Number 1: Meja Inc
on GoogleHayward, CA
MEJA Construction is a Hayward, California contractor that remodels kitchens for homeowners in San Jose and the surrounding area.
(510) 785-5140 1696 Trowville Ln, Hayward, CA 94545
Kitchen remodelers in San Jose
The 2 kitchen remodelers from Google's results for San Jose, California, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.
Last updated
- Refresh
- $19,000 – $45,000refaced cabinets, counters, appliances
- Mid-range remodel
- $45,000 – $96,000new cabinets, same layout
- Upscale remodel
- $96,000 – $192,000custom cabinets, layout change
- San Jose vs US
- +28%well above the US median
Licensing in California. California contractors need a CSLB license for most remodeling work. Check the license number and its bond on the CSLB site before you sign.
Number 2: Top Home Kitchens
San Jose
Top Home Kitchens remodels kitchens in San Jose, with options ranging from cabinet refacing to full renovations. The team produces custom kitchen designs and supplies cabinetry, and it takes on small kitchens as well as larger layout projects.
What kitchen remodelers charge in San Jose
In San Jose, a refresh typically costs $19,000 – $45,000. Remodeling labor in San Jose runs about 28% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.
How to choose between them
- Check the license yourself. Where California or San Jose licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
- Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
- Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
- Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.
How this list is ordered
These are the firms from Google's results for "kitchen remodeling san jose", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.
Kitchen remodelers in San Jose: common questions
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Six to twelve weeks of construction for a full remodel, plus design, permits and cabinet lead times beforehand, which often add another two to four months. Custom cabinets are usually the longest wait.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen?
Cosmetic work usually does not. Moving walls, adding circuits, or relocating plumbing or gas almost always does. A licensed remodeler pulls the permit; if a contractor suggests skipping it, that is a warning sign.