Frequently Asked Questions About Remodeling and Construction in Los Angeles
- CA Licensed General Contractor
- License #1113493
- Tony Akopyan (Construction & Remodeling Specialist)
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Precise Building & Restoration answers common questions about remodeling, custom-home construction, ADUs, permits, project management, costs, and building conditions throughout Los Angeles.
Last updated: August 2026
About Precise Building and Restoration
What services does Precise Building & Restoration provide in Los Angeles?
Precise Building and Restoration provides design-build remodeling, custom-home construction, ADUs, garage conversions, additions, outdoor improvements, commercial construction, and property restoration throughout Los Angeles. Explore our complete list of Los Angeles construction and remodeling services.
Is Precise Building & Restoration a licensed and insured California contractor?
Yes, Precise Building & Restoration is a licensed and insured California general contractor operating under license #1113493. Homeowners can verify the current license, bond, workers’ compensation, and classification information through the official California Contractors State License Board before learning more about Precise Building & Restoration.
Where is Precise Building & Restoration located?
Precise Building and Restoration is located at 500 S Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 408, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Visit our contact page for directions, contact information, and consultation requests.
What areas does Precise Building & Restoration serve?
Precise Building and Restoration serves Los Angeles and surrounding communities, including Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, West Hollywood, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Malibu, Pasadena, Altadena, and other Los Angeles County areas. Project availability depends on the location and scope, so contact our Los Angeles construction team to confirm service for your property.
Does Precise Building & Restoration handle residential and commercial projects?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration completes residential construction and selected commercial projects throughout Los Angeles. Our construction services include home remodeling, custom homes, additions, ADUs, office renovations, retail buildouts, restaurant construction, and tenant improvements.
Is Precise Building & Restoration a design-build contractor?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration uses a design-build approach that coordinates planning, design, engineering, permits, construction, and project management through one organized team. Learn how our integrated process applies to Los Angeles construction and remodeling projects.
What types of Los Angeles properties do you remodel or build?
Precise Building and Restoration work on single-family homes, luxury residences, older homes, hillside properties, coastal properties, investment properties, ADUs, and selected commercial spaces. View the range of projects covered by our Los Angeles building and restoration services.
Why should I choose Precise Building & Restoration?
Homeowners choose Precise Building and Restoration for coordinated design-build service, detailed planning, permit assistance, clear communication, and project management tailored to Los Angeles construction conditions. Learn more about our company and approach.
Consultations, Estimates, and Planning
How do I schedule a remodeling or construction consultation?
Call Precise Building and Restoration at (310) 606-2222 or submit the online form to request a consultation for a Los Angeles property. Visit the contact page to get started.
Does Precise Building and Restoration offer free consultations?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration currently offers complimentary initial consultations for qualifying Los Angeles remodeling and construction projects. Request a construction or remodeling consultation to review the project goals and determine the appropriate next step.
What should I prepare before my initial consultation?
Prepare the property address, project goals, photographs, approximate dimensions, plans if available, desired materials, timing preferences, and realistic investment range. Send these details through the project consultation form to help Precise Building and Restoration understand the project.
Does Precise Building and Restoration inspect the property before preparing an estimate?
Yes, an on-site evaluation is generally necessary before Precise Building and Restoration can prepare an accurate estimate for a substantial Los Angeles construction project. Request a property consultation and estimate so the company can assess access, existing conditions, utilities, structural concerns, and the proposed scope.
Will I receive a written construction proposal?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration provides qualifying projects with a written proposal describing the agreed scope, major project assumptions, pricing, and other applicable terms. Begin the proposal process by scheduling a consultation.
How does Precise Building and Restoration establish a realistic construction budget?
Precise Building and Restoration establishes a preliminary budget by evaluating the design, property conditions, materials, labor, demolition, permits, engineering, trade work, site access, and finish level. Contact the Los Angeles construction team for a scope-specific evaluation.
Can Precise Building and Restoration manage my entire project?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration can coordinate qualifying projects from initial planning and design through permits, construction, inspections, finish work, and the final walkthrough. Explore the company’s full-service design-build capabilities.
Design, Engineering, and Material Selection
Does Precise Building and Restoration provide CAD designs before construction?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration uses CAD-based design concepts to evaluate layouts, dimensions, circulation, and major design decisions before construction. See how design planning supports the company’s Los Angeles kitchen remodeling projects.
Does Precise Building and Restoration provide architectural and engineering services?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration coordinates architectural plans and required engineering for qualifying remodels, additions, ADUs, garage conversions, hillside projects, and custom homes. Learn more about the comprehensive Los Angeles home-building process.
Will Precise Building and Restoration help me choose materials, fixtures, and finishes?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration helps clients compare materials according to appearance, performance, maintenance, availability, compatibility, and budget. The company’s Los Angeles remodeling services can include coordination of cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile, lighting, fixtures, hardware, and other finishes.
Permits, Inspections, and Local Requirements
Does Precise Building and Restoration handle Los Angeles building permits?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration coordinates applicable Los Angeles permit applications, plan checks, corrections, and inspections when these services are included in the project scope. The official Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety explains that projects may require building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or grading review; learn more about the company’s permit-coordinated construction services.
How long does the Los Angeles permitting process take?
Los Angeles permit timing ranges from days for eligible express work to several months for projects requiring architectural plans, engineering, zoning review, or multiple plan-check corrections. Because the timeline depends on the jurisdiction and project, Precise Building and Restoration evaluates permitting during the construction consultation.
Who coordinates required construction inspections?
Precise Building and Restoration coordinates required inspections when permits and inspection management are included in the contracted scope. LADBS explains that foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, and other stages may require approval before work is concealed, and the company’s design-build services are organized around those milestones.
Can Precise Building and Restoration help with HOA approval requirements?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration can help prepare construction information needed for HOA or architectural-review submissions when that work is included in the project scope. Because each association has its own restrictions, provide the governing documents when requesting a project consultation.
Can Precise Building and Restoration help correct or legalize unpermitted construction?
Sometimes, Precise Building and Restoration can help legalize existing unpermitted work by documenting it and bringing it into compliance with current zoning, structural, fire-safety, energy, and building-code requirements. Every property is different, so request a professional project evaluation before assuming the work can be approved.
Special Los Angeles Building Conditions
Can Precise Building and Restoration remodel an older Los Angeles home?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration remodels older Los Angeles homes while evaluating aging plumbing, electrical systems, foundations, framing, uneven surfaces, previous alterations, and original architectural details. Explore the company’s Los Angeles home remodeling services to discuss a renovation appropriate for the property.
Can Precise Building and Restoration work on hillside properties?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration evaluates qualifying Los Angeles hillside projects involving grading, soils, drainage, retaining structures, foundations, fire access, equipment access, and specialized engineering. Learn more about the company’s approach to custom-home construction in Los Angeles.
Does Precise Building and Restoration work on coastal properties in Malibu, Santa Monica, or Pacific Palisades?
Yes, Precise Building and Restoration evaluates coastal construction and remodeling projects where moisture exposure, salt air, drainage, access, local zoning, and additional coastal review may affect the design. Review the company’s Santa Monica remodeling services and Pacific Palisades rebuilding services.
How do seismic requirements affect Los Angeles construction?
Seismic requirements influence foundations, framing connections, shear walls, structural alterations, additions, and new construction throughout Los Angeles. Precise Building and Restoration’s Los Angeles home-building services coordinate structural engineering and permit documentation when seismic design is required.
Construction and Project Management
Will my project have a dedicated project manager?
Qualifying projects receive organized project management with a primary contact responsible for scheduling, trade coordination, progress communication, and issue tracking. Learn more about the company’s Los Angeles design-build process.
How will I receive progress updates during construction?
Precise Building and Restoration establishes a communication process appropriate to the project so clients can receive schedule information, progress updates, decision requests, and notice of issues requiring attention. Discuss communication expectations during the initial consultation.
Can I remain in my home during remodeling?
Many homeowners can remain at home during a limited remodel, but major utility interruptions, demolition, dust, noise, safety barriers, or whole-home construction may make temporary relocation more practical. Precise Building and Restoration evaluates occupancy and construction phasing during the project-planning process.
How does Precise Building and Restoration protect occupied areas during construction?
Precise Building and Restoration plans access routes, work zones, dust containment, floor protection, debris handling, and temporary barriers according to the project and property. Ask about site-protection measures when discussing a Los Angeles remodeling project.
How does Precise Building and Restoration keep the construction site clean?
Precise Building and Restoration organizes routine debris removal and site cleanup according to the work being performed and the property’s occupancy requirements. Specific cleanup and protection responsibilities should be documented in the proposal prepared after the project consultation.
How are change orders handled?
Precise Building and Restoration uses change orders to document the revised scope, price, and potential schedule impact before additional work proceeds whenever circumstances allow. Discuss the company’s change-management process when requesting a construction proposal.
What happens if hidden damage is discovered?
Precise Building and Restoration documents the concealed condition, explains the available repair options, and presents the anticipated cost and schedule impact before proceeding whenever safety and circumstances permit. An on-site construction consultation helps identify visible risks before work begins, but demolition may reveal conditions that could not be inspected earlier.
What payment schedule should I expect?
The payment schedule will be defined in the written contract and tied to the agreed project structure and applicable California requirements. Request a project consultation and written proposal for terms specific to the construction scope.
Los Angeles Construction Cost Questions
How much does kitchen remodeling cost in Los Angeles?
A Los Angeles kitchen remodel generally ranges from approximately $30,000 to more than $100,000, depending on cabinetry, appliances, layout changes, structural work, materials, and permits. Review detailed considerations on the Los Angeles kitchen remodeling page.
How much does bathroom remodeling cost in Los Angeles?
A Los Angeles bathroom remodel generally ranges from approximately $18,000 to $75,000 or more, depending on size, plumbing changes, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, cabinetry, and finish quality. Explore the company’s Los Angeles bathroom remodeling services.
How much does it cost to build an ADU in Los Angeles?
Quality ADU construction in Los Angeles may cost approximately $250–$450 per square foot, with total costs affected by size, utilities, plans, permits, site preparation, access, and finishes. Review the company’s Los Angeles ADU construction services and consult the March 2026 California HCD ADU Handbook for current state guidance.
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Los Angeles?
New-home construction in Los Angeles may range from approximately $350–$500 per square foot for standard custom construction to $700–$1,200 or more per square foot for luxury work. Land, demolition, design, engineering, permits, utilities, landscaping, hillside conditions, and premium finishes may be additional; explore the company’s Los Angeles custom-home building services.