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CSLB #1041528 — Family-Owned, Pacifica-Based

Kitchen Remodeling on the Peninsula.

Starting with what’s behind the cabinets. From cosmetic refreshes to full gut remodels with structural modifications — one team, one contract.

Scope & Investment

Three Levels of Kitchen Remodel

The scope — and the cost — depends on what you're changing.

  • Cosmetic Refresh

    $30K – $55K

    Layout stays the same. New countertops, cabinets, backsplash, flooring, lighting, appliances. No walls move.

    4-8 weeks

  • Mid-Range Gut Remodel

    $55K – $100K

    Layout gets refined. Island addition, minor wall removal, semi-custom cabinets, premium countertops, new lighting plan.

    Best value

  • Full Gut Remodel

    $100K – $175K+

    Everything comes out. Load-bearing wall removal, complete electrical and plumbing replacement, custom cabinetry, premium finishes.

    Total transformation

The Structural Question

The Open-Concept Question Why It's a Structural Conversation

The most common request: "Can we take out the wall between the kitchen and the living room?" Usually, yes — but it's not as simple as swinging a sledgehammer.

  • Load-Bearing Wall Assessment

    That wall likely carries ceiling joists and roof structure. A structural engineer designs the replacement beam.

  • Beam Engineering

    LVL beam or steel flitch plate sized to carry the load across the new open span, with posts at each end.

  • Foundation Adequacy

    Posts need to transfer load to the foundation. Existing footings may need reinforcement.

  • Seamless Integration

    We frame the opening, install the beam, reinforce posts, and make it look like the beam was always there.

Budget Guide

Where Your Kitchen Budget Goes

Cabinetry

30–40%

Floors, shower walls, tub surround. Ceramic ($5–15/SF), Porcelain ($10–25/SF), Natural stone ($20–60+/SF). Install adds $8–20+/SF.

Countertops

10–15%

Laminate ($30–$50/SF), Quartz ($75–$125/SF), Natural stone ($100–$200+/SF)

Appliances

10–15%

Mid-range package $5K–$12K. Premium (Wolf, Sub-Zero) $20K–$40K+

Labor

25–35%

Demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, tile, installation, project management

Fixtures & Permits

10–15%

Flooring, tile, lighting, fixtures, and Peninsula permit fees

Our Process

From First Visit to Final Walkthrough

One team handles everything — design, permitting, and construction under one contract.

  • Consultation

    Visit kitchen, assess structure, review electrical/plumbing adequacy. Clear understanding of scope and realistic cost.

  • Design

    Kitchen plan reflecting structural assessment. Layout, cabinet configuration, finish selections, appliance placement.

  • Permitting

    Submit to local building department. Manage plan check in Pacifica, Daly City, SSF, San Bruno, SF.

  • Construction

    Demo, structural mods, rough-in, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinets, countertops, tile, fixtures, appliances.

  • Completion

    Final inspections, punch list walkthrough, cleanup. 4–8 weeks cosmetic, 10–16 weeks structural.

Cosmetic refresh: 4–8 weeks. Full gut with structural changes: 10–16 weeks.

Why ACI

Why Peninsula Homeowners Choose ACI

We handle structural modifications ourselves

Load-bearing wall removal, beam installation, framing — one crew from demo through completion.

We know what's in the walls

Galvanized plumbing, undersized electrical, asbestos, missing insulation — we plan for it during scoping.

Design-build means fewer headaches

One contract, one point of contact, one schedule. No gap between plans and construction.

Pacifica-based, Peninsula-focused

188 Clarendon Road, Pacifica. We know the permitting processes and housing stock.

  • CSLB #1041528

  • Licensed GC — Class B

  • Bonded & Insured

  • Family-Owned

Service Area

Serving the San Francisco Peninsula

Based in Pacifica, ACI remodels kitchens from San Francisco south to Redwood City — including the Coastside.
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    Pacifica

    Our home base — we know these homes and this planning department better than anyone.

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    San Francisco

    Victorian and Edwardian kitchens with unique structural and permitting challenges.

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    Daly City

    1950s–60s housing stock with the galvanized plumbing and undersized electrical we specialize in.

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    South San Francisco

    Post-war homes ready for modern kitchen layouts and open-concept conversions.

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    San Bruno & San Mateo

    Suburban mid-century homes with room for kitchen expansions and structural upgrades.

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    Millbrae, Burlingame & More

    Plus Brisbane, Colma, Half Moon Bay, and the Coastside. Contact us to discuss your project.