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Kitchen remodeling in West Hollywood runs $14,000 to $45,000 for a full job, and the number that matters most on your quote is the scope line for seismic and electrical work, because this city’s housing stock fights you in ways a tract home never will. We’re Rowan Construction Group, and we write that number down before anyone picks up a tool. Most of the 1920s-to-1970s apartment and condo stock here carries galvanized supply lines, undersized panels, and original framing that a Santa Monica Boulevard remodel must account for before the first cabinet comes out. Call (470) 298-9650 and we’ll put the price in writing.
Why West Hollywood Homes Are Different
West Hollywood’s 1.9 square miles are packed with pre-1979 multi-family buildings: Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco courtyard apartments from the 1920s through 1940s, plus a dense band of 1960s and 1970s stucco dingbat walk-ups with open tuck-under parking and wood-framed upper floors along streets like Fountain Avenue and Havenhurst Drive. The city runs its own Building and Safety division, independent of LADBS, and any work touching pre-1979 rental stock triggers a parallel compliance path with the West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Commission. A bathroom gut in an occupied rent-stabilized unit becomes a two-agency coordination job, not a simple permit pull. Northern edges near Laurel Canyon see hillside stormwater channeling during El Niño winters that undermines foundations and retaining walls in ways flatland contractors never see. Knob-and-tube wiring, early aluminum branch circuits, and corroded galvanized supply lines show up on nearly every older building we open up.
Our Main West Hollywood Services
The two trades West Hollywood homeowners call about most, outside the five below, are fence work and driveway or paver installation. Both are shaped by this city’s tight lots and hillside drainage.
Fence Installation in West Hollywood
Fence work in West Hollywood runs into two walls: small lots and property-line rules that predate the city’s 1984 incorporation. On streets like West Knoll and Sweetzer, the useful run of fence is often measured in feet, not yards, and the soil shifts with the same hillside drainage that moves retaining walls. We pull the line, check the slope, and set posts deep enough to hold through a wet winter. Written price before the first post hole, per our standing rule. See Fence Installation in West Hollywood for the full breakdown.
Driveway & Pavers in West Hollywood
Driveways here are short, steep, or both, and the dingbat-era tuck-under carports mean a driveway replacement often doubles as structural work on the parking deck above. Permeable paver choices matter on northern hillside lots where stormwater has to go somewhere besides your neighbor’s foundation. We quote the excavation, the base, and the surface as separate line items so you can see what you’re paying for. See Driveway & Pavers in West Hollywood.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
BeforeAfterKitchen Remodeling in West Hollywood
A full Kitchen Remodeling job in West Hollywood typically lands between $14,000 and $45,000, and the single biggest swing factor here is what’s inside the walls. Older courtyard apartments and dingbat units on streets like Fountain Avenue often hide knob-and-tube wiring, early aluminum branch circuits, and corroded galvanized supply lines behind the plaster, which means the electrical and plumbing scope gets written before cabinet pricing. We itemize that on a flat written quote, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Countertop work in West Hollywood runs $2,000 to $6,500, cabinets $4,000 to $13,000, and a backsplash $800 to $2,500. The RSO angle matters: if you’re renovating a rent-stabilized unit, we coordinate the building permit and the Rent Stabilization Commission filing as one process, not two surprises.
Full Kitchen Remodeling
Signs you need it
Your kitchen has original 1960s or 1970s wiring, the cabinets are pulling from the plaster, and the layout forces a single-file work triangle.
What it costs in West Hollywood
A full kitchen remodel in West Hollywood runs $14,000 to $45,000, with the low end covering cosmetic work and the high end including full electrical and plumbing replacement.
How we do it
We open the walls, document the existing wiring and supply lines with a photo record, pull the West Hollywood Building and Safety permit, then build in phases with a signed change order before any scope shift.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Signs you need it
The original tile is cracked or stained, the grout fails within days of cleaning, or the floor has settled noticeably toward the hillside side of the building.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Backsplash installation runs $800 to $2,500 in West Hollywood, and flooring or tile work gets quoted per square foot with the substrate condition noted in writing.
How we do it
We check the substrate for movement, level and prep the surface, set tile with the correct membrane for the building’s age, and photograph the finished work before we leave.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in West Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 - $45,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 - $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 - $6,500 |
Do I need West Hollywood Building and Safety approval for a kitchen remodel?
Yes, any kitchen remodel that moves plumbing, electrical, or walls requires a permit from West Hollywood’s Building and Safety division, not LADBS. We prepare the plans and file the paperwork. Call (470) 298-9650 for a written quote.
How does the Rent Stabilization Ordinance affect my kitchen remodel?
For pre-1979 rental units, kitchen work touching walls or systems must file with the West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Commission, which adds a compliance layer most LA contractors miss. We handle both agencies as one job. Call (470) 298-9650 to discuss your building.
Bathroom Remodeling in West Hollywood
A full Bathroom Remodeling job in West Hollywood runs $9,000 to $28,000, and the driest problem on these old buildings is the supply plumbing. Galvanized lines corroded by LA’s moderately hard water turn a simple vanity swap into a repipe once we open the wall. We write that scope into the flat price before the first tile comes off, not after.
For a rent-stabilized unit, a bathroom gut here means filing with both West Hollywood Building and Safety and the Rent Stabilization Commission, plus respecting tenant-relocation rules. We run that coordination so your schedule doesn’t stall.
Walk-In Showers & Shower Remodeling
Signs you need it
The shower pan is leaking into the unit below, the tile is tenting off the wall, or the original 1950s valve set needs replacement and the trim is obsolete.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 to $12,000 in West Hollywood, and shower replacement $3,000 to $8,500, depending on what’s behind the tile.
How we do it
We remove to the studs, inspect the framing and supply lines, install a bonded waterproof membrane, then set tile and a new valve with a documented photo record at each step.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Signs you need it
The cast-iron tub is chipped, the surround leaks at the corners, or you need a zero-threshold entry and the tub is in the way.
What it costs in West Hollywood
A tub-to-shower conversion in West Hollywood runs $3,500 to $10,000, including the new pan, valve, and surround.
How we do it
We pull the tub, check the drain location and joist condition, set a new shower pan with proper slope, and waterproof before tile goes on.
What Bathroom Remodeling Costs in West Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 - $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 - $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
Will the price change once work starts?
No, not without a signed change order. Under our Haven Standard, no work proceeds on a change until you approve it in writing, which is why our final invoices run within a few percent of the agreed number. We quote flat, not estimated.
Do you pull the permits for a West Hollywood bathroom remodel?
Yes, we file with West Hollywood Building and Safety and coordinate any Rent Stabilization Commission requirements for pre-1979 units. The permit path is written into your scope. Call (470) 298-9650 for the details on your building.
Roofing in West Hollywood
A Roofing replacement in West Hollywood runs $8,000 to $20,000, and on the dingbat and courtyard stock, the roof deck condition drives the number. These flat and low-slope roofs from the 1960s and 1970s often carry multiple shingle layers or original tar-and-gravel, and the hillside drainage on northern streets adds a slope and runoff factor a flatland roofer never accounts for. We write the tear-off, deck repair, and membrane scope as separate line items.
Roof repair here runs $400 to $1,800, and tile repair $600 to $2,500. The work involves heights, and we treat every West Hollywood roof as a safety job: documented inspection, proper tie-offs, and no shortcuts on the edge.
Roof Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling below, missing or cracked tiles after the last storm, or tar patches that have split at the seams.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Roof repair in West Hollywood runs $400 to $1,800, and tile roof repair $600 to $2,500, depending on the deck condition beneath.
How we do it
We inspect the deck and membrane in the affected area, document the damage with photos, then patch or replace the section with materials matched to the existing roof.
Roof Replacement & Installation
Signs you need it
Multiple shingle layers, recurring leaks in different rooms, or a deck that’s soft to the touch and won’t hold fasteners.
What it costs in West Hollywood
A full roof replacement in West Hollywood runs $8,000 to $20,000, with the final number set by deck condition and material choice.
How we do it
We tear off to the deck, photograph every layer, repair or replace damaged sheathing, then install the new roofing system with the manufacturer’s required underlayment and fasteners.
What Roofing Costs in West Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 - $20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 - $1,800 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600 - $2,500 |
How long will a roof replacement take in West Hollywood?
Most flat or low-slope replacements on the West Hollywood building stock take three to five working days, weather permitting. Hillside access and deck repair can add a day. We put the schedule in your written scope. Call (470) 298-9650 for a firm timeline.
Does the city require a permit for roofing work?
Yes, West Hollywood Building and Safety requires a reroof permit, and your quote includes the filing. We pull the permit before the tear-off starts and schedule the inspection when the job is done. Estimates are free at (470) 298-9650.
Windows & Doors in West Hollywood
A Windows & Doors replacement in West Hollywood runs $4,500 to $15,000, and on the 1920s-to-1940s courtyard apartments, the opening sizes are what drive cost. These buildings were framed before standard window dimensions existed, so nearly every unit needs custom or semi-custom sizes, and the original steel casements in many Art Deco buildings rust at the sills and won’t hold a seal. We measure every opening and write the actual sizes into your flat price.
Impact windows run $8,000 to $25,000 here, and on streets near the base of the Hollywood Hills, wind-driven rain and hillside runoff make proper flashing the difference between a dry wall and a recurring stain.
Window Replacement
Signs you need it
The sashes stick or won’t close, condensation forms between the panes, or the original steel frames are rusted at the corners and leaking air.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Window replacement in West Hollywood runs $4,500 to $15,000, and impact window installation $8,000 to $25,000, with custom sizes priced per opening.
How we do it
We measure each rough opening, order to the actual size, remove the old frame without damaging the surrounding plaster, and flash the new unit to shed hillside-driven rain.
Door Installation
Signs you need it
The front door sags on its hinges, the threshold has rotted from years of wet-shoe traffic, or the unit needs a seismic-certified replacement.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Door installation in West Hollywood is quoted per opening, with costs typically falling within the $4,500 to $15,000 window replacement range when the frame needs work.
How we do it
We check the rough opening for square and rot, set the new door with a properly flashed threshold, and document the finished install with photos.
What Windows & Doors Costs in West Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Window Replacement | $4,500 - $15,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
| Door Installation | $4,500 - $15,000 |
Do I need HOA approval for window replacement in West Hollywood?
Most condo and co-op buildings in West Hollywood require architectural committee approval before window or door work begins, and we provide the cut sheets and drawings the board needs. We’ve handled enough of these filings to know the format. Call (470) 298-9650.
Can you match the original window style on an Art Deco building?
Yes, we work with manufacturers that replicate the original steel and wood profiles of 1920s and 1930s West Hollywood buildings, and we document the existing style before ordering. The custom sizing is built into your written quote. Call (470) 298-9650 for a measurement appointment.
Home Additions & ADU in West Hollywood
A Home Additions & ADU project in West Hollywood runs $45,000 to $130,000 for an addition and $90,000 to $220,000 for an ADU, and this city’s soft-story retrofit ordinance changes the math. Many 1960s and 1970s dingbat buildings with tuck-under parking need seismic strengthening before or during any vertical addition, so the structural scope has to be priced before the square footage is. We write that number down first.
Garage conversions run $30,000 to $80,000 here, and the Rent Stabilization Ordinance plus the city’s independent Building and Safety division mean a two-agency filing path on most pre-1979 properties.
Garage Conversion ADU
Signs you need it
The tuck-under garage is underused or empty, the building qualifies for an ADU under the city’s density rules, and you want income from the existing footprint.
What it costs in West Hollywood
A garage conversion ADU in West Hollywood runs $30,000 to $80,000, with the low end covering the tuck-under space and the high end including full utility runs and seismic strengthening.
How we do it
We assess the structure for soft-story compliance, file the conversion plans with West Hollywood Building and Safety, then build out the unit with documented photo records at each inspection point.
New Detached ADU
Signs you need it
The lot has enough buildable area outside the existing footprint, the zoning allows a detached unit, and you want a separate rental or family space.
What it costs in West Hollywood
A new detached ADU in West Hollywood runs $90,000 to $220,000, with the final number set by site access, utilities, and the foundation solution the hillside soil demands.
How we do it
We survey the lot, test the soil where the hillside drainage is a factor, pull the West Hollywood permits, and build the unit with a signed change order for any scope shift.
What Home Additions & ADU Costs in West Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Home Addition | $45,000 - $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 - $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 - $80,000 |
How does the soft-story retrofit ordinance affect an addition?
If your West Hollywood building has tuck-under parking and wood-framed upper floors, the city’s seismic retrofit ordinance may require strengthening before or during an addition. We include that engineering in your written price up front. Call (470) 298-9650 for a scope review.
Do you pull the permits for an ADU in West Hollywood?
Yes, we file with West Hollywood Building and Safety and coordinate any Rent Stabilization Commission requirements for pre-1979 properties, so the permit path is one process. Your flat written quote includes the filing work. Call (470) 298-9650 to start.
Brands We Service in West Hollywood
We work across more than fifty vetted material brands, including KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, GAF and Owens Corning roofing, and Kohler and Toto fixtures. Parts for these brands are stocked or sourced locally, with most orders turned around in under two weeks. See our brands for the full sourcing list.
Pricing for Construction in West Hollywood, CA
| Service | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 - $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 - $28,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 - $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 - $15,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 - $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 - $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 - $80,000 |
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 - $18,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 - $9,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
What pushes price up in West Hollywood is the building’s age: pre-1979 electrical and plumbing, soft-story retrofit requirements, and hillside drainage on northern streets. Wherever your quote lands, the price is written flat before work starts, and no change proceeds without your signature.
Neighborhoods We Serve in West Hollywood
We work across West Hollywood’s residential pockets, including the courtyard apartment blocks along Santa Monica Boulevard, the dingbat clusters of the Norma Triangle, the hillside-adjacent streets near Laurel Canyon, and the Art Deco buildings around the Design District. Our scheduling is coordinated from the Los Angeles office, and crews reach most West Hollywood addresses the same day for estimates.
- Norma Triangle
- West Hollywood West
- Tri-West
- Plummer Park area
- West Knoll / Sweetzer corridor
Service Area — Cities Near West Hollywood
Beyond West Hollywood, our crews serve Beverly Hills, CA for larger estate work, Universal City, CA for hillside homes, Studio City, CA for valley-side additions, and North Hollywood, CA for ADU and garage conversions. Every job in these cities gets the same written price and documented record.
Serving West Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Construction in West Hollywood
Most estimates are prepared within a few business days of the site visit, and you receive the flat written price with line-item scope before any work is scheduled. The visit includes a documented photo record of the existing conditions. Call (470) 298-9650 to book the walkthrough.
Yes, for any pre-1979 West Hollywood property, we file the required paperwork and coordinate with the Rent Stabilization Commission alongside the Building and Safety permit. That two-agency path is handled as one process by our team. Call (470) 298-9650 with your address.
We prepare the drawings, specifications, and product cut sheets that West Hollywood HOA boards request, and we sequence the work around the review timeline. The documentation is included in your scope, not billed as a separate service. Estimates are free at (470) 298-9650.
Call (470) 298-9650 for a free written estimate on any construction project in West Hollywood. The price is flat, the scope is written, and the record is yours to keep.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What West Hollywood Customers Say
"Fence and retaining wall along a sloped boundary. They photographed the footing depth at each post, which mattered when the county inspector came."
- Iona F."Talked us out of the larger scope we came in asking for, because it would not have added the value we thought."
- Emil R."They found an old septic line under the driveway run and stopped, documented it, and re-quoted before continuing."
- Xavier L.