Encinitas Remodeling Contractor

Encinitas is a surf town with a split personality, and we build for both halves of it. West of the 5, you’ve got salt-air beach cottages in Leucadia and Cardiff that need smart, moisture-smart updates without losing their character. Inland toward Olivenhain and New Encinitas, you’ve got newer homes ready for bigger, open-concept changes. We’ve remodeled both since 2014, and we know how coastal-zone permitting, ocean humidity, and indoor-outdoor living shape every decision. Owned by Dave Romero and licensed under CA Lic #1004363, we treat your Encinitas home like it’s on our own street.

Remodeling Services We Offer Encinitas Homeowners

We’re a full-service general contractor, which means one licensed team handles your whole Encinitas project. Homeowners from Olivenhain to Cardiff-by-the-Sea call us for:

• Kitchen remodeling — from cosmetic refreshes to full gut renovations with quartz counters and custom cabinetry
• Bathroom remodeling — spa-style primary baths, walk-in showers, and moisture-resistant builds for coastal homes
• Whole-home renovations — updating older beach cottages floor to ceiling
• Home additions & second stories — more square footage and ocean views on tight lots
• ADUs & garage conversions — rental income or room for family

Remodeling Encinitas Homes — What Makes the Coast Different

Remodeling a block from the beach isn’t the same as remodeling inland. The older beach cottages and bungalows in Leucadia and Cardiff are full of charm and full of surprises — aging wiring, settled foundations, and original framing that’s soaked up decades of salt air. We open walls carefully, address moisture and ventilation before we cover anything up, and keep the surf-town character that makes these homes worth owning. The newer inland builds in Olivenhain and New Encinitas are better candidates for open-concept conversions and additions.

If your property sits in the coastal zone, your remodel may trigger a Coastal Development Permit on top of standard City of Encinitas building permits. We pull every permit, schedule inspections, and keep your project legal and on track.

Building for Coastal Living & Indoor-Outdoor Flow

Half the reason people live in Encinitas is the weather, and a good remodel pulls the outside in. We design and build the indoor-outdoor connections this climate is made for — wide folding glass doors, covered patios off the kitchen, decks that catch the afternoon light.

But coastal living also means coastal wear. We spec materials that hold up to salt air and humidity: stainless and marine-grade hardware, properly sealed exteriors, moisture-resistant backer board in wet areas, and finishes that won’t corrode or warp two summers in. Building right the first time is always cheaper than fixing it twice.