Condo Remodeling in Los Angeles
Aluna Construction is a licensed general contractor specializing in luxury condominium and high-rise remodeling across Century City, Westwood, the Wilshire Corridor, and Brentwood. We manage the delicate logistics that standard residential contractors miss: navigating complex HOA board approval packages, securing certified acoustic underlayments, reserving freight elevators, and coordinating strict building work hours. We deliver turnkey interior transformations with zero stress for homeowners and neighbors alike.
What Is Included in Our Los Angeles Condo Remodeling Services
Remodeling a condominium requires specialized trade management to protect building infrastructure and respect shared residential corridors. As your dedicated condo renovation contractor in Los Angeles, Aluna Construction provides a comprehensive, turnkey scope:
How Our Condo Remodeling Process Works
In managed properties, building management holds veto power over construction. We sequence work to ensure complete harmony with your HOA board and on-site staff:
1HOA Rules Review & On-Site Audit
We review your building's CC&Rs and architectural rules before drafting plans. Co-founder Winston Vlessing visits the unit to evaluate water shutoff valves, electrical capacity, and freight access.
2Architectural Submissions & City Permitting
We compile sample boards, contractor licenses, worker's comp certificates, and structural engineer letters required by HOA management, simultaneously submitting permit filings to LADBS.
3Controlled Execution & Common Area Protection
Daniel Vlessing directs daily operations. Hallways are sheeted with ram board, negative air scrubbers run continuously, and high-noise operations are strictly batched within allowed HOA hours.
4City Final & Security Deposit Release
Following city sign-offs, we conduct an inspection with building management to confirm common areas and elevators remain pristine, ensuring your HOA security deposit is refunded promptly.
Permits and LADBS Multi-Family Requirements
Condominiums are classified under commercial and multi-family building codes by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Unlike single-family residences, condo renovations frequently interface with central fire sprinkler risers, smoke control systems, and common vent stacks.
Any alterations to kitchen layouts, recessed lighting, or bathroom drain plumbing require LADBS electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits. Aluna Construction coordinates with city plan checkers and certified inspectors, ensuring every renovation is legal and fully compliant with California Title 24 energy mandates.
Condo and HOA Considerations: Navigating the Wilshire Corridor
Along the prestigious Wilshire Corridor, Century City, and Brentwood, luxury high-rises enforce some of the strictest HOA guidelines in California. Our renovation of a 2,090 sq ft luxury condominium at Century Hill, Century City exemplifies our mastery of high-rise building protocol.
Building boards require contractors who maintain $2M+ general liability policies, coordinate multi-day freight elevator allocations, and adhere to strict sound transmission standards. We routinely install tested acoustic sound underlayments (such as Regupol Sonus or rubber-cork membranes) that satisfy board acoustical engineers before hard-surface flooring is laid. Read our dedicated guide on Westwood condo remodeling for detailed building rules.
Materials We Work With in Condo Remodeling
Space efficiency, weight limitations, and low VOC levels dictate material choices for interior condo living:
Acoustic Underlayments
Regupol 5mm/10mm rubber composites, acoustic perimeter isolation strips, and SoundTech membranes engineered to surpass HOA IIC 60 requirements.
Seamless Microcement
Ultra-thin polymer coatings that eliminate demolition dust and install directly over existing bathroom tile without raising floor thresholds.
Architectural Millwork
Floor-to-ceiling custom storage solutions, integrated media walls, and pocketing doors designed to optimize usable square footage.
Condo Remodeling Timeline in Los Angeles
Because HOAs enforce restricted working windows (typically 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday with no weekend construction), condo remodeling schedules are structured differently than single-family homes:
Kitchen & Baths Refresh
6 to 8 WeeksUpdating kitchen cabinetry, bathroom showers, stone countertops, and plumbing trims within existing plumbing stacks.
Full Unit Remodel
10 to 14 WeeksComprehensive interior renovation including new acoustic flooring throughout, updated kitchen, all bathrooms, recessed lighting, and doors.
High-Rise Penthouse
14 to 20 WeeksFull-floor luxury transformations requiring curtain wall coordination, structural GPR scanning, custom bespoke millwork, and smart-home integration.
What Affects Condo Remodeling Cost in Westside Los Angeles
Condo renovation costs on the Westside depend on the unit's square footage, building logistics (elevator access, parking), and the complexity of plumbing rerouting around concrete slabs. Below are our typical investment ranges including labor, materials, and standard permits:
| Project Type | Square Foot Pricing | Typical Scope Description |
|---|---|---|
| Full Condo Remodel (Westside LA) | $100 – $350 per sq ft | Varies based on kitchen & bath density, custom cabinetry, acoustic floor underlayments, and finish level. |
Every project is different. Your final cost depends on scope, layout changes, materials and finish level, building and HOA requirements, permits, and the existing conditions we find once walls are open. These ranges are starting points, not quotes. The only accurate number comes from a walkthrough.
Book a walkthroughCommon Condo Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid
Purchasing Flooring Before HOA Sound Approval
Never purchase hardwood or stone tile before your HOA board approves the acoustical test data for your specific underlayment. Boards will order unauthorized hard-surface floors to be removed at the owner's expense.
Hiring a Contractor Unfamiliar with High-Rise Rules
Contractors who fail to submit daily worker badges, violate elevator reservations, or work outside approved quiet hours receive building stop-work orders and trigger substantial HOA fines.
Attempting to Core-Drill Post-Tension Slabs
Drilling or coring through post-tension concrete slabs without structural radar scanning can sever tensioned steel cables, compromising the structural stability of the entire tower.
Frequently Asked Questions About Condo Remodeling
How much does it cost to remodel a condo in Los Angeles?
Full interior condo remodeling across Westwood and Century City typically ranges from $100 to $350 per square foot depending on the density of kitchen and bathroom scope, custom millwork, and the selected finish level.
Who handles the HOA architectural review package?
Aluna Construction prepares the full package: licensed contractor certifications, $2M general liability certificates with HOA additional insured endorsements, floor acoustic sound ratings, and architectural plans.
Can I relocate walls and plumbing in a condo?
Interior non-load-bearing partition walls can generally be reconfigured. Relocating plumbing fixtures is possible but constrained by shared vertical risers and concrete slab drilling restrictions.
How do elevator reservations work during construction?
We coordinate daily elevator reservations with building security and management, padding the cab walls and scheduling demolition debris haul-away during designated off-peak service windows.
What are flooring sound requirements in Los Angeles condos?
Most Westside condominium boards require an Impact Insulation Class (IIC) rating of 55 to 65 and a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 50+. We install certified underlayments tested to meet or exceed board requirements.
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