Frequently asked questions

The 22 kitchens we have finished and closed out in Los Angeles came in between $23k and $84k, median $50k — final prices, not estimates. The wider Los Angeles market range runs higher, into six figures for full-custom and structural work, but that is a market figure rather than a summary of our own book. What moves your number is scope (cabinets only, layout change, or structural) and finish level. We give a line-itemed quote for your project rather than one-size pricing.

The 27 bathrooms we have finished and closed out in Los Angeles came in between $28k and $105k, median $38k — final prices at close-out, not estimates. Inside that, a powder room sits at the bottom, a standard full bath around the median, and a primary suite with a custom shower, a freestanding tub and slab finishes at the top. The wider Los Angeles market quotes primary suites well past our own ceiling, and that is a market figure rather than anything we have built and invoiced.

Detached ADU builds typically run $250,000–$450,000 all-in in the Los Angeles market — design, permits, construction, finishes and utilities. That is a market estimate, not a summary of our own closed-out work. It covers a range of sizes, which is why our per-square-foot page quotes $340,000–$540,000 for a typical 800 sq ft unit: same market, one size named. Attached ADUs and JADU conversions of existing space run lower.

Yes — through Enhancify. Prequalification doesn't affect your credit. Most clients use it to spread payments over 5–15 years.

Fixed-price contract based on scope, with a transparent allowance line for finish materials so you can choose finishes during the project without budget guesswork. Change orders are documented and priced before any work proceeds.

Yes — California law caps initial deposits at 10% of contract value or $1,000, whichever is less. The remainder follows a milestone-based payment schedule tied to completion stages, never upfront.

Most kitchen remodels run 8–14 weeks of construction, plus 4–6 weeks of design and 4–6 weeks of permitting before construction starts. Total: 4–7 months from first conversation to final walkthrough. Long-lead materials are ordered during design and permitting so they are not added on top.

Construction only: powder rooms 2–3 weeks, a standard bathroom 4–7 weeks from demo to punch-list, a primary suite rebuild 6–10 weeks. Add design and permitting in front of that, the same as any other room, for the door-to-door figure.

Plan for 9–14 months total: 2–3 months for design and permits, then about a month between permit issuance and the crew starting — financing draws, crew availability and long-lead items ordered against the approved drawings, then 6–10 months for construction. That middle month is the one nobody puts on a chart, and it is why the parts look like they should total less than they do.

Most clients do during single-room projects (kitchen or bath). For full-home remodels, we usually recommend temporary relocation during the heaviest construction phase.

Onn Cohen Meguri, the founder. Not a middleman, not a chain of project managers. One accountable PM from inquiry to final walkthrough.

Yes — in-house. We pull permits with LADBS for most LA, City of Beverly Hills Building & Safety, City of Santa Monica, City of West Hollywood, and surrounding municipalities.

For cosmetic work (paint, hardware swap, like-for-like cabinet replacement) — usually no. For layout changes, electrical work, plumbing relocations, or structural changes — yes. We figure out which permits apply and pull them.

Varies by city and scope. LA City: 4–10 weeks. Beverly Hills: 3–6 weeks. Santa Monica: 4–8 weeks. Historic-zone or hillside properties trigger additional review and can run longer.

Required for some properties west of Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica and certain Pacific Palisades / Malibu addresses. Adds 2–4 months to timeline. We flag this early in discovery if relevant.

Yes. California State License Board (CSLB) license #1133368. Fully insured.

Most contractors quote labor. We offer a full vision, skilled execution, and personal dedication — design, materials, and construction handled under one roof. Onn personally manages every project. We deliberately keep our active project count low so each client gets attention.

20+ years. Family-owned husband-and-wife team.

Greater Los Angeles. Most active in West LA, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Westwood, and surrounding areas. We'll travel further for the right project.

No. We focus exclusively on residential remodeling. Staying focused is part of how we keep quality high.

We bring a mobile showroom to you — material samples, hardware options, finish swatches. Fewer logistics for you, more relevant selections.

Yes. Many clients come to us with plans already drawn. We pick up at construction documents, run the build phase, and coordinate inspections.

Yes — in-house. Custom cabinet boxes sized to your space, your appliances, and your storage needs. Hardwood frames, soft-close hardware, finishes that hold up.

We encourage communication and flexibility. Talk to us early. Change orders are documented and priced before work proceeds — no surprise charges.