Whole House Remodeling

EcoStar Remodeling & Construction plans and builds whole house remodeling projects for homeowners in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and our other California offices. As a licensed general contractor (CSLB 1034806), we handle design, permits and construction under one contract, room by room or all at once.

When does a home need a whole house remodel?

You might be so bothered by your interior that cosmetic changes aren’t going to cut it.

When paint and new furniture no longer fix what bothers you, such as a closed-off kitchen, too few bathrooms or tired systems behind the walls, a full remodel is the better plan.

Whole house remodeling involves tearing apart 50% or more of your home and completely redoing it. You get a brand-new layout, different materials, and anything else you want!

Our team at EcoStar Remodeling can help you with a whole house remodeling project.

Who runs your whole house remodel?

EcoStar Remodeling has been around since 2010, but our contractors and designers have more than 50 years of combined experience. When you work with our team, you get access to leading industry experts that have many projects under their belts.

Our experience and knowledge go into every plan we draw. We are fully licensed and insured, so there should be no doubts about our qualifications.

Our team answers questions as they come up, not only at scheduled meetings. You’ll find our contractors pleasant to work with, and our team members answer questions and address concerns.

That’s why we create clear channels of communication, for the length of your project.

What whole-house remodeling clients say

“Kenny was so professional and kind, I did the entire house with ecostar and I'm satisfied.”

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Jim JacksonAlameda

“My dad's house had original 1957 wiring and insulation. I don't think I could even call it insulation.”

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Christine H.Huntington Beach

“From the first meeting to the final walk-through, we felt taken care of every step of the way.”

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Barbara Kendricks

“Choosing the right remodeling company was a big decision for us, and Eco Star didn’t disappoint.”

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Sheila Conors

“The entryway and staircase look completely refreshed thanks to Ecostar Remodeling. The crew stayed organized and paid attention to small details that made the whole area feel more polished.”

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Peggy BrantleyConcord

How does a whole house remodel run?

The team at EcoStar runs whole house remodels in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Sacramento and surrounding areas. We start your project by consulting with you to get an understanding of your vision. Then, we create a design based on the information you’ve provided.

We do not move forward with the plans until you approve our design. Once we have drawn up the plans to your satisfaction, we begin the demolition and construction process.

We update you as each phase starts and finishes, and you can call with questions at any point.

Is a whole house remodel worth it?

A whole house remodel pays off in two ways. When you sell, buyers see a house with a current layout, kitchen, bathrooms and systems instead of a list of projects they would have to take on themselves.

While you live there, the house finally works the way your household does: rooms sized for how you use them, storage where you need it, and fewer repairs.

Doing it all at once also means one round of permits, one demolition and one set of inspections instead of years of separate projects.

Common reasons to remodel the whole house:

A kitchen too tight to cook in with two people, or closed off from the rest of the house.

A bathroom too small to move around in, or a single bathroom for a growing family.

Wiring, plumbing or heating that is near the end of its life and would be opened up anyway.

What drives the cost of a whole house remodel?

Layout changes come first: removing walls (a load-bearing wall needs an engineered beam), moving the kitchen or a bathroom, or adding a bathroom where there was none. Then the systems: old wiring, a small electrical panel, galvanized or cast-iron pipes and an old furnace are often replaced once the walls are open. Finish level (cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, windows and doors) and the condition of the framing and foundation complete the picture.

We price each line in a written estimate, and you can phase the work, for example kitchen and bathrooms first, then floors and paint. Our home remodeling financing page explains how to spread the cost.

Interior remodel by EcoStar Remodeling & Construction Kitchen in a whole house remodel by EcoStar Remodeling & Construction

What permits does a whole house remodel need?

A whole house remodel almost always changes structure, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, so it needs plans and a building permit, and often engineering. In the City of Los Angeles, plan check and inspections go through the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS); in the Bay Area, each city's permit center reviews the work. New lighting, windows, insulation and heating equipment are also checked against the California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6), whose 2025 edition takes effect on January 1, 2026. We prepare the plan set, answer plan check comments, book the inspections and close the permit.

How do you start a whole house remodel?

Ready to plan your whole house remodel? The team at EcoStar Remodeling is ready to help you achieve your goals. Rely on us for quality contracting services in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Contact us today to get your whole house remodeling project started! We guarantee you will be satisfied with our services.

FAQs

Do You Offer Free Quotes?

Yes, we do. We are happy to give you a free quote for your project. You can expect a response within 48 hours!

We will absolutely help you attain permits for your project. You can rely on us to work with the local government to ensure we have the green light to move forward with our plans.

Unfortunately, we can’t give you a specific number without knowing more about your project. The price depends on the size of the house, how many rooms and systems change, the materials you pick and what we find once walls are open; you get a line-by-line estimate after our walkthrough.

Usually a new layout for the main rooms, a new kitchen and bathrooms, flooring and paint throughout, and the systems behind the walls: electrical, plumbing, HVAC and insulation. We scope it room by room so you see what each part adds.

Sometimes. When the work can be phased, we close off one area at a time and keep a working bathroom and a kitchen setup; when the whole house is opened up at once, many families stay elsewhere during the main construction phase.

Whole-home remodels on video

Complete Home Remodel- San Pedro CA, - EcoStar Remodeling & Construction.
Complete Home Remodel- San Pedro CA, - EcoStar Remodeling & Construction.Don, San Pedro: whole-home remodelWatch the video →
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Testimonial 5Foster walks a finished five-bedroom, four-bath remodelWatch the video →

Where do we remodel whole houses?

Our crews work out of offices across California. In Northern California, see our Bay Area remodeling offices in Alameda, Concord, San Jose and San Mateo, plus Sacramento; in Southern California, our Los Angeles general contractor page covers Encino, Long Beach, Irvine and Rancho Cucamonga. Need more space as well? See home additions; starting with one room? See kitchen remodeling.

Service Areas: Los Angeles County

EcoStar Remodeling & Construction

Specializing in bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, roofing, and foundation services. Visit us at 1050 Marina Village Pkwy Suite 201. Use the map below to get directions and explore our services.