Home Remodeling in Pacific Palisades, CA

From complete home renovations and structural remodels to kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs and rebuilds, Kol & Co. provides design-build remodeling in Pacific Palisades with one team managing design, permits and construction from start to finish.

 

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Pacific Palisades Design-Build Remodeling Contractor

Pacific Palisades has a wide mix of residential properties—from older homes ready for complete renovation to hillside and canyon homes, coastal properties, newer residences, and homes being rebuilt or redesigned following the Palisades Fire. Remodeling here can involve much more than selecting finishes. Layout changes, structural work, site conditions, permitting, zoning, and Coastal Zone requirements can all affect how a project should be planned.

Kol & Co. is a licensed, insured and bonded general contractor providing home remodeling in Pacific Palisades, CA, with more than 15 years of construction experience. We handle complete home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, additions, ADUs, structural improvements, and new home construction.

Our design-build approach brings planning, design, engineering coordination, permits, construction and finish work together under one team—so you have a clear path from the first ideas to the completed home.

Planning a remodel or rebuild in Pacific Palisades? Tell us what you want to change, and we’ll help you determine the right next step.

How Much Does Home Remodeling Cost in Pacific Palisades?

The cost depends much more on the scope than the home’s square footage alone.

As a starting point, Kol & Co. projects typically fall around:

  • Bathroom remodeling: $25,000–$40,000+
  • Kitchen remodeling: $40,000–$70,000+
  • Full home remodeling: $200,000–$500,000+
  • ADU construction: $200,000–$500,000+
  • Custom homes/new construction: approximately $400–$600+ per sq. ft.

Projects involving significant structural work, additions, extensive custom millwork, high-end finishes, hillside conditions or substantial site work can exceed these ranges.

Instead of quoting a remodel based only on square footage, we evaluate the actual scope, existing conditions, structural requirements, design and finish level before establishing the construction budget.

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New Homes & Rebuilds

For properties requiring more than a conventional remodel, Kol & Co. also provides ground-up construction and major residential rebuilding. We coordinate architectural planning, engineering, permits, site work and construction through completion.

What's Included in a Full Home Remodel?

A full home remodel in Pacific Palisades can involve much more than replacing finishes. Every remodel is different, but a comprehensive renovation could include the following.

Layout & Structural Changes

We rework the existing floor plan to improve flow, create more usable space, and support the way you want to live.

What’s included:

  • Floor plan reconfiguration
  • Load-bearing wall removal or modification
  • Framing and structural reinforcement
  • New or enlarged openings
  • Room expansions and additions
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Kitchen, Bathrooms & Interior Finishes

We update the main living spaces with a consistent design, practical layouts, and finishes selected for the entire home.

What’s included:

  • Kitchen remodeling
  • Bathroom remodeling
  • Custom cabinetry and millwork
  • Countertops and tile
  • Flooring and paint
  • Lighting and finish carpentry
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Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

A major renovation is also an opportunity to update the systems behind the walls and accommodate the home's new layout.

What’s included:

  • Plumbing upgrades and relocations
  • Electrical and wiring improvements
  • Outlets, switches, and lighting
  • HVAC modifications or replacement
  • System upgrades required for the remodel

 

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Windows, Doors & Indoor-Outdoor Living

We can improve natural light, access, and the connection between interior living areas and Pacific Palisades' outdoor spaces.

What’s included:

  • New windows and exterior doors
  • Sliding or folding door systems
  • Larger openings for natural light
  • Patio and outdoor living connections
  • Exterior improvements tied to the remodel
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How Long Does a Home Remodel Take?

The timeline depends on the size of the project, structural changes, design decisions, permitting, material lead times, and existing conditions. For larger Pacific Palisades remodels, the total timeline should include design and permits as well as construction.

Typical project timelines:

Bathroom Remodel: approximately 3–5 weeks of construction
Kitchen Remodel: approximately 6–10 weeks of construction
Full Home Remodel: approximately 4–8+ months after permits
ADU Construction: approximately 12 months including plans, permits, and construction
New Home or Major Rebuild: approximately 18+ months including planning, permitting, and construction

Projects involving structural modifications, additions, hillside conditions, Coastal Zone requirements, or extensive custom work may take longer. Before construction begins, we work to define the scope, coordinate plans and engineering, and address applicable approvals so the project has a clearer path forward.

Do You Need Permits for a Home Remodel in Pacific Palisades?

It depends on the scope of work. Cosmetic updates may not require permits, but larger remodels involving structural, layout, or building-system changes typically do.

Permits may be required for:

  • Load-bearing wall removal or structural changes
  • Floor plan modifications
  • Home additions
  • Plumbing or electrical alterations
  • HVAC or mechanical work
  • Certain window and door changes

Pacific Palisades properties may also have Coastal Zone, hillside, zoning, or other property-specific requirements, so these should be checked early in the planning process.

Kol & Co. coordinates the plans, engineering, permits, construction, and required inspections for your remodel.

Our Design-Build Process

step 1

Property & Project Evaluation

We discuss what you want to change, review the existing property and identify the project's priorities, potential constraints and overall scope.

step 2

Design & Planning

We develop the layout and design direction and coordinate architectural plans, engineering and other project documentation when required.

step 3

Permits & Approvals

Our team coordinates applicable City of Los Angeles permit submissions and required planning or agency reviews.

step 4

Construction

We manage demolition, structural work, trades, installations and finishes while keeping the project moving through required inspections.

step 5

Final Details & Completion

We complete the final work, address remaining items and prepare the remodeled space for handoff.

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Why Clients Choose Us?

Areas We Serve

We work with homeowners throughout Pacific Palisades and surrounding West Los Angeles communities, including properties around Palisades Village, Huntington Palisades, the Alphabet Streets, Marquez Knolls, the Highlands, Rustic Canyon, and nearby Brentwood and Santa Monica.

Planning a Remodel or Rebuild in Pacific Palisades?

Whether you’re updating an existing home, opening up the floor plan, remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms, adding square footage or planning a larger rebuild, the first step is understanding what makes sense for your property.

Kol & Co. can take your project from early planning and design through permits, construction and final completion—with one team responsible for the process.

Tell us about your Pacific Palisades project and request a free quote today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to remodel a home in Pacific Palisades?

Full home renovations commonly start around $200,000 and can exceed $500,000 depending on square footage, structural changes, kitchens and bathrooms, custom work, finishes and site conditions. Smaller kitchen and bathroom projects have substantially different budgets.

Construction for a substantial whole-home remodel may take approximately 4–8+ months. Design, engineering and permitting occur before construction and can extend the overall project timeline.

Not every cosmetic improvement requires the same approvals, but projects involving structural modifications, additions and significant electrical, plumbing or mechanical work generally require permits. Requirements depend on the specific scope and property.

Yes. Our design-build process can coordinate design, architectural planning, engineering and construction so the major phases work together.

Absolutely. We manage all permitting, approvals, and inspections to ensure your project complies with local regulations and building requirements.

Yes. We can evaluate rebuilding and new residential construction projects and coordinate the applicable design, engineering, permitting and construction scope.

That depends on the condition of the existing structure, how extensively you want to change it, desired square footage, site conditions, budget and permitting considerations. We recommend evaluating both options before committing to major construction.

Start by telling us about the property, what you want to change and your priorities. We can then evaluate the scope and determine the appropriate next steps for design, planning and construction.