Quick answer: A whole house remodel costs $180–$800+ per square foot in Los Angeles, from a basic cosmetic renovation up to a high-end full-gut renovation. APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) handles this throughout Greater Los Angeles.
A whole house remodel in Los Angeles — renovating every room, updating all systems, and transforming the home’s interior completely — is the highest-investment residential construction project short of new construction. Costs range from $180 per square foot for basic cosmetic renovation to $800+ per square foot for high-end full-gut renovation. This guide breaks down what a whole house remodel actually includes, what it costs, and how to budget for a Los Angeles full home renovation in 2026.
A comprehensive whole house remodel typically includes:
| Scope | Cost per Sq Ft | Example Total |
| Light renovation — cosmetic updates only | $80–$140 | $144,000–$252,000 (1,800 sq ft) |
| Mid-range full renovation | $175–$280 | $350,000–$560,000 (2,000 sq ft) |
| High-end full renovation — Westside / South Bay | $275–$450 | $687,000–$1,125,000 (2,500 sq ft) |
| Luxury full renovation — Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Pacific Palisades | $450–$800+ | $1,800,000–$3,200,000+ (4,000 sq ft) |
Cost: $80–$140 per square foot
Paint, new flooring, kitchen and bathroom fixture updates (no layout changes), new light fixtures. For a 1,800 sq ft home: $144,000–$252,000. Best for homes in good structural condition with dated but functional systems.
Cost: $175–$280 per square foot
Full kitchen gut, all bathroom renovations, new flooring throughout, window replacement, electrical update, plumbing fixtures. For a 2,000 sq ft home: $350,000–$560,000. Most common whole house renovation scope in the San Fernando Valley and mid-market LA.
Cost: $275–$450 per square foot
Full gut including system replacement (HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing supply lines). High-quality finishes throughout (hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, natural stone in kitchen and baths, Milgard or Marvin windows). For a 2,500 sq ft home: $687,000–$1,125,000. Common in Culver City, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach.
Cost: $450–$800+ per square foot
Custom cabinetry throughout, European stone in kitchen and baths, smart home integration, architectural lighting design, complete MEP replacement. For a 4,000 sq ft home: $1,800,000–$3,200,000+.
A whole-house renovation starts with strip-out, and on older Los Angeles homes that stage is rarely trivial — plaster, lath, flooring and sometimes the entire interior come out before anything new goes in. Our guide to what a full interior gut demolition costs prices that phase on its own, so you can see it in the budget rather than buried in a lump sum.
Light cosmetic renovation: $80–$140/sq ft ($144K–$252K for a 1,800 sq ft home). Mid-range full renovation: $175–$280/sq ft ($350K–$560K for a 2,000 sq ft home). High-end full renovation: $275–$450/sq ft. Luxury renovation: $450–$800+/sq ft. A full gut renovation of a 2,000–2,500 sq ft home in greater Los Angeles most commonly runs $350,000–$750,000.
On-site construction runs 8–16 weeks. Total elapsed time, from contract to completion, is 12–24 weeks. The gap between the two is design, material lead times and the sequence of trades — not additional time with crews in the house. If the scope is structural or major, LADBS plan check adds a further 8–14 weeks before construction can begin, so a permit-heavy remodel runs longer than the 12–24 week range above. APLA coordinates the full trade sequence from demolition through final inspection.
Yes, for any structural work, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical changes. Cosmetic-only work (painting, flooring, cabinet replacement in same location) does not require a permit. Full renovation involving kitchen reconfiguration, bathroom plumbing relocation, window replacement, or HVAC installation requires LADBS permits. APLA manages all LA permits for whole house remodel projects.
Yes. APLA (CA Lic #1136359) handles comprehensive whole house remodels throughout Los Angeles. Call (818) 818-4419 for a free in-home consultation and full scope estimate.
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