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Whole home remodel · Pacific Palisades

Your entire home, reimagined.

Pacific Palisades whole home remodeling — kitchens, bathrooms, structural changes, open-plan conversions, and complete gut renovations. 18 years in the Palisades. CSLB #982386. One contractor, one contact, from permit to final finish.

340+
Projects completedIn Pacific Palisades
18yrs
In the PalisadesOne neighborhood
5
Average rating107 reviews
What a whole home remodel covers
Every system, every room, one coordinated project
Structural changes & open-plan conversion
Load-bearing walls, beams, layout reconfiguration
Kitchen & bathrooms
Full gut, custom cabinetry, plumbing, tile, fixtures
Electrical, plumbing & HVAC
Full system upgrades to current code throughout
Flooring, finishes & millwork
Hardwood, tile, paint, trim, built-ins throughout
Permits — all agencies handled
LADBS, Coastal Commission, HOA — simultaneously
Exterior, windows & outdoor living
Cladding, roofing, decks, landscaping integration
Typical Palisades range $400K–$1.2M+ depending on scope & finishes
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Whole Home Remodel Trust — Pacific Palisades Remodeling
License
CSLB #982386 · Active
Class B General Contractor
Experience
18 Years in the Palisades
Every project type, one neighborhood
Permits
All Agencies Coordinated
LADBS · Coastal Commission · HOA
Rating
5★ · 107 Reviews
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Approach
One Contractor, All Trades
No subcontractor coordination headaches
Why Whole Home Remodel — Pacific Palisades Remodeling
Why a whole home remodel

Why Palisades homeowners choose a full remodel over moving

With Pacific Palisades lot values among the highest in Los Angeles, selling and buying elsewhere rarely makes financial sense. A whole home remodel transforms how you live in the home you already own — at a fraction of the cost of upgrading to a comparable property.

01
You love the neighborhood — not the floor plan
The Palisades community, the schools, the canyon walks, the neighbors — those are not replaceable. The 1960s galley kitchen and the compartmentalized floor plan are. A whole home remodel lets you keep what matters and fix what doesn't.
02
Moving costs more than remodeling
A comparable home in Pacific Palisades costs $4M–$8M+. Transaction costs alone (agent commissions, transfer taxes, moving costs) typically exceed $250,000–$500,000. A comprehensive whole home remodel for $500,000–$900,000 delivers a transformed home at a fraction of the replacement cost.
03
Doing it all at once costs less than piecemeal
Three separate remodel projects — kitchen one year, bathrooms the next, structural changes the third — cost 20–35% more than one coordinated whole home remodel. Mobilization, permits, trade coordination, and disruption all happen once instead of three times.
04
One contractor is dramatically less stressful
The alternative — hiring a designer, then bidding contractors, then separately managing an electrician, plumber, tile setter, and cabinetry installer — is a part-time job. One contractor who coordinates every trade eliminates that entirely. You have one call to make when something needs attention.
05
It dramatically increases resale value
A fully renovated Palisades home commands a significant premium over dated inventory. Buyers in this market will pay for quality they can trust — and a cohesive renovation with documented permits and a licensed contractor builds exactly that confidence.
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Alphabet Streets complete remodel — kitchen, living, dining, two bathrooms, all flooring. 28 weeks total.
Typical Palisades whole home remodel cost ranges
Cosmetic whole home update
Flooring, paint, fixtures, no structural
$80K–$180K
Mid-range full remodel
Kitchen, baths, flooring, some structural
$280K–$550K
High-end complete transformation
Structural, all rooms, premium finishes
$550K–$1.2M
Gut renovation + addition
Full remodel plus room addition or ADU
$900K–$2M+
Ranges reflect 2026 Palisades labor and material costs. Actual cost depends on home size, existing conditions, and finish selections. We give you a specific estimate at the site visit.
Whole Home Remodel Scope — Pacific Palisades Remodeling
What we handle

Every part of your home, transformed as one

A whole home remodel is not a collection of separate projects happening at the same time. It is one coordinated project where every trade, every room, and every system is planned and executed together — so the result feels cohesive, not assembled.

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Most transformative · Structural work
Structural Changes & Open-Plan Conversion

Most 1950s–1970s Palisades homes were built with compartmentalized floor plans — separate kitchen, dining, living, and family rooms divided by walls. Opening these spaces is the single most impactful change we make in a whole home remodel. We coordinate the structural engineer, permits, and beam installation as part of the full project scope.

  • Load-bearing wall removal — structural engineering, permits, steel or engineered lumber beam
  • Floor plan reconfiguration — new layouts that match how you actually live
  • Second-story additions — structural engineering of existing first floor
  • All permits coordinated — LADBS structural review, Coastal Commission, HOA
Kitchen remodel

Kitchen

Custom or semi-custom cabinetry, stone counters, professional appliances, backsplash, lighting, and plumbing — coordinated as part of the whole home scope. The kitchen is typically the most complex single room and benefits most from being planned alongside structural changes.

Bathrooms · All of them

Bathrooms

Primary suite, guest baths, powder rooms — all remodeled as part of one project, with waterproofing, tile, plumbing, and finishes coordinated to a consistent design language. Plumbing rerouted once, permits pulled once, trades coordinated once.

Flooring · Finishes · Millwork

Flooring, Finishes & Millwork

Hardwood flooring throughout, large-format tile where applicable, custom built-ins, trim, baseboards, interior doors and hardware, paint — all selected and installed as a cohesive whole. No mismatched finish lines at room boundaries.

Electrical · Plumbing · HVAC

All Systems Updated

Pre-1980 Palisades homes consistently have outdated wiring, galvanized plumbing, and undersized HVAC systems. A whole home remodel is the time to address all three — once, properly, with permits. Doing it piecemeal over years costs more and is more disruptive.

Exterior · Windows · Outdoor living

Exterior & Outdoor Living

New windows and exterior doors, cladding updates, roofing where needed, outdoor deck and patio construction, landscape integration. In the Palisades, indoor-outdoor connection is essential — we design and build both sides of the glass as one scope.

Whole Home Remodel Process — Pacific Palisades Remodeling
How it works

Your whole home remodel, phase by phase

Most Palisades homeowners have never managed a project of this scope before. We have done it hundreds of times. Every phase is planned before it starts, every trade is coordinated before they arrive, and every decision is made before it affects your budget or timeline.

01
Discovery
Weeks 1–3 · Free
Site visit, assessment & strategy

We walk every room of your home, assess existing conditions (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing), understand your goals and priorities, and build a complete project strategy — phasing, budget range, permit pathway, and realistic timeline. All at no cost.

Free · No obligation Existing conditions assessed Budget range established
02
Design
Weeks 3–10
Architecture, engineering & selections

Architectural drawings, structural engineering, and all material and finish selections happen simultaneously — not sequentially. Tile, cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, and appliances are specified before permits are submitted. This eliminates the most common source of delays: decisions made mid-construction.

All selections made before permits Structural engineering coordinated Lead times tracked from day one
03
Permits
Weeks 6–18
All agencies submitted simultaneously

LADBS building permit, Coastal Commission (where applicable), Grading Division (hillside lots), and HOA architectural review — all submitted at the same time, with complete applications. A contractor who submits sequentially adds months. We never do.

LADBS Coastal Commission Grading Division HOA review All simultaneous
04
Construction
Months 4–14
Demo, structural, rough work, finishes

Demolition, structural work (beams, foundation if needed), MEP rough-in (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), insulation, drywall, tile, cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, paint, trim. Every phase inspected before the next begins. Long-lead materials (custom cabinetry, specialty tile, appliances) arrive on schedule because they were ordered in Phase 2.

Structural work first MEP coordinated Materials on schedule Daily site cleanup
05
Completion
Final weeks
Punch list, inspections & handover

Final LADBS inspections and sign-off. Punch list walkthrough with you — we address every item before we consider the job done. We do not consider a project complete until you do. Warranty documentation provided for all work and materials.

Final LADBS sign-off Full punch list walkthrough Warranty documentation
Typical total timeline
8–18 months
From engagement to move-back-in. Depends on scope and permit complexity.
Permit timeline (LADBS)
6–14 weeks
For a complete structural whole home remodel. Runs in parallel with design.
Construction phase
5–10 months
Depending on scope. Structural projects take longer than cosmetic renovations.
Your stress level
One call
One point of contact for every question, every problem, every update.
Whole Home Remodel Gallery — Pacific Palisades Remodeling
Whole Home Remodel FAQ & CTA — Pacific Palisades Remodeling
Common questions

What homeowners ask before they start

A whole home remodel is the largest project most homeowners will ever manage. These are the questions we hear every week.

Ask us directly
A cosmetic whole home update (no structural changes) takes 4–6 months. A mid-range full remodel with kitchen, bathrooms, and some structural work takes 8–14 months. A comprehensive gut renovation including structural reconfiguration, all systems, and an addition takes 14–24 months. The biggest variable is permits — we submit to all applicable agencies simultaneously, which saves 2–4 months compared to contractors who work sequentially.
Whole home remodels in Pacific Palisades range from $80,000 for a cosmetic update (no structural work) to $1.2M+ for a comprehensive gut renovation with structural changes, all systems updated, and premium finishes throughout. The most common scope — kitchen, two bathrooms, all flooring, some structural — runs $400,000–$700,000. We give you a specific estimate after the site visit, where we assess your existing conditions, understand your goals, and build a realistic number.
For a cosmetic whole home update where only certain rooms are affected at a time, many families stay in the home throughout. For a comprehensive gut remodel — especially one that involves the kitchen, all bathrooms, and significant structural work — temporary housing is almost always necessary. We are honest about this upfront and help you plan accordingly. We keep dust and disruption as contained as possible, but a whole home remodel means your whole home is a construction site.
Three reasons. First, cost: mobilization, permits, and trade coordination happen once instead of three times — saving 20–35% versus three separate projects. Second, design: a whole home remodel produces a cohesive result where every room feels intentionally connected. Phased projects often have visible seams at room boundaries. Third, disruption: you go through construction once, move back in, and it's done. Three separate projects means three separate disruptions over 5–10 years.
Most of Pacific Palisades sits within the California Coastal Zone. Interior remodels typically do not require a Coastal Development Permit. However, exterior changes — new windows, additions, cladding, decks — may trigger a CDP requirement. We confirm what's required for your specific scope and lot at the site visit, and submit to the Coastal Commission simultaneously with LADBS whenever a CDP is needed. We have submitted CDPs dozens of times and know how to prepare complete applications that move through review efficiently.
Four things distinguish a Palisades remodel. The Coastal Commission — most properties require Coastal review for exterior changes. Hillside lots — the Highlands, Rustic Canyon, Castellammare, and the Riviera all have slope conditions that require soils reports, grading permits, and engineered foundations. HOA requirements — Riviera and other community associations require separate architectural review. Premium labor market — skilled trades in the Palisades charge 30–50% above LA averages. A contractor who works all over LA and treats the Palisades like any other neighborhood will consistently underestimate costs and underestimate permit timelines.
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Start your project

The home you've always wanted, where you already live.

Every whole home remodel starts with a free site visit. We walk every room, understand your goals, assess your existing conditions, and give you an honest budget range and timeline. No sales pitch. No pressure.

License
CSLB #982386
Class
B General Contractor
Experience
18 yrs · Palisades
Rating
5★ · 107 reviews
★★★★★

"We remodeled everything — kitchen, both bathrooms, took down two walls, new floors throughout, new windows. The house looks like a completely different home. They managed every single trade. We had one number to call the entire time."

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Alex & Sarah M.
Alphabet Streets · Full remodel · $685,000
★★★★★

"We'd been doing the house room by room for 6 years and it was never going to be done. Doing everything at once was the right call. The result is coherent in a way that piecemeal never could have been."

C
Christine L.
The Riviera · Whole home remodel · $820,000
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