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Home remodeling in Van Nuys runs $9,000 – $130,000 depending on whether you’re updating a single bathroom or reconfiguring a whole postwar ranch. We’re Penhallow Remodeling, and we handle kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and whole-home transformations for the Valley’s wood-frame stucco stock. Our crews coordinate dispatch from the brand’s Los Angeles office and serve Van Nuys directly, which means we understand the local permit backlog at the Van Nuys district office of LA’s Department of Building and Safety. Call (936) 259-2607 for a written, itemized price before any work starts.
Why Van Nuys Homes Are Different
Van Nuys sits roughly three miles from the 1994 Northridge earthquake epicenter, and that proximity shaped everything about how we build here. The neighborhood’s unusually dense stock of 1960s – 70s tuck-under apartment buildings, those soft-story structures whose open ground-floor parking bays collapsed in the quake, makes seismic retrofit work under Los Angeles’s mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance the defining construction demand in this pocket of the Valley. Contractors here live and die by that retrofit pipeline in a way that distinguishes Van Nuys even from neighboring communities.
The housing split is stark: single-family ranch homes from the 1940s – 60s with postwar wood-frame stucco construction, alongside those two-to-four-story apartment buildings from the 1960s – 70s. A large portion of the standing apartment stock is either mid-retrofit, newly retrofitted, or still awaiting compliance. That creates a steady, permit-driven construction caseload unique to Van Nuys.
Then there’s the heat. Van Nuys records some of the highest summer temperatures in all of Los Angeles County, with 100°F-plus days routine because the enclosed San Fernando Valley traps heat. That pushes California Title 24 energy-code compliance, cool roofing membranes, upgraded attic insulation, and Manual J load calculations to the top of nearly every residential project scope. The contractors who understand this local combination, seismic plus thermal, deliver projects that pass inspection the first time. The ones who don’t end up resubmitting plans and blowing timelines.
Our Main Van Nuys Services
Van Nuys homeowners call us most often for two types of projects: full-room renovations inside aging ranch homes, and structural upgrades tied to the city’s ongoing retrofit compliance push. Here are the three services we offer with dedicated Van Nuys pages.
General Contractor in Van Nuys
We coordinate the full scope, from structural engineering sign-offs for soft-story retrofits to finish carpentry on a postwar ranch addition. Our team pulls permits through the Van Nuys district office and schedules inspections around that office’s known backlog. Every project gets a written price upfront and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before the first tool comes out. General Contractor in Van Nuys
Bathroom Remodeling in Van Nuys
Bathrooms in Van Nuys ranches often carry original 1950s – 60s layouts with galvanized supply lines and no exhaust ventilation, which means we routinely reconfigure wet walls, upgrade to copper or PEX, and install continuous exhaust to meet current code. We source Kohler, Moen, and Toto fixtures, and we warranty the installation under our written guarantee. Bathroom Remodeling in Van Nuys
Kitchen Remodeling in Van Nuys
Kitchens here tend to be compact galley or L-shaped layouts from the postwar building boom, with insufficient clearance for modern appliance depths and inadequate ventilation for gas ranges. We reconfigure for today’s cooking habits using KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria or Silestone countertops, and proper range hood venting to exterior. Kitchen Remodeling in Van Nuys
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Remodeling in Van Nuys
Home remodeling in Van Nuys means working with two distinct housing eras: the 1940s – 60s single-family ranch stock with its postwar wood-frame stucco construction, and the 1960s – 70s multifamily buildings caught up in the city’s ongoing soft-story retrofit mandate. The heat-trapping Valley climate adds a third layer, pushing energy-code compliance to the forefront of nearly every project. We handle whole-home renovations that address all three, from reconfiguring ranch layouts for modern living to bringing apartment buildings into seismic compliance while upgrading thermal performance. Home Remodeling through Penhallow means a written price before demo, a defined arrival window, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project.
Whole House Remodel
Signs you need it
Your floor plan hasn’t been updated since the original build, systems are original or outdated, and you’re considering moving rather than living with the layout.
What it costs in Van Nuys
A whole house remodel in Van Nuys typically runs from the cost of multiple room renovations combined, with home additions ranging $45,000 – $130,000 and garage conversions running $30,000 – $80,000 depending on structural complexity and permit requirements.
How we do it
We start with a structural assessment, develop plans with engineering sign-offs front-loaded for the Van Nuys permit office, then phase construction to keep you in the home when possible and deliver a written warranty at completion.
Home Renovation
Signs you need it
Specific rooms are dated or dysfunctional but the overall structure is sound, and you want to update without a full teardown.
What it costs in Van Nuys
Kitchen renovations run $14,000 – $45,000, bathroom renovations $9,000 – $28,000, and smaller projects like backsplash installation $800 – $2,500 or vanity installation $800 – $3,000 depending on material selection and code upgrades required.
How we do it
We isolate the work area, protect existing finishes, update mechanicals behind walls while they’re open, and finish with materials from recognized brands backed by our written guarantee.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Van Nuys
| Item | Typical range in Van Nuys |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
Do you pull permits for home remodeling in Van Nuys?
Yes, we pull all required permits and schedule inspections through the Van Nuys district office of LA’s Department of Building and Safety. We front-load structural engineering sign-offs months in advance because that office handles one of the city’s densest retrofit zones, and crews who don’t understand that backlog routinely blow project timelines. Call (936) 259-2607 to schedule your free estimate.
Will the price change once work starts on my Van Nuys remodel?
No. We give you a written, itemized price before any work starts, and that number is the number on your invoice. If hidden conditions emerge during demo, we document them, explain the options, and get your written approval before any additional work proceeds. The Kingswell Way means say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, and leave the place cleaner than we found it.
Brands We Service in Van Nuys
We install materials from recognized trade brands: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria, Silestone and Caesarstone countertops, Kohler, Moen, Blanco, Delta, Toto and Grohe fixtures, James Hardie siding, and more. For structural and foundation work we specify Sakrete mixes, and for modular additions we work with Abodu, Cover, and Dvele units where appropriate. Most standard items are sourced through local trade suppliers with typical turnaround under two weeks. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Remodeling Company in Van Nuys, CA
| Service | Typical range in Van Nuys |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
Three factors push prices toward the higher end in Van Nuys: seismic retrofit requirements on soft-story structures, Title 24 energy-code upgrades driven by extreme summer heat, and the permit backlog at the local district office that can extend project timelines. We account for all three in your written estimate, so the number we give you on day one is the number on the final invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Van Nuys
Our crews work across Van Nuys proper and the immediately adjacent residential pockets. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s Los Angeles office, with typical response for estimates within the Valley running one to two business days.
- Lake Balboa
- Van Nuys Airport vicinity
- Vanowen Street corridor
- Sherman Way residential blocks
- Sepulveda Basin adjacent areas
Service Area – Cities Near Van Nuys
We serve homeowners throughout the central and east San Fernando Valley. Our regular service area includes Sherman Oaks, CA to the south, Studio City, CA to the southeast, North Hollywood, CA to the east, and Encino, CA to the southwest. Each of these communities shares similar postwar housing stock and permit processes with Van Nuys, though the soft-story retrofit concentration is uniquely dense here.
Serving Van Nuys, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Van Nuys area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Van Nuys
Plan on extra lead time. The Van Nuys district office of LA’s Department of Building and Safety handles permit volume for one of the city’s densest retrofit zones, so experienced builders front-load applications and structural engineering sign-offs months in advance. We build this timeline into your project schedule from the first meeting.
Single-family neighborhoods in Van Nuys typically do not have HOAs, but multifamily buildings and some newer developments may require board approval before structural work begins. We review your specific requirements during the estimate and include any needed documentation in our permit package.
Yes, we coordinate structural upgrades tied to the city’s mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance, including ground-floor shear wall installation, moment frame additions, and foundation anchoring. These projects require structural engineering stamps and extended permit timelines, both of which we handle as part of our standard process.
Call (936) 259-2607 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll give you a written price, a defined arrival window, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before any work starts.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Van Nuys Customers Say
"Did our whole kitchen. The written estimate held, which after reading remodel nightmares online I did not take for granted. Showed up every morning on time and the crew was clean and polite."
- Warren Updike"We'd been burned by a contractor before who disappeared halfway. Penhallow finished on time and stood behind everything. The written price gave me peace of mind the whole way."
- Simone Clarke"Gutted and redid the master bath. They gave me a schedule and actually stuck to it. Any time there was a choice to make they called me instead of guessing. Love the result."
- Kayla Benton