Full House Remodel in Los Angeles & Southern California

Why remodel the whole house at once?

Many of the homeowners we work with start out planning a kitchen or a bathroom, then realize the rest of the house deserves the same attention. Remodeling room by room over several years means living through multiple rounds of construction, paying for repeated mobilization, and often ending up with spaces that do not quite match. A full house remodel solves all of that: one design vision, one construction timeline, and one team responsible for the result.

There are practical advantages too. When we remodel an entire home, we can open up the floor plan, modernize the electrical and plumbing systems behind the walls, upgrade insulation and HVAC while everything is accessible, and carry finishes consistently from the entry to the back bedrooms. The house does not just look new; it works like a new house. For homes in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Santa Barbara that were built decades ago, this is often the most cost-effective way to get a modern home without leaving a neighborhood you love.

How our design-build process keeps a big project manageable

A whole-house renovation touches every trade, which is exactly why we run it as a single design-build project rather than a collection of separate contracts.

1. Free consultation and assessment. We walk your home with you, talk through your goals, and establish a realistic preliminary budget before any design work begins.
2. Design and 3D visualization. Our designers develop the plans and create 3D renderings so you can see the new kitchen, bathrooms, and living spaces before demolition starts, and make changes while they are still free to make.
3. Permits and engineering. We handle structural engineering, plan submissions, city permits, and every inspection along the way.
4. Construction with a dedicated Project Manager. One Project Manager oversees demolition, framing, rough plumbing and electrical, drywall, finishes, and the final punch list, and keeps you updated at every phase.

You can see how we structure every project on our process page. Payments follow the same philosophy: a modest initial deposit, then stage payments tied to completed work, so you always know what you are paying for.

Should you live in the house or move out during the remodel?

This is one of the first questions every client asks, and the honest answer is: it depends on scope. In many cases we can phase the work so you stay in part of the home while we remodel the rest, keeping a working bathroom and a temporary kitchen setup available. For lighter renovations this works well and saves the cost of temporary housing.

For extensive remodels that involve structural changes and full electrical and plumbing overhauls, we usually recommend moving out for at least the heaviest phases. The house will be safer, the crews will move faster, and the total timeline often shrinks enough to offset much of the cost of relocating. During your consultation we will map the scope against your living situation and recommend the approach that makes sense, then phase the schedule accordingly.

What does a full house remodel cost?

A full house remodel in Southern California typically ranges from $150,000 to $500,000 or more, depending on the home's size, the scope of work, and the materials and finishes you select. On a per-square-foot basis, full gut renovations generally run $150 to $400 or more, while cosmetic updates such as flooring, paint, and fixtures run about $50 to $100 per square foot. As a rough guide to the tiers we see most often:

• Cosmetic refresh: $75,000 – $150,000
• Mid-level full remodel: $150,000 – $300,000
• Luxury whole-home renovation: $300,000 – $600,000+

Most whole-house remodels take 4 to 12 months from start to finish, depending on scope and permitting. For a line-item breakdown of where the money goes, from kitchens and bathrooms to electrical panels and roofing, visit our full house remodel cost guide. If you would like help funding the project, we offer flexible financing options and will walk you through them during your consultation.

Rebuilding after fire damage

We also have extensive experience rebuilding fire-damaged homes in Malibu, Altadena, Pasadena, and throughout Southern California. If your home has been damaged, we can manage the entire recovery, from debris removal and insurance coordination through complete reconstruction and finishing, and help you rebuild better and more fire-resistant than before.

Why choose RL Remodeling for your whole-house renovation?

A project this size comes down to trust, and we work hard to earn it. RL Remodeling is a licensed, bonded, and insured California general contractor (CSLB #885032) with offices in Woodland Hills, Venice Beach, Costa Mesa, San Diego, and Santa Barbara, serving homeowners across all of Southern California.

• Decades of experience and hundreds of completed projects in the region
• One dedicated Project Manager as your single point of contact from start to finish
• In-house design with 3D visualization so there are no surprises
• All permits, engineering, and inspections handled for you
• Transparent, detailed estimates with no hidden fees, always free of charge
• References available, and past clients who are happy to show off their remodeled homes

Let's talk about your home

If you have been living with a dated floor plan, tired finishes, or systems that need attention, a full house remodel can give you a home that fits the way you live today. Call us at (888) 324-1144 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will tour your home, listen to what you want, and give you a straight answer about what it will take to get there.