Kitchen remodeling Orange County project by Better Remodels: light oak cabinets, a long white island and a woven pendant light

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Kitchen Remodeling in Orange County, Led by Founder Don Garcia

5.0 from 16 Google reviews

Better Remodels designs and builds kitchens and baths from its office in Orange. Homeowners name Don Garcia in their reviews for clear timelines, fair prices and clean job sites.

A founder you can reach, and the photos to back it up

Better Remodels handles kitchen remodeling in Orange County from its office on East Emerson Avenue in Orange. Founder Don Garcia stays close to each job, and his name comes up in review after review. Clients say he is clear about timeline and cost from the first visit.

The project gallery holds 40 finished jobs, each labeled by town, from a Garden Grove kitchen to a Huntington Beach bath. Most include before and after photos, so you can judge the work before you call.

Kitchens and bathrooms are the core of the business, with full-home remodels, house extensions and ADUs for bigger plans.

Kitchen by Better Remodels with light wood cabinets, a long island with a white stone top and wood-look plank floors

Kitchen remodeling in Orange County, plus baths and full remodels

Kitchen Remodeling

Full redesigns that can move walls and update plumbing and electrical, plus custom cabinets with appliance garages and pantry storage. Counters come in granite, quartz, marble or concrete. Most full kitchen remodels take 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to the final punch list.

Remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, a navy blue island, white range hood and brick-look backsplash

Bathroom Remodeling

Complete gut renovations with new layouts, plumbing and electrical, or focused updates. Options include walk-in showers, wet rooms, freestanding tubs, frameless glass and custom vanities with linen storage. A standard bathroom takes 3 to 5 weeks, and a large primary bath with moved plumbing can take 5 to 7.

Bathroom remodel with a floating wood vanity, two white sinks and tall backlit mirrors

Walk-In Baths and Accessible Bathrooms

Walk-in tubs with inward-swinging doors, deep soaking basins and optional air or hydrotherapy jets, sized to fit standard bathtub cutouts. Accessible bath plans can add grab bars, non-slip floors and ADA-compliant layouts. Most walk-in tub installs take 1 to 5 days.

Walk-in shower with white square floor tile, a center drain and a teak shower bench

Full Home Remodeling

Whole-house projects that open up floor plans, rework walls and update electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Work starts with a structural check, 3D design and permits, then moves to cabinets, flooring and lighting. A full home remodel typically runs 4 to 8 months.

Santa Ana home remodel kitchen with pale sage upper cabinets, navy lower cabinets, a farmhouse sink and white counters

Why homeowners from Irvine to La Habra call Better Remodels

01

Prices reviewers call fair

Google's review summary quotes a client saying 'Don's prices are very fair and the work is Top Notch.' Every free estimate is detailed, written and promised to carry no hidden costs.

02

Job sites kept clean

Marlene I. wrote that the crew 'kept the job moving and worked clean' on her Fullerton bathroom. Another client noted the team cleaned up every day while small children were at home.

03

See the room in 3D first

The free in-home consultation includes design ideas, a professional 3D view of your new space, material recommendations and a project timeline, so the plan is clear before work begins.

Kitchen by Better Remodels with cream cabinets, a marble island on carved legs, gold chandeliers and velvet counter stools
04

A personal project manager

Each job has a dedicated project manager who keeps you informed with regular updates. Reviewers mention steady communication and a project that kept moving from start to finish.

Meet Don Garcia, founder of Better Remodels

Donald Garcia, MBA, is the CEO and founder of Better Remodels, a company founded in Orange County that has been remodeling local homes for over a decade. Clients simply call him Don.

Reviewers describe him setting a clear timeline and cost, then staying with the job through cleanup. The company answers its Google reviews, and one reply sums up the goal: 'No drama' might be the favorite part of a review, because 'That's always the goal.' The firm lists three values, reliability, affordability and craftsmanship, and keeps kitchens and bathrooms at the center of its work.

Donald GarciaCEO & Founder

Donald Garcia, CEO and founder of Better Remodels in Orange, CA

From first call to final walkthrough

Better Remodels crew member installing open shelving against a stone accent wall during a kitchen remodel
  1. 01

    Reach out

    Call (949) 508-0300 or send the short form with your zip code and project type. The team replies within 24 hours.

  2. 02

    Free in-home consultation

    A Better Remodels expert visits your home, listens to your goals and shares design ideas. There is no cost and no obligation.

  3. 03

    3D design and written estimate

    You receive a 3D visualization, material recommendations, a project timeline and a detailed written estimate with no hidden costs.

  4. 04

    Permits and construction

    Planning includes permits, then the crew builds while your project manager sends regular updates and keeps the schedule on track.

  5. 05

    Final walkthrough

    Every detail is checked with you before handover, and the finished work is backed by the company's Quality Guarantee.

  6. Book a free in-home consultation

    Book a free in-home consultationCall (949) 508-0300

Recent kitchens and baths around Orange County

Garden Grove kitchen remodel with cherry cabinets, glass mosaic backsplash and stainless gas range
Kitchen remodel, Garden Grove
Huntington Beach kitchen remodel with white raised-panel cabinets, tile backsplash and stainless appliances
Kitchen remodel, Huntington Beach
Fullerton home remodel kitchen with warm wood cabinets, a curved island and a stainless island hood
Home remodel, Fullerton
Placentia kitchen remodel with honey maple cabinets and dark countertops
Kitchen remodel, Placentia
Open kitchen remodel with a navy island, white quartz top, pendant lights and new wood-look flooring
Kitchen with new flooring and lighting
Kitchen remodel with black cabinets, a large white-topped island, glass pendants and under-cabinet lighting
Black cabinet kitchen with island
Bathroom remodel with a frameless glass shower, handheld shower bar and tiled window niche
Frameless glass shower
Bathroom remodel with a dark double vanity, quartz top, built-in makeup counter and glass tile backsplash
Double vanity with makeup station

Google reviews from Better Remodels clients

5.0

Average from 16 Google reviews

Read all reviews on Google
We had an outstanding experience start to finish with Don Garcia and his team. They had great consulting, craftsmanship and communication, they kept the job moving and worked clean.
Marlene I. · Google review
I had an excellent experience with Better Remodels. They remodeled our bathroom and entertainment area beautifully, added a drain pipe for our AC, and upgraded our office space with great attention to detail.
Chee L. · Google review
We want totell everyone about our wonderful experience with Better Remodel and especially Don Garcia.
Gary C. · Google review

Questions Orange County homeowners ask

How long does a kitchen remodel take in Orange County?

Most full kitchen remodels take 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to the final punch list. The range depends on structural changes and the lead time for custom cabinets. You get a phase-by-phase timeline at your free consultation, so you know how long the kitchen will be out of use.

What does the free consultation include?

It is an in-home visit with no obligation. You get design ideas, a professional 3D visualization, material recommendations, a project timeline and a detailed written estimate with no hidden costs. Call or fill out the form, and the team gets back to you within 24 hours.

Is Better Remodels licensed and insured?

Yes. The company states that it is fully licensed, bonded and insured in California. Ask for the license number at your consultation and look it up with the Contractors State License Board before you sign, as you would with any contractor.

Can you install a walk-in tub for an older parent?

Yes. Better Remodels installs walk-in baths with inward-swinging doors, deep soaking basins and optional hydrotherapy jets, sized to fit standard bathtub cutouts. Most installs take 1 to 5 days. An accessible bathroom plan can also add grab bars, non-slip flooring and an ADA-compliant layout.

Is there a reward for referring a friend?

Yes, for full-home remodels. When someone you refer signs a qualifying full-home remodeling agreement, you each get $500 off a qualifying full-home remodel. It does not apply to single rooms or repairs unless Better Remodels confirms otherwise, and your friend should mention your name when they first call.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A standard bathroom takes 3 to 5 weeks, and a large primary bath with moved plumbing can take 5 to 7. Complete gut renovations can include new layouts, walk-in showers, wet rooms, freestanding tubs, frameless glass and custom vanities with linen storage.

Book a free in-home consultation

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What would you like to remodel?
Tell us about the project
How can we reach you?

Prefer to talk? Call (949) 508-0300

Ready to see your new kitchen in 3D?

Call Don Garcia's team at (949) 508-0300 or request a free in-home consultation, and you will hear back within 24 hours.

(949) 508-0300
Bathroom by Better Remodels with a freestanding white tub, a gold chandelier and gray tile floors
A bathroom remodel by Better Remodels of Orange, CA