Home Services Kitchen RemodelingBathroom RemodelingHome & Room AdditionsADU ConstructionWhole-House RenovationCustom Home BuildingCustom CabinetsFireplace RemodelingFloor & Tile InstallationSunroom ConstructionCommercial Remodeling Portfolio About Us Contact Call (858) 267-4671
Since 2014 (10+ years)★★★★★ 4.7 / 45 Google reviewsCA Lic #1004363 · Bonded · InsuredServing San Diego County

University City Remodeling Contractor

Kitchen, bathroom, addition, and ADU remodeling for University City homes near UTC and UCSD. We give you fixed-bid pricing and one point of contact from start to finish.

Get Your Free Quote →☎ (858) 267-4671
FREE · NO-PRESSURE QUOTE

Get a Free University City Remodeling Quote

Tell us about your University City project and our team will follow up with a clear, fixed-bid estimate. No pressure, no guesswork.

South University City’s 1960s and 1970s single-family homes still carry their original kitchens and baths, while North University City brings newer construction near UCSD and Westfield UTC. We remodel throughout this central north San Diego neighborhood for the academic, medical, and tech professionals who own here. From opening up a closed mid-century floor plan to building a backyard ADU, our work fits homes near the UTC mall and the research corridor. With a convenient location and strong resale, University City is a smart place to invest, and we handle the City of San Diego permitting from start to finish.

Remodeling Services We Provide in University City

We are a full-service remodeling contractor handling projects of every size across University City, from a single bath refresh to a whole-home renovation.

  • Kitchen remodeling — modernizing dated mid-century kitchens with new layouts, cabinetry, and open sightlines.
  • Bathroom remodeling — updating original 1960s and 1970s baths into clean, functional spaces.
  • Home & room additions — adding square footage and bedrooms to growing University City households.
  • ADUs — detached and attached accessory dwelling units for rental income or family.
  • Whole-home renovations & custom cabinets — complete remodels with built-to-fit cabinetry throughout.

What Makes Remodeling University City Homes Different

University City has a distinct housing mix, and each project calls for an approach that respects the home’s era and the neighborhood’s value.

  • 1960s–1970s mid-century updates — South UC’s established single-family homes often still have their original kitchens and baths ready for modernizing.
  • Open-concept conversions — removing walls in older closed floor plans to create the bright, connected living space buyers expect.
  • ADUs — generous UC lots are well suited to accessory dwelling units near UCSD and the UTC employment core.
  • Strong-resale market — the convenient location near Westfield UTC and the tech and medical corridor makes quality remodeling a sound investment.

Why University City Homeowners Choose Us

Owner We’ve remodeled San Diego homes since 2014, and University City clients work directly with him, not a rotating crew of strangers.

  • Fully licensed — CSLB #1004363, bonded and insured for your protection.
  • Fixed-bid pricing — a clear, written price up front so there are no surprises mid-project.
  • One point of contact — We manage your project personally from estimate to final walkthrough.
  • 10+ years in San Diego — remodeling local homes since 2014 with hands-on knowledge of City of San Diego permitting.

Recent San Diego Projects

Actual client homes — not staged showrooms.

University City kitchen remodel
University City bathroom remodel

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a remodel cost in University City?
Cost depends on the scope, the size of the space, and the finishes you choose, and an original mid-century kitchen or bath update will price differently than a full addition or ADU. Rather than quote a vague range, we look at your University City home and gives you a fixed-bid price in writing, so you know the full number before any work begins. Call (858) 267-4671 for a free estimate.
Do I need permits to remodel my University City home?
Most University City remodels involving structural changes, electrical, plumbing, additions, or ADUs require permits through the City of San Diego. We handle that process for you as part of the project, pulling the proper permits and coordinating inspections, and keep your remodel compliant from start to finish.
Can you modernize my older mid-century University City home?
Yes. Much of South University City was built in the 1960s and 1970s, and those homes often still have their original kitchens, baths, and closed floor plans. We specialize in modernizing them, whether that means updating finishes, reworking layouts, or opening walls for an open-concept feel that suits how people live today while protecting the home’s resale value.
Can you build an ADU on my University City property?
Yes. University City’s lots are often well suited to accessory dwelling units, and an ADU near UCSD and the UTC job core can add rental income or space for family. We design and build both detached and attached ADUs and manage the City of San Diego permitting throughout.

University City Remodeling Services

Kitchen RemodelingBathroom RemodelingHome AdditionsADU ConstructionWhole-House RenovationLa JollaClairemont

Ready to Remodel Your University City Home?

Get a free, fixed-bid estimate from a licensed local contractor (CA Lic #1004363) who has remodeled San Diego homes since 2014.

Get My Free Quote →☎ (858) 267-4671

Ready to start your remodel?

Free in-home design consultation. We’ll walk your space, hear your goals, and send a written timeline + budget — no pressure.

Free Consultation (858) 267-4671
Licensed, bonded & insured · CA Lic #1004363

Office Hours

  • Monday – Saturday8:00am – 5:00pm
  • SundayClosed
CA License #1004363
Bonded · Insured · Family-owned
Serving San Diego since 2014

Visit Our Office

3415 Lebon Dr #434, San Diego, CA 92122

Get directions

San Diego Custom Remodeling

Licensed general contractor (CA Lic #1004363) led by owner Dave Romero, building custom kitchens, baths, additions & ADUs across San Diego County since 2014.

(858) 267-4671

Services

Company

Proudly serving San Diego County — see all areas La Jolla · Pacific Beach · Ocean Beach · Point Loma · Mission Hills · North Park · Mission Valley · University City · Clairemont · Tierrasanta · Carmel Valley · Del Mar · Solana Beach · Encinitas · Carlsbad · Oceanside · Vista · San Marcos · Escondido · Rancho Santa Fe · Rancho Bernardo · Rancho Penasquitos · Scripps Ranch · Mira Mesa · Poway · Santee · El Cajon · La Mesa · Lemon Grove · Spring Valley · Chula Vista · National City · Imperial Beach · Coronado
© 2026 San Diego Custom Home, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling · CA Lic #1004363 · Privacy · Terms
Call Now Free Quote