Restaurant Remodel Contractor in Southern California, CA

Yes. Restaurant remodels that affect the kitchen, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, or structural elements all require permits from the city. Projects that affect food preparation areas also require LA County or City of LA Environmental Health Department review. We manage all permits as part of our service.

Often yes, depending on scope. Front-of-house renovations can typically be done while the kitchen stays operational. Major kitchen remodels may require temporary closure of the kitchen while allowing bar service to continue. We develop a business continuity plan in pre-construction to minimize closure time.

Any remodel that affects the kitchen or food prep areas requires plan approval from the LA County Department of Public Health (or City health authority) before construction and a final inspection before reopening. We prepare and submit health department plan sets as part of our permitting scope.

Yes. Hood replacement and commercial kitchen ventilation upgrades are part of our core restaurant construction scope. We coordinate with mechanical engineers, fire suppression subcontractors, and the local fire authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure full compliance.

Front-of-house renovations typically run 4–8 weeks. Full kitchen remodels take 8–14 weeks. Complete restaurant renovations including permitting run 12–24 weeks. We provide a detailed schedule and phasing plan before any work begins.

Restaurant remodel costs in Los Angeles typically range from $100–$250/SF for front-of-house work and $200–$400/SF for commercial kitchen work. Full gut restaurant renovations can run higher depending on equipment, ventilation, and finish level. We provide detailed itemized estimates in pre-construction.

Yes. We coordinate with your kitchen designer and equipment vendors to ensure mechanical rough-in, electrical circuits, plumbing connections, and ventilation align exactly with your equipment specifications.

A grease interceptor captures fats, oils, and grease before they enter the public sewer — required by most LA-area municipalities for any commercial kitchen producing grease-laden wastewater. We assess your grease interceptor requirements in pre-construction and include sizing, installation, and inspection in our scope.