CSLB License #1048107Long Beach, CA
G&M Home Remodeling handles kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, ADUs, and new construction across Long Beach and greater Los Angeles. Family-run. Fully licensed and insured.
What We Build
From Belmont Shore bungalows to Bixby Knolls craftsmans, Long Beach homes have specific needs. Coastal salt air accelerates stucco cracking and window seal failure. Older housing stock from the 1940s and 50s often needs electrical and plumbing upgrades before any cosmetic remodel can start. We account for all of it.
A kitchen remodel in Long Beach typically runs 3 to 6 weeks depending on whether you're moving plumbing or keeping the existing layout. Cabinet replacement, countertop installation, tile backsplash, and appliance hookups are the core work. What to expect during a kitchen renovation in LA walks through each phase. If your budget is tighter, cabinet refacing is a fraction of the cost of full replacement and still transforms the room.
A standard bathroom refresh takes 1 to 2 weeks. Full gut-and-rebuild, including moving walls or relocating the toilet, runs 3 to 4 weeks. Read our 2026 bathroom remodel cost guide for realistic pricing. Many homeowners in Cambodian Town and East Long Beach are also opting for tub-to-shower conversions to free up floor space.
California's ADU laws have made it significantly easier to add a rental unit on your property. Long Beach has its own local ADU ordinance that sets setback and design rules. Garage conversions are the most common route. Our ADU contractor guide for Los Angeles covers permits, costs, and timelines in detail.
Adding square footage is a major project. In Long Beach, you're working within R1 zoning setback rules that typically require 5-foot side yards and 15-foot rear yards. We handle the permit application, structural engineering coordination, and foundation work. Most room additions from permit approval through final inspection take 4 to 7 months, depending on city review backlog and plan check complexity.
Long Beach's marine climate means most homes develop hairline cracks in stucco every few years. Left alone, those cracks let moisture in and cause much bigger problems. Our 2026 stucco repair cost guide explains what minor patch work versus full recoating costs.
Concrete driveways, retaining walls, paver patios, and drought-tolerant landscaping. Long Beach's water restrictions push many homeowners toward permeable pavers and native planting rather than traditional lawn, which we design and install.
New pool builds, resurfacing, deck replacement, and equipment upgrades. Pool permits in Long Beach are pulled through the city's Building & Safety division and require separate electrical and plumbing inspections.
Ground-up builds on vacant lots or tear-down/rebuilds. We coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and city plan check from day one. Long Beach requires energy compliance reports (Title 24) on all new construction.
About G&M Home Remodeling
G&M Home Remodeling is a family-run construction company based in Los Angeles. We've been doing this work in Long Beach, Sherman Oaks, and throughout Los Angeles County long enough to know what homeowners actually need: a contractor who shows up, communicates clearly, and delivers the job the way it was planned.
We hold CSLB License #1048107. That's not a formality. A licensed contractor in California means your project is covered, your permits are valid, and the person you hired has passed state competency requirements. Unlicensed work creates title and insurance problems when you go to sell.
Every project starts with a personal walkthrough. We look at what exists before making recommendations. Some contractors will quote a kitchen remodel without checking whether the existing plumbing stack can handle the new layout. We check first.
We also work in Huntington Beach and surrounding coastal cities, so we understand what coastal construction requires, from moisture barriers to corrosion-resistant fasteners.
Finding the right contractor matters. Our guide on how to find a bathroom remodel contractor in Los Angeles explains exactly what questions to ask and what red flags to watch for, whether you hire us or someone else.
We call back the day you reach out. No waiting a week for a quote.
We visit the property, measure, and note existing conditions before writing anything down.
Line-item breakdown of labor and materials. No ambiguity.
We pull required permits through the City of Long Beach Development Services.
Scheduled work with daily site communication until final sign-off.
The City of Long Beach requires permits for structural changes, electrical panel upgrades, plumbing relocations, and anything that changes the footprint of a building. Unpermitted work is discovered during real estate transactions and can kill a sale or require costly remediation.
A converted garage in Long Beach can generate $1,200 to $2,000 per month in rental income depending on size and neighborhood. The conversion cost typically runs $60,000 to $120,000 fully permitted. North Long Beach properties tend to have larger detached garages, making them particularly well-suited.
Properties within a mile of the coast in neighborhoods like Bluff Park or Belmont Shore face accelerated corrosion on metal fasteners and fittings. We specify stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware on all coastal work. It costs slightly more upfront and significantly less over time.
FAQ
It depends on the scope. Replacing cabinets and countertops with no changes to plumbing, electrical, or walls typically doesn't require a permit. But if you're moving the sink, adding a gas line, upgrading the electrical panel, or removing a wall, the City of Long Beach requires a permit. Working without one is risky. If it comes up during a home sale or insurance claim, you're responsible for bringing everything up to code before the issue can be resolved. We always confirm permit requirements before any work starts.
A cosmetic refresh, meaning new tile, fixtures, and vanity without moving plumbing, usually takes 7 to 10 business days. A full gut remodel with new plumbing rough-in runs 3 to 4 weeks. If you need a permit, add 2 to 4 weeks for City of Long Beach plan check, though minor remodels often qualify for over-the-counter permit approval the same day. Lead times on tile and specialty fixtures are the most common cause of delays, so material selection early in the process keeps the schedule on track.
Long Beach follows state ADU law but has its own local zoning overlay. Single-family lots can typically add one ADU and one Junior ADU (JADU). Detached ADUs must be set back at least 4 feet from rear and side property lines. State law allows detached units a height of at least 16 feet. Owner-occupancy can no longer be required for an ADU under state law (AB 976); only a Junior ADU requires the owner to live on site. When a garage is converted to an ADU, state law does not allow the city to require replacement parking for the lost garage spaces. Our ADU contractor guide covers the full process.
Room additions in Los Angeles generally cost $250 to $400 per square foot for fully permitted, finished work. That range includes foundation, framing, drywall, insulation, electrical, HVAC extension, and basic finishes. Higher-end finishes, complex rooflines, or second-story additions push toward the top of that range or above it. A 400 sq ft bedroom addition would typically fall in the $100,000 to $160,000 range before any specialty upgrades. We provide a line-item estimate so you know what each component costs.
Yes. We hold CSLB License #1048107, which you can verify directly at the California Contractors State License Board website. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance. You should ask for proof of both from any contractor you consider. If a contractor is doing work on your property without workers' comp and someone gets injured, you can be held liable as the property owner. It is not a trivial risk.
Yes. We serve Long Beach and surrounding cities including Huntington Beach, Sherman Oaks, and the broader Los Angeles area. Each city has its own permitting process and fee schedule, and we're familiar with the plan check requirements across the region. See our work in Huntington Beach for an example of the coastal projects we handle.
Long Beach's climate is mild enough for construction year-round. That said, spring and early fall tend to be peak demand periods, which means contractor schedules fill up faster and material lead times can stretch. If you start planning in November or December for a January or February start, you often get better scheduling availability. The June gloom marine layer doesn't significantly impact most interior work, but exterior painting and stucco work is best done when temperatures are above 50 degrees and no rain is forecast for 48 hours after application.
Free Estimate
Describe your project and we'll call you back the same day to schedule a site visit. No obligation, no pressure. Just a straight conversation about what the work involves and what it costs.
We've worked in nearly every corner of Long Beach. Craftsman bungalows in Bixby Knolls have specific framing challenges compared to postwar tract homes in Lakewood-adjacent areas. We're familiar with the local building stock and how age, construction method, and coastal exposure affect what a project actually involves on your specific property.
We've published detailed guides so you can understand what projects actually cost and involve before calling anyone.
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