Venice is one of Los Angeles’s most architecturally diverse and design-forward communities — a coastal neighborhood where original 1920s bungalows sit alongside contemporary architectural builds, Venice Canal Historic District homes, and Abbot Kinney-adjacent creative residences commanding $2M–$7M+. Renovation and construction in Venice requires a contractor who understands not just how to build, but how to navigate coastal permitting, historic district considerations, and the design expectations of a community that takes architecture seriously. APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) is a licensed general contractor serving Venice homeowners for kitchen remodels, ADUs, room additions, full home remodeling, and new construction.
Venice kitchens range from open coastal contemporary to mid-century renovation to craftsman restoration. APLA handles all styles and scopes. Full kitchen renovation: $65,000–$200,000 depending on scope and home tier. Open-concept conversions are particularly high-ROI in Venice’s older bungalow stock. Call (818) 818-4419 for a free in-home estimate.
Venice is one of the strongest ADU rental markets in Los Angeles. Proximity to the beach, Abbot Kinney, and Silicon Beach employers means Venice ADUs rent for $2,800–$5,000/month for 400–800 sq ft units. Garage conversion ADUs are the most popular project type — APLA handles all City of LA / LADBS permitting for Venice ADUs. Learn more about ADU construction.
Venice single-family homes at $2M–$5M+ often benefit from primary bedroom and bathroom additions. APLA handles LADBS plan check, structural engineering, and full construction for room additions in Venice. Coastal Zone properties require careful permitting analysis — APLA provides this at no cost as part of the estimate process.
Full gut renovation of Venice bungalows and Craftsman homes. APLA manages all trades under one contract: structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior finishes. Typical full remodel: $350,000–$700,000 for a 1,200–2,000 sq ft Venice home, depending on scope and finish level.
Primary bathroom renovations in Venice: $35,000–$100,000. Secondary bathroom: $18,000–$45,000. APLA handles all bathroom scopes from cosmetic refresh to full wet room conversion.
Venice construction projects are permitted through LADBS (City of Los Angeles Building and Safety). Projects in the Venice Coastal Zone may also require a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) from the California Coastal Commission for any project that increases building coverage, modifies the exterior envelope, or changes drainage. The Venice Canal Historic District requires additional review for any project affecting the building’s exterior appearance as seen from the canals or public right-of-way. APLA advises on CDP and historic district applicability for every Venice project at the initial consultation.
General contractor services in Venice are typically priced as a percentage of total project cost (10–18%) or as a fixed fee for large projects. Total project costs: kitchen remodel $65,000–$200,000, ADU $180,000–$320,000, room addition $200,000–$380,000, full home remodel $350,000–$700,000. APLA provides free written estimates with full scope breakdowns.
Projects in the Venice Coastal Zone with exterior modifications (new windows, new addition, structural changes visible from outside) typically require a CDP. Interior-only projects generally do not. APLA evaluates CDP applicability for every Venice project before submitting to LADBS.
Verify license at cslb.ca.gov. APLA Construction license is CA #1136359, verifiable online. Always confirm a contractor is licensed, bonded, and insured before signing any contract in Venice or anywhere in California.
Yes. APLA handles ADU design-build in Venice, including garage conversions, detached ADUs, and attached ADUs. Venice ADU rental income ($2,800–$5,000/month) makes ADU construction one of the best investments in the LA market.
Call: (818) 818-4419
Email: info@aplaconstruction.com
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