Exterior Remodeling in Los Angeles | Stucco, Windows, Roofing, Decks

Paint a house: $8k to $20kHighest return per dollar
Re-stucco: $15k to $40kWhen patching is no longer enough
New roof: $15k to $35kComposition, typical house
Balcony law repairs: On deadlineSB 721 and SB 326 work

An exterior remodel changes what people see from the street and how the building handles rain and sun: stucco or siding, windows and doors, a new roof, a new front, a deck or patio, driveways, lighting and paint. For a rental building it is also the fastest way to make a tired property rentable at a better number.

We do whole-facade jobs and single-trade jobs, and we put them in the right order. Roof and windows before stucco, stucco before paint, drainage before hardscape. Out of order, you pay for the same work twice.

The order exterior work has to happen inEach step protects the one after it. This is the single most common way an exterior budget gets spent twice.

What it costs in Los Angeles

What	Typical Los Angeles range	Notes
Exterior paint	$8,000 to $20,000	Typical single-family house
Window replacement	$900 to $2,000 per window	Installed, varies with frame material
Re-stucco	$15,000 to $40,000	Depends on finish and lath replacement
Composition roof	$15,000 to $35,000	Pitch, layers and sheathing drive it
Deck or patio cover	$15,000 to $60,000	Size and whether it is structural
Full facade transformation	$75,000 to $250,000+	New openings and cladding, with drawings

Planning ranges for Los Angeles County, reviewed 2026-10-29. Not a quote. We price every job after walking it.

What's included

Stucco repair, re-stucco, siding and cladding
Window and door replacement
Roofing: composition, flat roof, tile repair and gutters
Decks, balconies, patio covers, and the repairs the balcony inspection laws require
Driveways, walkways, retaining walls and drainage
Exterior paint, trim, garage doors and gates
Exterior lighting, house numbers and entry upgrades
Full facade redesign for apartment and small commercial buildings

What drives the price

Height and access, and whether scaffolding has to go up
Material grade, which is most of the difference between two window quotes
Rot or termite damage, which only shows up once the old material comes off
Whether any openings change size, which means headers and a permit
Historic district review, which adds weeks and limits your material choices

Permits and approvals

Paint, gutters and like-for-like window swaps in the same opening are usually exempt or handled at the counter. Roofing needs a permit in the City of Los Angeles. Changing the size of an opening, adding a door, building a deck over 30 inches, or a tall retaining wall all need drawings. Historic districts and coastal properties get design review. We confirm what applies to your address before quoting.

How long it takes

Paint and small exterior jobs take 1 to 3 weeks. Windows take 1 to 2 weeks on site after a 4 to 10 week build time at the factory. Re-stucco is 3 to 5 weeks. A full facade remodel is 2 to 4 months once permits are in hand.

Three ways to scope it

Cosmetic

Paint, lighting, a new front door, hardware. The best return per dollar before a sale or a lease-up.

Replacement

Windows, doors, roof, stucco or siding swapped for current materials.

New face

Changed rooflines, new openings, different cladding. Needs drawings and permits.

How we run the job

1. Walk the property

We meet you on site, listen, and look at what the building and the city will need. You get a written scope and a budget range.

2. Drawings

When drawings are needed we bring in the architect and engineer, and price the design while it is being drawn.

3. Permit

We file with the city, handle the corrections they send back, and tell you where it stands.

4. Price and contract

An itemized price, a schedule and payment terms. Anything new after signing gets priced in writing first.

5. Build

One supervisor on your job, licensed trades, inspections in order, and a weekly update with photos.

6. Walkthrough

A final fix list, the city's sign-off, and a written warranty on our work.

Questions

Do new windows need a permit?

Retrofit windows in the existing opening usually do not, but they still have to meet the energy code and the escape-window rules for bedrooms. Changing the size of an opening needs a permit.

Should I re-stucco or just paint?

If the stucco is solid with hairline cracks, good elastomeric paint is enough and much cheaper. If it is cracking everywhere, bubbling or water-damaged, paint will fail within a year or two and re-stucco is the real answer. We will tell you which one you have.

What is the balcony inspection law?

California requires inspection of wood balconies, decks and walkways on apartment buildings and condos, with repairs where damage is found and a repeating inspection cycle. We do the repairs and work alongside the inspecting engineer.

Can you match my existing stucco?

Yes. We match the texture and, on a patch, the color, so the repair disappears after paint.

Do you work on apartment buildings?

Yes. Facades, re-stucco, window packages, roofs and balcony repairs across LA County, scheduled around tenants.

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