Orange County / Irvine, CA
Home Builder & General Contractor in Irvine
KR Building & Remodeling Inc. builds home additions, remodels, and ADUs in Irvine, and takes on ground-up rebuilds where the lot and the association allow one. KR coordinates HOA architectural approval alongside City of Irvine building permits.
- Permits through
- City of Irvine Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division
- Contractor
- CSLB #1127167, Sherman Oaks
Irvine was built as a master-planned city, organized into villages like Woodbridge, Northwood, and Turtle Rock. Most single-family homes date from the 1970s onward and sit on uniform lots with consistent setbacks. Almost every one of them also sits under a homeowners association. That makes Irvine projects more about process than surprises, whether you are adding a room, rebuilding, or putting in a second unit.
What fits on an Irvine lot
Irvine lots are uniform and generally compact, with small side yards, so most projects add space rather than start over: a room addition at the rear, a second story where the village standards allow it, or a kitchen and family room expansion in a 1970s or 1980s home in Woodbridge or University Park. Where the existing house no longer works for the family, a ground-up rebuild is possible, though both HOA and city review are heavier than for an addition. A junior ADU carved from existing space, an attached unit, or a garage conversion is often the practical way to add a separate unit on a tighter lot.
HOA approval comes first
Most Irvine HOAs have an architectural committee that reviews exterior changes, from a new roofline on an addition to a detached ADU. California law bars HOAs from prohibiting ADUs and junior ADUs, but they can set reasonable standards for things like colors, roofing, and placement, and a rebuild or addition gets a closer look than a second unit does. KR reads your CC&Rs, prepares the HOA package, and matches the materials to the community so approval is straightforward.
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Services in Irvine
What we build in Irvine
- A-101New Home Construction in Irvine
- A-102Home Additions in Irvine
- A-103ADU Construction in Irvine
- B-104Garage Conversions in Irvine
- B-102Kitchen Remodeling in Irvine
- B-103Bathroom Remodeling in Irvine
- B-101Whole-Home Remodeling in Irvine
- B-105Interior Renovations in Irvine
- B-106Exterior Renovations in Irvine
FAQ
Irvine project FAQ
Can I add a room or a second story to my Irvine home?
Many Irvine homes can, within the city's zoning limits on height, setbacks, and lot coverage, and within your village's architectural standards. Compact lots and small side yards often push the addition to the rear or upward. KR checks both the city rules and your CC&Rs before design.
Can my Irvine HOA block my ADU?
Your HOA cannot prohibit an ADU or junior ADU on a single-family lot under California law. It can apply reasonable rules about appearance and materials. KR prepares plans that meet both the HOA's standards and the City of Irvine's requirements.
Can I build an ADU in Irvine?
Yes. Irvine allows ADUs and junior ADUs on residential lots in line with state law. Because many Irvine lots are compact, attached units, junior ADUs, and garage conversions are common choices. KR checks your lot size and setbacks during feasibility.
Do I apply to the HOA or the city first in Irvine?
Many owners start with the HOA so the design is settled before city plan check, though the two can overlap. Requirements differ by association. KR helps you sequence both reviews to avoid redesigns.
Can I convert my garage into an ADU in Irvine?
Often, yes. State law allows garage conversions and limits replacement parking requirements, though your HOA may have rules about garage doors and exterior appearance. KR reviews the city and HOA requirements before design.
Next Step / Site Visit
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Share a few details about your property and project. We will follow up to talk through feasibility, scope, and next steps, and schedule a site visit for a written estimate.