SERVICE AREAS · WOODLAND HILLS, CA
General Contractor in Woodland Hills, CA
Rafa Home Builders is based in Woodland Hills. We remodel ranch homes, mid-century tracts and hillside houses here with additions, ADUs, kitchens and outdoor living, with 3D design, LADBS permits and 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
Our Home Base
Design-Build Remodeling From Our Office on Oxnard Street
Our office is at 21550 Oxnard St, so Woodland Hills is our own neighborhood. It is part of the City of Los Angeles. LADBS issues permits, and any planning approvals run through LA City Planning rather than a separate city hall.
The housing is varied. Victor Girard subdivided land south of Ventura Boulevard in the 1920s, and a few Spanish Revival homes from that era remain. Ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s fill much of the flats. Tracts by Palmer & Krisel in Corbin Palms and Eastwood Estates add mid-century character.
We offer design build in Woodland Hills, so one team runs your project from first sketch to final inspection. Home remodeling in Woodland Hills, CA starts with your parcel. We draw it in 3D, check zoning and hillside rules for your parcel, coordinate engineers and build with an owner-led crew. If you are looking for a general contractor in Woodland Hills, CA, start with a free estimate and a walk-through of your home with Justin or Elon.
- Permits and inspections through LADBS
- Hillside and Mulholland corridor rules checked by address
- Structural engineering for additions on sloped lots
- Mid-century details respected in Palmer & Krisel tracts
- Written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects
Kitchens & Baths
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Near Our Office
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of our core services, planned around the homes in Woodland Hills.
Kitchen Remodeling
Our office is in Woodland Hills, and most homes here are 1950s and 1960s ranches with closed-off kitchens. As a kitchen remodeler in Woodland Hills, CA, we open layouts where engineering allows and design custom cabinetry and islands in 3D.
Bathroom Remodeling
Woodland Hills primary baths and hall baths are often original to the house. As your Woodland Hills bathroom remodeler, we add walk-in showers, double vanities and new plumbing, permitted through LADBS.
Quick Answers
Remodeling in Our Home Neighborhood: Quick Answers
What local homeowners ask us most, in short form.
- Who issues building permits here? LADBS. Woodland Hills is a City of Los Angeles neighborhood, so there is no separate city building department.
- Which ZIP codes do you cover? 91364, 91365 and 91367, from Warner Center south through the hills toward Mulholland.
- Where is your office? At 21550 Oxnard St, 3rd Floor, Unit 53, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Call (714) 768-5719 to set up a visit.
- Do hillside homes need extra review? Often. Hillside rules can limit grading and floor area, and lots near Mulholland Drive may fall under the scenic parkway plan.
- Can I keep animals and build on a Walnut Acres lot? Walnut Acres lots run one to two acres and allow animals. We place additions and ADUs to keep that use workable.
- Do you remodel mid-century homes? Yes. In Corbin Palms and Eastwood Estates we can update kitchens, baths and systems while keeping the mid-century character you bought the house for.
Before You Build
Permits, Planning and Hillside Rules for Your Project
Three layers of rules apply here. We check each one before the design is final.
LADBS permits
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety reviews plans and inspects work across Woodland Hills. We prepare the drawings, file them, respond to plan check and meet each inspector on site.
City planning and the Mulholland corridor
Woodland Hills city planning review through LA City Planning applies when a project needs more than a building permit. The Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan covers this community plan area. Larger additions inside its corridors can go to a Design Review Board.
Hillside and fire zones
Homes in the southern hills may fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance, which can limit grading and floor area. Some parcels also sit in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. We check both by address.
Neighborhoods
Local Neighborhoods We Work In
From acre lots to hillside streets, each part of the community has its own considerations.
Walnut Acres
One- to two-acre lots where animals are allowed. Room for additions, ADUs and outdoor living, planned around the lot’s uses.
Corbin Palms
A Palmer & Krisel tract from 1953 to 1955. Remodels here can update systems while keeping the mid-century lines.
Eastwood Estates
A 1955 Palmer & Krisel district identified in the city’s historic survey. We design updates that fit the original architecture.
South of Ventura Blvd
Where Victor Girard first subdivided land. Hillside lots and older Spanish Revival homes call for careful engineering.
Warner Center
The business district around our office, with nearby homes and condos ready for interior updates.
Forest Hills
A residential pocket where we check the hillside and fire-zone maps by address before any addition is designed.
ZIP codes: 91364, 91365 and 91367. Nearby landmarks: the 101 Ventura Freeway, Ventura Boulevard, Pierce College and Top of Topanga.
Services
Remodeling Services for Local Homes
These are the services that fit local ranch, mid-century and hillside homes best.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels for ranch and mid-century homes, with custom cabinetry and luxury finish carpentry.
Explore kitchen remodeling →Bathroom Remodeling
Primary bath remodels with walk-in showers, new vanities and fully waterproofed wet areas.
Explore bathroom remodeling →ADU Construction
Detached ADUs and garage conversions, from flat Walnut Acres lots to sloped parcels in the hills.
Explore adu construction →Pools & Spas
Pools and spas with hillside engineering when the yard slopes toward the street.
Explore pools & spas →Backyard Remodeling
Outdoor kitchens, patios and shade structures for long, hot summers in the west Valley.
Explore backyard remodeling →Roofing
Ignition-resistant reroofs for homes in fire hazard zones, by appropriately licensed trades where required.
Explore roofing →Planning a Remodel Close to Our Office?
Tell us about your home, your lot and your goals. We’re minutes away, so we can walk it soon and send a written scope.
Client Stories
What Homeowners Say About Rafa Home Builders
How It Works
How a Local Project Runs
Five steps from first visit to final walkthrough.
- 01
Consultation & Site Walk
We visit your Woodland 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, plus LA City Planning when the lot requires it.
- 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
Local General Contractor FAQs
Is Rafa Home Builders a licensed general contractor in Woodland 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 a Woodland Hills house remodel?
We do. We file plans with LADBS, add any LA City Planning steps the lot needs, and schedule each inspection through final sign-off.
Do you offer custom home building in Woodland Hills?
Rafa Home Builders focuses on remodeling rather than new home construction. If you want a home that feels new, a whole-home remodel, an addition or a detached ADU can often get you there.
What are South of Blvd renovations like?
Streets south of Ventura Boulevard rise toward the Santa Monica Mountains. Where a lot slopes, hillside home additions may need soils reports, structural engineering and hillside ordinance review before LADBS issues permits.
Are you a turnkey contractor?
Yes. As a turnkey contractor, we manage design, permits, engineering coordination, construction and the final walkthrough under one contract.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Through Enhancify you can compare home improvement financing options from multiple lenders, subject to credit approval.
What areas near Woodland Hills do you serve?
We also work in Calabasas, West Hills, Tarzana, Hidden Hills and across the San Fernando Valley, LA County and Orange County.
Nearby Areas
Also Serving Communities Nearby
Woodland Hills, CA is one of the 20 communities we serve in and around the San Fernando Valley. From our office, we reach the west end of the Valley and the hills around it.
Free Estimate
Talk With a General Contractor Close to Home
Tell us what you want to build or change. Justin and Elon are based nearby and will walk you through permits, design 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.