Home Remodeling Questions in Orange County, Answered

Hardey Builds handles custom home construction, ADUs, whole-home remodeling, home additions, and kitchen and bathroom remodels. We also take on focused work such as custom tile, cabinets and countertops, flooring, fixture updates and energy-efficient upgrades. Our full list of construction and remodeling services in Orange County shows every type of project we build, from new homes to single rooms.

Yes. Along with full builds and remodels, we handle smaller projects such as tile backsplash installation, vanity installation, plumbing fixture upgrades and lighting updates. The company started with hands-on tile work, so detailed finish jobs are familiar ground. A custom tile installation or a new vanity gets the same care and project management as a larger remodel.

We build to the style each homeowner wants, and many of our clients lean toward modern design with a California rustic warmth. That can mean exposed brick, wood beams, large window bays and clean, coordinated finishes. During planning we help you choose layouts and materials that suit how you live, and we coordinate the design so every finish fits together once the work is done.

Start by listing what is not working in your home today and what you want the finished space to do. Then call Hardey Builds or send the project form to arrange a private consultation. We walk through your goals, your budget and your timing, then help with space and layout planning and design coordination so decisions are made before construction begins. You can schedule a private consultation online to begin.

How long a kitchen remodel takes depends on its scope. A refresh that keeps the layout, cabinets and plumbing in place moves faster than a full remodel that moves walls, plumbing or electrical. Permit review, inspection scheduling and lead times on cabinets, countertops and special order materials also shape the schedule. We set a realistic timeline during planning for your kitchen remodeling project.

Many homeowners stay in their homes during a remodel, especially when the work is limited to one or two rooms. A whole-home remodel or a project that shuts off the kitchen or the only bathroom can make daily life harder for a while. We talk through how the work will affect your household during planning, so you can decide what makes sense for your family.

Whether you need a permit to remodel depends on the work and your city's rules. Projects that change structure, add living space, or alter plumbing, electrical or gas lines usually require a permit, while cosmetic updates such as paint often do not. The city makes the final call. Hardey Builds provides permit assistance and coordinates inspections as part of the project.

Hardey Builds does. As your general contractor, we provide full project management: scheduling the trades, ordering materials, coordinating inspections and keeping you informed as the work moves forward. You have one point of contact for the whole job instead of juggling separate crews, and one team is responsible for how the pieces fit together.

When construction is complete, we clean up the site and walk through the finished work with you. The final walkthrough is your chance to look closely at every room, test fixtures and point out anything that needs a touch-up. We treat that walkthrough as part of the job, because a project is not finished until you are comfortable with the result.

How much an ADU costs depends on its size, whether it is detached or attached, whether it converts an existing garage, the site work it needs, utility connections, and the finishes you choose. Permit and design fees add to the total. A private consultation is the most reliable way to price your own ADU construction project, because every lot and plan is different.

Yes. The first consultation with Hardey Builds is complimentary, whether you are planning a custom home, an ADU, a renovation or a smaller project. During it we learn what you want to build or change, look at the space, and discuss the scope, your goals and your timing. It is a clear way to understand your options before you commit, and you can arrange one by phone or online.

Yes. Hardey Builds offers financing through Wisetack, which lets qualified homeowners pay for a renovation or new build over time instead of all at once. Some owners use it to plan a larger scope or a finer grade of finishes. Ask about it during your consultation, and we will explain how it could fit with your project and budget.

Hardey Builds is based in Huntington Beach and serves Long Beach, Costa Mesa, Seal Beach, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Irvine, Los Alamitos, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, Cypress, and surrounding communities in Orange County and Southern California. Our service areas cover each of these cities. If your town is not named, call us to ask, since we serve the surrounding communities as well.

You can call Hardey Builds at (562) 257-8121 Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. You can also email Mike@hardeytile.com or send the project form at any time. Tell us the type of project, the scope and when you hope to start, and we will follow up to arrange your consultation at a time that suits you.