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Home remodeling in Hollywood runs from soft-story seismic retrofits on 1920s courtyard apartments in the flatlands to fire-resistant rebuilds on steep hillside lots above Mulholland. We handle both, and the flat-rate pricing stays the same whether we’re working on Franklin Avenue or Beachwood Canyon. Call (936) 259-2607 and a live person will pick up, day or night, to schedule your free written estimate. Our crews serve Hollywood locally with materials staged from our Los Angeles office.
Why Hollywood Homes Are Different
Hollywood’s construction landscape splits cleanly at the Hollywood Hills. Below Franklin Avenue, the flat grid holds dense pre-war stock, 1920s – 1940s Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco multi-family buildings now subject to LA’s Mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance. Many sit under historic survey scrutiny, so any structural work must preserve original stucco, clay tile, and in some cases adobe elements while bringing shear walls up to current code.
Above the line, in the Hollywood Hills and Cahuenga Pass, the terrain changes everything. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone codes require non-combustible decking, fire-rated eave vents, and ignition-resistant siding on nearly every major project. The Santa Ana winds hit these slopes harder and drier than the flats below, so even a modest addition can trigger fire-assembly requirements that wouldn’t apply a mile south toward Melrose. Access compounds the challenge: flag lots off Beachwood, Laurel, and Nichols Canyons often require crane permits and concrete pump trucks for pours that would be routine on level ground. We’ve staged jobs where the driveway was too steep for a standard concrete truck and too narrow for a turnaround, so every cubic yard was pumped 200 vertical feet.
Our Main Hollywood Services
Hollywood homeowners call us most often for whole-home transformations and room-specific renovations. Here’s what each service looks like in this market.
General Contractor in Hollywood
As general contractors in Hollywood, we coordinate the full chain of trades, permits, and inspections that these split conditions demand. On a hillside job, that means fire department plan check, geotechnical sign-off on retaining walls, and often a traffic control permit for crane placement on narrow canyon roads. On a flatlands soft-story retrofit, it means sequencing structural steel installation around tenants who can’t relocate. General Contractor in Hollywood covers our full build-management process.
Bathroom Remodeling in Hollywood
Bathroom remodeling in Hollywood faces the same dual reality: pre-war flats with original cast-iron stacks and no ventilation, or hillside homes where every fixture must meet VHFHSZ fire codes. We replace galvanized supply lines, add exhaust fans where none existed, and specify non-combustible materials for any exterior wall penetration. Bathroom Remodeling in Hollywood details our process.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hollywood
Kitchen remodeling in Hollywood means working around structural realities that newer cities don’t face: load-bearing walls with no headers, electrical panels at capacity in 1930s service courts, and gas lines that need seismic shut-off valves added to code. We specify moisture-resistant cement board substrate behind every tile backsplash and install KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry with soft-close hardware rated for decades of use. Kitchen Remodeling in Hollywood walks through our approach.
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 Hollywood
Whole-home remodeling in Hollywood means reconciling two different buildings under one roof: the original 1920s – 1940s structure with its unbraced soft stories, outdated electrical, and possibly historic materials, and the modern addition or renovation that must meet current seismic, fire, and energy codes. We start every project with a structural assessment and a written line-item price before any demolition begins. Our Home Remodeling hub explains our full process.
Whole House Remodel
Signs you need it
Your home still has knob-and-tube wiring, a 60-amp electrical panel, original galvanized plumbing, or you’re combining units in a multi-family building that needs soft-story retrofitting.
What it costs in Hollywood
Whole house remodels in Hollywood typically range from $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage, structural work required, and whether hillside fire-code assemblies apply.
How we do it
We sequence structural and MEP rough-in before any finish work, pull all permits through LA Department of Building and Safety, and stage inspections so no drywall goes up until every system is signed off.
Home Renovation
Signs you need it
Your layout no longer functions, finishes are dated but structure is sound, or you’re updating a pre-war flat to modern standards without changing the footprint.
What it costs in Hollywood
Home renovations in Hollywood typically run $9,000 to $55,000 depending on whether we’re refreshing surfaces or replacing systems like electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
How we do it
We protect original features worth keeping, replace what isn’t, and coordinate with historic preservation consultants when the property falls under survey or HPOZ review.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
How long does a whole house remodel take in Hollywood?
Most whole house remodels in Hollywood take 4 to 8 months from permit approval to final inspection, with hillside jobs running longer due to fire department plan check and geotechnical review. Flatlands soft-story retrofits can move faster if no historic materials are involved. Call (936) 259-2607 for a timeline based on your specific property.
Will the price change once demolition starts?
No. Our written price is fixed before work begins, and the Kingswell standard requires that the number on day one matches the invoice. If we encounter hidden damage, we document it, explain the scope, and write a change order you approve before any additional work proceeds. Call (936) 259-2607 for a written estimate with no obligation.
Brands We Service in Hollywood
We install and service recognized trade brands including Kohler and Moen fixtures, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and James Hardie siding for fire-resistant assemblies. For ADU and modular additions, we work with Abodu and Dvele units where appropriate. Our Los Angeles office stocks common repair parts, so most service calls need no special order delay. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Remodeling Company in Hollywood, CA
| Service | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
Prices push higher in Hollywood for three reasons: hillside fire-code material upgrades, soft-story structural steel requirements, and historic preservation compliance on surveyed properties. Every homeowner receives a written line-item price before any work starts, guaranteed under The Kingswell Way.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hollywood
Our crews work across Hollywood’s full geography, from the flat urban core to the canyon ridges. Dispatch and scheduling run from our Los Angeles office, with typical response for estimates within 24 to 48 hours anywhere in the service area.
- Hollywood Hills West
- Beachwood Canyon
- Franklin Village
- Thai Town / Little Armenia
- Hancock Park adjacent (Melrose corridor)
Service Area – Cities Near Hollywood
We serve homeowners throughout the greater Los Angeles metro, with crews regularly working in Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, and San Francisco, CA. Each Penhallow location is independently owned and operated as part of the Kingswell family of companies.
Serving Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood 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 Hollywood
Yes. We pull every required permit through LA Department of Building and Safety, including fire department plan check for hillside VHFHSZ work and historic review when properties fall under survey. The permit costs and inspection scheduling are included in your written price.
Check LA’s Mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit list by address, or look for open parking or commercial space beneath residential units with slender support columns. If your building is on the city’s inventory, we can assess the structural work needed and fold it into a larger remodel scope.
Yes. We regularly navigate Hillside Ordinance setbacks, design review boards for canyon neighborhoods, and HOA architectural committees. We submit full plans and attend hearings as needed, with all documentation included in our project management fee.
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 Hollywood Customers Say
"Kitchen and dining room opened up into one space. They were honest about which wall could come down and which couldn't, no sugarcoating. Dust was kept way down with plastic everywhere."
- Oscar Benitez"Redid two bathrooms at once. The crew protected the floors and cleaned up every single day before leaving. Quote was detailed and there were no mystery charges at the end."
- Tricia Dawson"Full home refresh before we sold. They were straight about what was worth doing and what wasn't to get our money back. On time, on budget, and it sold in a week."
- Monica Vaughn