Home Remodeling Contractor in Porter Ranch

Cost depends on materials, labor hours and permitting. For example, interior remodels run $75,000 to $250,000, kitchens $35,000 to $150,000, bathrooms $25,000 to $85,000, garage conversions $140,000 to $200,000, detached ADUs $220,000 to $350,000, additions from $450 per square foot and custom homes from $650 per square foot. We give you a personalized, no-commitment quote once we know your project. Bigger or more complicated projects can cost more, and your written estimate sets the exact price.

Scope, materials and complexity set your deadline. As a guide, kitchens are guaranteed within 28 days, bathrooms take about 3 weeks, garage conversions about 3 to 6 weeks for basic work, ADUs are finished within 3 months of the first day of construction, and a whole-home remodel runs 4 to 6 months. Design and permit approval come first on larger projects.

Yes. Porter Ranch is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits run through the Department of Building and Safety, known as LADBS. RnD Builders also prepares the plans, submittals and corrections and manages the inspections for you.

It can. Development in Porter Ranch is guided by the Porter Ranch Land Use and Transportation Specific Plan, along with the city's zoning rules. We check your property against the plan before design starts so the project is drawn to the right standards.

If your home is in a community association such as The Heights or The Canyons, exterior modifications, including landscape, hardscape and structural changes, need architectural committee approval before work starts. RnD Builders prepares the committee package alongside the city permit set so both reviews move together.

We evaluate the lot early. In designated hillside areas, the City of Los Angeles Baseline Hillside Ordinance sets limits on residential floor area and other hillside standards, and hillside lots can need added foundation work and grading. The plan, the schedule and the estimate reflect the slope.

They can. Buildings located in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone must comply with the wildland-urban interface requirements adopted by Los Angeles. If your project touches the exterior, such as additions, windows, roofing or decks, we select compliant materials from the start, and LADBS can confirm how your property is classified.

Generally yes. Los Angeles allows ADUs on lots zoned for single-family and multifamily use, and they must follow zoning, building and residential codes. A garage conversion can be a faster route to extra living space. We also confirm what fits your lot at the consultation.

Bathrooms generally run $25,000 to $85,000, depending on size, layout changes and finishes, and a standard bathroom remodel takes about 3 weeks. We handle the full scope, such as demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in, waterproofing, tile, vanities, glass enclosures and finish carpentry. Bigger or more complicated projects can cost more, and your written estimate sets the exact price.

Yes. Room additions typically start at $450 per square foot, and a simple room addition takes about 3 months while a second story can take a year or longer. Popular choices include a guest suite, home office, studio, recreation room and bathroom addition.

Yes. Patios, outdoor kitchens, pools and ground covers are part of our outdoor services. Outdoor kitchens generally run $35,000 to $150,000 and pools $90,000 to $200,000, and backyards on slopes can add retaining walls and drainage to the scope.

RnD Builders designs, permits and builds under one roof, with 3D renderings before construction, itemized written proposals and a Woodland Hills office serving the north and west San Fernando Valley. Whoever you hire, check for a valid California license, a clear written contract and every required permit. Yes, we are a licensed California general contractor, License #1081122. You can confirm it on the CSLB website, and in California a contractor license is needed for projects that require a permit or total $1,000 or more.

We itemize your quote from the exact scope you approve, so you can see where the money goes. Before pricing, we review conditions behind walls and floors and the lot itself, including slope and drainage. Any change is agreed with you in writing first, so the project stays in line with the budget agreed in your contract.

We serve Porter Ranch, such as The Canyons, The Heights and Renaissance, and the surrounding north San Fernando Valley. Nearby we also build in Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Simi Valley and Agoura Hills. Ventura County is our main focus, such as Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Camarillo, Santa Rosa Valley, Oxnard, Ventura, Simi Valley and Moorpark. We also serve across Los Angeles County, including Westlake Village, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Malibu, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Chatsworth, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Santa Clarita, Valencia, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Altadena and the South Bay. Ask us if you are not sure we cover your address.