Whole-home remodel

The whole house,
considered.

A remodel where the architect, the structural engineer, the electrician, and the plumber all sit at the same table, on the same team, from day one.

La Jolla Whole-House Remodel — Whole-home remodel in La Jolla, CA (2024) by Apex WorksLa Jolla, CA · 2024
What it includes

Plans, permits, and the people who build it.

We take whole-home remodels from first sketch through final inspection. In-house architecture and structural engineering on the front end, in-house electrical and plumbing on the build side. Typical scope: a full interior re-do, kitchen and baths, often a primary suite addition, and a re-thought electrical service for the next 20 years.

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How we work

One team, beginning to end.

01
Pre-design + feasibility

We walk the home, review constraints (zoning, structural, lot), and write a one-page program. You leave the first call knowing what's possible and roughly what it costs.

02
Design + permit

Schematic design through construction documents, structural engineering, and plan check, all under one roof. Most projects clear permit in 6–12 weeks.

03
Build

Single GC, single project manager, one phone number. Typical whole-home remodels run 8–14 months. Two-year workmanship warranty, ten-year follow-up check-in.

Selected work

2 recent projects.

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Frequently asked

Common questions.

How long does a whole-home remodel take in San Diego?+

Design and permit usually run 4–7 months. Construction is 8–14 months depending on scope and jurisdiction. La Jolla and coastal cities take longer in plan check; inland San Diego is faster.

Can we live in the house during the remodel?+

Sometimes, in phases. But a true whole-home remodel usually means moving out. We'll tell you honestly during pre-design which path makes more sense for your scope.

What does a whole-home remodel cost?+

Most whole-home remodels we take on land between $400 and $700 per square foot of work. Finish level and how much structural and systems work is involved both push the number around. We give a real range after walking the home, not a per-square-foot quote.

Do you handle the architecture too?+

Yes. Architecture and structural engineering are in-house. You don't hire a separate architect, then a separate engineer, then a separate GC. One team, one contract, one phone number.

Where in California do you build whole-home remodels?+

San Diego County (La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Clairemont, Encinitas, North Park, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Mission Hills), Orange County (Costa Mesa and surrounding), and Los Angeles County (Manhattan Beach and surrounding).

Are you licensed and insured?+

Yes. CSLB #1144953, fully insured, including workers' compensation. Because architecture, electrical, and plumbing all live under one license, you aren't coordinating three different companies who never met.

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