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Malibu Design · Permit · Build ### Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Malibu Plan your kitchen or bath remodel in 3D before a wall comes down. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [Call 818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) #### Built for Malibu Homes Septic capacity usually sets the ceiling long before design does. The wastewater system determines how many bedrooms an addition can add and where a pool, its equipment and backwash line are allowed to sit. Because every parcel sits in the coastal zone, we sequence geology, biology and drainage work alongside the coastal permit application rather than after it. On blufftop and canyon sites we also budget for long haul distances and wind-exposed material choices. Everything from tight beachfront strips between the highway and the sand to multi-acre canyon and ridge parcels with steep buildable pads and long private driveways. We are a design-build team, which means the people who draw your project are the people who build it. Design, engineering, permits and construction run through one project manager and our own crews, so nothing gets lost in a handoff between a salesperson and a subcontractor. We are licensed, bonded and insured, [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) . Permits in Malibu: The city runs its own Building Safety Division and issues its own building and grading permits. The entire city lies within the coastal zone, and because the Local Coastal Program was certified in 2002 the city itself issues coastal development permits under its Land Use Plan and Local Implementation Plan, including review against the ESHA overlay. Onsite wastewater treatment systems are permitted through the Community Development Department's Wastewater Management and Environmental Health staff, and installing a new system requires its own coastal development permit. Processing depends heavily on required geotechnical, biological and wastewater studies, so schedules vary considerably from parcel to parcel. Permit details checked September 2026 against [City of Malibu](https://www.malibucity.org/856/City-Departments) . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel. What We Build - Onsite wastewater capacity analysis - Coastal development permit submittal support - Geotechnical and shoring coordination - Full kitchen remodels - Primary and guest bathroom remodels - Whole-home interior renovations - Wall removal and open-plan reconfiguration - Custom and semi-custom cabinetry - Quartz, porcelain and natural stone surfaces - Flooring throughout, including LVP, engineered wood and tile - Indoor-outdoor conversions with sliding or pocket door systems - Electrical, plumbing and HVAC upgrades - Title 24 compliance and permit management Local Conditions #### What to Know in Malibu These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget. 01 Nearly every property runs on an onsite wastewater system rather than a sewer, and its rated capacity limits added bedrooms and constrains where a pool, equipment pad and backwash line can sit. 02 Blufftop and canyon parcels carry documented landslide and erosion history, so geotechnical setbacks and shoring design are settled before any pool or deck layout is finalized. 03 Sustained onshore wind and salt spray degrade untreated metal, cabinetry and fabric fast, which changes material selection for outdoor kitchens, pergolas and pool equipment. 04 Long approaches along winding canyon roads and the highway make concrete pours, crane days and soil export significantly more expensive to stage than comparable flatland work. Areas we serve in Malibu:Point DumeMalibu ColonySerra RetreatBig RockMalibu ParkTrancas Canyon Investment #### What It Costs in Malibu Real Southern California price ranges, not teaser numbers. ##### Kitchen remodel $45,000 to $150,000+ What moves it: cabinetry (stock, semi-custom or custom), countertop material, appliance package, and whether walls, plumbing or electrical are moving ##### Bathroom remodel $25,000 to $75,000+ What moves it: size, whether the layout changes, tile and slab selection, shower glass and fixtures, and any structural or waterproofing repair found on demolition ##### Whole-home interior remodel $150,000 to $500,000+ What moves it: square footage, how much of the kitchen and bathrooms are involved, flooring, windows, and whether electrical, plumbing or HVAC need replacing Your lot, access and finishes set the price. We walk the site, then show you where every dollar goes. [Get a line-item price for your Malibu property](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) The Process #### How We Work in Malibu 01 ##### Scope & Survey We measure the existing space, check what is structural, and confirm where plumbing and electrical actually run. 02 ##### Design & 3D Layouts, elevations and finish selections, modeled in 3D so you approve the room before demolition. 03 ##### Plans & Permits Structural, electrical and Title 24 documentation prepared and submitted where the scope requires a permit. In Malibu that submittal goes to City of Malibu Building Safety Division (Community Development Department). 04 ##### Demolition Controlled demolition with dust containment and protected pathways through the rest of the house. 05 ##### Rough & Inspection Framing, plumbing, electrical and HVAC rough-in, then inspection before anything is closed up. 06 ##### Finishes & Handover Cabinetry, surfaces, tile, fixtures and paint, then a punch-list walkthrough before we leave. Questions #### What Malibu Homeowners Ask Who issues the permits for this work in Malibu? City of Malibu Building Safety Division (Community Development Department). The city runs its own Building Safety Division and issues its own building and grading permits. The entire city lies within the coastal zone, and because the Local Coastal Program was certified in 2002 the city itself issues coastal development permits under its Land Use Plan and Local Implementation Plan, including review against the ESHA overlay. Onsite wastewater treatment systems are permitted through the Community Development Department's Wastewater Management and Environmental Health staff, and installing a new system requires its own coastal development permit. Processing depends heavily on required geotechnical, biological and wastewater studies, so schedules vary considerably from parcel to parcel. We prepare the drawings, make the submittal and handle plan-check corrections ourselves, so you are not the one chasing plan check. What makes building in Malibu different? Everything from tight beachfront strips between the highway and the sand to multi-acre canyon and ridge parcels with steep buildable pads and long private driveways. One local condition that shapes the work: Nearly every property runs on an onsite wastewater system rather than a sewer, and its rated capacity limits added bedrooms and constrains where a pool, equipment pad and backwash line can sit. Which parts of Malibu do you work in? All of it, including Point Dume, Malibu Colony, Serra Retreat and Big Rock. Our crews run every job out of our Cahuenga Pass base in Los Angeles, with our own people on site. What does a kitchen, bath or interior remodel cost in Malibu? Kitchen remodel: generally $45,000 to $150,000+ across Southern California. What moves it is cabinetry (stock, semi-custom or custom), countertop material, appliance package, and whether walls, plumbing or electrical are moving. We give line-item pricing after seeing the site rather than quoting a number over the phone. How long does a kitchen remodel take? A like-for-like kitchen replacement usually runs six to ten weeks on site. Moving walls, relocating plumbing or reworking the electrical panel pushes that to twelve to sixteen weeks, and custom cabinetry lead times often set the schedule rather than the construction itself. Can we live in the house during the work? For a single bathroom or one kitchen, usually yes, and we set up containment and protected walkways to make that workable. For a whole-home interior remodel most clients move out, because the dust, noise and utility shutdowns are genuinely disruptive. Do I need a permit for an interior remodel? Replacing cabinets, counters and finishes in the same layout generally does not. Moving or removing walls, changing plumbing or electrical, or altering windows does. We confirm the permit path before pricing so there is no surprise mid-project. What usually gets found during demolition? On homes built before the 1980s the common finds are undersized electrical, galvanized supply lines, missing shear bracing and water damage behind tile. We carry a contingency line for this and price the repair openly rather than absorbing it into a vague allowance. #### More Services in Malibu [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Malibu](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/malibu) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Malibu](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/malibu) [ADUs & Additions in Malibu](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/malibu) [Plans, Permits & Design in Malibu](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/plans-permits/malibu) [Everything we build in Malibu](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/service-areas/malibu) #### Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling Nearby [Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Pacific Palisades](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/interior-remodeling/pacific-palisades) [Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Santa Monica](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/interior-remodeling/santa-monica) [Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Calabasas](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/interior-remodeling/calabasas) [Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Agoura Hills](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/interior-remodeling/agoura-hills) [Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Westlake Village](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/interior-remodeling/westlake-village) Planning Guides #### Before You Build in Malibu Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects. 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