Whole home remodels, gut renovations, and full property refreshes designed and built end to end.
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A whole home remodel in Studio City has to navigate the Interim Control Ordinance, BHO rules south of Ventura, the architectural responsibility of working on Mid Century homes, and the realities of view driven rooflines and creek adjacent parcels along Tujunga Wash. The ICO caps FAR at 0.33 baseline with bonuses up to 0.53, and permits in the ICO area get extra scrutiny. South of Ventura parcels carry BHO height, setback, and lot coverage rules in addition. Paradigm Builders coordinates architecture, structural engineering, hillside design, mechanical, ICO compliance, LADBS plan check, and construction through one office in Century City. A Mid Century home remodel often calls for restoration of original architectural detailing alongside contemporary mechanical and envelope upgrades. Traditional, Ranch, and Spanish properties carry their own vocabularies. CSLB license 1100775. Call 310 596 5000.
Home Remodeling Scope in Studio City
- Full gut and reframe (down to studs)
- Partial gut with select wall removals
- Cosmetic and surface refresh (paint, floors, fixtures, cabinets)
- Mechanical system overhaul (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
- Roof, exterior, and envelope work
- Window and door package replacement
- Foundation retrofit and seismic strengthening (when scope requires)
- Kitchen, bath, primary suite, and laundry remodels rolled into one engagement
Our Home Remodeling Process
Every Studio City whole home remodel runs through the same end to end process. Design, permits, and construction under one roof.
We walk the Studio City home to assess existing conditions across every system. Foundation, framing, roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC. We surface any code legacy items (knob and tube wiring, galvanized supply, asbestos) that will affect scope and budget.
Floor plan, elevations, 3D renderings of every changed room, exterior renderings, finish schedules. The full picture before any demolition starts.
Multi week selection cycle. Cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, paint, lighting, plumbing fixtures, appliance package, doors, hardware. Locked before construction so the schedule does not slip on lead times.
Line by line proposal across all trades. No master allowance pools. Each room has its own budget line.
Whole home permit submittal to LADBS. Studio City ICO sets a baseline of 0.33 FAR with bonuses up to 0.53 FAR.
Selective or full gut. Structural changes. New mechanical rough. Window and door replacement. Pre drywall inspection.
Drywall, tile, cabinetry, counters, flooring, paint, doors, hardware. Punch list runs in parallel.
Every room walked. Every appliance tested. Every fixture verified. Final inspection and homeowner sign off.
What a Home Remodel Project Looks Like in Studio City
Three forces drive every Studio City whole home remodel. First, ICO compliance. The 0.33 baseline FAR with bonuses up to 0.53 is a real ceiling and any scope that expands the conditioned envelope must fit. Second, BHO rules south of Ventura. Hillside parcels carry height, setback, and lot coverage rules in addition to the ICO. Third, architectural sensitivity on Mid Century homes. The strong concentration of architect designed Mid Century Modern homes in the foothills means a whole home remodel benefits from approaching the original architecture as a starting point rather than something to overwrite. View driven rooflines and creek adjacency along Tujunga Wash also bind. We plan against each in the feasibility memo.
Home Remodeling Permits in Studio City
A whole home remodel in Studio City touches every code chapter. Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, and structural reviews all run in parallel.
Where the permits go. Whole home plan checks in Studio City go to LADBS, LA City Planning. All trades are reviewed together when scope crosses thresholds.
Code specifics. Studio City ICO sets a baseline of 0.33 FAR with bonuses up to 0.53 FAR. This is tighter than the citywide BMO. Permits in the ICO area get extra scrutiny for compliance.
Historic and design review. No HPOZ. Studio City operates under an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) addressing mansionization.
Home Remodeling Cost in Studio City
Whole home remodels in Studio City typically open in the mid six figures for a strong refresh and run into the seven figures for a comprehensive interior and exterior rebuild on a hillside estate. Cost drivers include hillside foundation work, ICO compliance documentation, structural retrofit, mechanical and envelope upgrades, retaining wall scope when applicable, and finish quality. We provide a written allowance schedule after a site walk.
Common Questions: Home Remodeling in Studio City
How long does a whole home remodel take in Studio City?
Typical Studio City whole home remodels run 8 to 14 months of construction plus 3 to 6 months of design and permits. Full gut down to studs jobs run longer. Cosmetic refresh projects can come in shorter.
Do I have to move out during a whole home remodel?
For most full gut projects yes. The home is uninhabitable through demolition, mechanical rough, and most of the finish trades. For partial scopes (single floor or wing) we can sometimes phase to keep you in place. We confirm at the feasibility walk.
Can I keep my original kitchen cabinets or fixtures?
Yes. We work with selective preservation projects all the time. Salvaged tile, vintage fixtures, original cabinetry refinished and rehung. Tell us what stays at the first walk.
Do you handle structural retrofit?
Yes. Soft story, foundation underpinning, shear wall additions, brace wall corrections. Common scope on Studio City homes built before 1980. We coordinate the structural engineer and inspection package.
Will my homeowners insurance cover any of this?
Insurance covers loss not improvement. If your project is triggered by a covered loss (fire, water damage, earthquake) the loss restoration portion may be covered while the upgrade portion is owner pay. We coordinate with insurance adjusters when relevant.
Can you do the whole job in phases?
Yes for some homes. Wing by wing or floor by floor phasing is possible if the home has separable mechanical systems. Full gut projects are usually faster and cheaper run end to end than phased over multiple years.
Nearby Cities We Serve
Paradigm Builders works throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Home Remodeling pages for nearby cities:
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Paradigm Builders
1800 Century Park East Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310-596-5000
Email: info@paradigmbuilders.com
California Contractors State License Board: License 1100775
Serving Studio City and the greater Los Angeles metro area.
