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Whole-Home Remodeling

Reimagine your entire home in one coordinated project — managed end to end by a licensed general contractor (Lic. #1092628) serving Southern California.

Licensed (Lic. #1092628), bonded, and fully insured for full-scope remodels.

Every trade sequenced by one team so the project actually finishes.

A written scope and price up front, with change orders only when you approve them.

Whole-Home Remodeling in Los Angeles

Remodelling a house room by room over a decade costs more, and disrupts your life for longer, than doing it properly once. A whole-home remodel lets us open the walls a single time, upgrade the wiring and plumbing hidden behind them, and hand back a house that works as a whole. Hollywood Contractor Corp is a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1092628) taking on full-scope remodels across Los Angeles County — Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, La Crescenta, North Hollywood, and Silver Lake. One team, one schedule, one written scope, with every trade sequenced rather than stacked on top of each other. Explore our full home remodeling services.

Completed adu and jadu construction work at Hollywood Contractor Corp in Los Angeles

Signs It’s Time for a Full Remodel

When the problems are spread across the house, fixing one room at a time rarely solves anything.

  • The layout fights how you actually live
  • Kitchen and baths are both dated
  • Electrical or plumbing needs upgrading anyway
  • You’re planning to stay another 10+ years
  • Multiple rooms need work at once
  • You want consistent finishes throughout

What Drives Whole-Home Remodel Cost

Scope and systems drive the number far more than square footage alone.

  • How much of the layout changes
  • Whether walls are structural
  • Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades
  • Kitchen and bathroom count and level
  • Flooring and window replacement
  • Permits and any structural engineering
Completed adu and jadu construction work at Hollywood Contractor Corp in Los Angeles
Interior room addition framing for a Los Angeles CA general contractor remodel project

How We Manage a Full Remodel

A whole-home project is a logistics problem as much as a construction one. We run it tightly.

  • Scope & budget — detailed, written, and realistic
  • Design & selections — decided before demo starts
  • Permits — submitted and cleared
  • Demo & systems — rough electrical, plumbing, HVAC
  • Build & finishes — sequenced trade by trade
  • Punch list & handover — finished, not almost finished

What a Whole-Home Remodel Can Include

We scale the scope to your goals and budget — from a full gut to a targeted transformation of the spaces that matter most.

  • Electrical & panel upgrades — capacity for modern life.
  • Plumbing repipe — replace failing galvanized or copper.
  • Flooring, windows & doors — consistent throughout.

Our Whole-Home Remodel Process

The difference between a smooth remodel and a nightmare is planning. We front-load the decisions.

1

Consultation & Scope

We walk the home, understand your priorities, and build a detailed written scope.

2

Design & Permits

Plans, selections, and permits — all settled before demolition begins.

3

Build

Demo, systems, structure, and finishes, sequenced by one accountable team.

4

Punch List & Handover

We finish the details, pass final inspection, and hand back a completed home.

Why Homeowners Choose Hollywood Contractor Corp

A whole-home remodel touches everything you own. You want a licensed contractor who plans thoroughly, communicates weekly, and finishes what they start.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured (Lic. #1092628)
  • Detailed written scopes and fixed pricing
  • Selections decided before demo
  • Change orders only with your approval
  • One accountable project manager
  • Local crews who know LA codes & permits
  • Hundreds of completed LA-area projects
  • Workmanship warranty on every remodel

How Much Does a Whole-Home Remodel Cost?

Whole-home remodels in Los Angeles generally run $150 to $350 per square foot, or roughly $150,000 to $500,000+ depending on scope and finish level.

Scope of work Typical LA range What it covers
Cosmetic whole-home $80,000 – $150,000 Paint, flooring, fixtures, and light kitchen and bath updates throughout.
Mid-range full remodel $150,000 – $300,000 Kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows, plus electrical and plumbing upgrades.
High-end / gut remodel $300,000 – $600,000+ Down to studs, layout changes, custom finishes, all systems replaced.
Structural / layout changes +$15,000 – $60,000 Removing walls, installing beams, and any required engineering.
Systems replacement +$25,000 – $70,000 Full rewire, repipe, HVAC, and panel upgrade while walls are open.

The strongest argument for doing it all at once: opening the walls is a fixed cost you pay only once. Rewiring and repiping during a remodel is a fraction of what the same work costs as a standalone project later.

Remodel or Move?

Given Los Angeles transaction costs, this is worth working through honestly before committing to either.

Remodelling usually wins

  • You like the location and the lot
  • Structure and foundation are sound
  • You plan to stay 10+ years
  • Comparable upgraded homes cost far more
  • The layout can be made to work

Moving may be better

  • The foundation is failing significantly
  • You need substantially more square footage than the lot allows
  • The location no longer suits you
  • Budget is under roughly $80,000
  • You need to be settled within months

If the structure is sound but too small, see second-story additions.

Phased or All at Once?

Both approaches are legitimate. The right one depends on cash flow and whether you can move out.

Option Best for Expected life Relative cost
All at once Fastest, lowest total cost — Best value
Phased by floor Staying in the home — +10–20%
Phased by room Spreading cost over years — +25–40%
Systems first, finishes later Ageing wiring or plumbing — Varies

Phasing costs more in total — crews remobilise, walls get opened twice, and prices rise between phases. It buys cash-flow flexibility and the ability to stay put, which for many households is worth it. We will price both.

What to Expect During the Project

Expect 4 to 9 months on site for a full remodel, plus 2 to 4 months beforehand for design, selections, and permits.

Stage Typical timing What happens
Design & scope 4–8 weeks Plans, detailed written scope, and a line-item budget agreed.
Permits 4–12 weeks Submittal and city corrections. Longer where structural changes are involved.
Demolition 1–2 weeks Stripping back to what is being kept.
Structural & systems 4–8 weeks Framing changes, rewire, repipe, HVAC, then inspections.
Finishes 8–16 weeks Drywall, flooring, cabinetry, tile, paint, and fixtures throughout.
Punch list & handover 2–3 weeks Final details, final inspection, and handover.

For a genuine whole-home remodel you will need to move out. When the kitchen, bathrooms, and systems are all offline simultaneously the house is not practical to live in — budget for alternative accommodation from the outset.

How to Choose a Contractor

Whole-home remodeling work is largely invisible once it is finished, which is exactly why standards vary so widely. A few things reliably separate a proper job from an expensive patch.

Good signs

  • An active CSLB licence you can verify online
  • A written, itemised, fixed-price scope
  • They explain the cause, not just the fix
  • Realistic timelines rather than optimistic ones
  • A workmanship warranty in writing
  • A line-item budget, not a single lump sum
  • Written change orders for every variation

Warning signs

  • A quote given without a proper site visit
  • Pressure to sign today for a discount
  • Large cash deposits up front
  • The same solution proposed for every home
  • Vague allowances instead of fixed pricing
  • A fixed price quoted before the scope is defined

Hollywood Contractor Corp holds CSLB licence #1092628 — verify it, and any contractor you are considering, with the California State License Board.


Whole-Home Remodeling FAQs

How much does a whole-home remodel cost in Los Angeles?

Whole-home remodels in the LA area typically run from about $150,000 to $500,000+, or roughly $150 to $350 per square foot. The spread depends on how much of the layout changes, whether electrical and plumbing need upgrading, and your level of finish. We build a line-item budget so you can see and adjust the scope before we start.

How long does a whole-home remodel take?

Most whole-home remodels take about 4 to 9 months of construction, plus 2 to 4 months beforehand for design, selections, and permits. Projects that move walls or add square footage take longer because they require engineering and a full plan check.

Do I need to move out during the remodel?

For a true whole-home remodel, usually yes. When the kitchen, bathrooms, and systems are all offline at once, the house isn’t practical to live in. Some clients phase the project to stay in part of the home — that costs more and takes longer, but we can plan it that way if you prefer.

Should I remodel or just move?

It depends on whether you love the location and the lot. Given LA transaction costs, remodeling a home you intend to keep for 10+ years often makes more financial sense than buying an equivalent upgraded home. If the foundation is failing or the layout can’t be fixed, moving or rebuilding may be smarter — we’ll tell you honestly.

Do you handle design and permits?

Yes. We coordinate the architect and any required engineering, prepare the permit set, submit it, and work through city corrections. You get a single point of contact rather than juggling separate vendors.

How do you handle changes mid-project?

Through written change orders. Anything that alters scope, materials, or cost is documented and approved by you before we proceed — that’s how the budget stays under control.

Will you upgrade the electrical and plumbing?

Almost always, and it’s one of the best reasons to remodel comprehensively. When walls are already open, upgrading the panel, rewiring, and repiping costs far less than doing it later as a standalone project.

Do you offer a warranty?

Yes. All of our work is backed by a workmanship warranty, and manufacturer warranties apply to the materials, fixtures, and systems we install.

What Our Customers Say

Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what LA-area homeowners say about working with Hollywood Contractor Corp.

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