https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/ Renovate to live, Sweeten to thrive Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:14:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-91228 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:14:09 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-91228 […] starting the process in a whole house, on average, many of our projects can range from $100 to $400+ psf. Typically, dry rooms (i.e., […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-90563 Tue, 23 May 2023 20:20:11 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-90563 […] were most excited about what the house would become: a place to gather. With that in mind, one of the main pieces we wanted to highlight was the bar; […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-90178 Tue, 02 May 2023 22:00:24 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-90178 […] design-build firm out here in Los Angeles that specializes in all different types of projects. From residential remodeling and complete home renovations to new construction, we are a one-stop source for quality design and […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-90162 Mon, 01 May 2023 18:39:10 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-90162 […] an example, you might have a 5-bedroom house with separate variable refrigerant flow units in each room. All units are connected to one large […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-90116 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:45:51 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-90116 […] us through the process of getting bids from several contractors, and the website prepared us for what to expect during work. Ultimately, Sweeten connected us with a great […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-90064 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:13:55 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-90064 […] been living in our house for about three years when we started the garage remodel. The home, built in 1936 and located in […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-90039 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:51:56 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-90039 […] David is in logistics—our jobs are both in L.A. We didn’t want to sell our house. We wanted to maximize it and create space so that we weren’t living on top of one another. Additionally, we wanted to modernize and […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-89961 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:12:37 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-89961 […] it’s structurally driven: In L.A., renovating on a hillside lot will take more time and cost more money. This is especially the case for second-story additions, […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-89942 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:11:17 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-89942 […] few things to consider when remodeling in LA: seismic codes that require tall stem walls, slab on grade with thick foundations in order to guard against […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-89671 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:16:58 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-89671 […] Your project will have to conform to the California Building Standards Code, and also the state’s energy efficiency code, which is known as Title 24. California has some of the most robust building energy efficiency standards in the US. Title 24 can impact nearly any type of project in your home—whether it’s a single room or a whole home.  […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-89556 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:25:38 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-89556 […] is this a thing? I’m just doing a new kitchen, not renovating a whole home” you might be asking now. It’s a factor because, according to the California Energy Commission, […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-89542 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:44:44 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-89542 […] want you to be completely prepared for the cost of your home remodeling project, so our pricing estimates are inclusive of all […]

]]> https://sweeten.com/process-and-planning/renovating-in-the-west/remodeling-guide-los-angeles/#comment-83727 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:13:54 +0000 https://sweeten.com/?p=41534#comment-83727 […] Permitting requirements will be even more stringent if you live on an LA hillside.  […]

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