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Remodeling Company in Lakewood, CA
Bradford Remodeling handles general contracting, kitchen remodeling, and whole-home remodeling in Lakewood, California. Most of the homes here trace back to the post-war building boom, which means we regularly work with 1950s and 1960s construction: smaller footprints, original plumbing stacks that need replacing, and very few surprises hidden where you’d expect them. Give us a call at (903) 568-7222 when you want a written price for the work you’re planning.
Why Lakewood Homes Are Different
Lakewood’s housing stock is unusually consistent to anyone who’s been inside twenty of these homes. The city was developed in large tracts during the 1950s, and many properties still carry the original framing, cast-iron waste lines, and single-panel electrical service from that era. Homes in the East Lakewood and West Lakewood neighborhoods, along streets like Candlewood Street and Del Amo Boulevard, often share the same floor plate. That repetition is useful: we know where the load-bearing walls typically sit, which makes a Lakewood remodel more predictable than the same job in a neighborhood of one-off custom builds. But it also means rotted window sills, outdated subflooring, and galvanized supply lines show up on a schedule you can almost set a watch to.
The other thing we plan around is the soil. Lakewood sits on flat terrain with clay-heavy soil that expands and contracts with seasonal moisture. That movement shows up over decades as cracks in patios, settled concrete, and doors that no longer latch cleanly. Any project that touches the exterior of a Lakewood home, including a home addition or a major remodel that opens an exterior wall, has to account for that ground movement in the framing and drainage details. Permits are handled through the City of Lakewood building department, and we pull them on every job where they’re required.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lakewood Services
The two calls we take most often from Lakewood homeowners are for kitchens that have outlived their layout and for whole-home remodels that bring a 1950s house up to date without losing its bones. Each service has its own Lakewood page with pricing, process, and the specifics of how that work goes here.
General Contractor in Lakewood
As a General Contractor in Lakewood, we run the full job: permits, scheduling, material orders, and every trade from demo to final inspection. Lakewood jobs often involve coordinating with the city on setback requirements, especially when the project touches the front elevation or adds square footage. You get one point of contact and a written scope before any work begins.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lakewood
A Kitchen Remodeling in Lakewood project usually starts with removing the original 1950s layout, including the bulkhead over the cabinets and the dropped ceiling that hides plumbing. From there we rebuild with name-brand cabinetry and surfaces, specified in writing. Many Lakewood kitchens have the same plumbing stack location, so we can often improve the layout without moving the main drain line.
Home Remodeling in Lakewood
For Home Remodeling in Lakewood, we handle everything from a single-room refresh to gutting a house down to the studs and rebuilding it. On these older Lakewood homes, the scope often grows once walls come open: wiring that’s no longer code-compliant, insulation that was never there. We document it, price it in writing, and keep the project moving.
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.
Brands We Service in Lakewood
We install and stand behind a documented set of manufacturer brands on Lakewood jobs, including KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone surfaces, and Kohler and Moen fixtures. Materials are ordered to spec per project, so there’s no guessing at the supply counter. See our brands for the full roster.
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| Service | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000 – $14,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
What pushes a Lakewood project toward the high end of these ranges is usually the age of the house: opening a 1950s wall and finding cloth-wrapped wiring, cast-iron drain lines, or a slab that’s shifted will add scope. That’s the point of our written price commitment, you’ll see the number before work starts, and that number is what we hold to. Call (903) 568-7222 for a line-item quote.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakewood
We work across Lakewood, from the tract neighborhoods north of Del Amo Boulevard to the blocks around Candlewood Street and the parks in East Lakewood. If you’re inside the Lakewood city limits, we can get a crew to your project. Response time for estimates is typically within a few business days, depending on current scheduling.
- East Lakewood
- West Lakewood
- The area around Mayfair Park
- Neighborhoods off Candlewood Street
- Blocks along Del Amo Boulevard
Service Area – Cities Near Lakewood
Our Lakewood crews also cover the surrounding area for larger projects. If you’re just outside the city, we serve Lomita, CA, Torrance, CA, Carson, CA, and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Same written-price standard on every job, in every one of these cities.
Serving Lakewood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakewood 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 Lakewood
Estimate turnarounds in Lakewood usually run a few business days, and we schedule a firm start date before any deposit is due. We don’t start a project and then disappear to other jobs; the crew assigned to your Lakewood project stays on it until the written scope is done.
Yes. On any Lakewood project that requires a city permit, we file the paperwork and schedule the inspections. The City of Lakewood has its own submittal process, and we handle it end to end so you’re not standing in line at City Hall.
Always. You’ll get a written price before the first tool comes out, and that’s the number we work to. No re-quoting at the door, no change orders unless you add scope you asked for. Call (903) 568-7222 to schedule your free estimate for any Lakewood remodeling work.
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 Lakewood Customers Say
"Respectful crew. Covered the floors and swept every day."
- Jackie T."Kitchen remodel run by a veteran-owned crew. They started on the day promised, kept the site clean, and gave weekly updates. New cabinets and counters look great."
- Alan M."Painting and drywall repair were flawless. They patched the drywall seams and the paint matches the old wall."
- Cal P.
