Home Remodeling · Santa Monica
Home Remodeling in Santa Monica
Design-build remodeling for Santa Monica homes, from beachside bungalows to modern condos. We draw the plans, pull the city permits, and build with our own crews.
CSLB #1045030 · Licensed & Insured
Santa Monica
Remodeling Built for Life by the Coast
Santa Monica homes span a century of styles: Craftsman bungalows north of Montana, mid-century houses in Sunset Park, and modern condos near downtown. Each one asks for a different touch. A remodel here has to respect the character of the original home while bringing kitchens, bathrooms, and floor plans up to the way people actually live now, with open sightlines, better light, and rooms that flow toward the outdoors.
Building here also means knowing the ground rules. Santa Monica runs its own Building and Safety division, separate from Los Angeles, with its own plan check process, strict green building and energy codes, and coastal zone requirements that can apply to properties near the beach. We plan for those from day one, so approvals do not become the surprise that stalls your project. And because salt air is hard on finishes, hardware, and exterior materials, we specify products that hold up close to the ocean instead of ones that look good for a year.
Athenian Builders Group is a design-build general contractor. One team draws your plans, pulls your permits, and builds the work with its own crews, so nothing gets lost in a handoff. We are licensed and insured in California under CSLB License #1045030, we price every project with a fixed, itemized estimate you approve before construction, and we hold a 5.0 rating on Google. Kitchen, bathroom, whole house, or an ADU in Santa Monica: tell us what you are weighing and we will walk the space with you.
Working in Santa Monica
What Local Homeowners Should Know
Santa Monica Permits, Handled
Santa Monica runs its own Building and Safety division, with its own plan check, green building standards, and coastal zone rules near the beach. We draw to the city’s requirements the first time, file the applications, and keep the review moving so you never stand at a counter.
Every Era of Santa Monica Housing
A Craftsman bungalow needs different framing decisions than a Sunset Park midcentury or a condo near downtown. We remodel the house you actually own, not a floor plan from a template.
Materials That Survive Salt Air
Ocean air corrodes cheap hardware, fades finishes, and punishes exterior surfaces. We specify coastal-rated windows, fixtures, and cladding so your remodel still looks right years in.
One Licensed Team, Start to Finish
Review in Santa Monica has layers: plan check, green code, coastal rules. Every gap between a designer and a contractor costs you weeks inside that system. We close the gap. One licensed, insured design-build firm owns the drawings, the schedule, and the build.
Our Services
Remodeling Services in Santa Monica
Client Reviews
What Homeowners Say
Athenian Builders Group did an amazing job remodeling our bathroom in North Hollywood. The quality of the work is outstanding, from the beautiful tile installation to the custom vanity and freestanding tub. The team was professional, communicative, and completed the project on time.
From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, Athenian Builders Group was fantastic. They remodeled our kitchen with custom cabinets, new countertops, and lighting, and it completely changed the space. Their professionalism and craftsmanship were impressive throughout the project.
Questions
Santa Monica Remodeling FAQs
Do I need a permit from the City of Santa Monica for my remodel?
Almost always, yes. Santa Monica runs its own Building and Safety division, separate from LADBS, and most kitchen, bathroom, and structural work goes through a permit and plan check there. Live near the beach? Coastal zone rules may apply on top. We handle the drawings, the applications, and the inspections on every project.
How long does a home remodel take in Santa Monica?
It depends on scope and on the city’s review. A bathroom or kitchen moves faster than a whole-home remodel or an ADU, and coastal zone or green code checks can add review time before work starts. We map the permit timeline first, then hand you a schedule built on the city’s actual process, not guesswork.
Does Athenian Builders Group serve Santa Monica?
Yes. We serve all of LA County, and Santa Monica is squarely in our service area. We offer free on-site estimates and respond the same business day, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Call (310) 857-2520 to set up a visit.
How do you deal with salt air when choosing materials?
We treat proximity to the ocean as a design constraint from the start. That means corrosion-resistant hardware and fixtures, coastal-rated windows and doors, durable exterior finishes, and flooring and cabinetry choices that handle humidity. It costs a little more thought up front and saves you replacements later.
Local Knowledge
Remodeling Know-How for Santa Monica
Architecture We Work With
Santa Monica was built in layers: Craftsman bungalows from the streetcar days, Spanish Revival homes north of Montana, midcentury houses in Sunset Park, condominiums near downtown and the beach. We remodel and build across all of them. Keep the character where it earns its place, then bring the kitchens, baths, and the systems behind the walls up to today’s standards.
Neighborhoods We Serve
We serve homeowners across Santa Monica, covering the 90402 through 90405 zip codes, including:
- North of Montana, known for its wide lots and estate-scale homes
- Sunset Park, a neighborhood of well-kept bungalows and family homes
- Ocean Park, the historic beachside district south of Pico Boulevard
Permits and Approvals
Building permits in Santa Monica are issued by the City of Santa Monica Building and Safety. Properties in the city’s coastal zone may also need coastal development review before a permit is issued. We flag those requirements during your free on-site estimate and build the approvals into your fixed price and timeline, so there are no surprises once work begins.
Remodeling in Santa Monica?
Thinking about remodeling your Santa Monica home? Call (310) 857-2520 or request a free on-site estimate. You will hear back the same business day, with straight answers and a fixed, itemized price.
Prefer to text? Message us at the same number · We respond the same business day. Every project carries a written 2-year workmanship warranty.
Considering an ADU on your Santa Monica lot? See our Santa Monica ADU builder page.
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