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Remodeling Company in Los Angeles, CA
Home remodeling in Los Angeles means working with homes built between the 1920s and 1970s, many on hillsides, nearly all under seismic codes that changed the way we reinforce foundations and brace walls. We’re Penhallow Remodeling, and we give Los Angeles homeowners a written price before any work starts, along with a 365-Day Done Right Promise that says if something isn’t right, we come back and make it right at no charge. Call (213) 277-6578 and you’ll get a real person, not a voicemail maze.
Why Los Angeles Homes Are Different
Los Angeles housing stock runs the full range, from 1920s Spanish Revival stucco in Silver Lake to mid-century ranch homes in the Valley, and a lot of it sits on raised wood-frame foundations that were never bolted to the foundation when they were built. That matters because the city’s seismic retrofit mandates apply to many of these homes, especially the soft-story buildings and older cripple wall construction you see in neighborhoods like Echo Park. Any whole-home remodel needs to start with what’s underneath: foundation condition, cripple wall bracing, and whether the floor framing has moved over the decades. The dry Mediterranean climate means we’re rarely fighting rain delays, but intense UV breaks down roofing, exterior trim, and sealants faster than people expect, and Santa Ana winds can turn an open roof or exposed framing into a real problem. Hillside lots add another layer. Homes in Silver Lake, Mount Washington, and Echo Park often sit on steep grades with retaining walls and drainage systems that have to be evaluated before you add square footage or rework a foundation.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Los Angeles Services
Most Los Angeles homeowners call us about one of three things: a general contractor to manage a larger remodel, a bathroom that needs a full redo, or a kitchen they’ve outgrown. Here’s what each involves in this city.
General Contractor in Los Angeles
Acting as your general contractor in Los Angeles means coordinating permits, structural work, and trades across a city with some of the strictest seismic and hillside grading rules in the country. We handle the written pricing, the schedule, and the paperwork so you’re not chasing inspectors or wondering which sub shows up next. General Contractor in Los Angeles
Bathroom Remodeling in Los Angeles
Bathroom remodels in Los Angeles often involve homes where the original tile was set on a mud bed that’s now cracking, or where the subfloor has settled after decades. We address the framing and waterproofing underneath before a single tile goes down, and we put the cost in writing before demo starts. Bathroom Remodeling in Los Angeles
Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles kitchen remodel usually means working around a 1950s or 1960s layout that was never designed for the way people cook now. We plan the cabinet layout, countertop surfaces, and appliance runs with the existing structure in mind, then hand you a written price that covers the full scope. Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Remodeling in Los Angeles
Home remodeling in Los Angeles is different from almost anywhere else because so many houses were built before modern seismic codes, on hillsides or on raised foundations, with little insulation and a lot of deferred updates. A Home Remodeling project here often starts with a structural question: is the foundation bolted, are the cripple walls braced, and will the existing framing carry the new load. Once that’s answered, we get to the work you can see: reworking layouts, opening walls, updating systems, and finishing surfaces so the house works for the way you actually live.
Home Remodeling Contractor
Signs you need it
You’re juggling multiple trades, the project touches load-bearing walls or the foundation, and you need one person accountable for the permit, the schedule, and the final inspection.
What it costs in Los Angeles
A full home remodel through a Los Angeles remodeling contractor typically runs $53,100 to $153,400 depending on square footage, structural scope, and finish level.
How we do it
We start with a written scope and price, handle the permit set, then sequence demolition, framing, rough-in, finishes, and final inspection so you have one point of contact from start to finish.
Whole House Remodel
Signs you need it
The layout no longer works, multiple rooms need work at once, and you’d rather do it in one coordinated project than a series of small ones that never quite connect.
What it costs in Los Angeles
A whole house remodel in Los Angeles generally lands between $53,100 and $153,400, driven by home size, foundation work, and whether you’re moving walls or staying within the existing footprint.
How we do it
We evaluate the structure first, then develop a phased plan covering systems, rough framing, insulation, drywall, finishes, and fixtures, with a written price before demolition starts.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Los Angeles
| Item | Typical range in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Home addition | $53,100 – $153,400 |
| ADU construction | $106,200 – $259,600 |
| Garage conversion | $35,400 – $94,400 |
How long does a whole home remodel take in Los Angeles?
Most whole home remodels in Los Angeles run four to nine months depending on structural scope, permit review times, and whether hillside grading is involved. We give you a written schedule with the written price.
Do I need seismic retrofit work as part of my remodel in Los Angeles?
If your home has a raised foundation or an unbraced cripple wall, the city may require bolting and bracing before you can add square footage or alter load-bearing walls. We assess this during the planning phase so it’s in the written price, not a surprise later.
Brands We Service in Los Angeles
We install and service building systems from names homeowners recognize: Abodu and Cover for prefabricated ADU shells, and Dvele and Mighty Buildings for panelized construction options on larger remodels. Parts for these systems are stocked through local Los Angeles suppliers, which keeps turnarounds reasonable even when a component needs replacement. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $16,520 – $53,100 |
| Small kitchen remodel | $10,620 – $23,600 |
| Bathroom remodel | $10,620 – $33,040 |
| Small bathroom remodel | $5,900 – $14,160 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $5,310 – $14,160 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $4,130 – $11,800 |
| Home addition | $53,100 – $153,400 |
| ADU construction | $106,200 – $259,600 |
| Garage conversion | $35,400 – $94,400 |
| Roof replacement | $9,440 – $23,600 |
| Window replacement | $5,310 – $17,700 |
| Paver patio installation | $4,130 – $12,980 |
What pushes remodeling cost up in Los Angeles is almost always structural: unbolted foundations, hillside retaining walls, soft-story framing, or outdated wiring and plumbing that has to be brought to current code. That’s why we walk the property and give you a written line-item price before any work starts, so the number on day one is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Angeles
Our crews work across Los Angeles every week, from the hillside streets of Silver Lake and Echo Park to the ranch-home blocks of the San Fernando Valley, and down through West Adams, Jefferson Park, and Mid-City. Most scheduling can be arranged within a few business days of your call.
- Silver Lake
- Echo Park
- Sherman Oaks
- West Adams
- Mid-City
Service Area – Cities Near Los Angeles
Penhallow Remodeling serves Los Angeles and the surrounding communities, including Huntington Park, CA, South Gate, CA, Carson, CA, and Santa Monica, CA. If you’re in one of these areas and planning a remodel, call us and we’ll confirm availability for your project.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Los Angeles
We can usually get you on the schedule within two to four weeks depending on permit status and crew availability. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so call (213) 277-6578 and we’ll give you a straight answer about timing for your specific project.
Yes. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and make sure the work passes before we call the job done. Los Angeles permit review can stretch timelines, so we build that reality into the written schedule rather than pretending it won’t matter.
We do. Many Los Angeles neighborhoods, especially in hillside and planned communities, have HOA design review requirements. We prepare the submittal package and work with the board through approval so your remodel doesn’t stall at the architectural committee.
If you’re planning a remodel in Los Angeles and want a written price before you commit, call Penhallow Remodeling at (213) 277-6578 for a free estimate. We’ll walk the property, answer your questions straight, and hand you a number you can hold us to.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Los Angeles Customers Say
"Primary bath remodel. They gave me a schedule and hit it, called me for every decision, and kept the dust contained with plastic. Beautiful tile work."
- Dana Monroe"Did our whole kitchen. The written estimate held, which after reading remodel nightmares online I did not take for granted. Showed up every morning on time and the crew was clean and polite."
- Warren Updike"Redid two bathrooms at once. The crew protected the floors and cleaned up every single day before leaving. Quote was detailed and there were no mystery charges at the end."
- Tricia Dawson
