ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
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Orange, CA
With more than 10 years of experience, ARD Remodeling takes on kitchens, bathrooms, floors and whole-home updates for homeowners in Orange, CA, the city in Orange County. The free estimate is a walk through your home, and the scope is written down before anything is scheduled. Two local points shape many plans: the city accepts permit applications only through its online Civic Portal, and an address in Old Towne comes with design standards for exterior changes. We ask about both at the first visit.
- Free estimates
- Orange and neighbors
- Scope in writing
- One crew for the trades
City filing
Permit applications in Orange go through the Civic Portal
The city's Building and Safety Services page says the Building Division accepts all permit applications only through the Civic Portal. You create an account, complete your profile under the My Profile tab after logging in, and then find the Building Division tab on the portal's homepage. The office at 300 E. Chapman Ave. keeps a counter, and the page lists in-person fee payment until 4:30 p.m. We sort out the paperwork with you before anyone sits down at the portal.
An account comes first
Set up the account and profile before you need the application. We tell you which drawings and details to have in hand.
Call before you drive
The city's pages list different counter hours, and one mentions closures on alternating Fridays. Phone (714) 744-7200 first.
Planning keeps its own counter
The Planning Division's Staff Review Committee page lists a public counter from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on alternating Fridays, with the City Calendar showing which ones.
Work hours
Work hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a later Sunday start
The Building Inspections page lists construction hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays or city-recognized holidays. It adds that complaints are referred to the Orange Police Department and violators may be cited. Those are the city's outer limits, not a promise that every hour suits your street, so we put demolition and cutting on weekday daytimes where the plan allows and tell you the order before it starts.
A heads-up for the neighbors
A short note before demolition day costs nothing and heads off most complaints.
An HOA or shared wall may be stricter
Association and condo rules sit on top of the city's. Send them to us before a start date is chosen.
PLACES TO BEGIN
Where an Orange plan often starts
Most projects combine two or three of these.
Kitchen update
Cabinets, counters, lighting and a layout built around how you cook, with plumbing and wiring moved only when the plan needs it.
Bathroom rebuild
A new shower or tub, tile and vanity. Our Orange bathroom page covers the state fixture rule for older houses and the local water.
Floors across connected rooms
New wood, tile or vinyl through rooms that share a view, with the joints between materials planned in advance.
Windows and doors
Larger openings change light and flow. In Old Towne they are exterior changes, so the city's review comes first.
Bars, counters and backsplashes
ARD has a project page for a quartz bar top and backsplash in neighboring Tustin, with a thick bar top, a matching full-height backsplash, a small bar sink with a matte black faucet and walnut cabinetry.
Living room and dining area
Finishes and lighting that tie the living and dining areas together.
Old Towne
If your address is in Old Towne, exterior plans meet a design review
The city's preservation page says it adopted the Historic Preservation Design Standards for Old Towne in 1995, working with community groups, and that most exterior changes to properties in the Historic District are reviewed for conformance with them. Many projects can be approved by staff through Minor Design Review, while a substantial change goes to the Design Review Committee. The page dates the earliest Old Towne buildings to the 1880s, so the age of the house is part of the plan. A street name does not tell us whether your lot is inside the district, so we ask the city.
Windows and doors are exterior work
A new style or a larger opening changes the face of the house. Ask Planning before you choose one.
Yards follow the standards too
The page says projects such as landscaping may be exempt from review but must still conform to the Design Standards.
Interior-only work
The page we read speaks to exterior changes and does not say how interior-only work is treated, so we confirm with Planning staff.
WHERE TWO FLOORS MEET
A threshold that stays flat underfoot
Many entries are tiled while the rooms behind them have wood or vinyl, and the two materials rarely sit at the same height. We settle the underlayment, the transition strip and the door swing before anything is ordered, so the join is level and the door clears it.
- Heights matchedUnderlayment is chosen so tile and wood finish at one level.
- Door swing checkedThe door clears the new floor without a gap or a scrape.
- Pattern centeredA tile layout starts at the door so the cuts at the edges are even.
Inspections
Inspection day: plans on site and a booking window
The city's inspection page says inspections can be scheduled starting at 8:00 a.m. on any business day and up to three business days in advance, depending on availability, and that each one is booked through the Civic Portal with an account. When the dates you want are full, it says to try again the next business day at 8:00 a.m. The approved plans and the yellow permit card must be available to the inspector, and inspectors will not try to enter a house with no one home. We line the trades up so the work is ready when the inspector arrives.
Plans and permit card at hand
Keep both where the inspector can find them during the visit.
Someone has to be home
Tell us who will open the door so the visit is not wasted.
BEFORE WE MEET
What to gather for an Orange estimate
Rough answers are fine.
- 1Your address, so we can ask the city whether it sits in Old Towne
- 2The year the house was built, if you know it
- 3Photos of each room you want to change and of the front of the house
- 4Any HOA or condo rules on work hours and exterior changes
- 5Earlier permit records or repair invoices
- 6Features you want to keep, such as original windows, trim or floors
Missing something? Send what you have and we fill in the rest at the visit.
WHAT WE REMODEL
Remodeling Services in Orange
Service overviewKitchen RemodelingBeautiful kitchens that bring together thoughtful design, quality materials and expert craftsmanship.See the service 
OrangeBathroom Remodeling in OrangeCustom showers, vanities, tile, lighting and improved layouts for a bathroom that looks beautiful and works better.Open the Orange page 
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 overviewLiving Room RemodelingFlooring, ceilings, lighting, built-ins and open-concept layouts that make the room you use most feel finished.See the service 
Service overviewWindows & DoorsEnergy-efficient windows, sliding patio doors and modern entry doors with a clean finished look.See the service
A FIRST QUESTION
Not sure what your Orange house needs?
Send a few photos and your address. We will tell you what to ask the city and what the work would involve.
HOW IT WORKS
How a project in Orange runs
Step 1
Visit and measure
We walk the rooms, take measurements and ask how you use the space day to day.
Step 2
Scope in writing
Materials, finishes and the extent of the work are agreed and written down.
Step 3
Prepare the filing
We help with the paperwork the project calls for, including the city's online application and any HOA approval.
Step 4
Build inside the city's hours
Trades are sequenced within the city's work hours, and we walk the finished rooms with you.
Good to know
Before you start in Orange
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
Counter, phone and online filing
Building and Safety Services is at 300 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866, phone (714) 744-7200. The page lists counter hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, with in-person fee payment accepted until 4:30 p.m. It says the Building Division accepts all permit applications only through the Civic Portal: you create an account, complete your profile under the My Profile tab after logging in, and find the Building Division tab on the portal's homepage.
City of Orange, Building and Safety Services Checked 2026-10-30 - Official source
Inspections and construction hours
Building inspections can be scheduled starting at 8:00 a.m. on any business day and up to three business days in advance. Each inspection is booked through the city's Civic Portal and needs an account. The approved plans and the yellow permit card must be available to the inspector, and inspectors will not attempt to enter a house with no one home. The page lists construction hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays or city-recognized holidays.
City of Orange, Building Inspections Checked 2026-10-30 - Official source
Old Towne design standards
The city worked with community groups to develop and adopt the Historic Preservation Design Standards (HPDS) for Old Towne in 1995, and they apply to properties within the Historic District. Most exterior changes to properties in the district require review for conformance with the HPDS. Many projects can be reviewed and approved by staff through a Minor Design Review process; projects that propose a substantial change are reviewed by the Design Review Committee. Projects such as landscaping may be exempt from a review process but must still conform to the Design Standards.
City of Orange, Preserving Old Towne Checked 2026-10-30 - Official source
Planning counter hours
The Staff Review Committee page, part of the Planning Division, lists the public counter as open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on alternating Fridays, and says the City Calendar shows which Fridays. It gives the Community Development address as 300 E. Chapman Ave.
City of Orange, Staff Review Committee Checked 2026-10-30
FAQ
Remodeling questions in Orange
Direct answers to what homeowners ask us most. If your question is not here, call or send a request.
- Orange
- Permits
- Clear scope
Do you work throughout the city of Orange?
Orange is on our service-area list, along with Anaheim, Santa Ana, Tustin, Placentia, Fullerton and Yorba Linda nearby. We mean the city of Orange, not the county. Send your address with a request for a free estimate, or call (424) 402-5114, and we will confirm the visit.
Can I file a remodel permit at the counter in Orange?
The city's Building and Safety page says the Building Division accepts all permit applications only through its Civic Portal, so filing starts with an online account. The counter at 300 E. Chapman Ave. lists in-person fee payment until 4:30 p.m. The city's pages are not consistent about counter hours, so call (714) 744-7200 before you go.
What hours can contractors work in Orange?
The city's inspection page lists 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays or city-recognized holidays. Complaints go to the Orange Police Department. An HOA or a building with shared walls may set tighter hours, so send us its rules before a start date is chosen.
How do I find out whether my house is in Old Towne?
The city's Planning Division can answer for your address, and we bring the question up at the estimate. The design standards apply to properties inside the Historic District, so the lot matters more than the street name.
Does an interior remodel in Old Towne need design review?
The city's Old Towne page says most exterior changes are reviewed against its design standards. It does not describe how interior-only work is treated, and whether a building permit is needed is a separate question for Building and Safety. We ask Planning before the scope is final if your address is in the district.
How are inspections booked in Orange?
Through the Civic Portal, with an account. The city says booking opens at 8:00 a.m. on any business day for up to three business days ahead, depending on availability. The approved plans and the permit card need to be on site, and someone has to be home.
Service area
Also serving near Orange
We work across Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Call or send a request and we will confirm your address.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Planning a remodel in Orange?
Tell us about your home and your plans. We will confirm the details and set up your free estimate.