Service Area / Orange County
Home Builder & General Contractor in Orange County
KR Building & Remodeling Inc. is a licensed California general contractor that builds new homes, additions, remodels, and ADUs in Orange County, including Irvine and Newport Beach. KR manages the project from feasibility and permits through construction and final inspection.
- Permits through
- Varies by city: each city's building department (for example Irvine and Newport Beach), and OC Public Works for unincorporated Orange County
- Contractor
- CSLB #1127167, Sherman Oaks
Building in Orange County looks different from building in the Valley. Many neighborhoods were master planned, a large share of homes sit under an HOA, and much of the coastline falls inside the California Coastal Zone. Those layers do not stop a rebuild, an addition, or an ADU, but they add steps. KR plans for them up front so you know what approvals you need before construction is on the calendar.
HOAs, master plans, and the coast
Inland cities like Irvine were built out in planned villages, so lot sizes, setbacks, and architectural styles are fairly consistent, and HOA review is common on anything that changes the exterior. California law limits how far an HOA can go in blocking an ADU, but associations can still apply reasonable design standards to a new house, an addition, or a second unit. Along the coast in Newport Beach, lots are often narrow and a coastal development permit may apply. KR sorts out the HOA, city, and coastal steps in the right order.
Common projects in Orange County
Homeowners here often start with a kitchen and family room expansion in a 1970s or 1980s tract home, a rear or second-story addition, or, when the existing house has run its course, a ground-up rebuild sized to what the zoning allows. Coastal owners lean toward adding a floor and upgrading exteriors to stand up to salt air, including new windows and doors and stucco. A detached or attached ADU for family is a common piece of the same project where the lot and the association allow it.
Building or remodeling in Orange County?
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Services in Orange County
What we build in Orange County
- A-101New Home Construction in Orange County
- A-102Home Additions in Orange County
- A-103ADU Construction in Orange County
- B-102Kitchen Remodeling in Orange County
- B-101Whole-Home Remodeling in Orange County
- C-103Windows & Doors in Orange County
- B-103Bathroom Remodeling in Orange County
- B-104Garage Conversions in Orange County
- B-105Interior Renovations in Orange County
FAQ
Orange County project FAQ
Can I rebuild my house if my Orange County neighborhood has an HOA?
Usually yes, but a rebuild or large addition normally needs architectural committee approval on top of the city building permit. Associations can set standards for things like massing, roof material, and color. KR reviews your CC&Rs and prepares the HOA package alongside the city submittal.
Can my HOA stop me from building an ADU in Orange County?
Generally, no. California law prevents HOAs from prohibiting ADUs and junior ADUs on single-family lots, though they can apply reasonable rules on things like design and materials. KR reviews your CC&Rs and helps you plan the HOA submittal alongside the city permit.
Do I need a coastal development permit for a project in Orange County?
Only if your property is inside the Coastal Zone and the work is not exempt. Much of coastal Newport Beach falls in that zone, while inland cities like Irvine generally do not. KR checks your parcel's status during feasibility.
Does KR work in Orange County if it is based in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. KR serves both Los Angeles County and Orange County, building new homes, additions, remodels, and ADUs. Every project starts with a site visit and a review of your city's rules.
How much does an ADU cost in Orange County?
Costs vary with size, site, and finishes, and coastal or HOA requirements can add design and permit steps. Garage conversions usually cost less than new detached units. KR provides a written estimate after a site visit.
Cities in Orange County
Next Step / Site Visit
Start your Orange County project.
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.