SERVICE AREAS · GRANADA HILLS, CA
General Contractor in Granada Hills, CA
Rafa Home Builders handles remodeling in Granada Hills, from 1950s ranch kitchens to Eichler updates and family additions. We design in 3D, file with LADBS and keep owners Justin and Elon on every job.
- CSLB License #1150519Class B General Building
- Licensed, Bonded & InsuredLiability + workers’ comp
- Family-Owned & Owner-LedJustin & Elon on every job
- Written Workmanship WarrantyOn qualifying projects
- Financing AvailableThrough Enhancify
Building in Granada Hills
Remodeling Granada Hills Ranch Homes and Eichlers
Granada Hills is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, so LADBS issues the permits. Most homes here were built in the 1950s. The typical house is a single-story ranch with a large front setback and a usable backyard.
That housing stock shapes the work. Original 1950s wiring, plumbing and closed floor plans are often due for updates. Many families want more room, so rear additions and garage conversions are worth exploring. An open floor plan conversion usually means removing a bearing wall, which needs an engineered beam and a permit.
Granada Hills also holds Balboa Highlands, the only Eichler tract in LA County. It has been a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone since 2010, so exterior changes there follow preservation guidelines. We plan Eichler home renovations around that review from day one.
Outside the overlay, owners have more freedom. You can modernize a ranch house with a new kitchen, larger windows and a backyard built for family time. We show each option in 3D, so you can compare an addition, a conversion or an interior remodel before spending on permits. If you are looking for a general contractor in Granada Hills, CA, start with a free estimate and a walk-through of your home with Justin or Elon.
- Plans and permits filed with LADBS
- Balboa Highlands HPOZ review prepared for exterior work
- Open floor plan conversions with engineered beams
- Electrical and plumbing updates for 1950s homes
- Written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects
Kitchens & Baths
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Granada Hills
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of our core services, planned around the homes in Granada Hills.
Kitchen Remodeling
Most Granada Hills homes are 1950s ranches with closed kitchens. As a kitchen remodeler in Granada Hills, CA, we open them to the family room where engineering allows. In the Balboa Highlands Eichlers, we keep the mid-century character.
Bathroom Remodeling
Original Granada Hills bathrooms often need new plumbing, tile and ventilation. As your Granada Hills bathroom remodeler, we modernize them while keeping the scale and style of the house.
Quick Answers
Granada Hills Remodeling: Quick Answers
Short answers to the questions Granada Hills homeowners ask us first.
- Who issues permits in Granada Hills? LADBS. Granada Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles.
- Which ZIP code do you cover? 91344, across Granada Hills North and Granada Hills South.
- Can I change the outside of a Balboa Highlands Eichler? Yes, with HPOZ review. Exterior changes in the overlay go through city preservation staff before permits.
- Can you add on to my ranch house? Often, yes. Rear and side additions are possible on many lots, subject to zoning and setback rules.
- Do you build ADUs here? Yes. Garage conversions, JADUs and detached ADUs, permitted through LADBS.
- How far is your office? Our office is in Woodland Hills, in the west Valley.
Before You Build
Permits, Preservation Rules and Lot Conditions in Granada Hills
Three things decide how a Granada Hills project is approved and built. We check them at the first visit.
LADBS permits
All Granada Hills building permits come from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We prepare the drawings, handle plan check and schedule inspections through the Valley office in Van Nuys.
Balboa Highlands HPOZ
Balboa Highlands has been a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone since 2010. Exterior changes such as windows, rooflines, additions and front yards are reviewed against preservation guidelines. Interior remodels are generally simpler. We prepare drawings for that review before filing for permits.
1950s homes and foothill lots
Most homes date to the 1950s, so we plan for older panels, plumbing and framing. Streets near the northern foothills and O’Melveny Park can fall in a very high fire hazard severity zone. We check by address.
Neighborhoods
Granada Hills Neighborhoods We Work In
From the Eichler tract to classic ranch streets, each part of Granada Hills plans a little differently.
Balboa Highlands
The Eichler tract built from 1962 to 1964, where we follow HPOZ guidelines to protect the original Eichler design.
Knollwood
An established neighborhood where we plan additions and backyard projects around each lot’s grade and drainage.
Granada Hills North
One of two neighborhood council areas, including streets near the foothills where we check fire zone maps first.
Granada Hills South
The other neighborhood council area, with ranch streets and deep front setbacks suited to kitchen updates and rear additions.
ZIP code: 91344. Nearby landmarks: SR-118, O’Melveny Park, the Van Norman Reservoir and the deodar trees along White Oak Ave, a city Historic-Cultural Monument.
Services
Remodeling Services for Granada Hills Homes
Six services matched to Granada Hills ranch homes, Eichlers and family lots. Each one starts with a site walk and a written scope.
Kitchen Remodeling
Granada Hills kitchen remodeling that opens a closed 1950s kitchen to the family room, with the beam engineered first.
Explore kitchen remodeling →Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels that replace original tile and plumbing with walk-in showers and better storage.
Explore bathroom remodeling →ADU Construction
Garage conversions and detached ADUs on Granada Hills lots for family members or rental income.
Explore adu construction →Backyard Remodeling
A backyard remodel in Granada Hills with patios, shade structures, outdoor kitchens and drought-tolerant planting.
Explore backyard remodeling →Electrical Panel & Rewiring
Panel upgrades and rewiring for 1950s homes, performed by licensed electricians where state law requires.
Explore electrical panel & rewiring →Windows & Doors
Window and door replacements, including HPOZ-compatible options for Balboa Highlands Eichlers.
Explore windows & doors →Planning a Granada Hills Remodel?
Tell us about your house and what you need. We’ll check HPOZ and fire maps, walk the property and send a written scope.
Client Stories
What Homeowners Say About Rafa Home Builders
How It Works
How a Granada Hills Project Runs
Five steps from first visit to final walkthrough.
- 01
Consultation & Site Walk
We visit your Granada Hills home, listen to what you want to change and note anything the lot, the HOA or the city will affect.
- 02
3D Design & Scope
In-house 3D design lets you see layouts and finishes before anything is built, and gives you a written scope to approve.
- 03
Engineering & Permits
We coordinate engineering where the project needs it and submit plans to LADBS, with HPOZ review first in Balboa Highlands.
- 04
Construction
One schedule, regular updates and owners Justin and Elon involved from demolition to finish work.
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Final Walkthrough
Final inspection, a punch-list walkthrough with you, and a written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects.
FAQ
Granada Hills General Contractor FAQs
Is Rafa Home Builders a licensed general contractor in Granada Hills?
Yes. Rafa Home Builders holds California contractor license #1150519 (B, General Building), is bonded, and carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
Who handles permits for my Granada Hills remodel?
We do. We file plans with LADBS, answer plan check comments and schedule inspections. In Balboa Highlands, HPOZ review comes first.
Do you handle Granada Hills home additions?
Yes. We design rear, side and second-story additions, coordinate structural engineering and permit them through LADBS.
Can you do mid-century modern updates without losing the character?
Yes. Mid-century modern updates can keep the lines, glass and open beams while upgrading kitchens, baths and systems. In the HPOZ, that balance is part of the review.
What does historic architectural preservation mean for my Eichler?
In Balboa Highlands, historic architectural preservation means exterior work must match the overlay’s guidelines. We draw options that fit before you commit.
Can you help with family home expansions?
Yes. Family home expansions here often combine an addition, a garage conversion or an ADU. We map out the options in 3D. You can see how each one fits your lot, your budget and your family.
What areas near Granada Hills do you serve?
Northridge, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth and Reseda, plus the San Fernando Valley, LA County and Orange County.
Nearby Areas
Also Serving Communities Near Granada Hills
Granada Hills, CA is one of the 20 communities we serve in and around the San Fernando Valley. Our crews work across the northern Valley along SR-118.
Free Estimate
Talk With a General Contractor Serving Granada Hills
Tell us what you want to change. Justin and Elon will explain the LADBS and HPOZ steps and the clearest way to start.
- Free consultation and written estimate
- 3D design before construction
- Permits, construction and inspections handled
Request Your Free Estimate
Tell us about your project and we’ll follow up to schedule your free consultation.