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About G&M Home Remodeling
About G&M Home Remodeling
Family-run. Licensed. Free estimates with same-day callback. G&M Home Remodeling handles everything from kitchen updates to full home additions across the San Fernando Valley.
Studio City homes range from 1940s Spanish Colonials near Laurel Canyon to postwar ranch houses along Ventura Boulevard. Each one has its own quirks. We know what the City of Los Angeles requires for permits, and we work within those constraints from day one.
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Full gut-and-rebuilds or targeted updates. Cabinet layout, countertop selection, appliance placement, tile work, and plumbing rough-ins are all handled under one contract. Most kitchen remodels in LA run 4 to 8 weeks depending on scope.
Planning an appliance upgrade? See our guide on gas vs. induction cooktops for 2026 before you finalize your layout.
Walk-in showers, soaking tubs, double vanities, heated floors. We handle the waterproofing correctly the first time. Studio City's older homes often have cast-iron drain lines that need inspection before tile work starts.
Adding square footage requires a structural engineer, city permits, and coordination with LADBS. We manage that entire process. Home addition costs in Los Angeles vary significantly by size and structural complexity.
California's ADU laws have made garage conversions one of the most cost-effective ways to add rental income. A detached studio ADU in Studio City can generate $1,800 to $2,800 per month depending on finish level. Read the full guide to home additions in Los Angeles for ADU planning specifics.
Studio City gets warm, dry summers and cooler winters. Exterior paint needs to handle UV exposure and occasional moisture. We prep surfaces properly: sanding, priming, caulking gaps before a single drop of finish coat goes on.
Patios, retaining walls, pool construction and repair, and ground-up new builds. For eco-friendly approaches, see our eco-friendly remodeling ideas for Los Angeles homes.
CSLB License #1048107. Fully insured. Operating across Los Angeles from our home base in Sherman Oaks.
G&M Home Remodeling has been building in Studio City for years. We're a family-run operation, which means decisions get made by people who have a stake in the outcome, not project managers reading from a script.
We do the planning with you before a single permit gets filed. That means looking at your existing structure, understanding what the City of LA will and won't approve for your specific lot, and building a realistic scope of work. Studio City homes near Fryman Canyon often sit on sloped lots that require retaining walls or pier foundations for additions. We account for that upfront.
If your home was built before 1960, it likely has some combination of knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, and original load-bearing walls that don't show up on any blueprint. Historic home remodeling in Los Angeles requires a careful approach. We've done it enough times to know where the surprises tend to hide.
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We visit the property, measure the space, and look at existing conditions. No cost, no obligation. You get a written estimate within a few days. For larger projects, we discuss phasing options if budget is a factor.
We finalize the plans, submit to LADBS, and pull the required permits. In Studio City, permit timelines through the City of Los Angeles typically run 4 to 10 weeks for standard residential work. We factor that into your schedule honestly.
Demolition, framing, rough-in work (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), insulation, drywall, finishes, and fixtures. You'll have a point of contact throughout. We don't disappear mid-project.
City inspection, punch list, final cleanup. We walk the finished space with you before closing out the contract. Open items get addressed before final payment, not after.
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These are the questions we hear most often from homeowners between Tujunga Village and Coldwater Canyon. Straight answers, no runaround.
It depends on what's changing. Replacing cabinets and countertops without moving plumbing or electrical doesn't require a permit. The moment you relocate a sink, add a circuit, or touch the gas line, you're in permit territory with the City of Los Angeles. We handle those filings. Skipping permits on plumbing or electrical work is a real liability when you sell the house.
A standard bathroom renovation, one shower, one vanity, full tile work, runs about 3 to 4 weeks from demo to final fixture installation. That assumes materials are on-site before we start. Delays almost always come from back-ordered tile or fixtures. We tell clients to order materials at least 3 weeks before the planned start date.
Yes, and it's one of the better investments a Studio City homeowner can make. California state law significantly loosened ADU restrictions starting in 2020. Attached garages, detached garages, and even certain covered carports qualify. You'll need to meet minimum ceiling height requirements (typically 7 feet 6 inches finished), add proper egress, and bring electrical and plumbing up to current code. Our general construction services in Los Angeles include full ADU conversions from permitting through final inspection.
In Studio City, we're seeing strong demand for outdoor living spaces connected to interior spaces through sliding glass or folding doors. Kitchen electrification, moving off gas appliances, is picking up, partly due to California's push toward all-electric new construction. Check out our breakdown of modern home remodeling trends in Los Angeles for 2026 for specifics on what's happening in the market.
Costs vary widely by square footage, foundation type, and whether you're matching existing materials on the exterior. A single-story addition in Los Angeles can range from $250 to $500 or more per square foot depending on finish level and structural requirements. Sloped lots in the hills above Studio City add cost because of the foundation work. See our detailed breakdown of home addition costs in Los Angeles for a more complete picture.
Frequently. Many homes between Ventura Boulevard and the hills were built between 1935 and 1960. Asbestos in floor tiles or popcorn ceilings, lead paint, undersized electrical panels, and original cast-iron drains are all common. We inspect before we demo. If we find hazardous materials, we bring in licensed abatement contractors before construction begins. There are no shortcuts there.
Same-day callback is our standard. If you call during business hours, someone from our team will get back to you that day to discuss your project and schedule an estimate. We cover Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, and throughout the San Fernando Valley. Estimates are free, and you won't be pressured into a contract on the first visit.
Tell us what you're planning. We'll come out, look at the space, and give you a written estimate at no cost. No high-pressure sales. Just an honest conversation about your project and what it actually takes.
☎ Call G&M RemodelingPrefer to start in writing? Describe your project, your timeline, and your address. We'll review it and respond the same business day with next steps. Good for larger projects where you want to share photos or floor plans up front.
✉ Send a MessageG&M Home Remodeling works in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, and throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Family-run, licensed, and available to visit your property. CSLB License #1048107.
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