Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
FenceFree written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Remodeling Company in Irvine, CA
Home renovation in Irvine means working inside a master-planned system. Nearly every house here was built by the Irvine Company from the 1970s forward, which means HOAs, village design standards, and city plan-check shape almost every project. Milpitas Construction has served Irvine since 2018, and we run jobs from the first design approval to final inspection. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Woodbridge or an ADU in Great Park, call (877) 752-4194 for a free estimate.
Why Irvine Homes Are Different
Irvine is not a typical older Southern California city. The housing stock is overwhelmingly planned-community construction: Woodbridge and Turtle Rock from the 1970s and 80s, Northwood and Westpark from the 1990s, and the newer Great Park and Orchard Hills tracts built within the last fifteen years. Mediterranean and Spanish-revival elevations dominate the older villages, while Craftsman and Tuscan styles appear in newer ones. Tile roofs, stucco walls, and post-tension slab foundations are the default.
That last item matters more than most homeowners realize. Post-tension slabs have tensioned steel cables running through them. Any plumber or remodeler cutting a slab to move a drain line has to locate and avoid those cables first. A crew trained on older pier-and-beam houses can easily do five figures of damage by cutting blind. We pull slab scans before any demo that touches the foundation.
Climate is the other factor. Irvine sits in semi-arid coastal Orange County with hot, dry Santa Ana winds and almost no freeze risk. Our construction detailing leans toward wildfire-conscious exterior choices, drainage and grading for the occasional heavy winter storm, and sun-resistant finishes rather than freeze protection. That changes material selection for roofing, siding, and hardscape in ways we factor into every estimate.
HOA review is the final layer. The Irvine Company set village-specific architectural standards decades ago, and most communities still enforce them. Exterior paint palettes, roof tile color, fence style, even the visible side of a window frame can require design committee approval before the city will issue a permit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Irvine Services
Two services generate most of our Irvine calls: full general-contractor oversight for multi-trade projects, and whole-home remodeling that spans interior and exterior work.
General Contractor in Irvine
Acting as your general contractor in Irvine means more than scheduling subs. It means knowing which villages require design review before plan submittal, how city plan-check treats post-tension slab work, and which material choices clear HOA standards without resubmission. We run roof, window, hardscape, and interior jobs under one contract so you’re not coordinating four vendors across four different approval timelines. General Contractor in Irvine
Home Remodeling in Irvine
Whole-home remodeling in Irvine typically combines a kitchen or bath overhaul with exterior upgrades that have to clear the same HOA review. We sequence the work so exterior approvals don’t stall interior progress. Whether the project is a 1980s Woodbridge home needing a full refresh or a Great Park tract house getting a modern kitchen, we handle the permits, the design approvals, and the build under one point of contact. Home Remodeling in Irvine
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Renovation in Irvine
Home renovation in Irvine almost always starts with the same question: what will the HOA and the city actually approve? That’s the practical reality of renovating in a master-planned city, and it’s why our Home Renovation process begins with a design and permit review before any wall comes down. Irvine’s housing stock, built mostly from the 1970s onward, rewards renovation over historic restoration, which means we’re usually updating floor plans, moving walls, and rebuilding kitchens and baths rather than preserving original details. The post-tension slab foundation under most Irvine homes dictates how we approach drain relocations and layout changes.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
Your floor plan fights how you actually live – a kitchen cut off from the family room, a primary bath with a 1980s footprint, or a laundry room buried in a hallway that should have been opened into the garage entry.
What it costs in Irvine
A full home renovation in Irvine generally runs $14,000 to $45,000 for a single major interior rebuild like a kitchen and adjacent living space, with larger whole-home projects pushing higher.
How we do it
We document existing conditions, pull slab scans where floors are touched, submit plans to the city and any required HOA review, then sequence trades so structural and finish work moves in one continuous schedule.
Home Renovation Companies
Signs you need it
Your project needs multiple trades coordinated at once – plumbing, electrical, framing, tile, and millwork – and you don’t want to manage five separate schedules and warranty disputes yourself.
What it costs in Irvine
Multi-trade renovation through a single renovation company typically falls between $14,000 and $45,000 depending on scope, with kitchens and primary suites at the higher end.
How we do it
We act as the single accountable contractor, pulling permits, scheduling inspections, and holding every trade to one written scope and one material list from our 50-plus brand portfolio.
What Home Renovation Costs in Irvine
| Item | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
How long does a home renovation take in Irvine?
Most Irvine renovations run 6 to 14 weeks depending on scope and HOA review timelines. Design approval can add two to six weeks before permits are even issued. Call (877) 752-4194 to get a realistic schedule for your project.
Do you handle HOA approval for renovations in Irvine?
Yes. We submit the design package your HOA requires, track the review, and adjust material selections if the committee requests changes. We don’t start construction until every approval and permit is in hand. Call (877) 752-4194 for the details.
Brands We Service in Irvine
Irvine jobs run on our verified portfolio of 50-plus product lines. We install ES Windows and ECO Window Systems for coastal-impact and HOA-sensitive replacements, and carry Mr-Glass hardware for shower and enclosure work. Most replacement parts arrive in under a week through our local supply chain. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Countertop installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Roof replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Vinyl fence installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
HOA design review and post-tension slab work are the two biggest price movers in Irvine. A slab cut for a drain relocation can add scanning and engineering time; HOA-required material swaps can add to finish costs. Our written estimates are fixed-price, and we don’t send change orders unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Irvine
We work across all Irvine ZIP codes from 92617 through 92620, covering the older villages and the newer master-planned tracts.
- Woodbridge
- Turtle Rock
- Northwood
- Westpark
- Great Park
Most Irvine neighborhoods are within a 15-to-25-minute drive of our project managers, so site visits and inspections are scheduled quickly.
Service Area – Cities Near Irvine
Beyond Irvine, we serve the surrounding Orange County communities with the same fixed-price estimating and single-contract accountability. If your project is in Tustin, CA, Aliso Viejo, CA, Santa Ana, CA, or North Tustin, CA, we can schedule a free on-site estimate and run the same permit and design review process we use for Irvine jobs.
Serving Irvine, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irvine area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Irvine
Typical start is 3 to 6 weeks after the estimate, depending on permit volume and HOA review cycles. City plan-check for major remodels in Irvine usually runs faster than the HOA design review, so we submit both at the same time to keep the schedule moving. Call (877) 752-4194 to check current timing.
Usually not for interior-only work, but exterior changes like windows, exterior doors, fencing, or hardscape almost always require design committee approval. Some Irvine villages also review visible interior changes like window treatments if they alter street appearance. We check your specific HOA requirements before we write the estimate.
Yes, we cover 92617, 92618, 92619, and 92620, which includes UC Irvine, the Spectrum area, and the Great Park and Orchard Hills neighborhoods. If you’re unsure whether your address is in our service area, call (877) 752-4194 and we’ll confirm it.
Planning a renovation or remodel in Irvine? Milpitas Construction has served Irvine since 2018 with fixed-price estimates, single-contract accountability, and access to 50-plus brand-name product lines. Call (877) 752-4194 to schedule your free estimate.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Irvine Customers Say
"Allowances in the contract were realistic rather than artificially low to make the bid look good."
— Travis Mercer"He was upfront about a soil issue that added cost early rather than absorbing it and surprising us at the end."
— Claudia Martinez"The foundation survey came back dead on. Everything downstream of that being square is the reason the rest of the build went smoothly."
— Angela Kim