By California Construction & Remodeling Experts | February 2026 The Code Nobody Explains Until It's Too Late Here's a scene we see far too often. A homeowner in Los Angeles hires a contractor to remodel their kitchen. The design is finalized. The permit application is submitted. Then the city's plan checker sends back a correction notice with three words that derail the entire budget: "Title 24 compliance required." Suddenly there's an energy consultant fee they didn't expect

By California Construction & Remodeling Experts | February 2026 Why Remodeling in California Is Different From Remodeling Anywhere Else If you're reading this from a home in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood or anywhere across LA County, you already know: California is not a simple state to build in. That's not a complaint. It's actually an advantage, once you understand how it works. California has the most advanced building codes in the country. Our seismic retrofi