LA Remodel Cost Guides
Real LA cost ranges, hand-written from 20+ years of project data. No sales pitch, no calculator that just asks for your email. The numbers below are the same numbers we tell homeowners on free consults.
Real Project Costs — what 67 finished projects actually cost
A sample of completed remodels with verified final prices, $23k to $440k. Filter by project type and budget. Everyone else publishes ranges; these are actuals.
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Kitchen Remodel Cost in Los Angeles — 2026 Guide
Real LA kitchen remodel costs for 2026: typical $45k–$120k budgets, what drives the price up or down, and the surprise line items most contractors leave out.
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ADU Cost in Los Angeles — 2026 Guide
What an ADU actually costs to build in LA in 2026: what drives the number, LADBS permit path, detached vs attached vs JADU, hillside + coastal adders.
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Bathroom Remodel Cost in Los Angeles — 2026 Guide
Real LA bathroom remodel costs for 2026: $15k–$250k+ by tier, the 9 line items that build the number, and the old-house surprises LA plumbing hides.
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Whole-Home Remodel Cost in Los Angeles — 2026 Guide
What a whole-home remodel costs in Los Angeles: 18 completed projects, $36k-$440k, median $170.7k. Real final prices, plus LADBS permits and Title 24.
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Garage Conversion Cost in Los Angeles — 2026 Guide
What a garage conversion costs in LA in 2026: $80k–$200k typical range at $200–$400/sq ft, why it beats a detached ADU on price, and the code items that decide your number.
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Outdoor Living Space Cost in Los Angeles — 2026 Guide
What outdoor living projects cost in LA in 2026: covered patios, outdoor kitchens, decks and hardscape — what drives each number and which permits apply.
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Basement Remodel & Conversion Cost in Los Angeles — 2026 Guide
The honest LA basement guide: why basements are rare here, what converting an existing one costs, why dig-outs rarely pencil, and the basement-ADU rules.