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Full Home Renovation — 16544 W Park Lane Dr, Bel Air / Brentwood
PROJECT 12  ·  Full Home Renovation / Residential  ·  16544 W Park Lane Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Bel Air / Brentwood)

Full Home Renovation — 16544 W Park Lane Dr, Bel Air / Brentwood

Completed

Permits

4

Windows

13

Panel

125A

Status

Completed

Project Overview

DWD Builders Inc. served as general contractor for a full-scope single-family home renovation at 16544 W Park Lane Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 — in the Bel Air/Brentwood corridor. The project encompassed interior layout reconfiguration including structural beam work, a complete new kitchen build-out, full bathroom remodels, 13 window replacements, marble flooring, stainless steel railings, full drywall and plaster repair, a new 125-amp electrical load center panel, and a roof-mounted solar PV installation — coordinated across 4 separate permit tracks.

The Challenge

This project required sequencing four separate permit tracks — structural/interior layout, window and drywall/kitchen/bath work, electrical panel upgrade, and solar PV installation — without a ground-up teardown. Every trade had to be coordinated within the existing footprint and structure of the home, with structural beam work adding engineering coordination requirements before interior finish trades could proceed. The 13-window replacement required individual permitting even at matched size, location, and type per the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The solar PV installation required a dedicated electrical permit and was paired with the 125-amp panel upgrade to support added capacity — all sequenced so finish trades were not delayed by inspection holds on the structural or MEP tracks.

Our Solution

DWD Builders structured this as a coordinated, multi-permit renovation with a defined inspection sequence for each track, establishing the structural work as the critical path before releasing interior finish trades. The structural beam removal and replacement was executed per engineered plans, with licensed structural engineering sign-off, before interior layout reconfiguration proceeded. The kitchen build-out covered complete custom cabinetry, new appliances, and marble flooring. All bathrooms in the home were fully remodeled. Thirteen windows were permitted, supplied, and installed at matched original size, location, and type. Full drywall and plaster repair was performed throughout the home patched and finished to a paint-ready standard. The electrical scope installed a new 125-amp load center panel, and the solar PV system was installed on the roof — both pulling dedicated permits through LADBS and coordinated in the final inspection sequence.

Key Outcomes

Interior layout reconfigured — structural beam removed and replaced per engineered plans, interior doors replaced

Complete kitchen build-out — new custom cabinetry, new appliances, marble flooring throughout key living areas

All bathrooms in the home fully remodeled

13 windows replaced at matched original size, location, and type — permitted through LADBS

Stainless steel railings installed as custom architectural finish detail

Full drywall and plaster repair throughout the home — patched and finished to paint-ready standard

New 125-amp electrical load center panel installed — home electrical capacity upgraded

Roof-mounted solar PV system installed — dedicated electrical permit, coordinated with panel upgrade

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Project Gallery
Entrance — Night Exterior with Stainless Steel Railings
Entrance — Night Exterior with Stainless Steel Railings
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room — Open Floor Plan
Living Room — Open Floor Plan
Living Room — Natural Light
Living Room — Natural Light
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom — Closet
Master Bedroom — Closet
Master Bathroom
Master Bathroom
Master Bathroom — Finished
Master Bathroom — Finished
Bathroom — Remodeled
Bathroom — Remodeled
½ Bath — Finished
½ Bath — Finished
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Bedroom — Finished
Bedroom — Finished
Guest Room — Finished
Guest Room — Finished
Hallway — Finished
Hallway — Finished
Staircase — Custom Stainless Steel Railing
Staircase — Custom Stainless Steel Railing
Staircase — Upper Level
Staircase — Upper Level
During Construction — Drywall & Layout
During Construction — Drywall & Layout
During Construction — Interior Layout Reconfiguration
During Construction — Interior Layout Reconfiguration
During Construction — Drywall & New Windows
During Construction — Drywall & New Windows
During Construction — Flooring Subfloor
During Construction — Flooring Subfloor
During Construction — Interior Progress
During Construction — Interior Progress

Project Specifications

4
Permits
Separate Tracks
13
Windows
Replaced
125A
Load Center
Panel Upgrade
Solar
PV System
Roof-Mounted
Project Details
Location: 16544 W Park Lane Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Neighborhood: Bel Air / Brentwood
Project Type: Full Single-Family Home Renovation
Primary Use: Single Family Dwelling
General Contractor: DWD Builders Inc. — CSLB #B-991385
Jurisdiction: City of Los Angeles — LADBS
Permits: 4 separate permit tracks
Permits & Approvals
Permit Track 1: Structural / Interior Layout Reconfiguration
Permit Track 2: Window Replacement, Drywall, Kitchen & Bath Work
Permit Track 3: Electrical Panel Upgrade — New 125-Amp Load Center
Permit Track 4: Solar PV Installation — Roof-Mounted Residential System
13 Windows — Permitted at Matched Size, Location & Type per LAMC
Structural Beam Removal & Replacement — Engineered Plans Required
Full Scope

Scope of Work — Full Home Renovation, Bel Air / Brentwood

A complete interior transformation within the existing footprint — structural, kitchen, bathrooms, envelope, electrical, and solar across four coordinated permit tracks.

Structural & Interior Layout
Interior layout reconfiguration — removal and replacement of an existing structural beam per engineered plans
Removal and replacement of interior doors as part of layout changes
Full interior demolition and rebuild across affected areas of the home
Structural engineering coordination and sign-off at critical milestones
Kitchen Build-Out
Complete new kitchen build-out — gut and rebuild within existing footprint
New custom cabinetry — designed and installed to finished condition
New kitchen appliances — furnished and installed
Marble flooring installed throughout key living areas
Finish plumbing and electrical coordination for kitchen scope
Bathrooms
Full remodel of all bathrooms in the home — complete gut and rebuild
New tile, fixtures, and finish plumbing throughout all bathrooms
Coordination with structural scope where bathroom walls intersected reconfigured layout
Architectural Finishes
Stainless steel railings — custom architectural finish detail installed throughout the home
Marble flooring — installed in key living areas as part of kitchen and interior finish scope
Full drywall and plaster repair throughout the home — patched and finished to paint-ready standard
Building Envelope — 13 Windows
Replacement of 13 windows — matched to original size, location, and type per LAMC
Individual window permit filed through LADBS — same-size replacement still requires permit in Los Angeles
Full weatherproofing and flashing at each opening — integrated with drywall and plaster repair scope
Window and drywall work coordinated on a single permit track
Electrical — 125-Amp Panel Upgrade
New 125-amp load center panel — furnish and install, upgrading home electrical capacity
Dedicated electrical permit through LADBS for panel upgrade
Coordination with solar PV permit scope — panel sized to support added solar capacity
Electrical rough-in and finish for kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures
Solar PV Installation
Roof-mounted solar PV system — sized for residential use at this property
Dedicated electrical permit for solar installation — separate from panel upgrade permit
Structural roof loading and penetration coordination — waterproofing at all roof penetrations
Interconnection and inspection coordination with LADBS
Project Management & General Conditions
Four separate permit tracks managed concurrently — structural/interior, window and drywall/kitchen/bath, electrical panel, and solar
Trade sequencing coordinated to prevent inspection hold delays across all permit tracks
On-site superintendent throughout all phases — single point of contact for owner
LADBS inspection coordination at each milestone across all permit tracks
Service Area

Home Renovation & Remodel Contractor — Bel Air, Brentwood & Greater Los Angeles

DWD Builders provides full-scope home renovation and remodel general contracting throughout Bel Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Westwood, and the greater Los Angeles area.

Common Questions

Home Renovation in Bel Air & Brentwood — Frequently Asked Questions

What's involved in a full home renovation without a ground-up rebuild?

A full-scope renovation can include interior layout reconfiguration, structural beam work, complete kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacement, and electrical or solar upgrades — all executed within the existing footprint and structure of the home, without a full teardown.

Do window replacements require a permit in Los Angeles?

Yes. Replacing windows at the same size, location, and type still requires a permit under the Los Angeles Municipal Code, and non-structural interior repairs like drywall and plaster patching are typically filed under the same permit.

Can a kitchen and bathroom be fully remodeled without changing the walls?

Yes — interior kitchen and bathroom remodels can be completed without changing wall locations or openings, which simplifies the permitting process while still allowing for a complete finish-level renovation, including new cabinetry, appliances, and flooring.

What's required to add a roof-mounted solar system during a renovation?

A roof-mounted solar PV system requires its own dedicated electrical permit, sized to the property's AC output needs, and is often paired with an electrical panel upgrade — such as a new load center panel — to support the added capacity.

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