ADU Company in Irvine, CA
Kitchen remodeling in Irvine usually means working inside a home built between the late 1960s and 2010s, where original layouts reflect a different era of living than what today’s homeowners expect. We’re Sapphire ADU Builders, an ADU-first specialist that also handles full kitchen remodels as part of complete backyard unit delivery or as standalone projects. Irvine’s tract housing stock, village HOA rules, and hot inland summers shape every decision we make on a kitchen job here. Call (855) 594-0655 to talk through your project.
Why Irvine Homes Are Different
Irvine is a master-planned city, and that single fact changes how remodeling and ADU work gets done. Nearly every single-family home sits inside a village association, whether that’s Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, or one of the newer clusters in Great Park and Stonegate. Those villages have architectural committees with their own design guidelines. For ADU projects, that often means two approvals, the City of Irvine and the village committee, before any permit gets issued. For kitchen remodels inside the existing footprint, the HOA is usually less involved, but the age of the house still matters.
Homes here are wood-framed with stucco over sheathing and tile roofs. Many were built in waves, and each wave has quirks. A kitchen in a 1970s Woodbridge home often has a load-bearing wall where an open-concept layout wants to go. A newer Stonegate home might have better bones but less room to expand without touching a side-yard setback. Summers run hot, with Santa Ana winds pushing temperatures higher, so ventilation and appliance heat output matter more than homeowners expect. We plan kitchens and ADUs with Irvine’s climate in mind, not a generic California template.
Our Main Irvine Services
Irvine homeowners call us most about two things: building an accessory dwelling unit and bringing a tired bathroom up to the same standard as the rest of the house. Here’s how each works in this city.
ADU Builders in Irvine
Detached, attached, and garage-conversion ADUs in Irvine all face the same first hurdle: your village association’s architectural committee. In older villages, rear-yard setbacks and design guidelines, not city building code, are usually what stops a detached unit. We’ve worked through Irvine’s dual-approval process enough to know which questions to ask before you spend money on plans. Sapphire ADU Builders matches you to the right prefab or site-built solution, not the only one we sell. For the full picture on ADUs in Irvine, see our ADU Builders in Irvine page.
Bathroom Remodeling in Irvine
Irvine bathrooms from the 1970s and 1980s tend to be small, with original tile and fixtures that have outlived their usefulness. Water damage behind old shower surrounds is common in this housing stock. We remodel bathrooms as part of complete ADU delivery or as standalone projects, handling everything from waterproofing to finish tile and fixtures. A bathroom renovation in Irvine often comes down to working within a tight footprint. Learn more on our Bathroom Remodeling in Irvine page.
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.
Kitchen Remodeling in Irvine
Kitchen remodeling in Irvine is usually about undoing decades of dated layouts inside well-built but aging tract homes. A kitchen in a 1970s Woodbridge or Northwood home often has a load-bearing wall separating it from the living room, and homeowners want that wall gone. In newer Great Park or Stonegate homes, the bones are better but the finishes feel generic, and the work becomes about upgrading surfaces, appliances, and storage without over-improving for the neighborhood. Irvine’s hot summers mean we plan ventilation and cooling around the heat a cooktop and oven throw off. As an ADU-first builder, we approach every kitchen with the same level of planning we bring to a full backyard unit. For a broader look at how we handle kitchens, visit our Kitchen Remodeling hub page. Call (855) 594-0655 for a free estimate.
Full Kitchen Renovation
Signs you need it
Your kitchen layout fights you every time you cook, the cabinets are original to the house, and the electrical panel can’t handle modern appliances without tripping.
What it costs in Irvine
A full kitchen renovation in Irvine typically runs $45,000 to $90,000 depending on layout changes, cabinet grade, and whether you move plumbing or gas lines.
How we do it
We demo to the studs, reframe openings, update electrical and plumbing, install new cabinetry and counters, and finish with flooring, backsplash, and appliances.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Signs you need it
Your cabinet boxes are solid but the doors are worn, dated, or the wrong color for the look you want.
What it costs in Irvine
Cabinet refacing in Irvine typically costs $12,000 to $25,000, far less than full replacement, and keeps your kitchen functional during the work.
How we do it
We measure your existing boxes, order new doors and drawer fronts, apply matching veneer to the frames, and install new hardware throughout.
Countertop Replacement
Signs you need it
Your current counters are chipped, stained, or made of a material that dates the whole kitchen.
What it costs in Irvine
Countertop replacement in Irvine typically runs $4,000 to $9,000 depending on material, with quartz being the most common choice in this market.
How we do it
We template the existing layout, remove the old surface, and install the new material with sink and faucet work included.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Irvine
| Item | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen renovation | $45,000 – $90,000 |
| Cabinet refacing | $12,000 – $25,000 |
| Countertop replacement | $4,000 – $9,000 |
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Irvine?
Most Irvine kitchen remodels land between $45,000 and $90,000 for a full renovation, with cabinet refacing at $12,000 to $25,000 and countertops at $4,000 to $9,000. Your price depends on layout changes and material choices. Call (855) 594-0655 for a written line-item quote.
Will the price change once work starts?
No. We use fixed pricing with written line-item quotes. If we uncover something inside your walls, we show you photos and get your approval before any change order. Surprises don’t become your problem. Call (855) 594-0655 to get exact numbers for your Irvine kitchen.
Brands We Service in Irvine
We’re authorized to build and install units from six prefab ADU brands, including Abodu, Cover, and Dvele. That means we match your Irvine lot and HOA constraints to the right product, not the only one we carry. See our brands for the full lineup.
Pricing for ADU Company in Irvine, CA
| Service | Typical range in Irvine |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen renovation | $45,000 – $90,000 |
| Kitchen cabinet refacing | $12,000 – $25,000 |
| Countertop replacement | $4,000 – $9,000 |
| Full bathroom remodel | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Shower or tub replacement | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Prefab ADU (one-bedroom) | $180,000 – $280,000 |
| Prefab ADU (two-bedroom) | $250,000 – $380,000 |
| Site-built ADU | $300,000 – $500,000 |
| Garage conversion ADU | $120,000 – $200,000 |
In Irvine, the two things that push price upward are HOA design requirements and lot geometry. A village committee that mandates matching tile roof and stucco color on a detached ADU adds cost you wouldn’t face in a non-HOA city. Tight side-yard setbacks can also force a smaller footprint or a more expensive foundation approach. We quote fixed, line-item pricing before work begins, so you know exactly what you’re paying.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Irvine
We work across Irvine’s villages and newer developments, from the older tree-lined streets of Woodbridge and Northwood to the denser detached clusters in Stonegate and Great Park. Turtle Rock, with its hillside lots and larger setbacks, presents different ADU and remodel constraints than the flat, compact parcels elsewhere. Most Irvine neighborhoods are within a short drive of our team, and we schedule estimates around your availability.
- Woodbridge
- Northwood
- Turtle Rock
- Stonegate
- Great Park
Service Area – Cities Near Irvine
Beyond Irvine, we serve homeowners in Tustin, CA, Aliso Viejo, CA, Santa Ana, CA, and North Tustin, CA. Each city has its own permit and HOA landscape, and we’ve worked in all of them. If you’re nearby and planning an ADU or kitchen remodel, call (855) 594-0655 to confirm coverage.
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 ADU Company in Irvine
Timing depends almost entirely on your village association’s architectural committee. City permit review follows state ADU timelines, but HOA design review can add weeks or months with no fixed deadline. We start the HOA conversation early. Call (855) 594-0655 to get a realistic schedule for your specific Irvine village.
In nearly every Irvine village, yes. The village architectural committee reviews size, exterior materials, roof style, and sometimes parking before the city will issue a permit. We’ve handled this dual-approval process across Irvine and know what each committee tends to enforce. Call (855) 594-0655 for guidance on your village’s rules.
Yes. We work throughout Irvine, including ZIP codes 92602, 92603, 92697, and 92710, covering villages from Woodbridge to Great Park. Our team knows the permit and HOA landscape in each part of town. Call (855) 594-0655 to schedule a free estimate at your Irvine home.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local adu 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
"Knew the local setback and parking rules cold, which saved us from designing something that would never have been approved."
— Keisha Hampton"Detached unit in the back yard. Utilities trenched, separate meter, and it passed final on the first inspection."
— Maria Rodriguez"He gave us a realistic rental number for the finished unit rather than the optimistic one, and it's renting for about what he said."
— Marcus Boyd