Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Remodeling Company in Irvine, CA
Home renovation in Irvine runs on a different set of rules than almost anywhere else in Orange County. Nearly every neighborhood sits inside a master-planned village with HOA architectural guidelines that govern what you can change, what materials you can use, and even what paint colors pass design review. Alder Contractors has served Irvine since 2013, and we handle the full scope: kitchen and bath remodels, whole-home renovations, exterior replacements, and ADU construction. Call (833) 467-7020 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Irvine Homes Are Different
Irvine was built almost entirely by the Irvine Company from the 1970s onward, so the housing stock is overwhelmingly planned village construction: Woodbridge and University Park from the ’70s and ’80s, Woodbury and Great Park from the 2000s and 2010s. These are mostly Mediterranean and Spanish-revival stucco-and-tile tract homes, townhomes, and condos. The semi-arid climate brings hot, dry summers, mild wet winters, and Santa Ana wind events, which means exterior materials need to handle UV exposure and WUI (wildland-urban interface) construction standards in certain zones.
What really sets Irvine apart is the architectural-review process. Before a city permit is even issued for an exterior change – paint colors, roof materials, window styles, additions – most villages require design review approval from the HOA. Out-of-area builders get tripped up by this constantly. We work with Irvine village guidelines regularly, from Woodbury’s specific stucco palette to Great Park’s modern elevation requirements. That coordination means your project doesn’t stall at the permit counter because the HOA board hasn’t signed off.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Irvine Services
Most Irvine homeowners reach out to us for two types of work: full-project general contracting where one team manages every trade, and whole-home remodeling that spans kitchens, baths, and living spaces. Here’s how each works in Irvine specifically.
General Contractor in Irvine
When you’re managing a multi-trade renovation in a Woodbridge or University Park home, coordinating a general contractor who already understands village design review saves weeks of back-and-forth. We run the full scope under a single contract: demo, framing, mechanical, finishes, and final inspections. For Irvine homes built in the ’70s and ’80s, we also account for original copper plumbing and electrical panels that often need upgrading to current code during any interior remodel. See General Contractor in Irvine for the full breakdown.
Home Remodeling in Irvine
Irvine’s tract home layouts are known quantities – the Woodbridge single-story, the Great Park three-level, the University Park townhome – but each village comes with its own finish expectations. Our remodeling scope covers kitchens, primary baths, flooring, lighting, and structural changes where the floor plan allows. For homeowners in condos and townhomes, we also coordinate with HOA construction hours and shared-wall protocols, which most remodelers overlook until it’s too late. Learn more at 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 typically means taking a 1970s-to-2010s tract home and reworking it to match how people live now: open sightlines, larger kitchens, accessible bathrooms, and flexible spaces for work and family. Irvine’s stucco-and-tile construction is predictable, which helps with structural work, but village design standards and HOA approval add steps that out-of-area contractors routinely miss. Whether you’re opening up a University Park kitchen or adding a home office in Woodbury, we manage the permits, the HOA submittals, and every trade under one roof. Our full-service Home Renovation program is built around single-source accountability.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
Your home’s layout fights how you actually live: the kitchen is cut off from the dining room, the bathrooms are original to the 1980s, and you’ve outgrown the floor plan without wanting to move.
What it costs in Irvine
Whole-home renovations in Irvine typically run $45,000 – $130,000 depending on square footage, the depth of the remodel, and which finishes you choose from our brand portfolio.
How we do it
We start with a walkthrough and scope document, then run village design review, pull permits, demo, rough in plumbing and electrical, and finish with cabinetry, counters, tile, and paint under one contract.
Home Improvement Contractors
Signs you need it
You’ve got a list of projects – flooring, kitchen counters, bathroom fixtures, maybe a closet system or lighting – that never seems worth hiring separate trades for.
What it costs in Irvine
Kitchen remodels run $14,000 – $45,000, bathroom remodels $9,000 – $28,000, and smaller upgrades like backsplash installation fall between $800 – $2,500.
How we do it
We bundle the work, schedule trades in the right order, and manage material deliveries from brands like KraftMaid, Cambria, and Kohler so you’re not storing boxes in your garage.
What Home Renovation Costs in Irvine
| Item | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Whole-home renovation | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
How long does a whole-home renovation take in Irvine?
Most whole-home renovations in Irvine take 3 – 6 months depending on scope and HOA review timing. The village design review step can add 2 – 6 weeks before permits are even issued. Call (833) 467-7020 for a schedule estimate on your specific project.
Will the price change once work starts in Irvine?
No. We use written line-item quotes with fixed pricing, and we don’t issue change orders unless you change the scope. If we open a wall and find something unexpected, we walk you through what’s there before anything moves forward.
Brands We Service in Irvine
We install and service a wide range of the brands Irvine homeowners ask for most. That includes PGT impact windows for Santa Ana wind zones, CGI windows where WUI standards apply, and Boral roofing tiles that match Irvine’s Spanish-revival elevations. Tamko shingles appear on a number of older villages as well. Parts are sourced through our local supply network, which keeps turnaround on material orders shorter. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small kitchen remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Roof replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Impact window installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
What pushes prices higher in Irvine is usually HOA-mandated finish requirements, design review revisions, and the cost of upgrading older mechanical systems in ’70s and ’80s villages. We quote fixed prices up front, in writing, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Irvine
We work across Irvine’s master-planned villages, from the original ’70s tracts to the newest Great Park buildouts. Each neighborhood has its own HOA rhythm, and we’ve learned to work within them.
- Woodbridge
- University Park
- Woodbury
- Great Park
- Turtle Rock
Most estimates within Irvine can be scheduled within a few business days, though exact timing depends on the size of the project and where you are in the design review queue.
Service Area – Cities Near Irvine
We also serve homeowners in the surrounding Orange County cities. If you’re in Tustin, CA, Aliso Viejo, CA, Santa Ana, CA, or North Tustin, CA, the same single-contract process applies, and we’re familiar with each city’s permit path.
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
Once we sign a contract, we can usually begin the HOA design review and city permit process within a few days. Actual construction start depends on how quickly your village’s architectural committee meets and whether revisions are requested. Most project start to finish, including approvals, lands between 4 and 9 months.
Yes. We prepare and submit the design review packages your village requires, including material samples, color swatches, and elevation drawings where needed. We know what Woodbridge, Woodbury, and Great Park design committees ask for, which keeps your submittal from bouncing back with revision requests.
We cover all four ZIP codes: 92617 and 92619 around UCI and the Spectrum, and 92618 and 92620 covering Woodbury, Portola Springs, and Great Park. If you’re anywhere in Irvine, we can schedule a free estimate at your property. Call (833) 467-7020 to set one up.
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
"Framing crew was meticulous and the walls are straight everywhere. Drywall goes on a lot better when the framing is right."
— Emily Chen"Every inspection passed first time. The building department clearly knows him and that made the whole process easier."
— Kelly Fletcher"Allowances in the contract were realistic rather than artificially low to make the bid look good."
— Miguel Vargas