PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA
Home Remodeling Contractor in
Placentia, CA
With more than 10 years of experience, ARD Remodeling takes on kitchens, bathrooms, floors and whole-home updates for homeowners in Placentia, California. The free estimate is a walk through your home, and the scope is written down before anything is scheduled. Three local details are worth planning around: the Building Division counter is closed on Fridays, the city's Permits Online portal is still in beta, and older houses may appear in the city's historic resources database. We sort those out with you from the first visit.
- Free estimates
- Placentia and nearby
- Scope in writing
- One crew, many trades
City process
Closed on Fridays: how the Building Division counter works
The city's Building and Safety page lists the Building Division as open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed Friday through Sunday. Most questions go faster by phone at (714) 993-8124 than by a trip to 401 E Chapman Avenue. We write the scope first, then tell you what to ask the city before anything is filed.
Inspections are booked by phone
Inspections run Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The city does not book one for the day you call, and a cancellation needs at least 24 hours' notice.
A newer code edition
Plans accepted into review on or after January 1, 2026 must follow the 2025 California Building Code, so new drawings are prepared to that edition.
Remodeling hours: weekdays 7 to 7, Saturdays 9 to 6, Sundays 10 to 5
Section 23.81.170 of the Placentia Municipal Code allows remodeling and repair work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The same table allows it on Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., while initial construction is prohibited on those days. The noise chapter adds that construction is prohibited outside the hours in 23.81.170.
Loud steps go on weekdays
Demolition, cutting and drilling are planned for weekdays where the layout allows, and you hear the order before it starts.
A window is not a plan
A permitted Sunday slot does not make Sunday a good day. Tell us about neighbors or a community with stricter hours before dates are set.
PLACES TO START
Where a Placentia plan often begins
A few starting points. Most projects blend two or three of them.
Kitchen update
Cabinets, counters, lighting and an island. ARD has a project page in neighboring Fullerton, Open-Concept Kitchen Update, with maple shaker cabinets and a navy island.
Bathroom rebuild
A new shower or tub, vanity and tile, with waterproofing and the 1994 plumbing-fixture rule worked out first.
Countertops
Edge, backsplash and sink cutout decided together. ARD has a project page in neighboring Anaheim, Granite Kitchen Countertops, with polished dark granite flecked with gold.
Floors through the main rooms
New flooring across connected rooms, laid once the dusty work is over.
Den and family room
Built-in shelves, lighting and doors that tie the room to the patio.
Whole-home refresh
One plan for several rooms, so the order of work is settled up front.
Filing
Paperwork to have in hand, and a portal still in beta
The city's submittal page names what the counter asks to see when a permit is pulled: government-issued ID, a notarized letter of authorization for anyone acting as an agent of a homeowner or contractor, and in some cases a grant deed. Permits Online, the city's SmartGov portal, lets users submit permits, research issued ones and pay online, but the city calls it beta software and asks applicants to contact Development Services before filing through it.
Condo, townhome and HOA properties
For an HOA or apartment complex the city requires a notarized letter of authorization from the association, management or landlord. We ask who signs for your community at the first visit.
Call before you click
Development Services answers at (714) 993-8124. We gather the pieces with you and ask which way your project should go.
THE KITCHEN'S BACK ROOM
A pantry that keeps counters clear
A walk-in or tall pantry takes small appliances, bulk food and trays off the counters. We plan shelf depth, the door, the light and the outlets together, so the pantry gets used every day and the walls are opened only once.
- Shelves sized to what you storeDepth and spacing follow your jars, boxes and appliances.
- A door that suits the roomGlass, solid or open, chosen with the swing of the kitchen in mind.
- Light insideA fixture planned with the wiring, so the back shelf is easy to see.
Older homes
An older house? Ask Planning before you design
Placentia's Historical Conservation page says the city may survey an area to identify and evaluate historic resources, and it posts a 1988 survey and a 2002 update. Owners can search the city's online database, and the Planning Division answers questions at DSD@placentia.org or (714) 993-8124. The page also refers to review procedures for demolitions or alterations, so a new window, door or roofline is worth raising before drawings. We cannot tell from the street whether a house is listed, so we do the lookup at the first visit.
Search with your address
If you can, look the house up in the city's database before the estimate and send us what you find.
Photograph the original details
Windows, trim, porch posts and rooflines in photos help everyone discuss the same house.
BEFORE WE VISIT
What to gather for a Placentia estimate
Rough answers are fine. This only saves time at the door.
- 1Your address and, as near as you can say, the year the house was built
- 2Whether the city's historic resources database lists the property
- 3The name of your HOA, if there is one, and who signs for it
- 4Photos of every room in the plan, ceilings included
- 5Features you hope to keep, such as a window, a floor or a cabinet run
- 6Earlier plans, permit records or repair invoices
A thin folder is fine. We fill in the rest at the visit.
WHAT WE REMODEL
Remodeling Services in Placentia
Service overviewKitchen RemodelingBeautiful kitchens that bring together thoughtful design, quality materials and expert craftsmanship.See the service 
PlacentiaBathroom Remodeling in PlacentiaCustom showers, vanities, tile, lighting and improved layouts for a bathroom that looks beautiful and works better.Open the Placentia 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
BEFORE YOU CALL THE CITY
Not sure which counter your Placentia project belongs at?
Send your address and a few photos. We will tell you what to ask the Building Division and what the work involves.
HOW IT WORKS
How a project in Placentia runs
Step 1
Walk the house
We tour the rooms, take measurements and listen to how you live in them.
Step 2
Put the scope on paper
Finishes, layout changes and the extent of the work are written down and agreed.
Step 3
Sort out the city side
We help with the paperwork and any HOA approval, and we ask Planning about older homes.
Step 4
Build inside the code hours
Trades are sequenced within Placentia's remodeling hours, and we walk the finished rooms with you.
Good to know
Before you start in Placentia
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 Division hours and inspections
The Building Division is at 401 E Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870, phone (714) 993-8124. The Building and Safety page lists it as open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed Friday through Sunday. Inspections can be scheduled by phone Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, giving the project address, permit number and type of inspection; the city does not schedule inspections for the day of the call, and cancellations need at least 24 hours' notice. Plans accepted into review on or after January 1, 2026 must comply with the 2025 California Building Code.
City of Placentia, Building and Safety Checked 2026-10-30 - Official source
What the counter asks for
To pull a permit the page lists valid government-issued identification, a notarized letter of authorization for agents of a contractor or homeowner, and, in some instances, a grant deed. When pulling a permit for an HOA or apartment complex, a notarized letter of authorization from the association, management or landlord is required. The application is completed and signed by a property owner, a contractor or an authorized agent for the owner, and goes to the Building Division after planning and zoning clearance.
City of Placentia, Building Permit Application Checked 2026-10-30 - Official source
Permits Online is in beta
The page says users can submit permits, research active and issued permits, and pay for permits online through the City's SmartGov portal, and that the public portal for the new permit tracking software is currently in beta testing. The city asks applicants to contact the Development Services Department directly before attempting to submit through it.
City of Placentia, Permits Online (SmartGov Citizens Portal) Checked 2026-10-30 - Official source
Hours for construction and remodeling
Section 23.81.170 permits construction activities and the maintenance of real property only during set periods. Initial construction: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., prohibited on Sundays and holidays. Remodeling and repair work: the same weekday and Saturday hours, and Sundays and holidays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City of Placentia Municipal Code, Chapter 23.81 and Chapter 23.76 (eCode360) Checked 2026-10-30 - Official source
Historic resources
The Historical Conservation page says the City may conduct a historic resources survey to identify and evaluate historic resources, and it links a 1988 Historical Resources Survey and a 2002 Historical Resources Survey. It says a property included in a survey has had a preliminary determination of its historic significance, that review procedures for demolitions or alterations follow similar procedures, and that owners can search the city's online database of historic resources. For questions about historic significance it directs people to the Planning Division at DSD@placentia.org or 714-993-8124.
City of Placentia, Historical Conservation Checked 2026-10-30
FAQ
Remodeling questions in Placentia
Direct answers to what homeowners ask us most. If your question is not here, call or send a request.
- Placentia
- Permits
- Clear scope
Do you work in every part of Placentia?
Placentia is on our service-area list, along with Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea, Yorba Linda and Orange nearby. Send your address or call (424) 402-5114, and we will confirm the visit.
When is the Placentia Building Division counter open?
The city lists Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Friday through Sunday closed. The phone line is (714) 993-8124.
What days and hours can a crew work in Placentia?
Under the municipal code, remodeling and repair work may take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and holidays are open to it only from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your HOA may keep tighter hours.
What does the city ask for if I live in an HOA community?
The submittal page says a permit for an HOA or apartment complex needs a notarized letter of authorization from the association, management or landlord. The association's own approval is a separate matter, so we ask about both.
Can I file my remodel online?
The city's SmartGov portal, Permits Online, is in beta, and the city asks applicants to contact Development Services before filing through it. We check with the city which route your project should take.
How do I find out whether my house is on the city's historic list?
The Historical Conservation page says owners can search the city's online database of historic resources, and Planning can be reached at DSD@placentia.org or 714-993-8124. Tell us what you find before we draw anything.
Service area
Also serving near Placentia
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 Placentia?
Tell us about your home and your plans. We will confirm the details and set up your free estimate.