Whole home remodels, gut renovations, and full property refreshes designed and built end to end.
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Whole home remodels in West Hollywood usually happen on Spanish Colonial, Streamline Moderne, Mid Century Modern, Craftsman bungalow, or contemporary homes that have been carefully owned and now need real systems work along with an architectural refresh. Paradigm Builders runs whole home projects across Norma Triangle, West Hollywood West, and the eastern foothills along Sunset. The work starts with a real survey of what is behind the wall. Knob and tube wiring, fragile original tile and plaster, original drain lines, and undersized electrical service are common findings on 1920s and 1930s housing stock. Multi unit buildings often require fire separation and sprinkler upgrades on any major work. Major remodels can lose nonconforming status and force the entire structure into current code. The Cultural Resources and Historic Districts framework requires a Certificate of Appropriateness on designated and contributing structures. The West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance covers pre 1979 multifamily. The City of West Hollywood Plan Check at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard handles permits. License 1100775. Phone 310 596 5000.
Home Remodeling Scope in West Hollywood
- 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 West Hollywood whole home remodel runs through the same end to end process. Design, permits, and construction under one roof.
We walk the West Hollywood 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 City of West Hollywood Community Development Dept. ADUs are ministerial with 60-day approval window.
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 West Hollywood
Whole home remodels in West Hollywood are uniquely shaped by the city’s preservation framework, the depth of 1920s and 1930s housing stock, the realities of multi unit construction, and the eastern foothill slopes administered by the city rather than by LADBS. The Cultural Resources and Historic Districts framework requires a Certificate of Appropriateness on designated and contributing structures. Older buildings need real systems replacement during this stage of a home’s life. Multi unit buildings often require fire separation and sprinkler upgrades. Major remodels can lose nonconforming status and force the entire structure into current code. The Rent Stabilization Ordinance affects the regulatory context on pre 1979 multifamily.
Home Remodeling Permits in West Hollywood
A whole home remodel in West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood go to City of West Hollywood Community Development Dept. All trades are reviewed together when scope crosses thresholds.
Code specifics. ADUs are ministerial with 60-day approval window. ADUs on California Register properties must not be visible from any public right of way.
Historic and design review. Locally designated Cultural Resources and Historic Districts. Certificate of Appropriateness required for alteration, demolition, or removal of designated resources and contributing structures.
Home Remodeling Cost in West Hollywood
Whole home remodel pricing in West Hollywood typically depends on building type, era, and the depth of preservation and code review. A mid sized bungalow with full systems replacement, kitchen and primary suite reconfiguration, and architectural refresh typically runs in the high six figures. A larger building or a designated property with fire separation and sprinkler upgrades, Certificate of Appropriateness review, and full nonconforming compliance work can run into the seven figures. We share a phased budget range after a real site walk and a design meeting.
Common Questions: Home Remodeling in West Hollywood
How long does a whole home remodel take in West Hollywood?
Typical West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles metro area.
