Kitchen Remodeling in Moraga, CA
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Kitchens for Moraga's Valley Homes
Moraga kitchens are often original to homes built in the 1960s and early ’70s. We open them to living areas, add islands and storage, upgrade electrical service for induction and modern appliances, and frame views of the hills. Axiom Renovation (CA Lic. #1105006) handles design, engineering, permits and construction.
Kitchen Projects
Interior Kitchen or Exterior Change?
| Project | Moraga path |
|---|---|
| Interior remodel, walls, windows and garage unchanged | MOFD review, then County building permit |
| New or changed windows, doors or exterior | Administrative design review by Town staff, then County |
| Kitchen bump-out under 1,000 sq ft | Design Review Board (minor) |
| Addition over 1,000 sq ft | Design Review Board (major) |
HOA approval comes first in Moraga Country Club and Sanders Ranch.
Where to File
329 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga, CA 94556
Town Hall (925) 888-7050 · Planning (925) 888-7040
Planning counter: weekdays 9 to noon and 1 to 5, closed alternating Fridays.
Moraga uses the County Department of Conservation and Development for plan review and inspections. Upload the Town-approved plans to the County ePermits Center. County offices: 30 Muir Road, Martinez · (925) 655-2700. Inspections: ePermits or (925) 646-4108.
Fire district: the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, 1280 Moraga Way, reviews plans for all home changes, including interior remodels.
- Bearing walls need an engineered beam.
- Dedicated appliance circuits with GFCI and AFCI protection; older homes may need a panel upgrade.
- Title 24 lighting and ventilation rules.
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Other Moraga services: ADUs · Bathrooms · Additions · New Homes · Moraga overview
Same service nearby: Orinda · Lafayette · Walnut Creek
See our kitchen remodeling page.
Moraga Kitchen Remodeling FAQ
Does a kitchen remodel in Moraga need design review?
Not for interior work that leaves walls, windows and the garage unchanged. Window and exterior changes go through administrative design review.
Do I need HOA approval?
In Moraga Country Club and Sanders Ranch, yes, before the Town review.
Who issues the building permit?
Contra Costa County, after MOFD review.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Construction usually runs a couple of months, plus design and permit time.