Home Remodeling in Fullerton, CA
Legacy Construction & Design remodels kitchens, bathrooms and more in Fullerton, with a free in-home consultation to start. Fullerton has some of the older housing in north Orange County, with many homes from the early and middle twentieth century alongside later tracts and hillside houses. Older homes often have character worth keeping, such as original trim and built-ins, along with small kitchens, single bathrooms and decades of layered paint and patched plaster.
- Serving
- Fullerton, Orange County
- Consultation
- Free, in your home
- Licensed
- CA License #790442
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- BBB A+ · 5.0 on Google
Remodeling a Home in Fullerton
Remodeling an older Fullerton home is usually about updating function while respecting the house. We fit new cabinetry and counters into existing kitchen layouts, rebuild bathrooms within the original footprint, and build custom cabinetry that matches the home's trim and proportions. Exterior and interior painting is common too, and for homes built before 1978, painted surfaces may need testing before any scraping or sanding. You get a written estimate before any work begins, and we tell you at the first visit if an idea would need a permit.
Older homes with character
01Many Fullerton homes have original trim, built-ins and details worth keeping. We plan new cabinetry and finishes to suit the house rather than fight it.
Lead paint in pre-1978 homes
02Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint under newer coats. Tell us your home's age so painted surfaces can be tested before any scraping or sanding.
Small kitchens and single baths
03Older floor plans often have compact kitchens and one or two small bathrooms. Better storage, lighting and fixtures make them work harder in the same footprint.
Surprises behind the walls
04Old galvanized pipe, past leaks and uneven framing are more common in older homes. We show you what we find after demolition and price it before any extra work.
Popular Projects in Fullerton
Kitchen Remodels
New cabinets, counters and lighting designed to fit an older Fullerton kitchen, with 3D renderings before you commit. Full remodels run $35,000–$75,000+.
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Bathroom Remodels
Rebuild small and dated bathrooms within the original footprint, with every shower pan water-tested before tile. Bathrooms typically run $15,000–$50,000+.
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Exterior & Interior Painting
Careful prep, plaster and stucco repair, and paint for older homes, with a complimentary color consultation. Exteriors typically run $3,000–$10,000+, and interiors are priced per room.
See the full guideCustom Built-In Cabinetry
Bookcases, window seats and built-ins that match an older home's trim and proportions. 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 answerFullerton Remodeling FAQ
Do you remodel older homes in Fullerton?
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My Fullerton home was built before 1978. Is lead paint a concern?
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What if you find old pipes or water damage during demolition?
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Can you add a second bathroom to my house?
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Can you match new built-ins to my home's original trim?
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How long does exterior painting take?
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Start Your Fullerton 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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