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About G&M Home Remodeling
About G&M Home Remodeling
Family-run general contractors serving Woodland Hills, West Hills, and the greater San Fernando Valley. Free estimates. Same-day callback.
Woodland Hills homes built in the 1960s and 70s have specific needs: aging plumbing stacks, undersized electrical panels, and floor plans that no longer match how families live. We work in these houses every week and understand what a remodel here actually involves.
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The San Fernando Valley's hot, dry summers and occasional wet winters affect exterior finishes, rooflines, and hardscape differently than coastal LA. Our specs account for that. Before any project starts, we pull permits through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety so your work is legal, inspected, and insured.
Full gut-and-rebuild or cabinet refacing with new countertops. We coordinate plumbing, electrical, tile, and cabinetry as one project, not separate contracts. Most kitchen remodels in Woodland Hills run 3 to 6 weeks depending on scope. Read about gas vs. induction cooktop options before you finalize your appliance plan.
Shower conversion, tub removal, dual-vanity additions, and full tile work. A typical bathroom remodel runs 2 to 4 weeks. We address waterproofing under tile before anything goes back in -- the step most quick-turnaround contractors skip.
California AB 2221 simplified ADU approvals significantly. A Woodland Hills garage conversion can add a legal unit without touching your setbacks. We handle design, permit filing, foundation work, framing, MEP rough-in, and finish -- start to permitted certificate of occupancy.
Adding square footage to a single-story ranch is common in this part of the Valley. We assess soil conditions, existing foundation type, and the roof tie-in before quoting. A 400-square-foot addition typically takes 3 to 5 months from permit approval to final inspection.
Concrete driveways, retaining walls, patio covers, and pool construction or repair. Woodland Hills hillside lots often need engineered retaining walls with drain systems. We coordinate soils reports when required and work with structural engineers on hillside work.
Exterior paint in the Valley degrades faster due to UV intensity and temperature swings. We use elastomeric coatings on stucco exteriors for crack-bridging durability. Surface prep -- scraping, patching, and priming -- determines how long a paint job actually lasts.
We also serve neighboring communities. See our work in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, and Torrance.
G&M Home Remodeling is a family-run general contracting company based in Los Angeles. We hold CSLB License #1048107 and carry full general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Every trade on your job -- framing, electrical, plumbing, tile -- is coordinated by us, not handed off to subs you've never met.
We work with homeowners from the first conversation through final inspection. That means we answer questions directly, not through a salesperson. If something on the job changes -- a hidden beam, a wall that turned out to be load-bearing -- you hear from us the same day, not after the fact.
Woodland Hills sits at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, where ranch-style homes from the post-war decades are common. Many haven't been updated since the 80s. We understand the construction patterns of that era: galvanized pipes, aluminum wiring in some cases, and slab-on-grade foundations. Knowing what's behind the walls before we open them saves time and money on your project.
Same-Day Callback
You call or submit your project. We call back the same business day to understand the scope.
On-Site Assessment
We walk the space, check structural conditions, and measure. No guessing on scope or materials.
Written Proposal
Line-item estimate with materials, labor, and permit costs. No vague lump sums.
Permit Filing
We file with LADBS and manage the inspection schedule. You don't chase permits.
Build and Final Walkthrough
We build to the approved plans and walk the finished project with you before we close out.
Licensed
CSLB #1048107
Insured
General Liability + Workers' Comp
Looking for ideas before you commit to a scope? Our guide on modern remodeling trends in Los Angeles for 2026 covers what's worth doing now versus what drives resale value later.
Real metrics from working in Woodland Hills and across Los Angeles County every week.
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California's updated ADU laws mean most Woodland Hills lots can add a unit without a variance. We assess your lot size, existing structure, and utility connections in the first site visit.
Unpermitted work in LA County complicates sales and refinancing. Every structural, electrical, or plumbing change we make goes through LADBS. We've done this enough to know the process cold.
No charge for the site visit and written proposal. We price projects honestly. If your budget and scope don't match, we tell you that in the proposal, not after you've signed a contract.
West of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, hillside lots get steep fast. Grading permits, soils reports, and engineered retaining walls are routine for anything touching the slope. We factor that into scopes early so there are no cost surprises mid-project.
Neighborhoods like Warner Center and Canoga Park border Woodland Hills and share similar housing stock -- mostly single-family homes built between 1950 and 1980. Open-concept renovations in these floor plans often reveal load-bearing walls where owners expected partition walls. We verify with a structural engineer before any wall comes out.
The Valley heat -- regularly above 100 degrees in summer -- affects which exterior materials hold up. We specify heat-resistant roofing materials, proper attic ventilation, and shaded outdoor areas that account for actual site orientation, not just aesthetic preference.
General Construction Services in Los Angeles →Straight answers to what people actually ask before they call us.
It depends on what's changing. Replacing cabinets and countertops with no plumbing or electrical changes typically doesn't require a permit. Moving a sink, adding a circuit, or relocating a gas line does. Los Angeles requires permits for any work that alters the structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems of a home. Working without a required permit creates problems when you sell -- inspectors note unpermitted work on the resale disclosure. We pull permits for anything that requires one and advise you upfront on which work falls into which category.
Plan for 4 to 8 months total, with the permit phase taking 6 to 12 weeks depending on LADBS workload and whether your plans require corrections. Construction on a straightforward garage conversion typically runs 8 to 12 weeks once permits are in hand. Variables include the condition of the existing garage slab (it needs to meet residential floor loading standards), whether the structure needs new shear walls for seismic code, and how far the utility connections are from the main house. California allows owner-builders to self-permit, but a licensed contractor manages the inspection process more reliably.
Costs vary widely based on scope and finish level. A mid-range kitchen renovation in the San Fernando Valley -- new cabinets, quartz countertops, updated fixtures and appliances -- typically runs between $50,000 and $100,000 for an average-sized kitchen. High-end custom projects with structural changes go higher. The biggest cost variables are cabinet quality (stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom), countertop material, whether you're moving any walls or plumbing, and the condition of the existing electrical panel. We give you a line-item breakdown in your written estimate so you can see where the money goes.
Yes, and it's something we see routinely. Homes built before 1975 in this area often have galvanized steel water supply lines that corrode from the inside out, reducing water pressure over time. Some have aluminum branch circuit wiring that requires specific connectors to be safe. We assess both during the walk-through. When we find conditions that need addressing, we document them and give you options -- patch what's necessary for the current scope, or do a broader upgrade while the walls are already open. Opening walls for a remodel is often the right time to address older systems because the access cost is already built in.
Verify the CSLB license number before you sign anything. You can search any California contractor at cslb.ca.gov in about 30 seconds. Check that the license is active, that the classification matches your project (B-General Building is the one you want for most home remodels), and that there are no disciplinary actions on record. Also confirm workers' compensation coverage -- if a sub gets hurt on your property and the contractor doesn't carry it, the claim can come back to your homeowners policy. Our full guide on how to hire the best home remodeling company walks through every check you should run before signing.
Some properties in the greater LA area fall under historic overlay zones that restrict exterior alterations. Woodland Hills has fewer of these than older parts of the city, but it does happen with certain properties near the Chatsworth and West Hills corridors. If your home has any historic designation, permit applications require additional review by the Office of Historic Resources. We've worked on properties with these requirements. Our team on historic home remodeling in Los Angeles covers the specific considerations involved.
3 to 4 months out is a reasonable lead time for most projects. Spring and early fall tend to be busiest in the Valley -- homeowners want projects done before summer heat peaks or before the holidays. If you're planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel for a specific date, material lead times (especially for custom cabinets and specialty tile) add 6 to 10 weeks on top of the construction schedule. Starting the conversation early gives you time to finalize selections, get permits in process, and schedule start dates without rushing.
Call us or submit your project details. We call back the same business day, schedule a site visit, and give you a written estimate at no charge. No obligation. No pressure.
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G&M Home Remodeling • CSLB #1048107 • Los Angeles, CA
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General Contractors • Woodland Hills • Los Angeles, CA • © 2026
