Luxury Design & Construction · Los Angeles
Home Remodeling in Los Angeles
The house you have, rebuilt around the way you live now. One licensed team runs the whole home remodel: new layout, updated systems, and finishes chosen to last, from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Home Remodeling
Remodel the Whole House, Not One Room at a Time
A full home remodel is not a bigger version of a bathroom project. Walls move, systems get rerouted, and a dozen trades have to arrive in the right order. Athenian Builders Group plans that entire sequence before demolition starts: structural work first, then electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, then insulation, drywall, and finishes, so the project moves forward instead of circling back. Permits go through LADBS or your city’s building department, and you approve a transparent, itemized price before we open a single wall.
As a licensed home remodel contractor in Los Angeles, CSLB License #1045030, we take on the projects that change how a house lives: opening a closed floor plan, adding square footage, or gutting a dated interior to the studs and rebuilding the kitchen, baths, and primary suite as parts of one design. Whether you stay in the home during construction or move out for the heavy phases, you get one point of contact, one schedule, and a house that finally fits the people living in it.
What We Do
Home Remodeling Services in Los Angeles
01
Whole Home Renovations
We treat the house as one project, not a string of rooms. Layout, systems, and finishes are designed together, then built under one contract, on one schedule, with every trade managed by us.
02
Open Floor Plan Conversions
We remove the walls between kitchen, dining, and living areas and carry the loads on engineered beams, so the main floor works as one connected space. Structural plans go through plan check.
03
Home Additions
New square footage tied cleanly into the existing structure, from expanded living areas to added bedrooms. We match rooflines, flooring, and trim so the addition reads as original to the house.
04
Structural Changes
Load-bearing wall removal, beam and post installation, reframing, and foundation work, all engineered, permitted, and inspected. This is the work that makes a genuinely new layout possible.
05
Kitchen and Living Spaces
Within a whole home remodel, the kitchen and main living areas anchor the new floor plan. We design them as the center of the house, not as an afterthought bolted onto the old layout.
06
Primary Suite Renovations
As part of a full remodel, we can reconfigure bedrooms and baths into a true primary suite: a larger bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a bath built around how you start and end the day.
07
Electrical and Lighting Upgrades
Panel upgrades, rewiring, layered and recessed lighting, and dedicated circuits for modern loads. A whole home remodel is the right moment to bring the electrical system up to how you actually use the house.
08
Plumbing and Systems Updates
Repiping, new supply and drain lines for relocated kitchens and baths, water heaters, and HVAC rework. With the walls already open, updating systems now costs far less than tearing into finished rooms later.
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Interior Finishes and Trim
Flooring, drywall, paint, interior doors, casings, baseboards, and built-ins installed with consistent detailing from room to room. Finishes are where a remodel either looks custom or looks patched together.
10
Windows and Doors
New windows and exterior doors placed for light, views, and the new floor plan, not just swapped into the old openings. Better glazing also quiets the house and steadies indoor temperatures.
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Energy and Comfort Upgrades
Insulation, air sealing, and efficient HVAC worked into the remodel while the framing is exposed. The house gets more comfortable and cheaper to run at the same time.
12
Aging-in-Place Modifications
Wider doorways, curbless showers, better lighting, and single-level living plans that keep the home workable for decades. Designed to look intentional, never clinical.
Recent Work
Home Remodeling Projects in Los Angeles
Each of these houses had a floor plan that stopped working. Completed whole home remodeling projects across Los Angeles, from opened-up main floors to full gut renovations rebuilt from the studs out.
Client Reviews
What Homeowners Say
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.
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.
Athenian Builders did an amazing job remodeling our bathroom. The entire process was smooth, the crew was professional, and the quality of work exceeded our expectations. We love the final result and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a bathroom remodel!
Is It Time?
Why Homeowners Remodel Their Homes
The Layout No Longer Fits
A closed-off kitchen. One bathroom too few. Nowhere to work from home. Those are floor plan problems, and no amount of paint fixes them. A remodel solves them at the floor plan level.
The Interiors Feel Dated
Finishes from another decade drag down every room they sit in. Replace them house-wide and you get one consistent home, not a patchwork where each room shows the year it was last updated.
Deferred Maintenance Is Adding Up
Old wiring, tired plumbing, worn surfaces: none of it gets cheaper by waiting. A full remodel deals with all of it in one project, while the walls are already open.
You Need More Space but Do Not Want to Move
Between Los Angeles prices, transaction costs, and giving up a low property tax basis, adding on or reworking your current house often beats buying a different one.
You Love to Entertain
An open kitchen, a clear path to the backyard, and room for a table that seats everyone. Hosting stops feeling like crowd control.
Energy Costs Keep Climbing
Insulation, new windows, and efficient systems go in while the walls are open. The construction ends. The lower utility bills keep going.
You Are Preparing to Sell
An updated home shows better, photographs better, and pulls in far more buyers than one that clearly needs work.
You Just Bought a Fixer
Remodel before you move in and the dust happens once. Gut it, rebuild it, and make it yours without living through construction twice.
How It Works
Our Home Remodeling Process
01
Consultation
We walk the house with you, talk honestly about what works and what does not, and discuss scope, budget range, and whether you plan to stay in the home during construction. On-site estimates are free.
02
Planning and Design Direction
We develop the new layout, coordinate structural engineering wherever walls move, and submit permit plans to the city. You approve a transparent, itemized proposal before anything is demolished.
03
Material and Finish Selection
Flooring, cabinetry, tile, fixtures, and hardware are selected and ordered before construction begins, so long-lead items never stall a whole home schedule mid-project.
04
Construction and Installation
Demolition first, then structural work. Rough electrical, plumbing, and HVAC follow, then inspections, insulation, drywall, and finishes. Every trade is sequenced so the site never sits idle, and you get regular updates on what happened and what comes next.
05
Final Walkthrough
We walk every room together, complete the punch list to your standard, and close out final inspections before we call the project finished.
Investment
What a Home Remodel Costs in Los Angeles
Whole-home remodels vary more than any other project we build. Focused multi-room work in Los Angeles often starts around $100,000, while full gut renovations commonly run $350,000 to $500,000 or more depending on square footage, structural changes, and the level of finish. These are typical ranges, not quotes, and your home’s condition matters as much as its size.
That is why we begin with a free on-site walkthrough and give you an itemized, line-item estimate. The price and timeline are fixed before demolition day, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Financing is available for qualified homeowners. See remodel financing options in Los Angeles.
Transparent Pricing
Home Remodel Cost in Los Angeles by Scope
Real 2026 ranges for LA homes, not teaser numbers. Your home’s condition matters as much as its size.
| Tier | What It Covers | Typical Cost (2026) | Typical Build Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Multi-Room | Kitchen plus baths plus flooring and paint, in the existing layout | $100k – $200k | 2–4 months |
| Whole-Home Renovation | Every room updated: new kitchen, baths, flooring, doors, systems where needed | $200k – $350k | 4–6 months |
| Full Gut / Structural | Down-to-studs work, layout and structural changes, high-end finishes throughout | $350k – $500k+ | 6–9+ months |
Typical Los Angeles ranges for 2026, not quotes. Every project starts with a free on-site walkthrough and a fixed, itemized price in writing. That is the number we hold to.
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Estimated project cost
Permits
Permits for a Whole-Home Remodel in LA
Here is the honest answer, and either way it stays on our plate, not yours.
Purely cosmetic scopes: paint, flooring, cabinet swaps, and fixture replacements in place usually need no permit.
Almost every whole-home remodel needs permits: structural changes, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work all go through city plan check. We prepare drawings, pull every permit, and manage inspections start to finish.
Licensed & insured California contractor · CSLB License #1045030
Why Us
Why Choose Athenian Builders Group
Clear Communication. You always know what happened this week, what happens next, and exactly who to call with a question.
Organized Project Management. Whole home remodels live or die on sequencing, so we schedule every trade, delivery, and inspection to keep the project moving in one direction.
Clean Workmanship. Straight lines, level surfaces, tight joints, and a jobsite that gets cleaned up at the end of the day, not just worked in.
Real Remodeling Experience. Older Los Angeles houses hide surprises behind their walls, and we plan for them instead of being stopped by them.
Attention to Detail. The caulk lines, hardware alignment, and paint edges are the part of a remodel you see every single day, so we treat them as the most important part.
Respect for the Home. We protect floors and belongings, contain dust, and treat an occupied house like someone lives there, because someone does.
Los Angeles Area Experience. We work with local permitting, inspections, and the realities of LA housing stock, from Spanish bungalows to midcentury post-and-beam.
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Our Portfolio
Related Home Remodeling Projects
More of our home remodeling work around Los Angeles: houses with very different bones, each rethought from end to end.
Questions
Home Remodeling FAQs
How long does a full home remodel take?
It depends on scope. A whole home remodel typically runs several months from demolition to final walkthrough, and projects with additions or major structural changes take longer. We build a realistic schedule up front, order long-lead materials early, and sequence the trades so time is not lost between phases.
Can we live in the house during the remodel?
Sometimes, and we will give you an honest answer during the consultation. For phased projects we can contain work areas with dust barriers and keep a bathroom and a temporary kitchen setup running. For a full gut renovation, where plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are all offline at once, moving out for the heavy phases is usually the better experience.
Do you handle design and permits?
Yes. As a design-build contractor we guide the design direction, coordinate structural engineering when walls move, and pull permits, so you are not left managing architects, engineers, and the city on your own.
Can you open up walls and change the layout?
Yes, including load-bearing walls. We determine what each wall is carrying, engineer beams or posts where needed, and permit the structural work so your new open floor plan is built correctly and passes inspection.
How do payments and pricing work?
You start with a free on-site estimate, then receive a transparent, itemized proposal that shows what each part of the project costs, line by line. If anything changes along the way, it is priced and approved in writing before the work happens, so there are no surprise totals at the end.
Do you serve Los Angeles and nearby areas?
Yes. Athenian Builders Group is a licensed and insured California general contractor, CSLB License #1045030, serving Los Angeles and all of LA County. Call (310) 857-2520 to schedule a free on-site estimate.
What warranty do you offer?
Every project includes a written 2-year workmanship warranty. If our workmanship fails within two years of completion, we return and make it right at no cost. Your fixed price, timeline, and warranty are all stated in your contract before work begins.
Ready to Remodel Your Home?
Call us or request a free on-site estimate and walk the house with us. You will get straight answers on scope and schedule, clear itemized pricing, and one licensed team for the entire project, anywhere in Los Angeles and LA County.
Prefer to text? Message us at the same number · We respond the same business day. Every project carries a written 2-year workmanship warranty.
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