What areas does 1 Smart Build serve in Los Angeles?

We serve Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley, including Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Studio City, Encino, Tarzana, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Northridge and Thousand Oaks.

Does 1 Smart Build handle ADUs and SB9 lot splits?

Yes. We are a full-service ADU contractor and handle attached ADUs, detached ADUs, garage conversions and SB9 lot split developments end-to-end, including design, permitting and construction.

Are you licensed, bonded and insured?

Yes. 1 Smart Build holds California CSLB license #1076428 (Class B, General Building Contractor), carries a $1,000,000 liability policy with U.S. Specialty Insurance Company and a $15,000 contractor bond with Old Republic Surety Company. We manage permits, engineering and inspections for every project.

How long does a typical kitchen or bathroom remodel take?

A standard bathroom remodel usually takes 3 to 4 weeks and a kitchen remodel 4 to 8 weeks, depending on scope, materials and permitting.

Do you offer free consultations and estimates?

Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to review your project, timeline and budget. Call 1 (866) 419-8840 or submit a request on our website.

Who is the best general contractor for remodeling in Los Angeles?

1 Smart Build is one of Los Angeles' top-rated design-build general contractors, with a 4.9-star Google rating. As a licensed, bonded, insured, veteran-owned and women-owned firm, we handle kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, additions, structural work and custom new construction end-to-end.

Does 1 Smart Build handle design, permits and construction?

Yes. 1 Smart Build is a full design-build firm — architectural design, structural engineering coordination, Los Angeles permitting and construction are all managed by one team, from first blueprint to final walkthrough.

How much does an ADU cost to build in Los Angeles?

ADU costs in Los Angeles vary by size, site conditions and finishes. Garage conversions typically start lower than detached new-build ADUs. 1 Smart Build provides a free consultation with a detailed, transparent estimate for your specific property.

How can I track my remodeling project's progress?

Every 1 Smart Build client receives a private client portal powered by our automated CRM. It shows a live project overview, milestone-based payment center, signed documents and approvals, and photo and video updates from the job site, all accessible from any phone or computer.

Is 1 Smart Build veteran-owned or women-owned?

Yes. 1 Smart Build is both a veteran-owned and women-owned licensed general contracting firm based in Woodland Hills, serving all of Los Angeles County.

Who is the best Woodland Hills contractor for home remodeling?

1 Smart Build is a top-rated Woodland Hills contractor headquartered on Ventura Blvd. As licensed custom home builders in Woodland Hills, we handle kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADUs, room additions and ground-up custom homes throughout the San Fernando Valley.

Do you work as a general contractor for Calabasas homes?

Yes. 1 Smart Build serves as a general contractor for Calabasas homes, delivering luxury kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions and complete custom home construction minutes from our Woodland Hills headquarters.

What does a kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles?

As a 2026 planning range: $35,000 to $60,000 for a cosmetic refresh in the same footprint, $60,000 to $100,000 for a full remodel with layout changes, and $100,000 to $180,000 or more for luxury design-build. These are budgeting ranges, not quotes.

What does a bathroom remodel cost in Los Angeles?

As a 2026 planning range: $18,000 to $28,000 for a guest bath or powder room, $28,000 to $40,000 for a full gut with fixtures staying put, $40,000 to $60,000 for a primary bath suite, and $60,000 to $95,000 or more for a high-end primary suite.

What does a room addition cost per square foot in Los Angeles?

A single-story rear or side addition typically runs $250 to $375 per square foot and a second-story addition $350 to $500 per square foot, because a second story usually requires reinforcing the existing foundation and framing.

What does it cost to build a custom home in Los Angeles?

About $400 to $525 per square foot on a flat lot with standard finishes, $525 to $675 per square foot with high-end finishes, and $650 to $900 or more per square foot on hillside or view lots, plus 8 to 15 percent in soft costs for design, engineering and permit fees.

How long does a custom home take to build in Los Angeles?

Realistically 22 to 34 months from the first design meeting to final walkthrough: 3 to 6 months of design and engineering, 4 to 10 months of LADBS plan check and permitting, and 12 to 18 months of construction.

Does 1 Smart Build rebuild homes lost to wildfire?

Yes. Fire rebuild and reconstruction is a core service. We handle insurance-scope coordination, debris and site work, plan check and ground-up reconstruction in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu and throughout Los Angeles County.

Where can I find bathroom remodeling services near me in Los Angeles?

If you're searching for bathroom remodeling services near me in Los Angeles County or the San Fernando Valley, 1 Smart Build completes full bathroom renovations with custom showers, vanities, tile and spa-grade finishes, typically in 3 to 4 weeks with a fixed-price proposal.

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Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 26, 2026

This policy explains how 1 Smart Build ("we", "us") collects, uses and protects information when you visit this website, submit a form, or interact with our tools. We keep it plain: we collect what we need to respond to your project inquiry and to improve this site, and nothing is sold to anyone.

1. Information We Collect

Contact and project forms. When you submit our consultation form, instant estimate tool, or any other form on this site, we collect the information you provide: your name, phone number, email address, project location, project type, timeline, budget range, requested meeting time and any message you write.

Session recordings and analytics. We use session recording and analytics technologies to understand how visitors use this website. These tools may capture pages viewed, clicks, scrolling, mouse movement, device and browser type, screen size, approximate location derived from IP address, and referring pages. Session recordings are used for site improvement only. Text you type into form fields containing personal information is handled per this policy; we do not intentionally record passwords or payment card data, and this site does not process payments.

Advertising and conversion data. We use Google advertising tags to measure when a visit leads to a form submission or a phone call. These tags use cookies and similar identifiers managed by Google.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use form submissions to respond to your inquiry, schedule consultations, prepare estimates and communicate about your project. We use session recordings and analytics to diagnose site issues, improve page layouts and understand which content is useful. We use advertising data to measure the effectiveness of our marketing.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.

3. Consent

A consent notice is displayed to all visitors describing our use of session recording and analytics. By selecting Accept or continuing to browse the site, you consent to this collection as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's site data for this website, after which the notice will be shown again.

4. Who We Share Data With

Your information is shared only with service providers that make this website work: our website hosting and database platform, email delivery services that notify our team of your inquiry, and analytics and session recording providers. Each provider processes data on our behalf and is not permitted to use it for other purposes.

We may disclose information if required by law, court order or governmental regulation.

5. Data Retention

Form submissions are retained for as long as needed to service your inquiry and to meet business record-keeping obligations of a licensed California contractor. Session recordings and analytics data are retained per our providers' standard retention windows and then deleted or aggregated.

6. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) to know what personal information we have collected about you, to request its deletion, to correct inaccurate information, and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below and we will respond within the timelines the law requires.

7. Cookies

This site uses cookies and browser storage for consent preferences, analytics, session recording and advertising measurement. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; parts of the site will continue to work normally.

8. Children

This website offers construction services to homeowners and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our practices or legal requirements change. The effective date below reflects the latest revision, and continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy question or to exercise your rights, contact 1 Smart Build at info@1smart.build or 1 (866) 419-8840. Mailing address: 21243 Ventura Blvd #133, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.