Can you add a second story to a Sherman Oaks ranch home?

Yes — it's one of our most requested projects in Sherman Oaks. The lots are wide enough that setbacks work, and the 1950s–60s single-story homes are structurally good candidates for going up. We handle the foundation evaluation, engineering, and the LADBS permit process from start to finish.

What permits do I need for a Sherman Oaks remodel?

Sherman Oaks is in the City of Los Angeles, so all permits go through LADBS. Depending on the scope, you'll need building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. If you're in the hills south of Ventura, the Baseline Hillside Ordinance adds grading and hauling review. We pull all of it.

How much does a full home remodel cost in Sherman Oaks?

A whole-house remodel in Sherman Oaks typically runs $200–$350 per square foot depending on finishes and structural work. For a 2,000 sq ft home, that's $400K–$700K. We give you a fixed-price proposal after the design phase so you know the number before construction starts.

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We Build WOW in Sherman Oaks.

Sherman Oaks is where the Valley gets serious about home improvement. The lots are generous, the schools are good, and the homes are worth investing in. We build second-story additions that double your square footage without touching the backyard, kitchen remodels that turn a closed-off 1960s ranch into the home you actually want, and outdoor living spaces that make the Valley heat work for you instead of against you.

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What we build here

Our Services in Sherman Oaks

Same crew, same standards — right here in your neighborhood.

Kitchen Remodeling in Sherman Oaks

Open-concept, chef's and luxury kitchens in Los Angeles — design, layout, cabinetry, countertops, appliances and lighting under one contract and one crew.

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Real Projects in Sherman Oaks

Every photo is a home we actually built — right here in your neighborhood.

Additions

Second Story Addition

Sherman Oaks • 2025

Two kids, one bathroom, no yard to spare. We went up instead of out and added a primary suite with a view of the valley.

Backyard Renovation

Modern Pool & Lounge

Sherman Oaks • 2025

A pool, a lounge, a BBQ, and a wall of wood slats — everything you need to never go inside again.

Renovation

Living Room Transformation (Before & After)

Sherman Oaks • 2025

Brown carpet, dark paneling, popcorn ceiling. Now it's plaster, oak and daylight. Same room, completely different life.

Exteriors

Pool Deck Resurfacing & Coping

Sherman Oaks • 2024

Same pool, new everything around it. Fresh coping, cool-to-the-touch decking and a terrace wide enough for actual furniture.

Landscape

Drought-Scape Front Yard Conversion

Sherman Oaks • 2025

The thirstiest lawn on the block became the one everybody slows down for — natives, boulders, a dry river bed that actually handles the winter runoff, and a water bill that dropped by more than half.

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