Home Remodeling & General Contractor in Encino, CA
Large lots, mature trees and homes built to be lived in for decades. We remodel them so they can be lived in for decades more.
CSLB #1155602 · Licensed, bonded & insured · BBB Accredited (A-) · 5.0 on Google (22 reviews)
Remodeling in Encino, done the way Encino homes require
Encino sits ten minutes west of our Sherman Oaks office, and it is one of the communities we know best. American Reliable Construction & Remodeling is a licensed general contractor handling home remodeling in Encino end to end — kitchen remodel and bathroom remodel work, ADU and garage conversions, additions, roofs and whole-home renovations — for homeowners from the flats around Ventura Boulevard up to the hillside streets below Mulholland.
The Encino housing stock is distinctive: generous lots, mid-century ranch homes with long single-story footprints, and newer estates in gated or HOA-governed enclaves such as Royal Oaks and Encino Hills. That mix rewards a contractor who plans for the specifics — HOA design review where it applies, hillside rules south of the boulevard, and the structural work involved when a 1950s home is opened up for the way a family lives today.
Encino is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits are issued by LADBS. We handle drawings, plan check and inspections under our license and keep you informed at every step.
Typical projects and what they involve
- Long single-story ranch homes on wide lots that suit primary-suite and family-room additions without going up a story.
- Original kitchens that were built as separate rooms — most Encino kitchen projects involve removing or opening a wall and adding an engineered beam.
- Room for detached ADUs on the larger flat lots, often for a parent, an adult child or rental income.
- Pool-side and rear-yard bathrooms, laundry rooms and mudrooms added as part of whole-home renovations.
- Clay-tile and concrete-tile roofs whose underlayment, not the tile itself, is what typically needs replacing.
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
- Encino is within the City of Los Angeles; permits are issued through LADBS.
- Hillside parcels south of Ventura Blvd are subject to the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (grading, floor area, height and access).
- Several Encino enclaves have HOA architectural review in addition to city permits; we coordinate submittals so the two processes do not stall each other.
- ADUs and garage conversions follow state ADU law as implemented by LADBS. Requirements change; we confirm them with the city for every project.
Permits and inspections are handled under our license, CSLB #1155602. Building rules change; we confirm current requirements with the city for every project.
Roofing in Encino
Sun, dry seasons and first-rain leaks are hard on Encino roofs. We inspect, photograph and report in writing before recommending anything, then handle roof repair or a full roof replacement under permit. See our roofing services in Encino →
Construction & remodeling services in Encino
- Kitchen RemodelingLayout, cabinetry, stone and lighting rebuilt around how your Encino household cooks and gathers.
- Bathroom RemodelingWaterproofing done right, then tile, vanities and fixtures that stay timeless.
- ADU Constructionin EncinoDetached and attached accessory dwelling units from feasibility and plans through final sign-off.
- Garage ConversionPermitted garage-to-living-space and garage-to-ADU conversions.
- Room AdditionsPrimary suites, family rooms and second-story additions matched to the existing house.
- Roofingin EncinoRoof replacement and repair — tile, shingle, flat and metal — built to pass inspection.
- Whole-Home RenovationStructure, systems and finishes handled by one accountable team.
Planning a project in Encino?
Tell us what you have in mind. We'll walk the property, talk through permits and options, and put a written estimate in your hands — free, no obligation.
Neighborhoods we serve in and around Encino
- Encino Hills
- Royal Oaks
- Amestoy Estates
- Lake Encino
- Encino Village
- Ventura Blvd corridor
- White Oak Ave
- Balboa Blvd
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Our office: 15260 Ventura Blvd #1200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. About the company →
Yes. Where an HOA has architectural review, we prepare the drawings and material selections the committee needs and coordinate that submittal alongside the LADBS permit so the approvals run in parallel rather than one after the other.
Request Your Free Encino Estimate
Tell us about your Encino project. We'll schedule an in-home visit, answer the permit questions, and put a detailed written estimate in your hands — no obligation.
- Call toll-free(877) 702-6180
- Emailinfo@americanreliablela.com
- Office15260 Ventura Blvd #1200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- Hours (Pacific)Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PMSaturday: Closed
- CredentialsCSLB #1155602 · Licensed, bonded & insured · BBB Accredited (A-)5.0 on Google · 22 reviews
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