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Whole House Remodeling & Full Home Renovation

Whole house remodeling is a coordinated renovation of most or all of an existing home rather than a series of unrelated room updates.

A full home remodel can include kitchen and bathroom remodeling, new flooring, cabinetry and finish carpentry, structural wall changes, electrical and plumbing upgrades, HVAC work, windows and doors, exterior improvements, and major layout reconfiguration. The scope can also extend into room additions, garage conversions, or accessory living space when the property and project call for it.

For Los Angeles homes, that coordination matters. Older framing, previous additions, undersized electrical systems, aging plumbing, seismic considerations, and property-specific permitting requirements often affect what can be changed and in what order. Bartona Builders manages the work as one construction project so structure, building systems, finishes, and inspections stay aligned.

Remodeled interior during a whole house renovation in Los Angeles

Why Remodel Your Entire Home?

Coordinate the Entire Remodel as One Project
When multiple rooms, systems, and structural changes are planned together, demolition, rough trades, inspections, and finish work can be sequenced around one clear scope instead of repeated construction cycles.

Rework the Floor Plan and Improve Flow
Open cramped rooms, change circulation, enlarge kitchens, create better bedroom suites, and make existing square footage work more efficiently for the way you live now.

Modernize Aging Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC
A full house renovation creates an opportunity to address outdated wiring, panels, supply and waste lines, heating and cooling, ventilation, insulation, and other systems while walls are already open.

Address Structural and Building-Envelope Issues
Where the plans require it, the remodel can include framing repairs, engineered beams, shear-wall work, foundation corrections, roofing, windows, waterproofing, and exterior assemblies rather than covering old problems with new finishes.

Create a Consistent Home From Room to Room
Cabinetry, flooring, trim, lighting, doors, hardware, paint, and architectural details can be coordinated across the house so the finished result feels intentional rather than pieced together over time.

What’s Included in a Full Home Remodel

Preconstruction, Design & Permit Planning

We review the existing home, define the remodeling scope, coordinate plans and engineering where required, identify major selections, and establish the permitting and construction sequence before demolition begins.

Structural Changes, Wall Removal & Framing

Open-plan layouts, new openings, engineered beams, posts, framing repairs, stair changes, and other structural work are coordinated with the approved plans and the systems that pass through the structure.

Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC & Insulation

A whole home remodel can include service and panel work, new circuits and lighting, supply and drain piping, fixture relocation, water heating, HVAC replacement or rerouting, ventilation, insulation, and energy-efficiency improvements.

Kitchens, Bathrooms & Interior Finishes

Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom or semi-custom cabinetry, countertops, waterproofing, tile, flooring, drywall, interior doors, trim, paint, lighting, fixtures, and finish carpentry are coordinated across the full renovation.

Windows, Doors, Roofing & Exterior Improvements

Depending on the scope, the project can also include replacement windows and exterior doors, roofing and waterproofing repairs, stucco or siding, patios, drainage, exterior lighting, and other improvements that connect the remodeled interior to the rest of the property.
What we can build

Whole Home Remodeling Services & Project Areas

Kitchen remodeled as part of a whole house renovation

Kitchen Remodeling

Layouts, cabinetry, islands, countertops, lighting, appliances, plumbing, flooring, and structural changes can be coordinated with the rest of the home instead of remodeled in isolation.

Bathroom remodeled during a full home renovation

Bathroom Remodeling

Primary bathrooms, guest baths, powder rooms, showers, tubs, waterproofing, tile, vanities, plumbing, ventilation, and lighting can all be included in the full-house scope.

Remodeled bedroom and primary suite interior

Bedrooms & Primary Suites

Reconfigure bedrooms, closets, circulation, lighting, flooring, windows, and adjoining bathrooms to create better privacy, storage, and more functional primary suites.

Open-plan living and family room after a whole home remodel

Living Rooms & Open-Plan Interiors

Wall removal, beams, fireplaces, built-ins, flooring, lighting, larger openings, and new connections to kitchens or outdoor areas can reshape the main living spaces.

Home office remodeled as part of a full house renovation

Home Offices & Flex Rooms

Dedicated offices, libraries, media rooms, playrooms, hobby spaces, and other flexible rooms can be planned around acoustics, storage, lighting, power, and daily use.

Finished attic converted into usable living space

Attics, Basements & Bonus Rooms

Underused areas can sometimes become conditioned storage, offices, bedrooms, media rooms, or other usable space after structure, access, insulation, ventilation, and code requirements are evaluated.

Structural framing and layout reconfiguration during a whole house remodel

Structural & Layout Reconfiguration

Load-bearing wall changes, engineered beams, posts, new openings, stair modifications, framing repairs, and floor-plan changes are coordinated with structural engineering where required.

Remodeled patio and outdoor living area connected to the home

Patios & Exterior Remodeling

Patios, doors, windows, exterior finishes, drainage, lighting, roofing interfaces, and indoor-outdoor transitions can be included when the remodel extends beyond the interior.

Room Additions & Expanded Living Space

When the existing footprint cannot support the new layout, a whole-home project can be coordinated with bedroom, bathroom, family-room, kitchen, or second-story additions.

Garage Remodeling & Conversions

Garage work can be integrated into a full-house scope, including structural repairs, finished interiors, storage, workshops, living-space conversions, and coordinated utility upgrades.

Custom Carpentry, Cabinetry & Built-Ins

Built-ins, custom storage, wall paneling, trim, mantels, stair details, cabinetry, and other millwork can be designed as part of the overall interior rather than added after the remodel.

ADUs & Accessory Living Space

A larger property plan may combine the main-house renovation with an attached or detached ADU, internal conversion, or garage-to-ADU project when those scopes make sense together.

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How we work

Our Whole House Remodeling Process

A full house remodel has many moving parts. We organize the work into three clear phases so design decisions, rough construction, inspections, and finish work stay coordinated.
Contractor evaluating a home before a whole house remodel

Home Evaluation & Scope Planning

We walk the property, review the existing conditions, discuss which rooms and systems are changing, and identify structural, access, phasing, and budget considerations that can affect the remodel.

Contractor reviewing plans for a full home renovation

Plans, Engineering & Preconstruction

Layouts, structural details, material selections, trade scopes, permit requirements, and long-lead items are coordinated before field work. The goal is to resolve important decisions before they become expensive changes during construction.

Completed interior after a whole house remodeling project

Construction, Inspections & Finishing

Demolition and structural work come first, followed by electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other rough trades. After required inspections, the project moves through insulation, drywall, cabinetry, tile, flooring, trim, fixtures, paint, punch-list work, and final completion.

Why work with us

Why Choose Bartona Builders for a Whole Home Remodel

Clear Scope, Pricing & Project Communication

Full-Service Coordination Across the Entire Remodel

Five Generations of Building & Carpentry Experience

Structural Work and Finish Work Held to the Same Standard

Licensed General Contractor for Complex Residential Work

One Contractor Coordinating Multiple Trades and Phases

Whole House Remodeling Cost in Los Angeles

Whole house remodeling costs vary widely because the work can range from a coordinated interior renovation to a structural, systems, and exterior overhaul. The existing condition of the home matters as much as its square footage. The ranges below are best treated as early planning figures, not a substitute for a project-specific estimate.

Project ScopeInvestment Range
Mid‑Range Full Home Remodel$150,000 – $400,000
High‑End Luxury Renovation$400,000+
Per‑Square‑Foot Estimates$150 – $350/sq ft

Major cost drivers include: total square footage, demolition, structural changes, foundation or framing repairs, kitchen and bathroom scope, electrical and plumbing upgrades, HVAC work, windows and doors, cabinetry and millwork, flooring, tile, finish level, site access, temporary protection, design and engineering, and permit requirements.

Los Angeles projects can also vary by the age of the house and the jurisdiction reviewing the work. A remodel that opens walls in an older home may uncover conditions that were not visible during initial planning, so realistic budgeting should include a contingency for verified unforeseen conditions.

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Common Whole House Remodeling Challenges

Large remodels can involve building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural approvals. In the City of Los Angeles, applicable work may go through Los Angeles building and plan-review processes; other cities within Los Angeles County use their own departments. We coordinate the permitted scope and inspection sequence with the project documents.

Whether remaining in the home is practical depends on the scope, access to bathrooms and kitchens, utility shutdowns, dust, noise, and safety. When occupancy is workable, we plan protection, work zones, access, and sequencing around the occupied portions of the property.

Opening walls can reveal old wiring, plumbing, framing damage, water intrusion, or previous alterations that were not visible beforehand. We document verified conditions, explain their effect on scope, and coordinate decisions before the affected work proceeds.

Whole-home renovations depend on correct sequencing between demolition, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, cabinetry, tile, flooring, painting, and finish carpentry. We manage those dependencies so one trade does not create avoidable problems for the next.

Whole House Remodeling FAQs

There is no single reliable price for a whole house remodel because the existing condition, square footage, structural scope, number of kitchens and bathrooms, system upgrades, finish level, and permit requirements all matter. Use the cost section and our Home Remodel Cost Calculator as planning tools, then price the actual project from the property and scope.

A full home remodel can include demolition, structural framing, wall removal, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, cabinetry, millwork, windows, doors, exterior work, and final finishes. The exact scope depends on how much of the existing home is being changed.

The schedule depends on design completion, plan review, structural work, size of the house, material lead times, inspection sequencing, and the amount of finish work. A cosmetic renovation can move much faster than a project involving major framing, systems replacement, additions, or extensive custom work.

Sometimes, but not always. It depends on whether safe access, working bathrooms, cooking facilities, utilities, and separation from active construction can be maintained. For extensive full-house projects, temporary relocation is often more practical.

The terms overlap in everyday use. A renovation often focuses on repairing or updating existing spaces, while remodeling commonly includes changes to layout, structure, use, or building systems. A whole house project frequently includes both.

Many do. Structural changes, additions, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, window or door changes, and other scopes can require permits or plan review. Requirements depend on the work and the jurisdiction. The permitted scope should be established before construction begins.

Yes. A full-home project can be coordinated with a room addition, garage remodel or conversion, exterior work, custom carpentry, or an ADU when those improvements are part of the same property plan. Each additional scope has its own structural and permitting requirements.

Yes. Older homes are often good candidates for comprehensive remodeling, but they can require more investigation. Existing framing, foundations, electrical systems, plumbing, previous additions, moisture damage, and earlier unpermitted alterations should be understood before finishes are specified around them.

That depends on budget, occupancy, and how interconnected the scopes are. When structural changes and building systems affect several rooms, doing the work together can reduce repeated demolition and trade mobilization. Phasing can still make sense when parts of the home need to remain occupied or the budget is being spread over time.

A typical sequence is planning and permits, site protection and demolition, structural and framing work, roofing or exterior-envelope work where needed, electrical/plumbing/HVAC rough-ins, inspections, insulation and drywall, cabinetry and tile, flooring and trim, fixtures, paint, punch-list work, and final completion. The exact sequence is adjusted to the house and scope.