American Kitchen and Bath

What American Kitchen and Bath does

American Kitchen and Bath, Inc. (AKB) is a private residential remodeling contractor founded in 1985 and headquartered at 1758 Junction Ave. Unit D, San Jose, California. The company specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, cabinetry, and room additions for individual homeowners across approximately ten cities in the Silicon Valley / San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Los Altos. It operates from a physical showroom and employs between 11 and 50 staff, supplemented by project-based subcontractors. The company was acquired by Custom Cuts Construction in 2021, with owner Wes Ambrose (over 20 years of residential construction experience) continuing to lead operations.

The company's core offerings include kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling (with project prices ranging from approximately $6,000 to $60,000), remodeling and room additions, cabinetry, and cabinet refacing. It uses professional CAD tools for project visualization and sources cabinets, fixtures, and surfacing materials through partnerships with six cabinet manufacturers (Starmark, DeWils, Kraftmaid, Merillat, Mantra, Ultracraft), four fixture brands (Toto, Delta, Grohe, Hansgrohe), and four countertop/tile suppliers (Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria, Arizona Tile). The firm holds California General Contractor License #886059, specialty C15 (flooring) and C54 (tile) classifications, and EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm status (#NAT-F17828-1), and has maintained continuous Angie's List Super Service Awards since 2007 and Qualified Remodeler Top 500 recognition (ranked 274th nationally).

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts on a one-time license model, supported by a design-fee mechanism (credited at contract acceptance) that functions as both lead qualification and a partial professional-services revenue stream. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, primarily relying on referral and review channels (Angie's List, Better Business Bureau, Diamond Certified, Yelp), supplemented by SEO, portfolio galleries, testimonials, and NKBA/NARI industry memberships. The firm offers a one-year warranty on labor and materials and assigns dedicated project managers or lead carpenters to each engagement. No public revenue figures, funding rounds, or external capital signals are disclosed.

Name

American Kitchen and Bath

Legal name

American Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

Website

https://americankitchenandbath.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Kitchen and Bath is a private, Silicon Valley–based residential remodeling contractor founded in 1985, specializing in kitchen, bathroom, and room addition renovations for individual homeowners across approximately ten San Francisco Bay Area cities, with project pricing from $6,000 to $60,000 and an EPA Lead-Safe Certified credential.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

akta.pro primary industry

Full Kitchen Remodel (Layout Reconfiguration) (HSAPAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full Bathroom Remodel (Design-Build) (HSAPABAA), Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management (HSAPAAAK), Kitchen & Bath Installation & Project Services (Retail + Install) (CRAIAFAH)

Keywords

• Kitchen remodeling services
• Bathroom remodeling services
• Residential cabinet installation
• Room addition construction
• Cabinet refacing

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Remodeling Services: One-time project-based remodeling services for kitchens, bathrooms, and room additions. Projects range from simple face-lifts to complete remodels. Pricing varies from approximately $6,000 to $60,000 for bathroom remodels, with kitchen remodels representing significant investments. Revenue is generated through project contracts with payment accepted via personal checks and bank transfers through secure online merchant service.
2. Cabinetry Sales and Installation: The company offers cabinet sales with installation included. They provide multiple cabinet lines including Starmark, DeWils, Kraftmaid, Merillat, Mantra, and Ultracraft. Countertops and fixtures are also sold as part of comprehensive remodeling projects.
3. Design Services: Design services are offered for an additional fee beyond the base remodeling project. This fee is credited towards the job at contract acceptance, serving as a customer acquisition and qualification mechanism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

American Kitchen and Bath is a residential home remodeling contractor that plans, designs, and builds kitchen, bathroom, and room addition projects for homeowners in the San Jose / Silicon Valley area. The firm sells and installs cabinetry (Starmark, DeWils, Kraftmaid, Merillat, Mantra, Ultracraft), plumbing fixtures (Toto, Delta, Grohe, Hansgrohe), and stone/quartz countertops (Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria, Arizona Tile), with project pricing ranging from roughly $6,000 for basic bathroom remodels up to $60,000 for comprehensive renovations.

Product overview

American Kitchen and Bath is a full-service residential remodeling company offering a unified suite of construction and renovation services centered on kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The core service offerings include Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Remodeling & Room Additions, Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing. These services are delivered through partnerships with leading manufacturers across three product categories: (1) Cabinet brands including Starmark, DeWils, Kraftmaid, Merillat (Classic and Masterpiece lines), Mantra, and Ultracraft; (2) Fixture brands including Toto, Delta, Grohe, and Hansgrohe; and (3) Stone/countertop brands including Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria, and Arizona Tile. The company provides design services, CAD drawings, material selection assistance, project management, and full installation for all offerings, operating as a single integrated service rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Remodeling Full-service kitchen renovation for residential homeowners, including cabinet replacement, layout redesign, cabinetry and fixture installation, countertop replacement, and complete kitchen makeovers ranging from cabinet-only updates to total floor plan changes.
• Bathroom Remodeling Complete bathroom renovation services ranging from $6,000 to $60,000, including tile work, fixture installation, vanity upgrades, walk-in showers, ADA-compliant modifications, and full gut-and-replace projects for residential homeowners.
• Remodeling & Room Additions Design and construction of residential room additions including family rooms, bedrooms, baths, kitchens, and garages, with engineering, drafting, and design-build services delivered by the firm.
• Cabinetry Comprehensive cabinet design and installation service offering European, Italian, and German style kitchen cabinets through six partnered manufacturer lines (Starmark, DeWils, Kraftmaid, Merillat Classic and Masterpiece, Mantra, and Ultracraft) for residential customers.
• Cabinet Refacing Cabinet refacing service allowing residential customers to update existing cabinets without full replacement, with installation included as part of the remodeling engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction with craftsmanship quality across projects ranging from $6,000 to $60,000
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)coreOthers · 1 January 2002Not for profit trade association promoting excellence in the kitchen and bath industry. American Kitchen and Bath has belonged to NKBA since 2002. The association promotes ongoing career development and education and serves as a valuable source of information and referrals for both consumers and professionals.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)coreOthersNationwide non-profit organization of professionals in the remodeling industry. The Silicon Valley Chapter works to improve the performance, professionalism and perception of the industry. Members include general contractors, design professionals, specialty contractors, distributors, and suppliers.
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)coreOthersEPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm - Certification # NAT-F17828-1. The company is certified by the EPA for home renovations that may disturb lead-based paint in homes built before 1978, schools and child-care facilities.
• Angie's ListcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAngie's List provides ratings and referrals for consumers with honest feedback from actual customers. Over 2 million homeowners nationwide look on Angie's List for reviews. American Kitchen and Bath has been honored with the Super Service Award every year since 2007.
• Qualified Remodeler MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry publication that produces the annual Top 500 Remodelers list. American Kitchen and Bath was honored in 2013, 2014, and 2015, placing 274th in the country in one year.
• Starmark CabinetrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCabinet manufacturer whose products are sold and installed by American Kitchen and Bath as part of remodeling projects.
• DeWilscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCabinet manufacturer whose products are sold and installed by American Kitchen and Bath as part of remodeling projects.
• KraftmaidcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCabinet manufacturer whose products are sold and installed by American Kitchen and Bath as part of remodeling projects.
• MerillatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCabinet manufacturer whose products are sold and installed by American Kitchen and Bath as part of remodeling projects. Includes Merillat Classic and Merillat Masterpiece lines.
• MantracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCabinet manufacturer whose products are sold and installed by American Kitchen and Bath as part of remodeling projects.
• UltracraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCabinet manufacturer whose products are sold and installed by American Kitchen and Bath as part of remodeling projects.
• TotominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixture manufacturer whose products including toilets and plumbing fixtures are offered through American Kitchen and Bath remodeling projects.
• Delta FaucetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixture manufacturer whose products are offered through American Kitchen and Bath remodeling projects.
• GroheminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixture manufacturer whose products are offered through American Kitchen and Bath remodeling projects.
• HansgroheminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixture manufacturer whose products are offered through American Kitchen and Bath remodeling projects.
• CaesarstoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone/quartz countertop manufacturer whose products are offered through American Kitchen and Bath remodeling projects.
• SilestoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone/quartz countertop manufacturer whose products are offered through American Kitchen and Bath remodeling projects.
• CambriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone/quartz countertop manufacturer whose products are offered through American Kitchen and Bath remodeling projects.
• Arizona TileminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTile manufacturer whose products are offered through American Kitchen and Bath remodeling projects.
• Custom Cuts ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom Cuts Construction purchased American Kitchen and Bath in 2021. This acquisition represents a parent-subsidiary relationship in the construction and remodeling industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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