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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Encino

800 sq ft Detached ADU in Encino

Paid: $268,000
Took: 11 months, design to final inspection
Size: 800 sq ft, 2 bed / 1 bath

Sherman Oaks

Kitchen Remodel with Load-Bearing Wall Removal, Sherman Oaks

Paid: $94,000
Took: 9 weeks of construction
Size: 310 sq ft kitchen, opened to dining and living

Pasadena

Primary Bath Suite in a 1912 Pasadena Craftsman

Paid: $52,000
Took: 5 weeks of construction
Size: 115 sq ft, curbless shower and freestanding tub

Burbank

Second-Story Addition in Burbank

Paid: $412,000
Took: 10 months including permitting
Size: 1,050 sq ft added, 2 bed / 2 bath upstairs

Silver Lake

Hillside Foundation Repair and Seismic Retrofit, Silver Lake

Paid: $178,000
Took: 4 months
Size: 1,600 sq ft home on a steep downslope lot

Woodland Hills

Garage Conversion to Permitted ADU, Woodland Hills

Paid: $118,000
Took: 7 months including permitting
Size: 440 sq ft, 1 bed / 1 bath

Santa Monica

Whole-Home Remodel of a 1920s Santa Monica Bungalow

Paid: $585,000
Took: 13 months including design and permitting
Size: 1,900 sq ft, full gut renovation

Calabasas

New 4,800 sq ft Custom Home on a Calabasas Hillside

Paid: $3.1 million
Took: 26 months including entitlement
Size: 4,800 sq ft, 5 bed / 5.5 bath

Manhattan Beach

Whole-Home Remodel on a Manhattan Beach Walk Street

Paid: $640,000
Took: 12 months including permitting
Size: 2,150 sq ft on a 30 ft wide lot

Glendale

Family Room and Bath Addition in Glendale

Paid: $186,000
Took: 6 months including permitting
Size: 520 sq ft added, family room plus full bath

Long Beach

Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit of a Long Beach Fourplex

Paid: $142,000
Took: 3 months
Size: 4 units over tuck-under parking

Studio City

Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel in Studio City

Paid: $108,000
Took: 10 weeks of construction
Size: 285 sq ft kitchen in a post-and-beam home

Northridge

1,000 sq ft Detached ADU in Northridge

Paid: $295,000
Took: 10 months, design to final inspection
Size: 1,000 sq ft, 2 bed / 2 bath

Highland Park

SB9 Lot Split with Two New Homes, Highland Park

Paid: $1.24 million
Took: 22 months including the split and both builds
Size: Two homes, 1,150 sq ft each

Torrance

Attached Garage Converted to a Studio ADU, Torrance

Paid: $96,000
Took: 6 months including permitting
Size: 380 sq ft studio with a full bath

Hollywood Hills

Cantilevered Addition on Caissons, Hollywood Hills

Paid: $720,000
Took: 18 months including hillside review
Size: 900 sq ft added plus a 600 sq ft deck

Culver City

Two Guest Bath Remodels in a Culver City Traditional

Paid: $61,000
Took: 6 weeks of construction
Size: Two bathrooms, 60 sq ft and 45 sq ft

Pacific Palisades

New Custom Coastal Home in Pacific Palisades

Paid: $4.2 million
Took: 28 months including entitlement
Size: 5,200 sq ft, 5 bed / 6 bath

Sylmar

Fire Rebuild on Wheeler Ave, Sylmar

Paid: $486,000
Took: 14 months including insurance scope and permitting
Size: 1,650 sq ft, 3 bed / 2 bath rebuilt

Los Angeles (Beverly Grove)

Foundation Replacement Under a 1920s Duplex, Beverly Grove

Paid: $132,000
Took: 3.5 months
Size: 2,400 sq ft duplex, full perimeter foundation

North Hills

Garage Conversion ADU on Forbes Ave, North Hills

Paid: $112,000
Took: 6 months including permitting
Size: 420 sq ft, 1 bed / 1 bath

Alhambra

Kitchen Remodel on Florentina Ave, Alhambra

Paid: $72,000
Took: 8 weeks of construction
Size: 220 sq ft kitchen in a 1940s home

Woodland Hills

Primary Bathroom Remodel on Cass Ave, Woodland Hills

Paid: $48,000
Took: 5 weeks of construction
Size: 95 sq ft primary bath, walk-in shower

Rancho Palos Verdes

Room Addition on El Rodeo Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes

Paid: $224,000
Took: 8 months including permitting
Size: 540 sq ft added, family room plus bedroom

Gardena

Garage Conversion on S Dalton Ave, Gardena

Paid: $89,000
Took: 5 months including permitting
Size: 400 sq ft studio ADU with full bath

Long Beach

Kitchen Remodel on Flint Ave, Long Beach

Paid: $66,000
Took: 7 weeks of construction
Size: 190 sq ft kitchen in a 1920s Spanish bungalow

Porter Ranch

Complete Home Remodel on Ferrara Ln, Porter Ranch

Paid: $395,000
Took: 10 months including permitting
Size: 2,600 sq ft two-story, full interior renovation

Whittier

Family Room Addition on Firebird Ave, Whittier

Paid: $158,000
Took: 6 months including permitting
Size: 460 sq ft family room addition

Pacoima

Detached ADU on Louvre St, Pacoima

Paid: $205,000
Took: 9 months, design to final inspection
Size: 600 sq ft, 1 bed / 1 bath

Hawthorne

Hall Bathroom Remodel on W 118th St, Hawthorne

Paid: $34,000
Took: 4 weeks of construction
Size: 50 sq ft hall bathroom

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