Orange County · Service Area

Home Remodeling in Orange, CA

Legacy Construction & Design remodels kitchens, bathrooms and more in Orange, beginning with a free in-home consultation. The city has a broad range of homes, from older houses near its historic center to mid-century ranch homes and newer hillside neighborhoods on the east side. That range means no two projects look alike: one homeowner wants a period-appropriate kitchen in an older house, while another wants to update a 1970s family room or add shade to a sunny backyard.

Serving
Orange, Orange County
Consultation
Free, in your home
Licensed
CA License #790442
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Remodeling a Home in Orange

Many Orange homes have comfortable layouts that simply need new finishes. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms within their existing walls, update living rooms and home offices with new flooring, lighting and built-ins, and build freestanding patio covers for outdoor living. If your home is in a historic district or an HOA community, check its rules for exterior changes before we plan the work. You get a written estimate before any work starts, and one team handles the project from start to finish.

A wide range of home ages

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Orange has older homes, mid-century tracts and newer hillside neighborhoods. We plan materials and prep around the age and construction of your house.

Historic districts and HOAs

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Some neighborhoods have historic guidelines or HOA review for exterior changes. Check with the city or your association before changing exterior colors or adding a backyard structure.

Living rooms ready for an update

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Many mid-century and 1970s homes still have dated flooring, lighting and fireplace surrounds. A living room remodel refreshes the space without moving walls.

Sunny backyards

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Inland summers are hot, and an uncovered patio can be hard to use in the afternoon. A freestanding cover or pergola adds shade without attaching to the house.

What 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!"
Kelly S. · Google Review
"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."
Maria O. · Google Review
Homeowner Q&A

Questions We Answer Every Week

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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.

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How 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.

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How 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.

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How 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.

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Frameless 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.

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Can 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.

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Orange Remodeling FAQ

Do you remodel older homes in Orange?

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Yes. We remodel older homes, mid-century houses and newer homes across Orange. For older homes, we plan finishes that suit the house and allow for extra prep. Every project starts with a free in-home consultation.

My home is in a historic district. Can you still remodel it?

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Yes, we remodel interiors in historic neighborhoods. Exterior changes such as paint colors or backyard structures may need review under the district's guidelines, so check with the City of Orange before planning them. We tell you at the first visit what part of the plan might need outside approval.

How much does a living room remodel cost?

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A living room or home office remodel typically costs $10,000 to $40,000+. The range depends on flooring, lighting, built-ins and fireplace work. On-site time is usually 2 to 4 weeks, and you get a written estimate after the consultation.

Can you add recessed lighting to my living room?

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Adding new electrical circuits requires a permit, and that work is outside the projects we take on. We can improve the room's lighting with new fixtures on existing circuits, plug-in lamps and lit built-ins. We keep our projects within the scope that does not require a building permit, and we tell you at the first visit if what you have in mind would need one.

Can you build a patio cover attached to my house?

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No. An attached patio cover requires a building permit, which is outside the projects we take on. We build freestanding covers and pergolas sized to stay within permit-exempt limits, and they still shade the patio fully. Most take 1 to 2 weeks to build once the design is set.

How long does a bathroom remodel take in Orange?

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A standard bathroom takes 8 to 12 days on site, and a primary suite takes 2 to 4 weeks. Ordering tile, vanities and fixtures happens before that. We confirm delivery dates before we schedule demolition.

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