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Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. With over 12 years of experience our customer satisfaction is our top priority! We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today.
"Joe’s team did exceptionally well in removing my old 2” x 12” and 2” x 2” patio lumber wall edge covers and posts, and replacing them with new ones. This task included painting the new lumber to match the existing lumber. The team even resurfaced the existing lumber to match the new. The corner edges of the lumber meeting together were well secured with proper lumber screws, and patched to a smooth seamless finish. Joe and his team stand behind the work they perform, and I assure you will be completely satisfied with their work. Well done team!"
Rob C on October 2021
Our company invites you to experience prompt service and superior attention to detail. With over 12 years of experience our customer satisfaction is our top priority! We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. You can be assured you're in good with our company working on your home improvement project. If you are looking for a contractor that follows business practices such as promptly returning phone calls, arriving on time for appointments and following through on promises then call our reputable company today.
"Joe’s team did exceptionally well in removing my old 2” x 12” and 2” x 2” patio lumber wall edge covers and posts, and replacing them with new ones. This task included painting the new lumber to match the existing lumber. The team even resurfaced the existing lumber to match the new. The corner edges of the lumber meeting together were well secured with proper lumber screws, and patched to a smooth seamless finish. Joe and his team stand behind the work they perform, and I assure you will be completely satisfied with their work. Well done team!"
Rob C on October 2021
Opulent Design Build is Orange County's premier design-build company. We take the complicated process of home design, building and remodeling and make it an experience that you will love! There's no need to fear the design and construction process. We personally handle every aspect of the design, permitting and construction project process. Opulent Design Build is truly a one-stop design-build company.
Opulent Design Build is Orange County's premier design-build company. We take the complicated process of home design, building and remodeling and make it an experience that you will love! There's no need to fear the design and construction process. We personally handle every aspect of the design, permitting and construction project process. Opulent Design Build is truly a one-stop design-build company.
We are an American owned company that value our customers. We have been doing business in the Orange County Area for over 20 years. There is no job to small or large for us to tackle. Free Estimates, 10% discounts.
"Dan Williams is an outstanding professional arborist who is generous with his time and extensive knowledge and his service is very affordable, thorough, timely and comprehensive with a level of expertise that is unmatched by any tree service I have worked with during my 40 years of ownership and management of commercial and residential properties. Dan Williams Tree Care is wonderful!"
Mark W on February 2025
We are an American owned company that value our customers. We have been doing business in the Orange County Area for over 20 years. There is no job to small or large for us to tackle. Free Estimates, 10% discounts.
"Dan Williams is an outstanding professional arborist who is generous with his time and extensive knowledge and his service is very affordable, thorough, timely and comprehensive with a level of expertise that is unmatched by any tree service I have worked with during my 40 years of ownership and management of commercial and residential properties. Dan Williams Tree Care is wonderful!"
Mark W on February 2025
Our building expertise includes not only remodeling of existing homes, but new custom home construction, multifamily housing, tenant improvements, commercial and industrial office buildings. Our professional staff has the experience necessary to give you the confidence to start your next project today.
"Very well. Worked closely with me To consider my needs."
Deborah C on April 2025
Our building expertise includes not only remodeling of existing homes, but new custom home construction, multifamily housing, tenant improvements, commercial and industrial office buildings. Our professional staff has the experience necessary to give you the confidence to start your next project today.
"Very well. Worked closely with me To consider my needs."
Deborah C on April 2025
*Please Call Directly* WE SPECIALIZE IN COMPLETE REMODELING PROJECTS WITH A MINIMUM COST OF $5,000. We are a team of skilled craftsmen each with many years of experience remodeling kitchens and baths in the Orange County area. At Coastal Kitchens Inc. instead of a showroom we use door style, finish and kitchen cabinet samples, as well as photo design books and CAD on laptops to display your kitchen as it is designed. This way we eliminate the need and the cost associated with a showroom business model. This makes the design process more convenient for our customers, and we pass the significant savings on to them as well. Our design process also allows us to spend more time working on our customer’s designs. This is what we enjoy most about our business and it is what makes the difference between an average and a great kitchen design. Why should I work with Coastal Kitchens Inc.? John (the owner) has 34 years of experience in the remodeling field along with his experienced team. Our top priority is ensuring you receive the highest value for your dollars. This means we will sometimes suggest less expensive options for some aspects of your kitchen to accommodate better investments for others. For example, we can often recommend a cabinet door style that will appear identical and cost substantially less leaving you more dollars for your overall renovation. One of our guiding principles at Coastal Kitchens Inc. is that the best investment in your kitchen is always your design first and your door style second. Exceeding expectations, but never your budget. Contact us through email at coastalkitchens@cox.net for faster response. Credit card purchases are welcome however we charge a small convenience fee.
"BEWARE OF COASTAL KITCHENS & BATHS! This review is for a complete remodel of our master bathroom that occurred in early 2024. This business has no BBB rating. This business has no employees. This business has no presence on Houzz, Angi.com, Home Advisor, Yelp or any place else online and no website. Everyone who works for John Bailey is a sub-contractor. His subs vary widely in quality. Some are good and some are not. His idiot painter tracked white paint all over our master bedroom carpet. When I complained to John about that he responded that we were going to replace the carpet anyway and so what! His sub-contractors had to access the bathroom by going through our master bedroom. THEY DIDN'T EVEN PUT DOWN DROP CLOTHs. When I complained to John about that he had them put down tarps that were so filthy that it made our floors even worse than before. When it came time to install the vanity countertop the supplier (Best Cheer Stone) delivered the wrong countertop and John didn't even notice! My wife caught the mistake. John pressured us into accepting the mistake by telling us there would be a 2-3 week delay in the project if we insisted on returning the countertop. He did get us a discount from the supplier but it’s still the wrong countertop. Recently I noticed that one of the bathroom floor tiles had cracked only 10 months after installation so I called John to see if he would replace it. He told me he would talk to his tile guy and get back to me. A week later still no response so I called him back. He clearly did not want to accept responsibility and told me that replacing the tile might damage other tiles. This is nonsense because I have had 3 tile contractors look at the job and none of them said anything about that. When I tried to get John to accept responsibility for the cracked tile he got mad and hung up on me! BEWARE OF COASTAL KITCHENS & BATHS! John Bailey is super sketchy and will blow smoke at you all day long to get your money. He does not guarantee the work and will leave you with a $600 extra charge for tile replacement. I have other complaints too but in the interest of brevity I will stop here."
Jim B on March 2025
*Please Call Directly* WE SPECIALIZE IN COMPLETE REMODELING PROJECTS WITH A MINIMUM COST OF $5,000. We are a team of skilled craftsmen each with many years of experience remodeling kitchens and baths in the Orange County area. At Coastal Kitchens Inc. instead of a showroom we use door style, finish and kitchen cabinet samples, as well as photo design books and CAD on laptops to display your kitchen as it is designed. This way we eliminate the need and the cost associated with a showroom business model. This makes the design process more convenient for our customers, and we pass the significant savings on to them as well. Our design process also allows us to spend more time working on our customer’s designs. This is what we enjoy most about our business and it is what makes the difference between an average and a great kitchen design. Why should I work with Coastal Kitchens Inc.? John (the owner) has 34 years of experience in the remodeling field along with his experienced team. Our top priority is ensuring you receive the highest value for your dollars. This means we will sometimes suggest less expensive options for some aspects of your kitchen to accommodate better investments for others. For example, we can often recommend a cabinet door style that will appear identical and cost substantially less leaving you more dollars for your overall renovation. One of our guiding principles at Coastal Kitchens Inc. is that the best investment in your kitchen is always your design first and your door style second. Exceeding expectations, but never your budget. Contact us through email at coastalkitchens@cox.net for faster response. Credit card purchases are welcome however we charge a small convenience fee.
"BEWARE OF COASTAL KITCHENS & BATHS! This review is for a complete remodel of our master bathroom that occurred in early 2024. This business has no BBB rating. This business has no employees. This business has no presence on Houzz, Angi.com, Home Advisor, Yelp or any place else online and no website. Everyone who works for John Bailey is a sub-contractor. His subs vary widely in quality. Some are good and some are not. His idiot painter tracked white paint all over our master bedroom carpet. When I complained to John about that he responded that we were going to replace the carpet anyway and so what! His sub-contractors had to access the bathroom by going through our master bedroom. THEY DIDN'T EVEN PUT DOWN DROP CLOTHs. When I complained to John about that he had them put down tarps that were so filthy that it made our floors even worse than before. When it came time to install the vanity countertop the supplier (Best Cheer Stone) delivered the wrong countertop and John didn't even notice! My wife caught the mistake. John pressured us into accepting the mistake by telling us there would be a 2-3 week delay in the project if we insisted on returning the countertop. He did get us a discount from the supplier but it’s still the wrong countertop. Recently I noticed that one of the bathroom floor tiles had cracked only 10 months after installation so I called John to see if he would replace it. He told me he would talk to his tile guy and get back to me. A week later still no response so I called him back. He clearly did not want to accept responsibility and told me that replacing the tile might damage other tiles. This is nonsense because I have had 3 tile contractors look at the job and none of them said anything about that. When I tried to get John to accept responsibility for the cracked tile he got mad and hung up on me! BEWARE OF COASTAL KITCHENS & BATHS! John Bailey is super sketchy and will blow smoke at you all day long to get your money. He does not guarantee the work and will leave you with a $600 extra charge for tile replacement. I have other complaints too but in the interest of brevity I will stop here."
Jim B on March 2025
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"Very quick - extensive project only took 2 days, they did a great job and cleaned up everything afterwards. Would absolutely hire again."
Katrina S on November 2024
Block Wall Construction Bricklaying Concrete Masonry Construction Concrete Paving Concrete Repair Driveway Construction Firepit Construction Masonry Repair Outdoor Kitchen Construction Patio/Porch Construction Paver Installation Planter Wall Construction Pool Deck Construction Retaining Wall Construction Sealcoating Sidewalk/Walkway Construction Stairs/Steps Construction Stamped Concrete Installation Stone Masonry Construction
"Very quick - extensive project only took 2 days, they did a great job and cleaned up everything afterwards. Would absolutely hire again."
Katrina S on November 2024
You can have the lasting beauty of the fine custom cabinets. We offer custom-built cabinets and refacing to enhance the beauty of your kitchen or bathrooms at a price to fit your budget. When it comes to fine workmanship, "C & M is second to none". Our cabinet designs are not mass produced, but individually designed to fit your specific needs. We do all of our own design, fabrication, finishing, and installation. C & M is a family owned operation based in Huntington Beach since 1977. Thanks to our many satisfied customers we are proudly a referral driven Business. C & M proudly provides the superior quality and workmanship that our customers demand at a price you can afford. When you want the best, Call C & M Kitchen Cabinets. 7 employees. Uses subs for counter tops & electrical. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges apply. License #384045.
"My wife and I recently decided to redo our walk-in closet. Because of my engineering background I drew up the plans and searched multiple cabinet shops throughout Orange County only to find that none except for one could provide me with the finished cabinets I hoped to get. Having been a customer of his for as long as he has been in business I should have realized that no one can compare with the craftsmanship that goes into each job that he does. Thank you Jacques, Angel, and the rest of the crew. You did what no others would do and I am truly thankful for that."
Jim A on March 2023
You can have the lasting beauty of the fine custom cabinets. We offer custom-built cabinets and refacing to enhance the beauty of your kitchen or bathrooms at a price to fit your budget. When it comes to fine workmanship, "C & M is second to none". Our cabinet designs are not mass produced, but individually designed to fit your specific needs. We do all of our own design, fabrication, finishing, and installation. C & M is a family owned operation based in Huntington Beach since 1977. Thanks to our many satisfied customers we are proudly a referral driven Business. C & M proudly provides the superior quality and workmanship that our customers demand at a price you can afford. When you want the best, Call C & M Kitchen Cabinets. 7 employees. Uses subs for counter tops & electrical. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges apply. License #384045.
"My wife and I recently decided to redo our walk-in closet. Because of my engineering background I drew up the plans and searched multiple cabinet shops throughout Orange County only to find that none except for one could provide me with the finished cabinets I hoped to get. Having been a customer of his for as long as he has been in business I should have realized that no one can compare with the craftsmanship that goes into each job that he does. Thank you Jacques, Angel, and the rest of the crew. You did what no others would do and I am truly thankful for that."
Jim A on March 2023
Residential and Commercial Hard and Soft Landscaping, Water Drainage Systems, Landscape Lighting, Sprinkler Installation and Repair, Landscape Renovation, Sod Removal, Sodding and Seeding, Retaining Walls, Stump Grinding and Removal, Yard Cleanups and Maintenance, Synthetic Grass, Brick Planters and Pavers, Concrete and Block Walls, Tree Pruning and Topping, Tree Lacing and Removal, Tree Trimming, Ivy and Bush Removal, Yard Slope Removal, Wood and Vinyl Fencing, Junk Hauling, Palm Trimming, Palm Skinning, and Palm Removal. We have workers compensation insurance.
"Went great. Showed up when they said they would and did everything they promised. Took me to look at plants to make sure we were on the same page. Cleaned up everyday before they left."
Dianne g on November 2024
Residential and Commercial Hard and Soft Landscaping, Water Drainage Systems, Landscape Lighting, Sprinkler Installation and Repair, Landscape Renovation, Sod Removal, Sodding and Seeding, Retaining Walls, Stump Grinding and Removal, Yard Cleanups and Maintenance, Synthetic Grass, Brick Planters and Pavers, Concrete and Block Walls, Tree Pruning and Topping, Tree Lacing and Removal, Tree Trimming, Ivy and Bush Removal, Yard Slope Removal, Wood and Vinyl Fencing, Junk Hauling, Palm Trimming, Palm Skinning, and Palm Removal. We have workers compensation insurance.
"Went great. Showed up when they said they would and did everything they promised. Took me to look at plants to make sure we were on the same page. Cleaned up everyday before they left."
Dianne g on November 2024
We are a building, architectural design company that strongly believes in adding value with quality remodeling and affordable pricing. We specialize in crafting your dreams. Our owner, David Fidman, has experience since the 1990's in new construction and remodeling of homes. Our enthusiastic and fully licensed and bonded team can exceed your hopes for any project with our personalized service, whether it is constructing your dream home, renovating and upgrading your curb appeal, or remodeling your existing floor plan. As a boutique firm, we optimize personalization by getting to know our customers needs and wants through an attentive project management style. At Laguna Bay Developing, we want this experience to be as an exciting experience as it is rewarding, from the design plans and material selections to the permit approval and construction process, we will be there for every step, we love to see our clients dreams realized!
"I had an excellent experience working with Laguna Bay Developing. From the initial call and quote all the way through to project completion, they were extremely responsive and professional. Their quote was detailed and transparent, making it easy to understand exactly what I was paying for—no surprises or hidden costs. The work itself was completed on schedule and to a high standard. The team was respectful, organized, and clearly took pride in their work. Communication throughout the process was consistent and clear, which gave me confidence every step of the way. I especially appreciated their attention to detail and willingness to answer any questions I had. It’s not easy to find a company that combines fair pricing, reliability, and great workmanship, but they delivered on all fronts. Highly recommended!"
steve r on March 2025
We are a building, architectural design company that strongly believes in adding value with quality remodeling and affordable pricing. We specialize in crafting your dreams. Our owner, David Fidman, has experience since the 1990's in new construction and remodeling of homes. Our enthusiastic and fully licensed and bonded team can exceed your hopes for any project with our personalized service, whether it is constructing your dream home, renovating and upgrading your curb appeal, or remodeling your existing floor plan. As a boutique firm, we optimize personalization by getting to know our customers needs and wants through an attentive project management style. At Laguna Bay Developing, we want this experience to be as an exciting experience as it is rewarding, from the design plans and material selections to the permit approval and construction process, we will be there for every step, we love to see our clients dreams realized!
"I had an excellent experience working with Laguna Bay Developing. From the initial call and quote all the way through to project completion, they were extremely responsive and professional. Their quote was detailed and transparent, making it easy to understand exactly what I was paying for—no surprises or hidden costs. The work itself was completed on schedule and to a high standard. The team was respectful, organized, and clearly took pride in their work. Communication throughout the process was consistent and clear, which gave me confidence every step of the way. I especially appreciated their attention to detail and willingness to answer any questions I had. It’s not easy to find a company that combines fair pricing, reliability, and great workmanship, but they delivered on all fronts. Highly recommended!"
steve r on March 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.
"Very fast and professional response"
Yuval B on March 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Painting, Flooring and Ceramic Tile services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! Visit our website at https://eagleviewremodeling.com/.
"Very fast and professional response"
Yuval B on March 2025
Guest house building services FAQs
In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.
Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.
When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.
How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.
Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.
No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.
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