Skip to content
Adcom Kitchen & Flooring
Modern two-story townhomes on a sunny Redondo Beach street with a glimpse of ocean haze beyond

Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County

Kitchen Remodeler in Redondo Beach, CA

Salt air and humidity change the brief for a kitchen remodeler in Redondo Beach, CA, and the Adcom showroom in North Hollywood is a place to weigh cabinets, counters, tile and flooring with that in mind. It is about 43 minutes (30 miles) away via the 405, so most Redondo clients plan one visit with photos and measurements. The local factor is the ocean itself: marine air moves wood floors more than inland air does, across 1950s-70s houses and the many townhomes of North and South Redondo.

about 43 minutes (30 miles) from the North Hollywood showroom

Kitchen remodeling choices for Redondo Beach’s marine air

Engineered HardwoodEngineered planks move less than solid wood when damp marine air rolls in from King Harbor. A thicker wear layer also leaves room for a future sand and refinish once years of grit carried in from the Esplanade have dulled the surface.Waterproof Vinyl FlooringA waterproof floor suits townhome kitchens near the beach where sandy foot traffic is constant. In North Redondo two-on-a-lot units, where the kitchen often sits on the level above the garage, it also keeps a dishwasher leak from reaching the ceiling below.Kitchen CabinetsPainted or thermofoil doors with quality hardware hold up well in a humid coastal kitchen. Ask about box material too, since plywood shrugs off the damp months of May Gray and June Gloom better than particleboard does.Quartz CountertopsQuartz is non-porous and easy to keep clean in a busy beach-city kitchen. Unlike marble, it needs no sealing schedule, which suits owners who rent a unit seasonally or spend weekends at the beach instead of on upkeep.Kitchen BacksplashGlossy ceramic or glass backsplash tile reflects the coastal light into narrow townhome kitchens. Use a stain-resistant grout in those kitchens too, because the salt haze that settles on windows near the harbor settles on grout lines just the same.Kitchen SinksSalt air near King Harbor pits lower-grade metals, so a 304 stainless or solid-surface sink and a faucet with a quality finish keep their look longer than bargain fixtures in a Redondo kitchen.Stair FlooringRedondo townhomes stack the kitchen, living room and bedrooms on different levels, so matching stair treads and nosings carry the new kitchen floor up the steps instead of stopping at a transition strip.

Redondo Beach permits and an honest track record

Redondo Beach reviews and inspects its own building work, and LADBS has no role at a Redondo address. Like-for-like cabinet, counter and floor swaps are usually cosmetic, while moving plumbing, adding circuits or altering walls takes a permit and licensed trades. Verify any contractor on the CSLB lookup. Townhome owners should also check CC&Rs for floor sound rules on shared walls and floors.

We have not posted Redondo Beach projects, so none are shown. The showroom on Sherman Way and installation of the products you buy are what we can actually offer.

Planning a project in Redondo Beach?

Call the showroom with photos and rough measurements of your Redondo Beach home, or plan a visit to compare materials side by side.

King Harbor, Pacific Coast Highway and Cal Water

Redondo Beach incorporated in 1892, making it one of the older cities in the South Bay. Pacific Coast Highway runs the length of town, Artesia Boulevard crosses North Redondo past the South Bay Galleria, and the 405 runs just east of the city. King Harbor and the pier anchor the waterfront, Riviera Village is the shopping district in the south, and parks such as Alta Vista and Dominguez serve the neighborhoods away from the sand.

Water is supplied by California Water Service through its Hermosa-Redondo district, while Southern California Edison provides power and SoCalGas the gas. Permits and inspections run through the City of Redondo Beach. Condo and townhome projects also need the homeowners association’s approval before work starts, and many associations ask for the underlayment’s sound rating with the application.

Driving the 405 from the South Bay to Sherman Way

  1. Measure and photograph

    Townhome kitchens are often narrow; measure the width between counters and the stair or entry beside it.

  2. Head north

    The 405 through the Sepulveda Pass to the 101 and 170; avoid peak hours if you can.

  3. Compare in daylight

    Check how floor and cabinet samples look under bright showroom light, then take a few back to the coast.

  4. Order and schedule

    With dimensions confirmed, delivery and any installation you request are set for your Redondo Beach address.

Bright galley kitchen in a Redondo Beach townhome with white cabinets, quartz counters and glass backsplash
Townhome kitchens are often narrow galleys on the main level.Illustration

Townhomes, beach cottages and floors that move near the pier

Redondo’s housing ranges from 1950s-70s single-family homes to the two-on-a-lot townhomes common in North Redondo and the condos closer to the water. Townhome kitchens are typically galley or L-shaped on the main level, with stairs nearby, so the floor choice often carries up the steps.

Engineered wood floor with an expansion gap at the baseboard in a humid coastal home
An expansion gap at the walls gives wood room to move with coastal humidity.Illustration

Wood reacts to moisture. Near the pier and Riviera Village, solid hardwood should acclimate before installation and keep an expansion gap at the walls, which is why engineered wood or vinyl often wins here. Neighbors in Hermosa Beach and Torrance face similar choices; see our coastal kitchen flooring guide.

Most of the city sits on gently rolling coastal terrace, with older single-family streets in South Redondo and the Hollywood Riviera and larger blocks of townhomes in North Redondo. Many townhomes put the garage on the ground floor over a concrete slab and the kitchen on the floor above it on wood framing, so a floor that suits one level may not suit the other. Salt-laden air also matters beyond floors: it tarnishes cheap cabinet hinges and drawer slides, so hardware deserves as much attention as the door color. Houses built before 1978 need lead-safe work practices under the EPA’s RRP rule when painted cabinets come out.

What Google reviewers say about the showroom

Quoted from public Google reviews. Adcom Kitchen & Flooring has 20 Google reviews; read them all on Google.

“Tony is the man! Tell them your needs and they will work with you. Been coming here for the last 6 months and we keep getting the same great and honest service as day one.”
Erik G. Google review · c. 2024
“Helped so much with tile for my kitchen remodel. Tony, Jr. Knew his stuff and didn’t try to sell me stuff I didn’t want. Thank you!”
Mimi K. Google review · c. 2023

Redondo Beach questions

Is solid hardwood a good idea in a Redondo Beach kitchen?

It can work, but engineered wood or waterproof vinyl is usually the safer choice. Marine air near the coast raises humidity, and solid boards expand and shrink more with it, which can cause gaps or cupping. If you want solid wood, let it acclimate in the home before installation and keep the kitchen well ventilated.

What should Redondo Beach townhome owners check before a kitchen remodel?

Start with the CC&Rs. Many townhome associations set rules on work hours, approval for changes and sound-rated underlayment under hard floors. Then measure the kitchen width and the stairs beside it, since floors often continue up the steps. A City of Redondo Beach permit is needed only if plumbing, wiring or walls change.

Nearby areas we serve

Call before your Redondo Beach visit

A quick call lets the showroom pull samples for your project before you make the drive.

Adcom Kitchen & Flooring · 13259 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605 · Get directions · Showroom hours

Call (818) 765-9955 Directions