Full Home Remodeling

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Full Home Remodeling in Los Angeles

Complete Home Renovation Services by Los Angeles’ Trusted Licensed General Contractor and Design-Build Firm. We design and build full home transformations that improve layout, function, and style across every space with a seamless, start-to-finish process. Serving Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Calabasas, and nearby areas.

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What Is a Full Home Remodel?

A full home remodel, also called a whole home renovation or whole house remodel, is a complete transformation of a property’s interior and exterior. Instead of remodeling one room at a time, we coordinate the entire project through one team, one design, and one construction schedule: layout changes, structural work, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, flooring, cabinetry, and finishes, all planned together.

For Los Angeles homeowners, this coordinated approach delivers:

  • A consistent design across every room
  • Better use of available space and improved circulation
  • Modern electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems working together
  • Fewer disruptions than remodeling room by room over several years
  • A home built around how you actually live today
  • Increased resale value and long-term equity

Many Los Angeles homes were built decades ago with layouts and systems that no longer fit modern living. A full remodel replaces outdated wiring, aging plumbing, and disconnected floor plans in one coordinated project rather than reopening walls and disrupting finished spaces every few years. Projects often include coordinated upgrades such as kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, and ADU design and construction to add usable living space under one unified plan.

What We Offer

  • Complete interior & exterior renovations
  • Open floor plan conversions
  • Room additions & expansions
  • Structural modifications
  • Electrical & plumbing upgrades
  • HVAC and indoor comfort systems
  • Custom millwork & built-ins
  • Energy-efficient upgrades
  • Smart home integration
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Full Home Remodeling Services in Los Angeles

Every home renovation is different. Your project may involve a complete interior transformation, structural changes, system upgrades, exterior improvements, or a combination of services.

Whole Home Renovations

Complete home remodeling in Los Angeles, covering interior and exterior upgrades under one contract, one team, and one project timeline.

Open Floor Plan Conversions

We remove walls and redesign layouts using structural engineering, beam installation, and flooring integration to create modern open living spaces.

Room Additions & Expansions

Full-service home additions including single-story and second-story builds with permitting, foundation work, framing, and finishing in compliance with LADBS.

Structural Modifications

Structural remodeling including load-bearing wall removal, steel beam installation, foundation repair, and seismic retrofitting to meet California building codes.

Electrical Upgrades

Main panel upgrades, whole-home rewiring, dedicated appliance circuits, GFCI and AFCI protection, and lighting and outlet layouts designed around your new floor plan.

Plumbing & Repiping

Whole-home or partial repiping, drain and waste line modifications, water line relocation for redesigned kitchens and bathrooms, and tankless water heater installation.

HVAC & Indoor Comfort

High-efficiency furnace and heat pump installation, new ductwork or duct modifications, improved kitchen and bath ventilation, and zoned heating and cooling with smart thermostats.

Custom Millwork & Built-Ins

Custom architectural millwork including built-in shelving, entertainment centers, window seats, wet bars, and trim carpentry designed for seamless integration.

Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Energy-efficient home improvements including insulation, ENERGY STAR windows, HVAC system upgrades, solar-ready wiring, and tankless water heaters.

Smart Home Integration

Integrated smart home systems including Lutron lighting control, Sonos audio systems, structured wiring, security cameras, and whole-home climate automation.

What Systems Get Upgraded During a Full Home Remodel?

A full home remodel goes beyond new finishes. It typically touches five major systems: structural components, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and interior and exterior finishes. Planning all five together improves safety, efficiency, comfort, and long-term performance, and prevents having to reopen finished walls later.

Structural Work

Every whole-home remodel starts with understanding how the home is built. If your project involves removing walls, expanding living space, or creating an open floor plan, we run a structural assessment to identify load-bearing walls and the modifications needed to maintain the home’s integrity. This can include:

  • Load-bearing wall removal with engineered steel beam installation
  • Foundation assessment and repairs
  • Framing modifications and seismic retrofitting
  • Foundation bolting and shear wall improvements
  • Cripple wall bracing for raised-foundation homes

Electrical System

Many older Los Angeles homes run on electrical systems never designed for today’s appliances, home offices, EV chargers, or smart home technology. We modernize the electrical infrastructure before walls are closed:

  • Main electrical panel upgrades
  • Replacing outdated wiring and adding dedicated appliance circuits
  • Reconfiguring outlets and switches to match the new layout
  • GFCI and AFCI protection, whole-home grounding, and surge protection
  • Smart lighting and automation wiring

Plumbing System

With walls and floors already open, it’s the ideal time to update aging plumbing. We relocate and modernize supply lines, drainage, and fixtures to support your new layout:

  • Whole-home or partial repiping with modern piping materials
  • Drain and waste line modifications
  • Water line relocation for redesigned kitchens and bathrooms
  • Tankless water heater installation and hot water recirculation systems
  • Modern fixture upgrades

HVAC & Indoor Comfort

Layout changes affect how heating and cooling perform, so we plan HVAC alongside structural, electrical, and insulation work:

  • High-efficiency furnace or heat pump installation
  • New ductwork or duct modifications
  • Improved kitchen and bathroom ventilation
  • Smart thermostat integration and zoned heating and cooling

Interior & Exterior Finishes

Once structural and mechanical work is complete, we move into the finishes that tie the renovation together:

  • Hardwood, tile, or engineered flooring
  • Interior and exterior painting
  • Custom cabinetry and built-ins
  • Quartz, marble, granite, or quartzite countertops
  • Premium fixtures, hardware, trim, millwork, and lighting

Why Remodel Your Los Angeles Home?

One Team, One Vision

Coordinating multiple remodeling contractors separately makes a large renovation harder to manage. A whole-home project brings design decisions, construction, systems, materials, and finishes into one coordinated plan, which keeps the design consistent and the trades in sync.

Modernize an Older Home

Many Los Angeles properties were built decades ago with layouts, finishes, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC that no longer suit modern living. A complete renovation addresses all of it in one project instead of repeatedly opening walls and disrupting finished spaces.

A Home Built Around Your Lifestyle

Your home should work for the way you live today. A whole-home remodel improves circulation, storage, entertaining areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and work-from-home spaces based on how you actually use the property.

Improve Long-Term Value

A thoughtfully planned renovation improves a home’s functionality, appearance, and market appeal. Actual return varies by property, neighborhood, scope, materials, and market conditions, so we help you balance personal enjoyment with long-term value.

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How Much Does a Full Home Remodel Cost in Los Angeles?

The cost of a full home renovation varies considerably based on the property’s size, existing condition, structural changes, systems upgrades, materials, design requirements, permits, and overall project complexity. A cosmetic renovation will generally have a different budget from a project that includes structural modifications, complete electrical and plumbing upgrades, new HVAC systems, room additions, and premium finishes.

Project Type Typical Cost Range
Cosmetic refresh (whole home) $75,000 – $150,000
Mid-range whole-home remodel $150,000 – $350,000
High-end whole-home remodel $350,000 – $700,000
Luxury whole-home renovation $700,000 – $1.5M+
Room addition (per sq ft) $400 – $800 / sq ft

Common Factors That Influence Your Final Cost

  • Home size and square footage
  • Number of rooms being remodeled
  • Structural modifications
  • Kitchen and bathroom renovations
  • Electrical upgrades or rewiring
  • Plumbing repairs or repiping
  • HVAC replacement or redesign
  • Windows and insulation
  • Flooring and cabinetry
  • Countertops and fixtures
  • Custom millwork
  • Permit and engineering requirements
  • Material selections
  • Site conditions and unforeseen construction issues

Rather than relying on a generic price-per-square-foot figure, we recommend evaluating the actual property and scope of work. After an in-home consultation, we can develop a project-specific estimate based on your renovation goals.

Hidden Challenges

Remodeling Older Homes in Los Angeles

Older Los Angeles homes can hide conditions that aren’t visible during an initial walkthrough: outdated wiring, aging plumbing, prior unpermitted work, deteriorated framing, or moisture damage. A successful whole-home remodel accounts for the home’s existing structure and systems, not just new cabinets and flooring.

Depending on the property, this can mean addressing any of the structural, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC conditions covered above, plus waterproofing, moisture control, and permit coordination specific to the existing construction.

If we discover a hidden condition once demolition begins, we explain what we found and its impact on cost and timeline before doing any additional work. No surprise change orders without your sign-off.

Original living room of an older Encino home with dark wood beams and a brick fireplace, photographed before a full home remodel.

Materials & Finishes We Work With

Flooring & Surface Transitions

We install premium engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), and large-format porcelain tile designed for high-traffic durability. Our team ensures seamless floor transitions across open floor plans, including comprehensive subfloor leveling and acoustic underlayment for multi-story homes.

Custom Cabinetry & Millwork

We provide whole-home cabinetry solutions from complete kitchen overhauls to custom living room built-ins, home office shelving, and mudroom storage. We use solid wood and premium MDF with durable lacquer finishes, paired with architectural hardware from Emtek, Atlas, and Waterstone for a cohesive design language throughout the house.

Tile, Stone & Countertops

Depending on the application, we work with porcelain, ceramic, natural marble, travertine, glass mosaic, cement tile, and zellige, paired with quartz, marble, quartzite, and granite countertops selected to complement the overall design.

Plumbing Fixtures & Shower Systems

Fixture packages from Kohler, Moen, Delta, Grohe, Hansgrohe, and California Faucets, including thermostatic controls, rain showers, handheld fixtures, body sprays, digital controls, and freestanding tubs.

Structural & Exterior Finishes

A true whole-home transformation extends beyond the interior. We utilize high-grade framing lumber, energy-efficient fiberglass and spray foam insulation, and premium exterior cladding like traditional stucco or fiber cement siding to drastically improve curb appeal and weather resistance.

Windows & Architectural Doors

We upgrade homes with ENERGY STAR-rated vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum-clad wood windows. To seamlessly connect your interior living spaces with the outdoors, we install multi-panel sliding glass doors, bi-fold systems, and custom solid-core interior doors that elevate the architectural feel of every room.

Featured Whole-Home Projects Los Angeles

Modern Kitchen - Calabasas
Kitchen

Modern Kitchen - Calabasas

Calabasas, CA

White Shaker Kitchen Santa Clarita
Kitchen

White Shaker Kitchen Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita, CA

Luxury Granite Kitchen Calabasas
Kitchen

Luxury Granite Kitchen Calabasas

Calabasas, CA

1950s Ranch Transformation, Sherman Oaks, CA

2,400 sq ft ranch converted to open-concept modern with removed walls, new kitchen, two full bathroom remodels, new wide-plank flooring throughout, full electrical panel upgrade, and a 600 sq ft primary suite addition. Duration: 7 months.

Hillside Spanish Revival, Encino, CA

Full interior and exterior restoration of a 1928 Spanish with preserved period millwork, new kitchen, three bathrooms, seismic retrofit, new HVAC, and Lutron lighting throughout. Duration: 9 months.

Our Process

Our design-build process brings design and construction together from day one, instead of separating architect, designer, and contractor into disconnected phases. This catches conflicts early, before they become expensive change orders mid-construction.

01

Free In-Home Consultation

We visit your home, assess the space, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed written estimate free and with no obligation.

02

Design & Material Selection

Our design-build team, alongside interior designers and structural engineers, creates a complete plan covering layout, finishes, architectural features, and lighting, so you see the finished space before construction begins.

03

Permits & Pre-Construction

We handle all permits with LADBS. Materials are ordered, the schedule is locked, and your project is fully planned before demo day.

04

Construction & Installation

Controlled demolition, waterproofing, plumbing, finishes, fixtures. Every phase is executed with precision by our licensed crew.

05

Final Walkthrough & Handover

Complete inspection, punch list, final adjustments. Your project isn't done until you say it's done.

How Long Does a Whole Home Remodel Take?

Most whole-home remodels take 4 to 9 months, depending on the size of the home, the scope, and how many systems are involved. Design and permitting happen before construction starts and add time up front. We give you a full project schedule from day one and manage every phase to keep it on track.

  1. 01

    Planning & Design

    Developing the layout, scope, finishes, and construction plan.

  2. 02

    Permitting & Pre-Construction

    Completing required plans, permits, material ordering, scheduling, and preparation.

  3. 03

    Demolition

    Removing existing finishes and construction elements while protecting the portions of the property that will remain.

  4. 04

    Structural & Systems Work

    Completing framing, structural modifications, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and other behind-the-wall work.

  5. 05

    Interior Construction

    Installing drywall, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, doors, trim, fixtures, lighting, and finishes.

  6. 06

    Final Inspections & Walkthrough

    Completing inspections, addressing the punch list, making final adjustments, and preparing the finished home for handover.

The exact timeline depends on your home’s condition, project scope, permitting requirements, material availability, and construction conditions. We provide a project-specific schedule as the scope is finalized.

Why Choose Green Star Remodeling?

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Fully verified by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) under California Contractor's License #1088206. Every project is legally protected and fully code-compliant.

One Team, One Point of Contact

Your dedicated project manager oversees every trade so nothing falls through the cracks.

5.0★ Google Rating

Our reputation is built one project at a time. Consistent quality, clear communication, on-time delivery.

Quality Over Volume

We limit our active projects so every job receives the craftsmanship and attention it deserves.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a full home remodel?

A full home remodel can cover everything from kitchens and bathrooms to flooring, painting, layout changes, structural modifications, and updated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. We manage every trade under one roof, so the finished home feels cohesive rather than pieced together.

How long does a whole-home remodel take?

Most whole-home remodels take about 4 to 9 months, depending on the size of the home, the scope, and how many rooms and systems are involved. Design and permits come before construction and add time up front. We give you a full project schedule at the start and manage every phase to keep it on track.

How much does a full home remodel cost in Los Angeles?

There is no single price for a whole-home renovation. Cost depends on the home's size, existing condition, structural changes, systems upgrades, materials, permitting, and project complexity. A property assessment and detailed scope give a far more accurate basis for your renovation budget than a generic price per square foot.

Can we live in the home during a whole-home remodel?

Sometimes, depending on the scope. If the work is phased room by room, many families stay and live around the construction. A full gut renovation involving demolition, structural work, and utility interruptions usually means moving out for part or all of the project. We'll walk you through the safest, least disruptive option for your situation during planning.

Do I need a permit for a whole-home remodel?

Yes, whole-home projects almost always require LADBS permits, often across several trades like structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. As a licensed contractor, we handle all the permits, plan checks, and inspections for you, so every part of the project is code-compliant.

What happens if hidden problems are discovered during construction?

Older homes can contain conditions that aren't visible before demolition, such as deteriorated framing, outdated wiring, failing plumbing, or moisture damage. If we find one, we explain the condition, the required solution, and its impact on cost and schedule before any additional work proceeds.

How do payments work on a large project?

Large remodels follow a clear, milestone-based payment schedule tied to completed phases, all laid out in your written contract before work begins. There is never one lump sum up front. This keeps the project transparent and your investment protected at every stage.

Can you work with my architect and designer?

Absolutely. We collaborate smoothly with your architect and designer, or provide design-build services in-house if you'd prefer one team from plans to finish. Either way, you get a single point of contact managing the whole project.

Are you licensed and insured for whole-home remodeling?

Yes. Green Star Remodeling is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in California (CA Lic #1088206), with 20+ years of experience and a 5-star rating from local homeowners. Every whole-home project includes a written contract, managed permits, and a workmanship warranty.

Which areas do you serve?

Green Star Remodeling provides full home remodeling services in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Calabasas, and nearby communities. Service availability may vary by project location and scope.

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