ORCA Construction kitchen renovation Santa Barbara

Kitchen Renovations

Kitchens Built for
How You Actually Live

From weekend refreshes to complete gut-and-rebuilds — ORCA creates kitchens that are beautiful, functional, and finished to last decades.

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The ORCA Approach

Your Kitchen, Designed Around You

A kitchen renovation is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your home. Done right, it transforms daily life and adds serious value to your property. Done wrong, it's a years-long regret.

ORCA brings design sensibility, construction expertise, and personal service together in one team. John leads every build personally. Sarah ensures the materials, finishes, and flow reflect exactly what you envisioned.

From the first design meeting to the day we hand over your new keys, you have one point of contact and zero surprises.

80+

Kitchens Completed

4–12

Week Timelines

5★

Average Rating

Premium kitchen craftsmanship detail by ORCA Construction

Scope of Work

Everything Your Kitchen Needs

Full Layout Redesigns

Reconfigure your kitchen for better flow, storage, and function — from moving walls to opening up floor plans.

Custom Cabinetry

Semi-custom and full-custom cabinet builds in shaker, flat-panel, and traditional styles with premium hardware.

Countertops & Stone

Quartz, granite, marble, quartzite — we source and install slabs that become the centerpiece of your kitchen.

Plumbing & Fixtures

New sink configurations, pot-fillers, touchless faucets, and full plumbing rough-in work handled in-house.

Lighting Design

Layered lighting — recessed, pendant, under-cabinet, and accent — that makes your kitchen functional after dark.

Appliance Integration

Panel-ready refrigerators, built-in ovens, induction cooktops — seamlessly integrated into your new design.

Tile & Backsplash

Subway, zellige, large-format, and mosaic tile backsplashes installed with precision and an eye for detail.

Flooring

Hardwood, engineered wood, porcelain tile — durable, beautiful kitchen flooring that ties the whole space together.

How It Works

Your Kitchen Renovation Journey

01

Design Consultation

We walk your kitchen, listen to how you cook and live, and develop a design brief that reflects your style and budget.

02

Plans & Materials

Detailed drawings, cabinet layouts, and a curated materials package. You approve everything before we order.

03

Permits & Prep

We handle all permits and coordinate delivery schedules so materials arrive exactly when needed.

04

Construction

Daily site management by John. Clean, organized, professional. You get updates every evening.

05

Final Reveal

A complete walkthrough with Sarah to make sure every detail — down to the last cabinet hinge — is perfect.

Recent Projects

Kitchen Renovations We're Proud Of

Montecito Modern

Montecito Modern

Full gut renovation — Calacatta marble island, custom white oak cabinets, Wolf appliances.

$95,0008 weeks
Santa Barbara Traditional

Santa Barbara Traditional

White shaker refresh with quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and new hardwood floors.

$42,0004 weeks
Hope Ranch Contemporary

Hope Ranch Contemporary

Open-plan expansion with 12-foot island, panel-ready fridge, and custom range hood.

$128,00011 weeks
“John and Sarah transformed our outdated kitchen into the heart of our home. Their attention to detail and communication throughout was exceptional. Finished on time and on budget — and we're still getting compliments two years later.”

Jennifer M.

Montecito Homeowner

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Ready to Redesign Your Kitchen?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with John and Sarah. We'll discuss your vision, walk through your space, and give you an honest assessment with no strings attached.