Woodland Hills · Full Home Renovation
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“The finish schedule is where clients' eyes get bigger than their budget. After spending correctly on structure, MEP, and drywall, there's often less left for the 'pretty stuff' than expected. Prioritize rooms guests see first: entry, living, kitchen, primary bath. Secondary spaces can be upgraded in phases.”
The first week of a full renovation is the highest-information week of the project. Demo reveals what's inside the walls. Photograph everything before demolition debris is removed. Conditions discovered during demo — rotten framing, knob-and-tube wiring, no insulation in exterior walls — are the core change order triggers. Document them before they disappear.
Most full home renovation projects in Project Woodland Hills that involve structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes require LADBS permits. Working without required permits in Project Woodland Hills creates unpermitted improvement disclosure obligations at sale. Your contractor should pull all required permits before work begins — this protects both your investment and your legal standing.
Verify CSLB license at cslb.ca.gov, request 3+ references from completed full home renovation projects in Project Woodland Hills or nearby, confirm active insurance and worker's comp coverage, and ensure the contractor can explain the permit process for your specific project. Contractors who know Project Woodland Hills's local conditions, permit office staff, and inspection procedures complete projects faster with fewer complications.
This 2,400-square-foot 1963 ranch in Woodland Hills had never been significantly updated. The homeowners purchased the property as a fixer-upper with plans for a complete gut renovation. Every system — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and insulation — was original and below current code.
NP Line Design stripped the home to the studs while preserving the post-and-beam roof structure, which is a signature mid-century architectural feature. The original 60-amp electrical panel was replaced with a 200-amp main panel and two sub-panels. All wiring was replaced with Romex NM-B copper. Galvanized steel supply pipes were replaced with PEX-A, and cast-iron drains were replaced with ABS.
The floor plan was reconfigured to create an open kitchen-dining-living great room by removing two non-bearing partition walls and one bearing wall (with a new glulam beam). Three bedrooms were consolidated into two larger bedrooms plus a home office. The master suite was expanded into the former hallway closet space to accommodate a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom.
New systems include a 4-ton Carrier Infinity heat pump with variable-speed air handler, tankless water heater (Navien NPE-240A), and whole-house water filtration. All windows replaced with Milgard Trinsic vinyl. Roof was re-sheathed with new plywood and re-roofed with CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles. Exterior received new stucco over Tyvek house wrap.
During demolition, we discovered the original foundation had no anchor bolts connecting the sill plate to the foundation — a common and dangerous deficiency in 1960s LA homes that allows the house to slide off the foundation during an earthquake. The structural engineer required a retrofit with Simpson URFP retrofit foundation plates every 4 feet around the perimeter, plus new hold-downs at all bearing points. Additionally, the post-and-beam roof had two deteriorated beams with visible dry rot and insect damage that required sistering with new LVL members. The deterioration was hidden above the original ceiling and only became visible after drywall removal.
NP Line Design added the foundation retrofit and beam repairs as a transparent change order with itemized pricing and photos of the conditions. The Simpson URFP plates were installed during the framing phase before insulation, minimizing disruption to the schedule. The deteriorated roof beams were sistered in place with new LVL beams bolted alongside the originals, maintaining the original mid-century exposed-beam aesthetic while bringing the structure to current seismic standards. We treated all remaining original beams with borate solution as a preventive measure. Total change order was $18,000 — well within the 10% contingency the homeowners had budgeted, and they were grateful for the proactive structural improvements.
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Full home renovations in LA range from $80,000 for a cosmetic refresh to $800,000+ for a luxury gut renovation. A mid-range full renovation of a 2,000-2,500 sqft home typically costs $200,000 to $400,000.
Full home renovations in LA typically take 4 to 12 months depending on scope. A cosmetic refresh can be completed in 2-4 months. A gut renovation with new MEP systems takes 6-10 months including permits.
If the existing foundation and framing are sound, renovation is typically 30-50% less expensive than demolition and new construction. NP Line Design provides a structural assessment to help you decide. Call (818) 600-7492 for a free consultation.
Yes. Full home renovations require multiple permits (building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical). NP Line Design manages every permit from application through final sign-off, coordinating all required inspections.
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