Tarzana sits in the heart of the western San Fernando Valley — a neighborhood of large single-family homes on generous lots where kitchen remodeling investment consistently delivers strong returns. The housing stock of 1960s–1980s homes means closed-plan kitchens are the norm, and the transformation to an open-concept layout is the most sought-after kitchen project in Tarzana in 2026. APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) handles kitchen remodels throughout Tarzana, managing LADBS permits and all trades under one contract.
Tarzana homes share many characteristics with Encino and Woodland Hills homes to the east and west: large floor plans (1,800–2,800 sq ft), generous kitchen footprints (180–280 sq ft), and walls between kitchen and dining or family room that are almost always load-bearing. The open-concept kitchen conversion is the dominant project type in Tarzana, and APLA has completed multiple such projects in the neighborhood.
One Tarzana-specific factor: properties north of Ventura Blvd (particularly the Braemar area) are in the City of Los Angeles hillside fire zone. Kitchens in these properties are in LADBS jurisdiction with standard processes, but any additions or structural exterior changes require fire zone compliance documentation. Purely interior kitchen remodels are unaffected by fire zone designation.
Tarzana is in the City of Los Angeles. All kitchen permits go through LADBS Valley District. Electrical, plumbing, and structural work requires permits. APLA manages all LADBS submissions for Tarzana kitchen projects.
A basic kitchen refresh costs $34,000–$60,000. An open-concept mid-range remodel costs $66,000–$112,000. A high-end full renovation costs $108,000–$168,000+. Tarzana costs are very similar to Encino and Woodland Hills for comparable scopes.
Basic refresh: 7–10 weeks. Open-concept mid-range: 12–16 weeks. High-end renovation: 15–22 weeks. LADBS plan check takes 3–5 weeks for kitchen remodels.
Yes. APLA Construction is based in the San Fernando Valley and handles kitchen remodels throughout Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Encino, and the western Valley. Call (818) 818-4419 for a free in-home estimate.
In most Tarzana homes from the 1960s and 1970s, yes — the wall between the kitchen and the adjacent dining or family room is load-bearing. APLA performs a structural assessment as part of every kitchen remodel design phase and coordinates engineering for wall removal where applicable.
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