Home Remodeling & Custom Home Builder in Mission Viejo, CA

Transform your Mission Viejo home with one experienced design-build team specializing in kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, home additions, ADUs, full-home remodeling, and custom home construction.

 

Licensed • Insured • Bonded • 15+ Years Experience • Design-Build Experts • Serving Southern California

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Mission Viejo’s Trusted Home Remodeling
& New Build Contractor

Many homes throughout Mission Viejo were built between the 1960s and 1990s. While these established neighborhoods offer generous lot sizes, mature landscaping, and homes with plenty of potential, many homeowners are finding that the original layouts no longer fit the way they live today. Closed-off kitchens, dated bathrooms, limited storage, and separated living spaces are some of the most common reasons people decide it’s time to remodel instead of move.

Whether you own a home in Pacific Hills, Canyon Crest, Painted Trails, Madrid Del Lago, or near Lake Mission Viejo, every property presents its own opportunities and challenges. We’ve worked on homes where opening up the kitchen meant removing a load-bearing wall, where older plumbing or electrical panels needed to be upgraded before new finishes could be installed, and where HOA requirements influenced exterior improvements. Those are the kinds of details that are easier to plan for when they’re identified early.

As a licensed, insured, and bonded design-build home remodeling contractor with more than 15 years of experience, Kol & Co. manages every stage of the project—from planning and design to engineering, permits, construction, and the final walkthrough. You’ll work with one team throughout the process, giving you a single point of contact and a remodeling experience that’s more organized from start to finish.

If you’re thinking about a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, home addition, ADU, full-home remodel, or custom home in Mission Viejo, we’d love to learn more about your project. Schedule a consultation with our team, and let’s talk about what’s possible for your home.

What Are Mission Viejo Homeowners Looking for in a Home Remodel?

After remodeling homes throughout Mission Viejo, we’ve found that most homeowners aren’t looking for a “new look”—they’re looking for a home that works better for the way they live today.

Common reasons homeowners contact us include:

  • Opening up closed-off kitchens and living spaces
  • Remodeling outdated bathrooms that no longer meet their needs
  • Creating more storage and improving everyday functionality
  • Building room additions or ADUs for a growing or multigenerational family
  • Updating older homes with modern layouts, energy-efficient features, and quality finishes
  • Improving comfort and adding long-term value without leaving the neighborhood they love

Our Services

Kitchen Remodeling

Many older kitchens in Mission Viejo were built with fewer cabinets, smaller appliances, limited lighting, and more separation between the kitchen, dining room, and family room. 

Our kitchen remodeling work may include:

  • Custom kitchen layouts
  • Open-concept kitchen design
  • Structural wall removal
  • Custom cabinetry
  • Kitchen islands
  • Pantry storage
  • Quartz, porcelain, granite, and natural-stone countertops
  • Backsplashes
  • Appliance layout and installation
  • Recessed, pendant, and under-cabinet lighting
  • Flooring
  • Plumbing fixture upgrades
  • Electrical upgrades
  • Ventilation improvements
  • Window and door changes
  • Finish carpentry

Bathroom Remodeling

We’ve worked with homeowners throughout Mission Viejo who wanted everything from a simple guest bathroom update to a complete primary bathroom transformation. 

Our bathroom remodeling services may include:

  • Walk-in showers
  • Tub-to-shower conversions
  • Curbless showers
  • Freestanding bathtubs
  • Double vanities
  • Custom cabinetry
  • Shower niches and built-in benches
  • Tile and natural stone installation
  • Waterproofing systems
  • Plumbing fixture upgrades
  • Lighting improvements
  • Ventilation upgrades
  • Heated flooring
  • Grab bars and accessibility features
  • Window and privacy-glass installation

Full-Home Remodeling

Instead of remodeling one room now and another a year later, a whole-home renovation allows us to plan the layout, materials, lighting, flooring, mechanical systems, and construction sequence together.

A full-home remodel may include:

  • Kitchen and bathroom renovations
  • Floor-plan changes
  • Wall removal
  • New flooring throughout the home
  • Interior doors and trim
  • Custom cabinetry and built-ins
  • Fireplace removal or redesign
  • Staircase updates
  • Lighting design
  • Electrical upgrades
  • Plumbing upgrades
  • HVAC improvements
  • Window and exterior-door replacement
  • Laundry-room remodeling
  • Closet improvements
  • Interior and exterior painting
  • Energy-efficient upgrades

ADU Construction

As a Mission Viejo ADU builder, Kol & Co. manages the process from early feasibility through final inspection.

Our ADU services may include:

  • Property evaluation
  • ADU design
  • Architectural plans
  • Structural engineering
  • Energy calculations
  • Permit coordination
  • Site preparation
  • Foundation work
  • Framing and roofing
  • Utility coordination
  • Kitchen and bathroom installation
  • Interior and exterior finishes
  • Inspections

Custom Home Builder

Site conditions, grading, drainage, structural design, utility connections, energy requirements, architectural details, and finish selections all affect cost and schedule.

As a custom home builder in Mission Viejo, Kol & Co. coordinates:

  • Site evaluation
  • Architectural planning
  • Structural engineering
  • Grading and civil coordination
  • Energy compliance
  • Permit applications
  • Demolition and site preparation
  • Foundation work
  • Framing
  • Roofing
  • Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
  • Windows and exterior doors
  • Exterior finishes
  • Custom kitchens and bathrooms
  • Flooring and millwork
  • Lighting
  • Inspections
  • Final completion

How Much Does Home Remodeling Cost in Mission Viejo?

The cost depends on what is being changed, the size of the space, the condition of the home, and the materials selected.

General planning ranges include:

Bathroom Remodeling Cost: around $25,000 to $40,000+.
Kitchen Remodeling Cost: ranges from $40,000 to $70,000+.
Full-Home Remodeling Cost: may range from $200,000 to $500,000+.
ADU Construction Cost: approximately $200,000 to $500,000, depending on size, type, utilities, site work, and finish level.
Custom Home Construction Cost: may range from approximately $400 to $600+ per square foot.

These are not fixed prices. The final budget may be affected by structural work, foundation and site conditions, grading, plumbing and electrical upgrades, window and door replacements, cabinetry, tile and flooring selections, appliances, custom millwork, engineering requirements, permit fees, property access, and the quality of materials and finishes you choose.

How Long Does Remodeling Take?

Typical construction timelines include:

Bathroom remodel: about 3 to 5 weeks
Kitchen remodel: about 6 to 10 weeks
Full-home remodel: about 4 to 8 months
ADU: about 12 months, including planning and permits
Custom home: about 18 months, including design and approvals

Do I Need a Permit to Remodel My Home in Mission Viejo?

It depends on the scope of work, but many remodeling projects do require permits—especially when structural changes, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, room additions, ADUs, or new construction are involved.

Projects that commonly require permits include:

  • Kitchen remodels with layout changes
  • Bathroom remodels involving plumbing or electrical work
  • Load-bearing wall removal
  • Room additions and second-story additions
  • ADU construction and garage conversions
  • Electrical panel upgrades
  • Window and exterior door modifications
  • Major exterior remodeling
  • Custom home construction

As part of our design-build process, we coordinate the required plans, engineering, permit applications, plan check corrections, inspections, and final approvals. If permits are required for your project, we’ll guide you through the process and manage it from start to finish.

Areas We Serve

Kol & Co. serves homeowners throughout Mission Viejo, including Lake Mission Viejo, Canyon Crest, Pacific Hills, Painted Trails, Madrid Del Lago, Galicia, Cordova, Deane Homes, La Paz, Marguerite Parkway, Alicia Parkway, Oso Parkway, and across Orange County communities.

Why Clients Choose Us?

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Start Your Home Remodeling Project in Mission Viejo Today!

A successful remodel starts with a clear plan. Whether you are updating a kitchen, rebuilding a bathroom, adding more space, constructing an ADU, renovating the entire home, or planning a custom build, Kol & Co. can manage the project from the first conversation through final completion.

Schedule your Mission Viejo remodeling consultation with Kol & Co. today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a home remodel cost in Mission Viejo?

The cost depends on the size of the project, structural changes, materials, existing conditions, and finish level. Bathrooms commonly range from $25,000 to $40,000+, kitchens from $40,000 to $70,000+, and full-home remodels from $200,000 to $500,000+.

Custom-home construction may range from approximately $400 to $600+ per square foot, depending on the property, architecture, site work, materials, and finish level.

Yes! We offer free estimates for homeowners in Mission Viejo. During our first meeting, we’ll discuss your goals, ideas, and design vision, then provide a realistic scope and proposal to get your project started.

Yes. We coordinate the required plans, engineering, permit submissions, corrections, inspections, and final approvals for the work we perform.

Yes. We can help prepare the project information needed for HOA review when approval is required. HOA approval does not replace city permits.

Our design-build approach means you work with one dedicated team from concept to completion. We handle design, planning, permitting, and construction under one roof — ensuring better communication, cost control, and efficiency throughout the entire process.

Yes. We handle window and door replacement, stucco, exterior finishes, entry improvements, patios, architectural details, and indoor-outdoor upgrades.

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