Construction Remodeling in Bay Area handles full kitchen remodeling near Union City, CA, and across Alameda County. We handle everything from cabinet and counter updates to full gut renovations. Based in Hayward, our licensed crew works on homes in Union City’s Old Alvarado and Decoto neighborhoods. We handle permits, cabinetry, counters, and finish work from the first walkthrough to the final inspection.
By Ray Evgeny Khaikin, Owner & General Contractor · Last updated 17 September 2026
If you’re searching “kitchen remodeling near me” from a Union City address, you’re probably in one of a few situations. Maybe you have a closed-off, boxed-in kitchen from one of the city’s original 1960s or 1970s tract homes. You want to open it up. Maybe your cabinets and counters are original to the house and starting to fail. Or maybe you just want new cabinets and counters without changing the layout. All three are common calls for us in Union City.
Every project starts the same way regardless of size. First, we have a phone call to talk through scope and rough budget. Next comes a free design consultation at your home. We put together a written, itemized quote rather than a verbal ballpark.
Once you sign off, our team pulls the permit through the City of Union City Building Division. That office sits on Alvarado-Niles Road. From there, we schedule inspections and manage the build with our own crew for most trades.
Union City’s original tract homes use standard stud frame construction. That’s different from the post-and-beam framing you’ll find in nearby Eichler neighborhoods. That usually makes wall removal for an open kitchen simpler here. We still confirm load-bearing walls with the city before we touch anything. If you’re in a true Eichler or post-and-beam home, see our Sunnyvale kitchen remodeling guide instead.
Pricing depends mostly on scope, not square footage alone. A cosmetic refresh- new cabinets, counters, backsplash, and appliances- typically runs $15,000 to $20,000. Once a project moves into opening a wall, relocating plumbing or electrical, or full custom cabinetry, cost climbs past that. Premium builds with high-end materials can exceed $50,000.
We don’t price kitchens by the square foot. A small galley kitchen with high-end finishes can cost more than a larger kitchen with a basic refresh. Scope and finish level matter more than size.
Three things drive the biggest cost swings for Union City kitchens. The first is whether we’re moving plumbing or gas lines for the range or sink. The second is whether we’re opening a wall between the kitchen and another room. The third is the cabinet and counter tier you choose. Custom cabinetry and natural stone cost more than stock cabinets and quartz.
Cabinets and counters are usually the biggest line item in a Union City kitchen remodel. They’re also where East Bay conditions matter most. Homes near the Bay run more humid than kitchens further inland. Because of that, we lean toward moisture-resistant materials for cabinet boxes instead of standard particleboard.
For counters, we default to quartz over natural stone for most East Bay kitchens. Quartz doesn’t need sealing, and it holds up better against daily moisture and heat than an unsealed stone surface. We still install natural stone when a client wants that look and is willing to keep up with sealing.
Our office is in Hayward, and we regularly work throughout Union City, including the Old Alvarado and Decoto areas. We also cover Fremont, Castro Valley, and the rest of Alameda County. If you don’t see your address here, ask us. We take on projects throughout the wider Bay Area as scheduling allows.
We also cover kitchen remodeling near Hayward and kitchen remodeling in San Jose. Compare those if you want to see East Bay versus South Bay pricing.
Ray Khaikin owns and runs Construction Remodeling in Bay Area. He’s a licensed general contractor with CSLB License number 1095283. He’s done remodeling work in the Bay Area for over a decade. You can verify any California contractor’s license status directly with the CSLB.
We’re fully insured, and we back our work with a 10-year workmanship warranty. We also use our own crew for most of the build instead of subcontracting the whole job out. That’s part of why our current customer rating sits at 5 stars.
A cosmetic refresh with new cabinets, counters, backsplash, and appliances runs $15,000 to $20,000. Larger projects that move plumbing, open a wall, or use custom cabinetry and natural stone cost more. Premium builds can exceed $50,000.
Yes. We do a free consultation at your home. We provide a written, itemized quote, not a verbal estimate, before we schedule any work.
A full remodel typically covers new cabinets, counters, and backsplash. It also often includes flooring, lighting, and a kitchen island if there’s room for one. We also handle appliance installation and any plumbing or electrical work the layout needs. We finish by pulling and closing out the city permit.
Yes. Most of Union City’s original housing stock is from that era. Alvarado and Decoto were still separate towns then, before merging in 1959. These homes use standard stud frame construction. That’s usually simpler to open up than the post-and-beam framing in nearby Eichler neighborhoods. We still check for load-bearing walls and pull a permit through the city before we remove anything.
Yes, financing is available through our lending partners for homeowners who’d rather spread the cost of a remodel over time. We can walk through the options during your consultation.
Construction Remodeling in Bay Area
111 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544.
Phone: (510) 990-9243.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Friday to Sunday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
Serving Union City (including Old Alvarado and Decoto), Fremont, Castro Valley, Hayward, and the rest of Alameda County.
If you’d like a written quote for a Union City kitchen, we’re happy to walk through it with you.