A kitchen remodeling company built around one idea
San Mateo Kitchen Works was founded on a simple belief: remodeling your kitchen should feel exciting, not stressful. Homeowners deserve a clear plan, honest pricing and a team that shows up when it says it will. We focus on kitchens because doing one thing very well lets us get every detail right, from the first measurement to the last cabinet adjustment.
We are based in San Mateo and work across the Peninsula. Our neighbors are our clients, and we take pride in kitchens we will see again at block parties and school pickups for years to come.
Why design-build works better
In a traditional remodel, homeowners hire a designer, then shop the plans to contractors and hope the price fits. With design-build, the people designing your kitchen also price and build it. That keeps the design grounded in real costs, shortens the timeline, and gives you one team that is responsible for the result.
- Your designer and project lead work together from day one.
- Pricing is checked against the design as it develops, so there are no surprises at the end.
- The people who promised the result are the people who deliver it.
What we care about
Clear communication
You will always know who to call, what is happening next week and what decisions are coming up. Weekly updates with photos keep you informed even when you are at work.
Craftsmanship that lasts
We use quality cabinet construction, proper waterproofing behind tile, correctly sized ventilation and careful finish carpentry. These details are what make a kitchen feel solid ten years from now.
Respect for your home
We protect your floors, contain dust, keep the job site tidy and treat your home the way we would want ours treated.
Honest advice
Sometimes the best recommendation is to refinish rather than replace, or to keep a layout that already works. We will tell you when that is the case.
Licensed, insured and accountable
San Mateo Kitchen Works is a licensed California contractor (CSLB Lic. #XXXXXXX) carrying general liability and workers' compensation insurance. We pull the required permits for our projects, follow the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Energy codes, and stand behind our workmanship with a written warranty.
Our team
Our team includes kitchen designers, a project lead for every job, experienced carpenters and installers, and trusted licensed partners for electrical, plumbing, countertop fabrication and tile. Many of our trade partners have worked with us for years, which shows in how smoothly our projects run.
Let's talk about your kitchen
We would love to hear about your home and your plans. Book a free design consultation or call (650) 555-0142.