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Remodeling Company in Florence-Graham, CA
Florence-Graham is an unincorporated pocket of South Los Angeles where the housing stock runs older, the lots run tight, and the work runs specific. We’re Sawyer Remodeling, a general contractor running kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and whole-home renovations across Florence-Graham. The homes here were mostly built between the 1920s and 1950s, which means lath-and-plaster walls, cast-iron drain lines, and foundations that have seen a few earthquakes. That’s the job. Call (254) 272-5876 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Florence-Graham Homes Are Different
Florence-Graham sits on flat, dense residential blocks between Florence Avenue and the 105. The homes are compact, mostly single-story stucco boxes and small Spanish-style bungalows, and they share walls and property lines more often than not. That changes how we work. Access is tighter, parking for a crew is scarce, and noise travels fast to neighbors. We stage materials carefully and schedule demolition in short, predictable windows so you’re not the house everyone on the block is glaring at.
Two conditions hit Florence-Graham harder than most of the region. First, the soil here is heavy clay, which moves with rain and drought cycles. That movement shows up as stair-step cracks in stucco, doors that won’t latch, and slabs that settle unevenly. We inspect for it on every project before we open a single wall. Second, the older homes here almost never had code-compliant electrical panels or grounding. A remodel that touches a kitchen or bathroom often means bringing the panel up to current standard. That’s a real cost, and we put it in the written price so it’s not a surprise later. Permits run through Los Angeles County since Florence-Graham is unincorporated, and the review timeline runs longer than city permits do.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Florence-Graham Services
Florence-Graham homeowners call us most about two things: full remodels in kitchens and baths, and larger renovations that fix the bones of the house before the finishes go in. Each service has its own detailed page.
General Contractor in Florence-Graham
When you’re tearing down a wall, adding square footage, or coordinating three trades at once, you need a general contractor who runs the schedule and the permit set. In Florence-Graham, that means knowing how Los Angeles County plan check behaves, what the setback rules are on tight lots, and what’s behind the stucco. We line up the structural engineer, pull the permits, and keep the job moving with a written price and photo updates. Read more on how we run it: General Contractor in Florence-Graham.
Bathroom Remodeling in Florence-Graham
A Florence-Graham bathroom remodel usually starts with a cast-iron tub from the Eisenhower era and a floor that slopes the wrong way. Replacing that tub, re-sloping the floor, and waterproofing it right transforms how the whole house feels. We handle the plumbing, the tile, the Schluter edge trim (the metal strip that waterproofs where tile meets floor), and the fixture replacements, all quoted before demo day. See the full scope and pricing: Bathroom Remodeling in Florence-Graham.
Home Renovation in Florence-Graham
Whole-home renovation here means working with what’s there: small rooms, shallow closets, and floor plans built for a different century. We open up sight lines, rework the electrical and plumbing, and rebuild kitchens and baths as part of one coordinated plan. On lots this tight, we often recommend a phased schedule so you’re not living in drywall dust for six straight months. See what that looks like in Florence-Graham: Home Renovation in Florence-Graham.
Every one of those projects runs on The Relay Standard: a live arrival time, photo updates before and after, and a written price before the first tool is picked up. Luca Romano leads our team, and the same guarantees apply whether you’re doing a vanity swap or a full gut renovation.
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 Florence-Graham
We install and service work from builders like Sakrete, Abodu, and Cover across Florence-Graham. Common parts and materials are stocked at our Los Angeles supply partners, which keeps turnaround on replacements short. Full product lines are listed on our brands page.
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AfterPricing for Remodeling Company in Florence-Graham, CA
| Service | Typical range in Florence-Graham |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
Prices in Florence-Graham run toward the middle of those ranges when we’re dealing with clay soil, older foundations, or electrical panels that need a full swap before the project can pass inspection. The only number that matters is the one we put in writing before work starts, and that’s the number on your invoice when the job closes.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Florence-Graham
We work across all of Florence-Graham, and because the community is compact, our crews move between jobs without burning half a day in traffic. Typical response for estimates is within a couple of business days.
- Central Florence-Graham
- Graham area north of Florence Avenue
- Blocks along Compton Avenue
- The residential stretch south of the 105
- East Florence-Graham near Alameda Street
Service Area – Cities Near Florence-Graham
Sawyer Remodeling runs crews in Florence-Graham and coordinates dispatch from our Los Angeles office. We also take on projects across the broader region, including Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, and San Francisco, CA.
Serving Florence-Graham, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Florence-Graham 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 Florence-Graham
Estimates are scheduled within a few business days, and most projects can start within two to four weeks once the written price is approved. Larger remodels that need Los Angeles County permits run on the county’s review timeline, which is outside our control but built into the schedule we give you. Call (254) 272-5876 to check current availability.
Yes. Florence-Graham is unincorporated Los Angeles County, so structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work all require county permits rather than city permits. We pull every permit for the job and schedule the inspections, so you never have to sit on hold with the county. The permit fees are itemized in your written estimate.
That’s most of what we do here. Older homes bring cast-iron plumbing, clay soil movement, and electrical panels that weren’t built for modern kitchens and baths. We inspect for those conditions during the estimate, and we quote the fix in the written price instead of springing it on you at rough-in. Call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll walk the house with you.
If you’re pricing a remodel in Florence-Graham, start with a number, not a vague “it depends.” Call (254) 272-5876 for a free written estimate, or reach out through our home page and we’ll get back to you same day.
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 Florence-Graham Customers Say
"Home renovation with a new layout. Permits and inspections were all tracked online."
- Nolan R."Crew cleaned up each day. Swept and wiped down the work area every evening, which I did not expect."
- Joy B."Quote was itemized and every change was approved in the app."
- Sasha L.
