CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Culver City Home Remodeling Contractor
Planning a remodel in Culver City? With more than 10 years of experience, ARD Remodeling takes on kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, interior updates and whole-home projects here. Before anything is scheduled we visit the house, listen to what you want changed and send you the scope in writing, so you can compare it with the city's rules at your own pace.
- Free estimates
- Culver City and the Westside
- Written scope first
- Clean, orderly work
Our services
Projects we plan with Culver City homeowners
Remodeling requests in a city of mixed housing tend to look different from one house to the next. These are the three kinds we sort a request into during the first conversation.
A kitchen or bath that needs a rebuild
Cabinets, counters, plumbing and tile in a room that no longer fits daily life.
Updating the living areas
New floors, lighting, doors and paint across the rooms you use most.
A condo, townhome or shared building
Association approval, shut-off notices and quiet hours come before the first day of work.
Reworking the floor plan
Opening a wall, moving a kitchen or adding a bath. These changes bring plans and city review in early.
HOUSE BY HOUSE
Questions we ask at the first visit
A short list that shapes the scope, the sequence and the paperwork.
When was the house built?
Older plumbing, wiring and fixtures change what we plan to check once walls are open.
Is there an association?
Its rules on work hours, materials and notice can move your start date.
Which rooms share floors?
Flooring that continues through several rooms is easier to price and lay as one job.
What bothers you most?
Poor light, a cramped layout or worn surfaces each point to a different plan.
How remodeling permits work in Culver City
Culver City says home remodels, additions and mechanical, electrical and plumbing work need a Building Safety permit, and that an applicant creates an account in its permit portal to apply, pay fees and follow inspections. We read the list against your scope before the estimate is final, so the paperwork is part of the plan and not a surprise later.
Apply and follow along online
The portal handles applications, plan check corrections, fees and inspection status.
Association letters
The city's plumbing application page lists an HOA approval letter among documents that may be requested.
Ask about gray areas
Building Safety can confirm whether a specific project needs a permit before you order materials.
PERMIT BASICS
What Culver City lists, in plain terms
This is a reading of the public list, not a ruling on your project.
Listed as needing a permit
- New, replaced or relocated plumbing fixtures
- Water heaters, new, replaced or relocated
- Windows, new or replacement
- Walls, new, replaced or removed
Listed as not needing one
- Stopping leaks and clearing clogs without replacing pipe
- Floor or wall tile
- Wall coverings
- Interior or exterior painting
Call Building Safety at (310) 253-5800 or send us your plan before you order materials.
PLANNING AHEAD
Questions worth settling before demolition
Most delays in a remodel come from questions nobody asked before the work began. We go through the building, the association and the city's list with you early, so the schedule reflects what is really involved.
- Building rules firstAssociation notice, shut-offs and quiet hours go into the schedule at the start.
- Paperwork you can followThe city's portal shows applications, corrections and inspection status in one place.
- One clear scopeWhat is included, and in what order, is in writing before work begins.
Work hours, neighbors and your building
Demolition, tile cutting and hauling are the noisy part of any remodel. A start date that works for the city is not always one that works for the people next door.
City construction hours
Culver City lists 8 AM to 8 PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 7 PM on Sunday.
Shared walls come first
In a condo or townhome the association may set stricter hours and require notice before water is shut off.
THE FIRST DECISION
One big project or several phases
Many homeowners cannot rebuild everything at once. Here is how the two approaches usually compare.
One coordinated project
Best for: Homes where several rooms share plumbing, floors or electrical
- One schedule and one set of selections
- Dust and disruption happen once
- Finishes match from room to room
Keep in mind: It needs more of the budget and more time away from normal routines.
Phased projects
Best for: Homeowners spreading cost across seasons
- Lets you live with the first change before the next
- Smaller decisions at a time
- Easier to keep one bathroom or kitchen working
Keep in mind: Floors, paint and wiring may be touched more than once, so the plan should be set at the start.
If your home is in a historic district
The city's Cultural Affairs staff reviews exterior alterations to landmark and significant structures, and some exterior remodels may need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Most interior kitchen and bathroom projects never touch this, but check the address before you plan new windows, doors or a facade change.
WHAT WE REMODEL
Remodeling Services in Culver City
Service overviewKitchen RemodelingBeautiful kitchens that bring together thoughtful design, quality materials and expert craftsmanship.See the service 
Culver CityBathroom Remodeling in Culver CityCustom showers, vanities, tile, lighting and improved layouts for a bathroom that looks beautiful and works better.Open the Culver City page 
Service overviewInterior RemodelingFrom single-room updates to complete interior transformations, tailored to your lifestyle and goals.See the service 
Service overviewFlooring & TileStylish, durable, and professionally installed flooring and tile for every room in your home.See the service 
Service overviewWhole-Home RenovationsDesign, construction and finishing details brought together into one carefully coordinated project.See the service 
Service overviewWindows & DoorsEnergy-efficient windows, sliding patio doors and modern entry doors with a clean finished look.See the service
TALK IT THROUGH
Have a Culver City project in mind but no plan yet?
Send photos and a few lines about the house. We will tell you what the first visit should cover.
HOW IT WORKS
How a project in Culver City runs
Step 1
Walk-through at your home
We see the rooms, measure and ask about the building, the association and how you live in the space.
Step 2
Scope and selections in writing
Materials, fixtures and the order of work are set out so you can compare and decide.
Step 3
Permit and association check
We match the scope to the city's list and your association's rules, then fix the sequence and start date.
Step 4
Work and final review
The crew builds in the agreed order and we walk the finished rooms with you.
Good to know
Before you start in Culver City
Every point below comes from the source shown on its card, with the date we last checked it. Rules change, so confirm anything that affects your project directly with the source.
- Official source
Building Safety permits
Culver City states that projects such as home additions and remodels, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, require a permit. Its online permit portal covers applications, fees, plan check corrections and permit and inspection status.
City of Culver City, Building Safety Permits Checked 2026-10-21 - Official source
Where to go
Building Safety is on the second floor of City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd., and can be reached at (310) 253-5800. The city lists City Hall hours as Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and notes that it is closed on alternating Fridays.
City of Culver City, Building Safety Permits and Plumbing Permit Application Checked 2026-10-21 - Official source
Which work needs a permit
The city's list names new, replacement or relocated plumbing fixtures, water heaters, windows and walls as items needing a permit, and floor or wall tile, wall coverings and painting as items that do not. The list is partial, and all work must follow state law and the Municipal Code whether or not a permit applies.
City of Culver City, Required Building Safety Permits Checked 2026-10-21 - Official source
Construction hours
The city's Enforcement Services page lists permitted construction hours of 8 AM to 8 PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 7 PM on Sunday.
City of Culver City, Enforcement Services Checked 2026-10-21 - Official source
Historic districts
Culver City has three designated historic districts, on Braddock Drive, Lafayette Place and McConnell Boulevard. Exterior alterations to landmark and significant structures go through Cultural Affairs staff review and may need a Certificate of Appropriateness.
City of Culver City, Historic Preservation Program Checked 2026-10-21
FAQ
Remodeling questions in Culver City
Direct answers to what homeowners ask us most. If your question is not here, call or send a request.
- Culver City
- Permits
- Clear scope
Which parts of Culver City do you serve?
Culver City is on our service-area list, as are nearby Westside cities such as Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Send your address and we will confirm that a visit works for your location.
Is there a permit portal for Culver City projects?
Yes. The city runs an online portal where applicants create an account to submit applications, pay fees, answer plan check corrections and follow inspections. Larger or layout-changing jobs are best discussed with Building Safety first.
Are tile or paint jobs on the city's permit list?
The city's public list places floor or wall tile, wall coverings and painting among items that do not need a permit. Plumbing fixtures, windows and walls appear on the list of items that do, and the list says other work may need approval too.
When can contractors work on a weekend?
The city's enforcement page lists Saturday construction from 9 AM to 7 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Your own association or neighbors may prefer quieter days, so we agree on a schedule with you.
Does a historic district affect my kitchen remodel?
Interior work is rarely the concern. The city reviews exterior alterations to landmark and significant structures, so ask Cultural Affairs about any change to windows, doors or the facade.
How do I get started?
Request a free estimate on this page or call (424) 402-5114. Photos of the rooms and a short list of problems make the first visit more useful.
Service area
Also serving near Culver City
We work across Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Call or send a request and we will confirm your address.
- Los Angeles
- Santa Monica
- Beverly Hills
- West Hollywood
READY TO GET STARTED?
Planning a remodel in Culver City?
Tell us about your home and your plans. We will confirm the details and set up your free estimate.