Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Remodeling Company in Irvine, CA
Home renovation in Irvine means working on stucco-and-tile tract homes built between the 1970s and today, many of which are now hitting full remodel age at the same time the newer Great Park and Orchard Hills neighborhoods are still under active builder warranty and Irvine Company architectural control. We’re Square One Builders, a general contractor serving Irvine since 2014, and we handle the full scope: kitchens, bathrooms, additions, ADUs, roofing, windows, hardscaping. One contractor, every system. If you’re planning a renovation in Irvine, call (877) 688-9930 for a free estimate.
Why Irvine Homes Are Different
Irvine is a master-planned city developed almost entirely by the Irvine Company under village-specific design guidelines. That means construction work here is unusually governed by HOA architectural review boards and village design standards, even on single-family remodels. A contractor who knows the approval quirks of Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, and Great Park has a real advantage over one who treats Irvine like any other Orange County suburb.
The housing stock is the other defining factor. Nearly all of Irvine’s homes were built after 1970 in large tract waves: the 1970s and 80s villages like Woodbridge and University Park, the 1990s and 2000s Westpark and Northwood tracts, and the still-building Great Park neighborhoods. Most projects involve attached townhomes and condos with shared walls, aging first-generation PVC plumbing, and original aluminum or early vinyl windows now reaching replacement age. The semi-arid Mediterranean climate, with hot dry Santa Ana wind events and very low rainfall, means sun and UV degradation of stucco, roofing, and exterior paint drive more work than anything weather-related. There’s little freeze-thaw or snow load to design for, but wind-driven ember exposure matters near the foothills and open space edges.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Irvine Services
Two services account for most of the calls we get from Irvine homeowners. Both are full-scope projects where a single accountable team makes the difference.
General Contractor in Irvine
When an Irvine remodel spans multiple trades, which most do, hiring a general contractor means one contract and one point of accountability instead of juggling a roofer, a plumber, an electrician, and a cabinet installer who have never met. We coordinate the full scope from demolition through final inspection, and we know how to navigate Irvine’s village-specific HOA review process, which can add weeks to a project if you don’t plan for it from day one. General Contractor in Irvine covers how we run multi-trade projects in this city specifically.
Home Remodeling in Irvine
Irvine’s 1970s villages are hitting full kitchen and bath remodel age simultaneously, and the newer tracts are reaching the point where original finishes feel dated. We manage complete interior renovations: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, layout changes. The shared-wall reality of Irvine townhomes and condos means we pay close attention to noise, plumbing access, and structural limitations that don’t apply to detached homes. Home Remodeling in Irvine walks through what a full interior remodel looks like here.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Renovation in Irvine
Home renovation in Irvine is a full-scope job, not a one-trade repair. The city’s housing stock, built in tract waves from the 1970s through today, means many homes are simultaneously due for kitchen and bath overhauls, window replacement, repiping, and exterior refresh. Add in the Irvine Company’s village design standards and HOA review boards, and you need a contractor who can plan from the ground up and coordinate every system under one contract. That’s how we work at Square One Builders, and the Home Renovation scope covers everything from structural changes to final trim.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
Original 1970s or 1980s finishes, single-pane windows, popcorn ceilings, dated cabinet layouts, or a floor plan that no longer fits how your family lives.
What it costs in Irvine
A full home renovation in Irvine typically runs $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage, scope, and whether you’re moving walls or plumbing.
How we do it
We start with a scoped walkthrough and written line-item estimate, then manage demolition, rough-in, finishes, and final inspection with one project lead from start to finish.
Home Renovation Companies
Signs you need it
You’re coordinating three or more separate contractors and the scheduling, material ordering, and change orders are starting to eat your evenings and weekends.
What it costs in Irvine
Whole-home renovation through a single company in Irvine starts around $45,000 and can reach $130,000 for larger homes with structural changes.
How we do it
One contract covers every trade, our project manager sequences the work so trades don’t trip over each other, and you get a single point of contact for questions and changes.
What Home Renovation Costs in Irvine
| Item | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
How long does a home renovation take in Irvine?
Most whole-home renovations in Irvine run 10 to 20 weeks depending on scope and HOA review timelines. Village architectural boards can add 2 to 6 weeks before work starts, so we submit plans early. Call (877) 688-9930 for a realistic schedule based on your project.
Do I need HOA approval to renovate in Irvine?
Yes, in nearly every Irvine village. Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, and Great Park all have design review processes. We handle the submittals and know what each village’s board tends to flag. Call (877) 688-9930 to discuss your specific neighborhood.
Brands We Service in Irvine
We source and install materials from 50+ manufacturers, including Therma-Tru entry doors, ViewLux windows, Barrette fencing, and Master Halco fence systems. We spec the right material for your project and coordinate delivery so materials arrive when the trade is ready. See the full list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
Prices in Irvine push toward the upper end of these ranges when HOA review adds design constraints, when a townhome or condo requires shared-wall engineering, or when an older tract home needs unexpected plumbing or electrical brought up to current code. Every estimate we write is a line-item quote, and we don’t change the price once the scope is agreed unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Irvine
We work across all of Irvine’s villages and ZIP codes: 92617, 92618, 92619, and 92620. Our project managers know the difference between a Northwood HOA submittal and a Great Park architectural review, and we schedule crews so you’re not waiting on a permit that should have been filed weeks earlier.
- Woodbridge
- Northwood
- Turtle Rock
- Great Park
- University Park
Service Area – Cities Near Irvine
In addition to our Irvine work, Square One Builders serves homeowners in Tustin, CA, Aliso Viejo, CA, Santa Ana, CA, and North Tustin, CA. If you’re in a neighboring city and planning a remodel, the same full-scope general contractor model applies. Call us to confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Irvine, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irvine area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Irvine
Start dates depend on HOA approval timelines and permit processing, not just our schedule. In Irvine, village design review typically adds 2 to 6 weeks before construction begins. We submit plans as soon as the scope is locked so the clock starts immediately. Call (877) 688-9930 to get a realistic start date for your project.
Yes. We pull all required city of Irvine permits and handle HOA architectural submittals as part of the job. Irvine’s village-specific design standards mean the paperwork matters as much as the construction, and we manage both. Call (877) 688-9930 to walk through what your specific project will require.
Yes, and they’re a large share of the work here. Shared-wall construction means we coordinate with your HOA, engineer any structural changes, and schedule noisy work within association hours. Call (877) 688-9930 to discuss your association’s requirements.
Planning a renovation in Irvine? Square One Builders has served the city since 2014. One contractor, every system. Call (877) 688-9930 for a free estimate on your project.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Irvine Customers Say
"The foundation survey came back dead on. Everything downstream of that being square is the reason the rest of the build went smoothly."
— Claudia Torres"Quality construction and a professional operation. Communication was strongest at the site meetings, and slower by email in between."
— Leela Singh"Framing crew was meticulous and the walls are straight everywhere. Drywall goes on a lot better when the framing is right."
— Renee Novak