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
Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Irvine
Hiring a General Contractor in Irvine means finding someone who understands that nearly every home here sits inside a master-planned village with its own architectural review process. A kitchen remodel in Woodbridge, a room addition in Northwood, or an ADU off Culver Drive all share one thing: the permit is rarely step one. The HOA submittal usually is. Key Step Construction has navigated the Irvine Company design review and village association requirements long enough to sequence every project correctly, so work doesn’t stall halfway through. Noel Garrity leads our team with a straight-line approach: plan the approvals, schedule the trades, build it right. If you’re planning a remodel in 92606, 92612, 92614, or 92616, call (855) 382-0824 and we’ll walk you through what the process actually looks like here.
Why Key Step Construction Is Irvine’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Irvine homeowners deal with something most contractors in surrounding cities never touch: a dual approval layer. The village HOA architectural committee reviews exterior changes first, then the city building permit follows. We have handled enough submittals across Woodbridge, Westpark, and Turtle Rock to know what each association’s design guidelines actually enforce. A paint color that passes in one village may fail in another. That local fluency keeps projects moving.
Our Irvine customers also benefit from the way we run the build itself. One contract covers interior remodeling through exterior renovation: cabinetry, countertops, windows, roofing, fencing, hardscaping. No juggling three separate subs who don’t coordinate. Noel Garrity oversees the full scope from the first site walk to the final walkthrough, and our customers across Irvine have responded to that accountability with strong local referrals.
When you call (855) 382-0824, you speak with someone who knows the difference between a Portola Springs detached home and a Great Park townhome, and how that changes the scope of work.
Styles & brands we work with
- Kitchen remodeling
- Bathroom remodeling
- Home additions & ADU
- Roofing
- Windows & doors
- Driveway & pavers
- Fence
General Contractor Services in Irvine
General Contractor Services in Irvine cover the full renovation scope: kitchen and bath remodels, home additions, ADUs, garage conversions, exterior replacements, and the permitting plus HOA coordination that ties it all together. A typical kitchen remodel in Irvine runs $14,000 – $45,000, while a bathroom remodel lands between $9,000 and $28,000. Homeowners call us when they want one accountable team instead of managing separate specialty trades across a project that touches multiple systems.
Kitchen and Bath Remodels
A full kitchen rebuild in an Irvine tract home often means reconfiguring walls, which triggers structural review and, in many villages, exterior window or paint approval before the building permit. We coordinate that sequence. Materials come from a curated set of vetted brands including KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and Kohler, Grohe, or Moen fixtures, so you get real selections instead of whatever one vendor stocks.
Home Additions and ADUs
Irvine’s lot configurations, especially in villages built in the 1970s and 1980s, often leave room for a well-planned single-story addition or a detached ADU. Home additions run $45,000 – $130,000. ADU construction ranges $90,000 – $220,000. Through partnerships with prefab builders like Abodu, our team supports accessory dwelling unit projects with faster framing and tighter sequencing than traditional site builds, provided the village HOA accepts the design.
Construction Company in Irvine
As a Construction Company working in Irvine, our scope runs from the roof down to the foundation. Exterior replacements – roofing, windows, siding, fencing, and hardscaping – fall under the same contract as interior renovation. A paver patio in Westpark runs $3,500 – $11,000. Window replacement runs $4,500 – $15,000. Roof replacement ranges $8,000 – $20,000. When homeowners need exterior changes that the architectural committee will see from the street, we file the submittal first and build second.
Exterior Renovation and HOA-Approved Changes
Irvine’s Mediterranean and Spanish Revival housing stock means stucco repair, tile roof work, and exterior paint dominate the scope of exterior renovations. We work with James Hardie siding, GAF and CertainTeed roofing, and PGT windows, all products that carry manufacturer warranties and meet the design standards most Irvine village associations expect. Hardscape work supported by Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers adds another layer of post-installation product warranty.
Interior Build-Out and Finish Work
Once approvals are in hand, our crews execute the interior scope: cabinet installation from $4,000 – $13,000, countertop installation from $2,000 – $6,500, backsplash work from $800 – $2,500, and shower replacement from $3,000 – $8,500. We use Schluter waterproofing systems in wet areas because the technical details under tile matter as much as the tile itself, and we’d rather build to the manufacturer’s spec than guess.
Trusted Brands We Service in Irvine
Our material selections lean on manufacturers whose specs we trust. For exterior work, that includes GAF and CertainTeed roofing, James Hardie siding, and Quikrete or Sakrete products for concrete and masonry prep. For interior work, KraftMaid, Wellborn, Cambria, Caesarstone, Kohler, Grohe, and Moen. For ADU and prefab projects, Abodu and Dvele. Because we maintain relationships across 50+ vetted brands, a homeowner in Irvine gets selections matched to their budget and the HOA’s design guidelines, not a take-it-or-leave-it package.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Irvine Homes
- Stop-work orders from unapproved exterior changes. Homeowners or less experienced contractors start a fence, paint color, or street-visible addition without filing the architectural submittal, and the village association shuts the job down. We have untangled several of these in Woodbridge and Westpark, and it always costs more than doing the submittal correctly the first time.
- Projects left half-finished waiting on committee approval. Demolition gets ahead of the review timeline, and the homeowner sits with a gutted kitchen for six weeks. We sequence work so interior rough-in can proceed while exterior approval is pending, but never so far that rework becomes likely.
- Multiple review cycles from incomplete submittals. A missing color sample, an incomplete paint schedule, or a site plan that doesn’t match the village’s required format sends the packet back. Each cycle adds weeks. Our submittal packets are compiled to each village’s checklist, because a two-month delay on paper is a two-month delay on the job.
- Drainage and irrigation conflicts from Irvine’s dry climate. Hardscape and concrete work in Irvine cures fast, which is good, but poor drainage planning around patios and driveways becomes obvious during the first winter rain. We design paver and concrete work with the site’s existing grade in mind, not against it.
Pricing for General Contractor in Irvine, CA
Irvine pricing tracks slightly north of surrounding cities like Tustin and Santa Ana because dual approval layers add coordination time, and HOA-compliant materials sometimes cost more. Here are the ranges we quote for the most common scopes:
| Project Type | Typical Irvine Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
What moves the number: the scope of structural work, the finish level you choose, whether the architectural committee requires design revisions, and how much site prep your lot needs. We give written line-item quotes with fixed pricing and no change orders unless you change the scope. Call (855) 382-0824 to schedule a free estimate, and we’ll price your specific project against your specific village’s requirements.
We Also Serve Cities Near Irvine
Our crews regularly work in Tustin, Aliso Viejo, Santa Ana, and North Tustin. Many of those projects share Irvine’s HOA-governed characteristics, but the specific review process differs by city. If you’re in a neighboring community and planning a remodel, our general contractor team can assess whether your project falls under a village association, a city design review board, or neither, and sequence the work accordingly.
Serving Irvine, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Irvine and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About General Contractor in Irvine
Plan for two to six weeks added to your project calendar, depending on the village. Some associations meet monthly, some review on a rolling basis. The Irvine Company design review for larger exterior changes or visible additions can add another two to four weeks on top of that. We factor this into the schedule before demolition starts, so you’re not living in a construction zone waiting for a stamp.
We file it. Key Step Construction prepares the full packet: site plan, material samples, color schedules, window and door specs, and any required elevation drawings. Then we submit it to the village HOA and, where required, the Irvine Company. You sign off on the design choices, but the paperwork is on us. Call (855) 382-0824 if you want us to review your submittal before you file it yourself.
Any exterior change visible from the street or adjacent common area: paint colors, fencing, window and door replacements, roofing material changes, hardscape additions, and any new structure like an ADU or room addition. Even a front door color can trigger review in some villages. The safest assumption in Irvine is that if a neighbor can see it, the committee wants to review it first.
Usually yes, but only to a point. Interior demolition, plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, and other non-structural interior work can often proceed while the architectural packet is under review. We never open exterior walls or start street-visible work until approval lands. The line we draw depends on the village’s specific rules and the city inspector’s interpretation, and we map that out at the first site walk.
We price the modification as a change to the original scope. If the committee asks for a different paint color, window style, or fence height, we show you the cost delta in writing before we proceed. Our fixed pricing means no hidden adjustments, but an HOA-mandated change is a real scope change. We work through it with you and usually file the resubmittal within a few days so the review clock restarts quickly.
Planning a remodel in Irvine means getting the approval sequence right before the first hammer swing. One contractor. Every system. From the roof down to the foundation. Call (855) 382-0824 to schedule your free estimate and get a written plan for your village, your lot, and your budget.
Written by Noel Garrity, Owner at Key Step Construction, serving Irvine and surrounding communities.