- Typical cost
- $25k to $100kStudio City, 2026
- Building department
- LADBS (Van Nuys)
- Permit needed
- Usually yes
- Licensed
- CSLB 1083262Class B general building
Studio City is City of Los Angeles, so permits run through LADBS. Colfax Meadows and the flatter neighbourhoods have straightforward post-war housing. The canyon streets above have older houses with harder access, and on a narrow hillside street the cost of simply getting materials and crews to the house is a real line item.
What it costs in Studio City
| What | Typical Los Angeles range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom refresh | $10,000 to $25,000 | Fixtures, counters, paint, lighting |
| Full bathroom remodel | $25,000 to $60,000 | Everything new, same footprint |
| Primary bath with layout change | $60,000 to $120,000+ | Moved plumbing, custom shower |
| Kitchen refresh | $20,000 to $40,000 | Counters, appliances, paint |
| Full kitchen remodel | $35,000 to $100,000 | New cabinets, counters, floors, fixtures |
| Kitchen with walls removed | $120,000+ | Structural beam, moved plumbing |
Los Angeles County figures, reviewed 2026-10-29 by America General Contractors, California contractor licence CSLB 1083262. Planning ranges, not a quote, and not legal advice. We confirm the current rules for your parcel before anything is drawn.
How we approach it here
Kitchens and bathrooms get used every day and move a home's value more than any other room. We do all three versions: a refresh that keeps everything where it is, a full replacement in the same footprint, and a remodel that moves walls and plumbing to get the layout you actually want.
One contractor runs the whole thing. We handle the drawings, the permit, demolition, plumbing, electrical, tile, cabinets, counters and the final fixes. You get one price and one person to call.
Building rules in Studio City
Studio City is in the City of Los Angeles. Hillside properties are subject to the Baseline Hillside Ordinance and often need geotechnical reports, caisson foundations and haul route approvals. The flat neighborhoods near the river support additions, pools and ADUs with straightforward permitting.
Building department
LADBS (City of Los Angeles), Van Nuys office
ZIP codes we cover
91604
Neighborhoods
Colfax Meadows, Fryman Canyon, Silver Triangle, Laurel Canyon, Woodbridge Park
What a kitchen & bathroom remodeling job includes
- Drawings, material choices and an itemized price
- City permit and all inspections
- Demolition, haul-away and dust control
- New plumbing, gas and electrical, including a bigger panel if you need one
- Waterproofing, tile, flooring and paint
- Cabinets, counters, backsplash and fixtures
- Ventilation, lighting and energy-code paperwork
- Final clean, walkthrough and written warranty
What moves the price
- Whether the plumbing and electrical stay where they are
- Cabinet grade and counter material, which is where most of the money goes
- How much tile, and how complicated the tile pattern is
- What is behind the walls in an older house: old pipe, old wiring, water damage
- Whether the city needs full drawings or just a counter permit
Permits and inspections
In the City of Los Angeles, any work that touches plumbing, electrical, gas or structure needs a permit from the building department. Swapping a faucet or painting does not. Most refreshes are permitted at the counter in a day. Moving a wall or a drain needs drawings first. We pull the permit under our license, so it is our name on it, not yours.
How we run the job
1. Walk the property
We meet you on site, listen, and look at what the building and the city will need. You get a written scope and a budget range.
2. Drawings
When drawings are needed we bring in the architect and engineer, and price the design while it is being drawn.
3. Permit
We file with the city, handle the corrections they send back, and tell you where it stands.
4. Price and contract
An itemized price, a schedule and payment terms. Anything new after signing gets priced in writing first.
5. Build
One supervisor on your job, licensed trades, inspections in order, and a weekly update with photos.
6. Walkthrough
A final fix list, the city's sign-off, and a written warranty on our work.
Studio City questions about kitchen and bathroom remodeling
Do I need a permit for kitchen and bathroom remodeling in Studio City?
LADBS (City of Los Angeles), Van Nuys office Swapping a faucet or painting does not. Most refreshes are permitted at the counter in a day. Moving a wall or a drain needs drawings first. We pull the permit under our license, so it is our name on it, not yours.
How much does kitchen and bathroom remodeling cost in Studio City?
$25k to $100k is the usual range across Los Angeles County, and Studio City sits inside it. The table on this page breaks it down by scope. What moves the number locally is the condition of the existing house and whether the layout changes, not the ZIP code. We price from a walkthrough, not a square-foot rule.
How long does kitchen and bathroom remodeling take in Studio City?
A bathroom refresh takes 2 to 3 weeks on site. A full bathroom runs 4 to 6 weeks. A replacement kitchen is 6 to 10 weeks once the cabinets arrive, and a kitchen with walls coming out is 10 to 16 weeks. Cabinets and counters take 4 to 12 weeks to build, so we order them before demolition starts instead of after.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in Los Angeles?
If the work touches plumbing, electrical, gas or structure, yes. New cabinets and counters in the same spots, with nothing moved, generally do not need one. Most real remodels do. We pull it under our license.
Can I live in the house during the work?
Most people do. We set up a temporary kitchen, seal the work area with plastic and keep the noisy work in blocks. If it is a full gut and you only have one bathroom, plan to stay elsewhere for part of it.
Other work we do in Studio City
ADU and garage conversion work, room additions, whole-house renovation, seismic retrofit and foundation work. Or see everything on the Studio City page.
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in nearby cities
Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Burbank.