Room Additions And Remodeling Services In Malibu, California

Room Additions

Everyone wants more living space, but that can be quite difficult with small lot sizes and height restrictions.  Where allowed we can construct second story room additions, build down, or build outwards.  Expanded kitchens and master bath suites top the list of many Malibu homeowners, and both luxurious old-style and ultra-modern home theaters remain popular.  And of course interior decor and exterior style and materials will compliment the existing structure… or look like they’ve always been there.

Malibu Home Remodeling

Renovation can bring a totally new style to any space that’s feeling out dated, incorporating features and details you’ve been yearning for.  Beyond making more efficient use of limited space, a great home improvement design can feel far more spacious.

Malibu Kitchen Remodeling Services

We’re experts at updating or creating an open floor plan as part of a kitchen remodel.  Even without expanding the area a dream kitchen welcomes in visitors while entertaining along with loads of natural lighting and stunning Malibu views.  Pick a style and we’ll make it happen, floor to ceiling.  That could be a contemporary look, ultra modern elegance, something fit for a gourmet chef, or a traditional Tuscan look.  Coordinating colors and materials, you’ll have premium flooring, outstanding kitchen cabinets and counter tops, designer sinks and faucets, and exceptional built-in appliances such as double ovens, grills, and stylish hoods.  Working together we’ll make every detail perfect.

Learn more about kitchen remodeling services Also visit our recent kitchen remodeling projects portfolio

Home Improvements in Malibu

With extremely few open plots, the choices are often between rebuilding after demolition versus renovation, and most people take the renovation route.  After prices went into free fall in 2009, the Malibu housing market has made a strong recovery — as high as 30% in a single year.  The average price is now back up over $1,000 per square foot (http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Malibu-California/market-trends/).  For better or worse Malibu California remains one of the most expensive markets, and fortunately appears to have stabilized from those wild swings with a median price approaching $2.8 million (http://www.malibusurfsidenews.com/column-malibu-real-estate-hits-rock-solid-stability).

City permits are required for just about any room additions and significant building modifications, including kitchen remodels and bathroom remodels.  They exist to protect homeowners as well as the environment, so skipping them even for small projects may lead to extensive, and expensive, re-work later.  In Malibu, permits are handled by Building Safety, a part of the city’s Environmental Sustainability Department.  A permit application includes submitting plans for review by several city departments regarding codes for safety, energy efficiency, and coastal engineering among others.

HGTV’s website provides some great tips for choosing a remodeling contractor, including actually calling a company’s references and referrals.  They also list tips for what a contract should include that we’ll mention here.

• itemization of the bid price, including: specifics of the scope of work, fixture and appliance makers and model numbers, and material grades
• a schedule with renovation milestones, payment schedule, and close-out procedure
• an explicit change order clause
• a dispute resolution clause
• an express warranty (typically a limited warranty)
• a lien waver for any and all subcontractors and major suppliers

(http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/clean-and-organize/how-to-choose-a-remodeling-contractor