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Remodeling Services in Los Altos

Done Right Home Remodeling offers specialized remodeling services for individual spaces of your home. Each space in your home has its own function, its own identity. So, when you are remodeling, you need to take into account these subtle differences.

Types of remodeling services

Kitchen Remodeling Complete kitchen remodel and upgrades
Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling service according to your needs.
ADU Accessory dwelling unit construction for extra living space.
Home Remodeling Professional home remodeling work

 

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Los Altos Kitchen Remodel

When it comes to Los Altos Kitchen Remodel, Done Right Home Remodeling is a name that you can trust. People mainly remodel their kitchens for three reasons: To enhance functionality, to make the kitchen space adapt to their changing lifestyles and preferences, or to boost the resale value of their property. No matter what your goals are, our team would help you achieve those aims by translating your ideas into reality.

The Different Types of Kitchen Remodel

Most projects for kitchen remodeling in Los Altos can be categorized into three different types, based on their costs and scope of work

Small/Minor Kitchen Remodel

This is the least expensive of all kitchen remodeling projects as the work is primarily cosmetic in nature. It usually involves tasks like painting works, refreshing the backsplash, replacing lighting and plumbing fixtures, re-covering the floor, refinishing cabinets, or setting up some new appliances. Completing the project takes just a few weeks.

Midrange/Partial Kitchen Remodels

As you might have guessed, this type of kitchen remodeling project is more involved than your basic renovation. This includes tasks like replacing all the major surfaces of a kitchen, as well as installing new flooring, countertops, sinks, and cabinets.

You can also add new features, like a new kitchen island or extra cabinetry. In most cases, major appliances will also be upgraded. Based on the exact scope of work, this might take a month or so to be completed.

Major/Upscale Kitchen Remodel

In this type of kitchen remodeling project, you would be completely overhauling your kitchen. You can work on a new and improved floor plan, enhance the utilization of the space, and re-arrangement of pipes, gas lines, or wiring.

Most of the time, almost everything is changed or replaced. You might also want to go for premium finishes, luxe or specialty materials, and customized shapes and sizes of different elements. The project can take anywhere between several weeks to 2-3 months to complete.

Done Right Home Remodeling has experience in dealing with all kinds of projects for Los Altos Kitchen Remodel project. Contact us today to discover more.

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Los Altos Bathroom Remodel

We also help homeowners to enhance the style and functionality of their bath, with our Los Altos Bathroom Remodel service. Whether you want to remodel your powder room or the main bathroom of your home, we would help you manage and execute your dream project in a convenient and efficient way.

Expert Bathroom Remodeling from Start to Finish

Master Bathroom Remodeling

Master bathrooms are commonly used by two or more people. Therefore, in most cases, it comes with double vanities, mirrors, shower heads, and a bathtub. Separate showers, ample storage space, and semi-private toilets are also found in the master bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom Remodeling

They are smaller in size compared to the master bathroom. However, ensuites should still be functional, easy to use, and appear as spacious as possible.

Small Bathroom Renovation

A small bathroom will consist of either a shower or bathtub. It also generally includes a sink, vanity, mirror, and toilet. Alcoves or recessed niches also make use of wall space by creating integrated storage. This helps to open up more space in the smaller bath spaces.

Three-Quarter Bathroom

A three-quarter bathroom will commonly contain a combination of shower, sink, toilet, and storage. They are generally located near the guest bedrooms to accommodate visitors and provide all the essentials and eliminating the need to share the family or master bath.

Powder Room/ Half Bath

These bathrooms usually feature a toilet, sink, vanity, and mirror; which makes them a fantastic inclusion in homes that often entertain guests. Since space is limited in a powder room, the layout needs to be functional as you need to make sure that it does not look or feel cramped.

Apart from these common types, we also help you with other types of bathroom remodeling in Los Altos. Speak to our team to know more.

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Los Altos Home Remodel

As an experienced general contractor in Los Altos, we also help you with home remodeling as well. Here is how we help you with home remodeling in Los Altos.

The Process of Home Remodeling

Initial Discussion

In our first meeting, we would talk about the exact tasks that you want to execute. This might be something simple or something extensive. Based on the initial discussion, we would create 3D Designs that would help you to visualize how your home would look once we are done.

Estimates

Based on the design that you choose, we would give you a free, no-obligation, and detailed estimate that would give you a clear idea about the costs.

Getting the Permits

Based on the scope of work, we will have to submit an application for home remodel permits at the local City Office.

Deconstruction

After getting the initial approval, we might have to work on deconstructing the existing space.

Construction according to the plan

After we have completed the deconstruction work, we would begin the work according to the approved plans.

Final Inspection and Approval

Once the work is done, we would schedule an inspection with the City Office. The City Inspector would visit your premises and once everything is done successfully, you would get the final approval.

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Los Altos ADU Construction

At Done Right Home Remodeling, we also offer services for ADU construction in Los Altos. Whether you are looking to build one to accommodate members of your extended family, earn additional rental income, or just boost the resale value, our team would help you achieve your goals.

The Types of ADUs

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can be divided into the following types

Detached New Construction

You can think of this as a tiny house, granny pod, or backyard cottage. This particular type of ADU is built in the backyard of your existing home. They are often used as a rental, mother-in-law suite, or guest house for friends and family members.

Garage conversion

A garage conversion aims to turn a pre-existing space like your garage into a full-blown living space. In most cases, this includes outfitting it with heating and cooling, insulation, as well as adding water lines for a bathroom and kitchen.

Carriage house conversion

This is similar to garage conversion. However, they are often built within a larger garage with high ceilings. In most carriage houses, lower levels remain to be used as garage space, and the upper area is transformed into an apartment.

Basement conversion

An internal conversion option is to create a basement apartment. This is commonly called an in-law suite. Basement apartments usually have an exterior entrance separate from the main house (though sometimes you have to go through the backyard to access it). Depending on your intention, you may or may not need an entrance to the main home from inside the apartment.

Home additions

Some homeowners often wish to create an addition that can serve as a separate living unit for either family. These can also be used as rental space. Depending on the structure of the home, this might be structurally a one or 2 storey pop-out from one side of the house.

Junior ADU

Also known as JADU, these units are less than 500 square feet. It could be anything from a self-sufficient tiny home to a fully functioning tree house apartment.

Requirements to Build an ADU

When building an ADU, you would need to understand the requirements. Fannie Mae, a government mortgage entity, has listed criteria for what must be included to call a construction to be an ADU:

  • It must be on the same lot as a larger residence.
  • It must have space for living, sleeping, and cooking, plus a bathroom.
  • There must be a private entrance.
  • The kitchen must have counters, cabinets, a sink, running water, and a stove or stove hook-up.

Contact our team for Los Altos ADU construction and we would help you build the specific unit that would help you realize the dream of having a full-fledged ADU.

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Getting Remodeling Permits in Los Altos

When you are remodeling your kitchen, bath or home, you would need to get the required remodeling permits. To do that, you would first need to apply for remodeling permits from the City of Los Altos.

Here is the process that you need to follow to apply for remodeling permits

Understanding the Requirements – You would first need to understand when to apply for remodeling permits. According to the laws applicable in Los Altos, you would need to get a permit if you wish to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, repair, improve, convert, or demolish any building or structure, including decks over 30 inches high, patio covers, sheds over 120 square feet, fences over 6 feet high, and retaining walls more than 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. Our team would help you understand the design requirements for getting such permits.

 

Submitting the Application – Application and plans should be submitted on the Building Permitting Online Portal. Information regarding the land use and development requirements of your site can be obtained from the Planning Division.

Completing the Application – Once you have reviewed your plans, make sure that you submit your applications and plans, together with the plan check fees and Planning Division approved plans and/or notifications. These should be submitted to the Permit Center for plan check.

Scheduling the Inspection – After getting the plans approved, you would need to schedule the inspection with the city office. In most cases, there would be several rounds of inspections depending on the specific nature of the remodeling work.

Client Testimonials

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Words fall short in describing your professional execution of our home kitchen remodeling project that was completed to my satisfaction.

Victoria Attanasio

Bay Area, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

The time taken to process your building permit application will vary depending on the seasonal workload and the complexity of your project. In most cases, getting the permit takes two to four weeks.

Once we have given you an estimate, we would make sure that we stay within the budget. However, in some cases, additional expenses might have to be made.

You can rest assured that the work that we do is made to last. To know more about warranty, speak to your project manager.

There are many ways to finance your ADU construction, including cash-out refinance, loan against home equity and other options. Our team might be able to guide you in choosing the right option.

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