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Los Angeles design-build · CSLB #1105249

Premium kitchen remodels in Los Angeles. DesignedPermittedInstalled Under one contract.

Your vision stays yours. We make it buildable, coordinated, and code-safe.

Most LA kitchen remodels do not stall on the layout. They stall in the handoff They stall in the handoff — between architect, plan check, engineering, and the field.mdash; between designer, electrical, plumbing, gas, ventilation, and finish-out.

We close that handoff.

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  • CSLB #1105249 · Licensed, bonded, insured
  • BBB A+ accredited
  • 100+ LA kitchens designed, permitted, and installed
  • Design + permit + install under one contract

This page is for you if

  • Your kitchen scope is $75K+ with structural or layout changes (walls moved, island added, plumbing relocated).
  • Your home is in LA County or Ventura County.
  • You want one team handling design, LADBS permits, and the 12–20 trades.
  • You value documented scope + change-order discipline over the lowest bid.
  • You’re looking to decide on a builder in the next 12 months — not next year, not "someday."

This page is not for you if

  • Your scope is under $75K (cabinet refresh, paint, hardware-only). A specialty remodeler will serve you better at that level.
  • You want a fixed-price bid before design is finalized. That bid would be fiction.
  • You expect a 6-week turnaround on a full kitchen remodel. Construction alone runs 8–16 weeks after permits issue.
  • You want to skip permits on plumbing, gas, electrical, or wall changes. We don’t do unpermitted work — it creates resale liability you don’t want.
  • You want the lowest bid. We are not the cheapest GC in LA, and we’re honest about that.

The value stack

What "one contract, one team" actually buys you on a kitchen

Hiring a kitchen designer, an electrician, a plumber, a gas-line contractor, an HVAC tech, a cabinet installer, a counter fabricator, and a tile setter as eight separate parties means eight contracts, eight invoicing cycles, eight accountability gaps — and a homeowner who becomes the de-facto project manager. Long-lead appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Thermador) run 8 to 14 weeks. Cabinet millwork runs 12 to 16. Every week the design team and the GC are misaligned is another week without a kitchen.

  1. Layout + design with structural pressure-testing. We tell you which walls are load-bearing before you fall in love with an open-concept Pinterest board. Beams, posts, and foundation reinforcement priced into the original scope — not discovered at demo.
  2. Cabinet, counter, and appliance specification. Aksana (our interior designer) presents curated options that fit your scope, budget, and cooking patterns. She has designer-trade access at her firm and the LA showrooms.
  3. Long-lead procurement against the build schedule. Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Thermador run 8–14 weeks. Custom cabinet millwork runs 12–16. We order during design so they arrive when the wall is open, not three weeks after the trades have left.
  4. Plumbing, gas, electrical, ventilation re-engineering. Moving the sink, adding an island, upgrading from a 30" to a 48" range, routing the new hood vent through the roof or wall — all sub-permits, all stamped engineering, all coordinated.
  5. LADBS permit pathway in week one. We map which scope items require permits (plumbing relocation, electrical circuits, gas line, wall removal) and which don’t (cosmetic). Title 24 2026 lighting + ventilation compliance stamped in-package.
  6. CEBC 50% threshold modeling. Kitchen + master bath together can trigger California Existing Building Code requirements that force the whole house to current code — six figures of unforeseen cost. We model it before scope is finalized.
  7. Temporary kitchen setup + phased construction. We help you set up a temporary kitchen (utility room, garage, or laundry room sink + microwave + induction) and phase the work so you’re without a real kitchen for the minimum number of weeks.
  8. Written change orders, priced before work continues. Kitchen remodels have the highest change-order rate in residential construction — mostly because of "behind the walls" surprises. We open exploratory cuts before final scope so you see what’s back there before signing.
  9. 12-month workmanship warranty + 30/90/365 walkthroughs. If a drawer slide fails, a tile pops, or a hood vent leaks at month 8 — we come back. Same crew, no charge.

From the portfolio

A small sample. Project sizes reflect contract value at substantial completion, anonymized to protect client privacy.

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The process

How we build your kitchen

  1. Discovery + scope

    Free 30-minute project review. We pull your address against LADBS, walk your current kitchen, identify load-bearing walls, check whether your scope triggers Title 24 ventilation + lighting compliance or the CEBC 50% rule. You leave with a real cost-confidence range and a permit-trigger list for your specific kitchen.

  2. Design + permits

    4 to 6 weeks design (layout, cabinets, counters, appliances, finishes, MEP routing). 4 to 12 weeks LADBS permit if structural / plumbing / gas / electrical changes apply. We order long-lead appliances and cabinet millwork now so they arrive when the wall opens, not after.

  3. Install + close-out

    8 to 16 weeks build for a full remodel; 4 to 8 for a partial. Demo → structural → MEP rough-in → insulation + drywall → cabinets → counters → appliances → tile + paint → finish. We pre-inspect every phase before LADBS, walk every inspection, and hand you a fully operational kitchen at the end.

Recent projects

Four LA kitchens, four scope tiers

Same process, scoped to four different homes + budgets.

Project sizes and budget deltas anonymized per client privacy.

Full custom + structural · Pacific Palisades

680 sq ft · $485K contract · 14-week build

Scope
Load-bearing wall removed for open-concept, 11-ft island, 48" Wolf range, Sub-Zero column refrigerator + freezer, custom rift-cut white-oak millwork, Calacatta Vagli counters.
Preconstruction
Structural beam engineered (LVL + steel post), 200A panel upgrade, gas line resized from 1/2" to 3/4", hood vent routed through roof.
Permits cleared
LADBS B-permit (structural), plumbing, electrical, gas, mechanical. Title 24 2026 lighting + ventilation stamped.
Timeline
20 weeks total (5 wks design + 6 wks plan check + 14 wks construction). Long-lead appliances ordered week 2 of design.
Budget delta
Final contract within 1.9% of preconstruction budget.

Full remodel + layout change · Sherman Oaks

450 sq ft · $215K contract · 11-week build

Scope
Galley reconfigured to L + island, pantry wall removed, Thermador range + integrated dishwasher, semi-custom shaker cabinets, quartz counters, herringbone backsplash.
Preconstruction
Plumbing relocated (sink moved 8 ft), 100A → 150A panel, gas line extended to new range position, hood vent routed to side wall (no roof penetration).
Permits cleared
LADBS plumbing, electrical, mechanical sub-permits. No structural required (non-load-bearing pantry wall). Title 24 envelope met without upgrade.
Timeline
16 weeks total (4 wks design + 5 wks plan check + 11 wks build). Temporary kitchen in laundry room during week 4-11.
Budget delta
Final contract within 2.3% of preconstruction budget.

Partial remodel · Studio City

380 sq ft · $135K contract · 8-week build

Scope
Cabinets + counters + appliances + flooring + paint replaced. Layout retained. Drop-in 36" gas range, full slab Calacatta Lincoln peninsula, white shaker semi-custom cabinets.
Preconstruction
Existing plumbing + electrical layout validated; minor circuit additions for under-cabinet lighting (Title 24 compliant LEDs).
Permits cleared
LADBS electrical sub-permit only (no plumbing or gas line changes). Title 24 lighting compliance documented.
Timeline
10 weeks total (2 wks design + 0 plan check, electrical permit over-the-counter + 8 wks build).
Budget delta
Final contract within 0.8% of preconstruction budget.

Estate-tier remodel · Encino Hills

920 sq ft · $720K contract · 18-week build

Scope
Full gut + adjacent dining room absorbed, butler's pantry added, 60" La Cornue range, Sub-Zero/Wolf/Miele appliance suite, hand-painted Italian tile, bookmatched onyx island.
Preconstruction
Two structural beams (kitchen-to-dining + island span), 200A panel upgrade, gas line resized, 6" hood vent routed to roof with engineered curb.
Permits cleared
LADBS B-permit (structural), plumbing, electrical, gas, mechanical. CEBC 50% threshold modeled before scope final (kitchen alone did not trigger).
Timeline
28 weeks total (6 wks design + 4 wks plan check + 18 wks build). La Cornue range 14-week lead time was the schedule critical path.
Budget delta
Final contract within 2.7% of preconstruction budget.

Four scope tiers from $135K to $720K, the same documented process.

Budget delta across the four: 1.9% average against preconstruction.

The scopes change; the process doesn’t.

LA service map

We know the LA jurisdiction map

Twenty-four LA-county jurisdictions we have pulled permits in.

Each has its own overlay logic — getting it wrong adds months.

  • Beverly Hills

    Independent city — permits through Beverly Hills B&S, NOT LADBS. Design Review Board oversight. R-1 mansion-permit caps, strict FAR. Tree-preservation ordinance.

  • Hollywood Hills

    Baseline Hillside Ordinance, VHFHSZ, geological soils reports, fire-department access on narrow roads, haul-route permits for significant grading.

  • Pacific Palisades

    Coastal Commission dual jurisdiction, Chapter 7A fire-resistant assemblies, post-Palisades-Fire expedited rebuild track, hillside ordinance.

  • Studio City

    Hillside ordinance south of Ventura, BMO/RFA in flat areas, Specific Plan considerations on major corridors, studio-adjacent noise/parking rules.

  • Bel Air

    Mansionization Ordinance, hillside grading limits, view-corridor protections, mega-mansion review for very large projects.

  • Pasadena

    Independent city — permits through Pasadena B&S. Landmark district reviews, design review for many additions, tree-protection ordinance.

  • Santa Monica

    Independent city — permits through Santa Monica B&S. Green Building Ordinance, soft-story retrofit mandate, coastal-zone overlay, R1-Single Family ordinance.

  • Encino Hills

    BHO south of Ventura Blvd, VHFHSZ, protected-oak ordinance with arborist review, BMO/RFA mansionization.

  • Malibu

    Independent city + Coastal Commission dual permits. Local Coastal Program (LCP) required for major work. Septic systems, VHFHSZ, post-fire expedited rebuild tracks.

  • Hancock Park

    HPOZ overlay — Historic Preservation Overlay Zone review required for exterior changes and additions. Boundary checks for properties at the HPOZ edge.

  • Manhattan Beach

    Independent city. Coastal-zone overlay, tight setbacks, height limits strictly enforced (30'), garage-encroachment rules, view-blockage objections.

  • Sherman Oaks

    BMO/RFA, hillside ordinance in south-of-Ventura properties, Specific Plan along Ventura Blvd, older-home system upgrades (knob-and-tube, galvanized) typical.

  • Hidden Hills

    Independent city (gated). Equestrian R-A zoning, gated construction-vehicle access scheduling, Mountains Restoration Trust consultation, oak protection plan.

  • Los Feliz

    LA city. Los Feliz Heights HPOZ on the hill side. Baseline Hillside Ordinance on canyon properties. Older 1920s–30s housing stock — system replacements typical.

  • La Cañada Flintridge

    Independent city. Hillside zoning (HZ-1, HZ-2), view ordinance, CalTrans coordination on properties near the 210, fire-access verification.

  • Brentwood

    Hillside zones with grading limits, view ordinance, BMO/RFA in flat areas, fire-zone designation in canyon properties.

  • Venice

    LA city + Coastal Commission. Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan (VCZSP) — strict on density, mass, setbacks, parking. Walk Streets and Canals have additional overlays.

  • South Pasadena

    Independent city. Cultural Heritage Commission for additions to historic homes, narrow-lot patterns, tree-protection ordinance.

  • Holmby Hills

    LA city. Mansionization Ordinance, hillside ordinance on canyon lots, view-corridor protections, Holmby-Westwood Specific Plan adjacencies.

  • Silver Lake

    Hillside ordinance, older housing stock with knob-and-tube and galvanized plumbing common, Silver Lake Reservoir Specific Plan in some corridors.

  • Beverly Hills Post Office

    LA city (LADBS) inside 90210 zip. Baseline Hillside Ordinance, RFA mansionization, VHFHSZ portions, fire-access road review.

  • Calabasas

    Independent city. Old Topanga Canyon Specific Plan, Mountains Restoration Trust input, Green Building requirements, hillside ordinance for steeper lots.

  • San Marino

    Independent city. Design Review Board mandatory for most exterior changes. Tree preservation ordinance (mature canopy), historic resource considerations.

  • Toluca Lake

    LA city. Character residential zone considerations, BMO/RFA, narrow-lot patterns, studio-adjacent sound & parking factors (Disney, Warner Bros.).

Twenty-four shown above · we work across all 165+ LA-county jurisdictions. Don’t see your neighborhood? Just apply — we work everywhere LA County issues a permit.

Risk reversal

Where we put our risk on the line

Every NPLD contract carries these operational guarantees in writing. They are not slogans.

  • If we miss a permit deadline through our negligence, we eat the city's expedite fees. Not "we'll try to make it up." A line item in your contract.
  • If a city inspection fails on work we performed, we re-do the work at zero cost. Re-inspection fees included.
  • Scope is documented line item by line item in the contract. Price does not move unless scope moves — and scope changes require your written approval before work continues.
  • Change orders are priced and signed before any work happens. No "yeah just add it." No surprise invoices.
  • If at punch-list you can identify a deliverable from our contract that we did not produce, we install it or rebuild it at no charge. The punch list closes; we do not.

How most NPLD clients pay

Financing your kitchen

In-house financing through Hearth and partner lenders. We never push debt — and we don't earn lender fees. Our job is to build well; the lenders' job is to fund well.

Pre-qualify in 60 seconds

Soft-credit pull through Hearth. Real offers from up to 17 partner lenders, no impact to your credit score, no obligation. We get a copy of your offers so we can build the budget around what you actually have.

Start with Hearth pre-qual

Use your home equity

HELOC or cash-out refinance against the existing house. Most LA homeowners in our $500K-$2M range fund renovations this way. We'll send you the side-by-side math against a construction loan during your project review.

Discuss equity options

Construction-to-perm loan

For ground-up custom homes and tear-down-rebuilds, a construction-to-perm loan covers the build and converts to a standard mortgage at completion. We work with specialty LA lenders who actually understand 18-month build timelines.

Discuss construction loans

Financing via Hearth (Aspire Financial Services LLC NMLS #1810501) and other partner lenders.

Subject to credit approval.

NP Line Design Inc. (CSLB #1105249) is not a lender and earns no lender fees.

The team

Who actually shows up

Three named principals — design-build, operations & software, interiors & storage — one accountable team. Same email, same phone, every week of the project.

Design-Build

Netanel Presman

General Contractor & Architectural Designer · CSLB #1105249

Netanel draws it and builds it. Over a decade as a residential architectural designer in LA — plan sets, permit drawings, hillside / HPOZ / coastal pathway, and structural coordination with stamping engineers — and the field GC who walks every inspection, sequences every trade, and signs off the punch list. 100+ completed LA projects across hillside, HPOZ, and coastal overlays. One person carrying design through permit through build means no architect-builder gap, no “that wasn’t in the drawings” fights, no re-coordination after permit issuance.

  • 10+ yrs designing · permit-set author
  • LADBS · 10 independent permit depts
  • Hillside · HPOZ · Coastal · VHFHSZ

Operations & Software

Jason

Design Coordination · Preconstruction · Operations · Systems

Jason runs design coordination, preconstruction budgeting, project sequencing, scheduling, and homeowner communication on every NPLD project. Same email and phone every week — no PM swap-outs. He’s also founder of AskBaily.com, the AI-driven marketplace and business-automation platform for general contractors and specialty pros — live in LA and 18 expansion metros — covering CRM, TCPA compliance (phone-verified consent, suppression cascade, recovery SMS), lead-lifecycle reconciliation, conversational AI intake, calendar & gcal sync, and a native pro mobile app. NPLD’s own back office runs on that same stack, which is why your project gets software-grade operational rigor: every decision dated, every milestone tracked, every neighbor letter logged — nothing living in a whiteboard or a lost text thread.

  • Preconstruction value engineering
  • Preconstruction sequencing · decision calendar
  • AskBaily.com · pro & GC ops platform

Interiors & Storage

Aksana Presman

Interior Designer · Custom Closets & Built-Ins

Aksana handles interior design — finishes, fixtures, lighting feel, and the custom-storage layer most GCs leave to a finish-out subcontractor. Thirteen years specifying closets, mudrooms, and built-ins across LA at three firms, now senior designer at California’s largest design-build custom-storage brand. NPLD clients get her direct line, designer-trade access at her firm, and a closet plan drawn into the framing — not bolted on at finish-out. Married to Netanel; same team, same standards, every project.

  • 13+ yrs custom-closet specification
  • Closet plans integrated at framing stage
  • Designer-trade pricing · curated finishes
Phone
(818) 605‑1388
Call or text. Same number, Netanel direct.
Office
22616 Kittridge St
Los Angeles, CA
License
CSLB #1105249
Bonded, insured, BBB A+ accredited.
Hours
Mon–Fri 8a–6p PT
Email replies same business day.

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Before you apply

Common questions, honest answers

How long does a full kitchen remodel actually take in LA?

Eight to sixteen weeks build time AFTER permits issue. Permits run 4 to 12 weeks depending on scope: simple replacement = 4–6 weeks, structural changes (load-bearing wall removal) = 8–12 weeks. Long-lead appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Thermador) can run 8–14 weeks themselves; we order during design so they arrive when the wall opens. Total project from first call to operational kitchen: 14 to 28 weeks.

Why does kitchen pricing vary so wildly — $30K to $500K+ for "a kitchen"?

Scope. A $30K–$60K cosmetic refresh covers new counters, cabinet refacing, hardware, backsplash, and paint. A $75K–$200K full remodel includes new cabinets, plumbing relocation, electrical upgrades, semi-custom finishes. A $200K–$500K+ full custom adds structural work, long-lead appliances (Sub-Zero/Wolf/Miele), custom millwork, premium stone. NPLD focuses on $75K+ remodels — below that, a specialty remodeler serves you better.

Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel?

If you move plumbing, gas, electrical circuits, or walls — yes. Cosmetic-only (paint, hardware, drop-in appliances on existing connections) — no. Common permit-triggering scope: moving the sink, adding an island, upgrading from a 30" to a 48" range (gas line resize), removing a wall, installing a new hood with vent routing. We assess on the discovery call and never advise unpermitted work that creates resale liability.

What is the CEBC 50% rule and does my kitchen trigger it?

California Existing Building Code requires that when remodel costs exceed 50% of the structure’s replacement value, the entire house must be brought to current code — electrical service upgrade, seismic retrofit, Title 24, full insulation. Kitchen alone typically doesn’t hit it, but kitchen + master bath simultaneously can. We model the threshold before scope is finalized; if you’re near the line we can phase permits to stay under it.

Can we live in the house during a kitchen remodel?

Yes, with a temporary kitchen setup — we’ll help you stand it up in the laundry room, garage, or a utility room (induction cooktop + microwave + dishwasher with temporary connection + small fridge). Dust containment with negative-pressure barriers. Trade scheduling around your meal patterns. Most clients lose access to their primary kitchen for 6 to 12 weeks; we tell you exactly which weeks before you sign.

How do appliance lead times affect my timeline?

Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Thermador, La Cornue, and BlueStar all run 8–14 weeks. Cabinet millwork runs 12–16 for fully custom, 4–8 for semi-custom. Counter fabrication runs 2–4 weeks after templating. We order long-lead appliances and cabinets during design (week 2–3 of the project), not after permits issue — otherwise the build stalls waiting on appliances.

Who picks the appliances, cabinets, and counters?

You do. Aksana (our interior designer) presents curated options that fit your scope, budget, and cooking patterns. She has designer-trade access at the largest design-build custom-storage brand in California + LA appliance showrooms (Snyder Diamond, Universal Appliance, Pirch). You see physical samples, not Pinterest screenshots.

Do you offer financing?

We don’t lend; we connect you with lenders. Our primary partner is Hearth — a 60-second soft-credit pre-qualification that returns real offers from up to 17 partner lenders. We earn no fees on Hearth loans. For larger kitchens, we work with HELOC providers and renovation-loan lenders who understand LA kitchen timelines.

What does a project review actually include?

Thirty minutes, free, no follow-up sales sequence. We walk your existing kitchen, identify load-bearing walls + plumbing/gas/electrical constraints, check Title 24 + CEBC 50% triggers for your scope, and leave you with a permit-pathway list and a real cost-confidence range. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you that and recommend someone who is.

Still have a question? Text or call Netanel directly · (818) 605‑1388

Next step

Apply for your kitchen project review

Eight short questions, about three minutes. Pick your slot on the next page — calendar invite lands the instant you book. If we’re not the right fit for your kitchen, you’ll know on the spot — no waiting, no chase.

  • No deposit to apply
  • Instant calendar booking
  • Honest fit-check · no sales pitch
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Prefer to talk first? Text or call Netanel directly · (818) 605‑1388