Ivory Home Builders is a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1135067) delivering whole-home remodels and design-build construction across Los Angeles – one team handling design, permitting, and construction from start to finish.
What “Design-Build” Actually Means
Most whole-home remodels involve two separate hires: an architect or designer, then a contractor to build it. Design-build puts both under one roof. That matters most on larger projects, where a disconnect between the person who designed something and the person building it is where budgets and timelines usually go wrong. We scope, design, permit, and build as one continuous process, with one point of accountability the whole way through.
What a Whole-Home Remodel Actually Involves
- Scope & design – walking the whole property, not just the room you called about, and designing around how the house actually needs to function
- Permitting – submissions to LADBS, LA County, or the relevant city/coastal authority depending on where your property sits
- Construction – phased or full-gut, sequenced to minimize how long you’re out of usable space
- Finishes & final walkthrough
Services Under the Whole-Home Umbrella
- Kitchen remodeling
- Bathroom remodeling
- Room additions
- ADUs & garage conversions
- Exterior remodeling
- New construction
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between design-build and hiring an architect separately?
With design-build, one team is accountable for design and construction together, which tends to mean fewer surprises when the design meets real-world site conditions and budget. Hiring separately can make sense if you want an architect with a specific design signature – it’s a tradeoff, not a right or wrong answer. We cover this in more detail in this article.
How long does a whole-home remodel take?
Most full-home remodels run several months to a year depending on scope, permitting complexity, and whether you’re doing a phased remodel or a full gut. We give you a project-specific timeline after a site visit.
Do you work across all of LA?
Yes – see our full list of service areas across the Westside, San Fernando Valley, and greater LA.