Home Remodeling in Brea, CA
Legacy Construction & Design remodels kitchens, bathrooms and more in Brea, and every project begins with a free in-home consultation. Brea has a mix of housing: older single-story homes in its established neighborhoods, and newer planned communities in the hills where HOAs are common. The work homeowners ask for follows that split. Older homes usually need a full update of tired kitchens and baths, while newer homes are more often due for a first refresh of builder-grade finishes.
- Serving
- Brea, Orange County
- Consultation
- Free, in your home
- Licensed
- CA License #790442
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Remodeling a Home in Brea
Many Brea homeowners also want their homes to work harder day to day. A home office that doubles as a guest room, built-in cabinetry around a family room fireplace, or a cleaner primary bathroom with a larger shower are common requests. We keep every project within the existing walls and plumbing locations, which keeps it within the scope that does not require a building permit. You get a written estimate before work starts, and one team handles design, construction and finish work.
Older and newer neighborhoods
01Brea's established neighborhoods and its newer hillside communities have different needs. We price the work from what your home actually has, not from its zip code.
Builder-grade finishes
02In newer homes, the first update is often swapping builder-grade cabinets, counters and fixtures for better materials. The layout usually works, so the budget goes into finishes.
HOA rules in planned communities
03Many newer neighborhoods have HOAs with architectural review and rules on work hours and parking. Check your association's requirements before we set a start date.
Room for working from home
04Spare bedrooms and dens are often turned into home offices. Built-in desks, shelving and storage make the room work without changing its walls.
Popular Projects in Brea
Kitchen Remodels
Full kitchen updates for older Brea homes and finish upgrades for newer ones, planned with 3D renderings. Most full remodels run $35,000–$75,000+.
See the full guideBathroom Remodels
New showers, vanities and tile in the existing layout, with every shower pan water-tested before tile goes on. Bathrooms typically run $15,000–$50,000+.
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Living Room & Office Remodels
Turn a spare room or den into a home office, or update a family room with new flooring, lighting and built-ins. Projects typically run $10,000–$40,000+.
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Custom Built-In Cabinetry
Built-in desks, entertainment walls, bookcases and dry bars made to fit your room. Built-ins typically run $3,000–$15,000+ per unit.
See the full guideWhat Our Clients Say
"The attention to details and my personal preferences were addressed with professionalism plus patience… My kitchen is gorgeous! The plumbing, painting, new cabinetry, appliances, flooring, lighting, and design are impeccable!"
"Great job from Richard Centella from Legacy Construction and Design - he and his crew did an excellent job converting two of our bathtubs into walking showers. He was present every workday making sure that things were running smoothly and on schedule. The job was completed on time and to our complete satisfaction."
Questions We Answer Every Week
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Southern California?
A bathroom remodel in Southern California typically costs $15,000 to $50,000+. A hall bath refresh that keeps the layout runs $15,000 to $25,000, a tub-to-shower or full remodel $25,000 to $35,000, and a primary suite $35,000 to $50,000+. Legacy prices every project from a written estimate after a free in-home consultation.
Read the answerHow much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Temecula?
A tub-to-shower conversion in Temecula typically costs $25,000 to $35,000 with Legacy Construction & Design. That covers removing the tub, building a waterproofed shower pan at the existing drain, custom tile with a niche or bench, frameless glass and a new vanity. Prices are the same across every city we serve.
Read the answerHow long does a bathroom remodel take?
A standard bathroom remodel takes 8 to 12 days of on-site work, and a primary suite takes 2 to 4 weeks. Before demolition, allow 1 to 2 weeks for design and selections and 1 to 4 weeks for tile, the vanity and fixtures to arrive. We confirm deliveries before scheduling the start.
Read the answerHow is a shower waterproofed during a bathroom remodel?
A shower is waterproofed with a sloped shower pan and a waterproofing membrane behind the tile, not with tile and grout alone. Tile and grout shed most water, but some always works through. The membrane stops it before it reaches the framing or subfloor, and we water-test the pan before any tile goes in.
Read the answerFrameless vs semi-frameless shower glass: which should I choose?
Frameless glass uses thick panels with minimal hardware and gives the most open look, while semi-frameless puts a slim metal frame around the perimeter and costs less. Both work well on a walk-in shower. Frameless suits tile you want to show off, and semi-frameless suits a clean look on a tighter budget.
Read the answerCan I use my bathroom during a remodel if it's my only one?
Not for most of the project. The shower is out of use from demolition until the tile and glass are done, and the toilet is disconnected for part of the work. Many homeowners with one bathroom shower at a gym or with family, and we walk through which days the toilet is offline before we start.
Read the answerBrea Remodeling FAQ
Do you remodel both older and newer homes in Brea?
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What does a bathroom remodel cost in Brea?
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Can you move my shower or toilet to a different spot?
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Can you build a home office with built-in desks?
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Can you add outlets or lighting inside built-in cabinets?
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Does my HOA need to approve interior remodeling?
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Start Your Brea Project
Tell us what you have in mind. We'll set up a free in-home consultation and give you a detailed written estimate before any work begins.
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