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When the whole home needs to come together — open up the floor plan, redo the kitchen and baths, add a primary suite, refinish floors, modernize systems — coordination is everything. We do whole-home remodels with a single project manager, a single design vision, and a single construction team. No handoffs between three different contractors. Onn personally runs every full-home project.
Every neighborhood has its own architectural character, permit jurisdiction, and finish-level expectations. Here's how we approach whole-home remodeling in Mar Vista specifically.
Mar Vista homes are predominantly 1945–1965 builds. Original electrical service is often 100-amp and needs upgrade. Galvanized supply pipes are common. Single-pane windows, knob-and-tube wiring sometimes lurking. We plan for these during any kitchen or bath remodel.
Many Mar Vista lots are 50'×140' or larger — good fits for detached ADUs of 800–1,200 sq ft. Conversion of 1-car garages to JADUs is also common. State ADU laws strongly support these projects in Mar Vista.
Mar Vista has an active community council and many homeowners value preserving mid-century character. We design remodels that respect this — modern function, period-appropriate aesthetic.
Mar Vista full-home remodel budgets are generally below equivalent Brentwood or Beverly Hills budgets for the same footprint. The budget constraint shapes scope: prioritize kitchen, primary bath, flooring, paint, windows; structural upgrades only when discovery requires them; high-end finishes reserved for the kitchen and primary bath while secondary spaces run mid-tier. The result is a fully-renovated home at a budget Westside neighbors with the same physical scope would consider unusually efficient.
Mar Vista Tract HPOZ designation affects exterior changes — siding, roofing, windows, trim — but doesn't restrict most interior work. On HPOZ-designated parcels, we design the exterior to preserve character (original window proportions, period-appropriate paint colors, retained trim) while modernizing all interiors. The exterior keeps the home's identifiable architectural era; the interior becomes contemporary in function and layout.
Mar Vista client demographic skews younger and includes many first-time homeowners doing their first major renovation. That changes how we communicate: more explanation of process, more visual aids (3D renderings, material boards), more frequent check-ins. We don't assume baseline construction literacy. The cadence of communication is set explicitly during kickoff rather than implied — first-time renovators benefit from knowing what's coming next at each stage.
Site walkthrough, structural assessment, what's realistic given your home's bones and your budget. We tell you what won't work before you fall in love with it.
Full plans, structural engineering, energy compliance, permit submittals. Multi-room remodels almost always need a permit; we manage the process.
Wall removal, beam installation, foundation repair if needed, electrical service upgrade, HVAC, plumbing main runs, roof if relevant.
All the remodeling skills we bring to single-room projects, applied at scale. Cabinetry, tile, fixtures, finishes — coordinated across rooms for design consistency.
Weekly site meetings, milestone-based payment schedule, transparent change-order process. You always know where the project stands.
Typical LA whole-home remodel range. Lower end = cosmetic refresh + kitchen/bath. Higher end = structural redesign, primary suite addition, full systems modernization, and high-end finishes.
LADBS handles Mar Vista permits. Standard plan check timelines (4–10 weeks) for kitchens. ADU projects benefit from state-level ministerial approval where applicable.
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Cosmetic-level projects: 3–4 months. Heavy-structural projects (wall removal, primary suite addition, systems upgrade): 8–14 months. We give you a real timeline up front, not the optimistic one.
For most full-home remodels — yes, at least for the heaviest construction phase. We'll plan around your tenancy as much as possible, but living through wall removal and re-plumbing is rough on most families.
In Mar Vista, frequently. Most pre-1970s homes here have at least one of: knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized pipes, or asbestos floor tile under the linoleum. We test for hazardous materials before demo and budget contingency.
In most cases, yes. We do a feasibility check up front — setbacks, height limits, utility access, soil. We tell you whether a detached ADU pencils or whether a JADU conversion makes more sense.
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Onn personally reviews every inquiry. Tell us about your project — Onn will be in touch within one business day.