SERVICE AREAS · RESEDA, CA
General Contractor in Reseda, CA
Rafa Home Builders remodels Reseda homes with permitted additions, kitchen and bath updates, garage conversions and ADUs. We file with LADBS, design in 3D, and owners Justin and Elon lead every project.
- 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 Reseda
Home Remodeling in Reseda, Built for Post-War Houses
Reseda started in 1912 as a farm town called Marian. After World War II its ranches were subdivided into tracts for returning veterans, and many homes still date from that mid and late-1940s boom. Reseda is part of the City of Los Angeles, so LADBS issues every permit.
Those houses are solid, but many are more than 75 years old. Good home remodeling in Reseda, CA starts with knowing what is behind the walls. A Reseda kitchen and bath remodel often uncovers original wiring and plumbing. The city also says the 1994 Northridge earthquake epicenter was here, so we look closely at framing and foundations whenever walls come open.
Rafa Home Builders plans each job around what the house can take. We draw it in 3D, bring in a licensed structural engineer when a wall or foundation calls for one, and handle permits from plan check to final sign-off. As your Reseda general contractor, we keep one point of contact from the first visit to the final inspection.
- Permits and inspections through LADBS
- Structural engineering coordinated for wall removals and additions
- Garage conversions and ADUs under California ADU law
- Older wiring and plumbing updated when walls are open
- Written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects
Kitchens & Baths
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Reseda
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of our core services, planned around the homes in Reseda.
Kitchen Remodeling
Reseda grew quickly after World War II, and many of those tract homes still have their original kitchens. As your Reseda kitchen remodeler, we modernize the layout, cabinetry and electrical, and file the plans with LADBS.
Bathroom Remodeling
Reseda homes often have one or two small bathrooms that work hard. As a bathroom remodeler in Reseda, CA, we update them with walk-in showers, better storage and new plumbing, without wasting space.
Quick Answers
Reseda Remodeling: Quick Answers
What Reseda homeowners usually want to know first.
- Who issues building permits in Reseda? LADBS. Reseda is a City of Los Angeles neighborhood, and the nearest LADBS counter is at 6262 Van Nuys Blvd in Van Nuys.
- What ZIP code do you serve? 91335, from Roscoe Boulevard south to Victory Boulevard and from Corbin Avenue east to White Oak Avenue.
- How old are most Reseda homes? Many date from the post-World War II tract boom of the mid and late 1940s, when large ranches were subdivided for veterans.
- Can I build a second unit for family? On many lots, yes. A garage conversion, JADU or detached ADU can create multi-generational living spaces with their own entry.
- Do you repair earthquake or settlement damage? We handle structural repairs with a licensed structural engineer, who sets the repair design before we file with LADBS.
- How close is your office? Our office is on Oxnard St in Woodland Hills, a short drive west along Victory or Sherman Way.
Before You Build
Permits, Zoning and Structure for a Reseda Remodel
Most Reseda projects turn on three questions. We answer them before you commit to a design.
LADBS permits
Reseda permits come from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Additions, ADUs, structural changes and most kitchen and bath work need plans and inspections. We prepare the set, respond to plan check comments and schedule each inspection.
Zoning and the community plan
Reseda is covered by the Reseda–West Van Nuys Community Plan. Your lot’s zone sets setbacks, height and floor area limits for permitted additions. We confirm them by address before you pick a layout.
Older framing and quake history
Reseda lots are flat, so hillside rules are rarely the issue. Age is. Late-1940s framing, original foundations and earlier repairs can all affect an addition, so we have them reviewed before the plans are final.
Neighborhoods
Parts of Reseda We Work In
Reseda is mostly flat tract streets, but lot sizes and house ages shift from block to block.
Reseda Blvd & Sherman Way
The original business district, dating to 1915. Nearby homes are some of the older ones in the area.
Around Reseda Park
Streets near Reseda Park and Recreation Center. Compact post-war floor plans here can gain a bedroom or a larger kitchen through an addition.
Reseda Ranch
Early residential streets near Grover Cleveland High School, where older homes may need updated systems.
North Toward Roscoe Blvd
Tract homes on the Northridge side, where rear yards can leave room for a detached ADU.
West Toward Corbin Ave
Streets bordering Winnetka, with ranch homes suited to garage conversions and bath additions.
South Toward Victory Blvd
Blocks near Tarzana and Encino, close to Randal D. Simmons Park.
ZIP code: 91335. Nearby landmarks: Reseda Boulevard, Sherman Way, Reseda Park and Recreation Center and Grover Cleveland High School.
Services
Remodeling Services for Reseda Homes
These are the services that fit Reseda’s post-war houses and flat lots best.
ADU Construction
Garage conversion in Reseda, JADUs and detached ADUs, designed in 3D and permitted through LADBS.
Explore adu construction →Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels that open up small post-war layouts and replace original wiring along the way.
Explore kitchen remodeling →Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels and added baths for growing households, with new plumbing and waterproofing.
Explore bathroom remodeling →Electrical Panel & Rewiring
Panel upgrades and rewiring for 1940s homes, done by appropriately licensed trades where required.
Explore electrical panel & rewiring →Roofing
Reroofing for older Reseda homes, coordinated before additions tie into the existing roofline.
Explore roofing →Painting
Interior and exterior painting to finish a remodel or freshen an investment property.
Explore painting →Planning a Reseda Remodel?
Tell us about the house, who lives there and what you need. We’ll walk it, check zoning and structure, and send a written scope.
Client Stories
What Homeowners Say About Rafa Home Builders
How It Works
How a Reseda Project Runs
Five steps from first visit to final sign-off.
- 01
Consultation & Site Walk
We visit your Reseda 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.
- 04
Construction
One schedule, regular updates and owners Justin and Elon involved from demolition to finish work.
- 05
Final Walkthrough
Final inspection, a punch-list walkthrough with you, and a written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects.
FAQ
Reseda General Contractor FAQs
Is Rafa Home Builders a licensed general contractor in Reseda?
Yes. Rafa Home Builders holds California contractor license #1150519 (B, General Building), is bonded, and carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
Do Reseda home additions need a permit?
Yes. Every addition needs LADBS plans, plan check and inspections. We prepare the drawings, coordinate engineering and file them for you, so the addition is fully permitted.
Are you an affordable ADU builder?
We don’t publish prices, but we keep ADUs efficient. A garage conversion reuses an existing structure, and a 3D design settles choices before construction. Every quote is written and itemized.
Can you remodel a rental or investment property?
Yes. Investment property upgrades in Reseda often mean durable kitchens and baths, updated electrical, fresh paint and an added unit where the lot allows.
Can you build space for parents or adult kids?
Yes. Multi-generational living spaces can be a JADU inside the house, a converted garage or a detached ADU with its own kitchen and bath.
Can you fix structural problems in an older house?
Yes. Our structural repairs follow a licensed engineer’s design, from damaged framing to foundation work, and are permitted through LADBS.
What areas near Reseda do you serve?
We also work in Tarzana, Winnetka, Northridge, Encino and across the San Fernando Valley, LA County and Orange County.
Nearby Areas
Also Serving Communities Near Reseda
Reseda, CA is one of the 20 communities we serve in and around the San Fernando Valley. Our crews work throughout the central and southwest Valley.
Free Estimate
Talk With a General Contractor Serving Reseda
Tell us what you want to add, fix or open up. Justin and Elon will walk you through the LADBS 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.