stayed out. If two people can’t be in the kitchen at once without a traffic jam, cabinets are usually the culprit.
- Counters are cracked, stained, or scorched. Laminate that’s peeling at the seams, tile counters with grout that won’t come clean, or stone that’s chipped at the edge. These aren’t cosmetic issues; they harbor bacteria and make prep work harder.
- You’re selling and the kitchen dates the house. Oak cabinets and beige tile counters tell buyers the house needs work. In Santa Clarita’s current market, a kitchen refresh can be the difference between a bidding war and a listing that sits.
- Storage is maxed out. No pull-out shelves, dead corner space, cabinets that don’t reach the ceiling. If you’re storing pots in the garage because the kitchen is full, new cabinets solve the actual problem.
- Water damage around the sink or dishwasher. Swollen cabinet bases and dark stains under the sink mean moisture has been going where it shouldn’t. In older Santa Clarita homes, this is one of the most common finds when we pull old cabinets.
Our Cabinets & Countertops Process
Here’s how it works with Sawyer Remodel Santa Clarita. No surprises, no ghosting, no four-hour windows.
- Free estimate and written price. We come out, take measurements, and talk through what you want. Within 48 hours, you get a written price. That’s the number you approve. The invoice on the last day matches it. If something changes mid-project, we tell you before it happens and get sign-off, not forgiveness after the fact.
- Design and material selection. We walk you through cabinet lines from KraftMaid and Wellborn, and countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. You pick finishes, door styles, edge profiles, and hardware. We point you toward what wears well in a busy kitchen and away from what looks great in a showroom and terrible after two years of kids and meal prep.
- Demolition and prep. We pull the old cabinets and counters, then inspect what’s underneath. In a lot of Santa Clarita homes, that means discovering whether the walls are square (they usually aren’t) and whether the floor is level (same answer). We correct for that before anything new goes in.
- Cabinet installation. Boxes go in, leveled and anchored. Doors and drawers get hung and adjusted. If you’re doing crown molding or trim to the ceiling, that happens now. We handle the plumbing disconnect and reconnect for the sink, too.
- Countertop template and fabrication. We measure with a laser template after the cabinets are set, so the fabrication is based on real dimensions, not plans. Stone is fabricated off-site to those exact specs. Then it’s installed, seamed, and plumbed.
- Finish work and walk-through. Backsplash if it’s in scope, hardware, caulk, and cleanup. You get before-and-after photos as part of The Relay Visibility Guarantee. We walk the project with you, and you don’t sign off until it’s right. The 365-Day Done Right Promise starts the day the project closes.
Cabinets & Countertops Pricing in Santa Clarita
Real numbers, because you shouldn’t have to schedule a consultation just to know if your project is even possible. Here’s what cabinets and countertops actually cost in Santa Clarita right now.
A full kitchen with stock or semi-custom cabinets and a mid-tier countertop runs $18,000 to $35,000 for a typical Santa Clarita kitchen, which is usually 120 to 180 square feet. That includes demo, cabinets, countertop fabrication and install, plumbing for the sink, and finish work. Semi-custom cabinets with more storage upgrades, a larger island, and premium quartz pushes toward $40,000 to $55,000. If you’re pricing cabinets alone, expect $8,000 to $22,000 depending on the line, the size of the kitchen, and how many custom modifications you want. Countertops alone run $3,500 to $9,000 for most kitchens, with quartz and granite in the middle of that range and more exotic stones above it.
| Scope | Typical Cost in Santa Clarita | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Full kitchen: cabinets + counters | $18,000 – $55,000 | Demo, cabinets, countertop fabrication and install, sink plumbing, finish work |
| Cabinets only (full replacement) | $8,000 – $22,000 | Demo, cabinet install, hardware, plumbing disconnect and reconnect |
| Countertops only (material + install) | $3,500 – $9,000 | Template, fabrication, install, seaming, sink cutout |
| Cabinet refacing (where frames are solid) | $6,000 – $14,000 | New doors, drawer fronts, veneer, hardware |
| Island addition or expansion | $3,000 – $8,000 | New island cabinets, countertop section, electrical |
What moves the price: cabinet line (stock vs. semi-custom), counter material (laminate is cheapest, quartz is the middle, exotic marble and quartzite top out), kitchen size, whether plumbing or electrical has to move, and how much of the old kitchen has to be corrected before new materials go in. In Saugus and Canyon Country, where some homes have older electrical and plumbing rough-ins, we occasionally have to budget for bringing things to code when the walls open up. When that happens, we show you the issue, give you the number, and let you decide. No surprise invoices.
What’s free: the estimate. Call (661) 592-1977 and we’ll come out, measure, and give you a written price. No obligation, no pressure, no “what would it take to get you to sign today” garbage.
FAQs – Cabinets & Countertops
Is it cheaper to reface or replace cabinets in Santa Clarita?
Refacing costs about 60 – 70% of full replacement and is the right call when your cabinet boxes are solid and your layout already works. In Santa Clarita homes built in the 1990s and 2000s, many original cabinets have solid plywood or hardwood frames, which makes them good refacing candidates. Replacement makes more sense when the layout hurts how you use the kitchen, the boxes have water damage, or you want to change the footprint. We’ll tell you which path fits your kitchen and your budget. Call (661) 592-1977 for an honest read on what you have.
How long does a cabinet and countertop project take in Santa Clarita?
Most full kitchen projects take 3 to 6 weeks from the day we start demo to the day you’re using the kitchen again. The countertop template happens after cabinets are installed, and stone fabrication takes 1 to 2 weeks depending on the fabricator’s schedule. That’s why we sequence the work so the fabrication happens during cabinet install when possible, not after. Cabinets alone are typically 2 to 4 weeks. We’ll give you a schedule in writing with your estimate, and photo updates as the work progresses.
What countertop material holds up best in Santa Clarita homes?
Quartz is the best all-around choice for most Santa Clarita kitchens: it’s non-porous, stain-resistant, and doesn’t need annual sealing like granite. We source quartz from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone, which means you get manufacturer-backed material rather than mystery stone. Granite holds up well too, but requires regular sealing and can chip at thin edges. Quartzite is beautiful and spendy, and marble looks great but etches and stains too easily for a kitchen that actually gets cooked in. For active kitchens in Valencia and Stevenson Ranch with kids and heavy use, quartz is where we point most homeowners.
Can you match my existing cabinets if I only want to replace the countertops?
Yes, in most cases you can replace countertops without touching your existing cabinets. We template to what’s installed, fabricate the new stone, and set it on your current boxes. The caveat: if your cabinets are failing, have water damage, or are out of level, putting new stone on top is a short-term fix. We’ll check the cabinet condition during the estimate and tell you if replacement should happen first or if your existing cabinets are good for another 15 years. Call (661) 592-1977 to schedule a free look.
Contact Sawyer Remodel Santa Clarita
Ready for a kitchen you don’t apologize for? Call us at (661) 592-1977. We’ll schedule a free estimate, measure your cabinets and counters, and hand you a written price. You’ll know who is coming, when they will arrive, and what the project costs before any work starts. That’s The Relay Visibility Guarantee, and it applies to every project from a single countertop swap to a full Kitchen Remodeling in Santa Clarita job.
Cabinet material partners include KraftMaid and Wellborn. Countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. We’re part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2005, and every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s the whole point.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Santa Clarita, serving Santa Clarita.
