Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Santa Monica, CA
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- Santa Monica
Design · Permit · Build
Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Santa Monica
Plan your kitchen or bath remodel in 3D before a wall comes down.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Santa Monica Homes
Working here means designing for a narrow lot with an alley behind it and neighbors close on both sides. We plan pool excavation and material staging around permit-parking blocks and the city's construction-hour limits, and we check early whether a property falls inside the coastal zone or is old enough that demolition triggers landmark review. Salt air also shapes which metals, fasteners and finishes we are willing to put outdoors.
Mostly flat, modest rectangular lots on a tight grid, many of them alley-loaded with shallow rear yards and close side-yard neighbors. Larger estate parcels appear north of Montana Avenue.
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 .
Permits in Santa Monica: Residential building, grading and swimming pool permits are issued by the city's own Building and Safety Division at the Permit Services Center, not by Los Angeles. Properties inside the coastal zone still need a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission, because the city has a certified Land Use Plan but not yet a fully certified Local Coastal Program; a memorandum of understanding with the Commission was signed in 2026 to complete it.
Any demolition application for a structure more than 40 years old is transmitted to the Landmarks Commission for landmark review before it can move forward. Review durations vary by project and by whether coastal or historic review applies.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Santa Monica . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Coastal zone screening before design is finalized
- Alley and crane-based pool access planning
- Pre-demolition landmark review for older homes
- 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 Santa Monica
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Parcels along the coastline, plus a small area on the eastern edge of the Pico Neighborhood, lie in the state-mapped liquefaction zone, which can push pool shells and ADU foundations toward deeper structural engineering.
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Standard lots with rear alleys leave narrow side yards, so excavation spoils and gunite material typically move through the alley or over the house by crane.
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Marine air within a mile of the water corrodes exposed fasteners, railings and equipment, so outdoor kitchens and pool gear get specified in stainless or powder-coated assemblies.
04
Housing stock from the 1920s through the 1940s often still carries undersized service panels and galvanized supply lines that must be upgraded before new outdoor loads are added.
Areas we serve in Santa Monica:North of MontanaSunset ParkOcean ParkWilmontMid-CityPico
Investment
What It Costs in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica property
The Process
How We Work in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica that submittal goes to City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division (Community Development Department).
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Demolition
Controlled demolition with dust containment and protected pathways through the rest of the house.
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Rough & Inspection
Framing, plumbing, electrical and HVAC rough-in, then inspection before anything is closed up.
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Finishes & Handover
Cabinetry, surfaces, tile, fixtures and paint, then a punch-list walkthrough before we leave.
Questions
What Santa Monica Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Santa Monica?
City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division (Community Development Department). Residential building, grading and swimming pool permits are issued by the city's own Building and Safety Division at the Permit Services Center, not by Los Angeles.
Properties inside the coastal zone still need a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission, because the city has a certified Land Use Plan but not yet a fully certified Local Coastal Program; a memorandum of understanding with the Commission was signed in 2026 to complete it.
Any demolition application for a structure more than 40 years old is transmitted to the Landmarks Commission for landmark review before it can move forward. Review durations vary by project and by whether coastal or historic review applies.
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 Santa Monica different?
Mostly flat, modest rectangular lots on a tight grid, many of them alley-loaded with shallow rear yards and close side-yard neighbors. Larger estate parcels appear north of Montana Avenue. One local condition that shapes the work: Parcels along the coastline, plus a small area on the eastern edge of the Pico Neighborhood, lie in the state-mapped liquefaction zone, which can push pool shells and ADU foundations toward deeper structural engineering.
Which parts of Santa Monica do you work in?
All of it, including North of Montana, Sunset Park, Ocean Park and Wilmont. 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 Santa Monica?
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.
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Planning Guides
Before You Build in Santa Monica
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
Santa Monica Outdoor Living Cost on a Small Lot Santa Monica rear yards are small and the rules are not. Line-item costs for a 600 sq ft yard, on-site stormwater budgets, coastal review and the dimensions that make a tight space work. Read guide Garage Conversion to ADU: The Step-by-Step Build A garage conversion runs $80,000 to $180,000 in Southern California. Here is the real sequence, from slab testing and plan check to the raised floor, the mini-split and final sign-off. Read guide Kitchen Remodel Cost in Los Angeles: Real Line Items A mid-range LA kitchen remodel runs $75,000 to $130,000. Here is the full line-item breakdown at three budget levels, including the structural and electrical work that eats budgets. Read guide Bathroom Remodel Cost in Southern California A hall bathroom remodel runs $28,000 to $50,000 in Southern California; a primary suite runs $55,000 to $120,000. Here is the full breakdown and the waterproofing spec that matters most. Read guide
Planning a Remodel in Santa Monica?
Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day.
Book a Consultation 818-300-2393
Licensed, bonded & insured · CSLB license #1119054
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