Home Remodeling
Kitchen, bathroom and whole-home remodels and room additions in Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.
- Family owned
- Central Coast local
- Residential + Commercial
- Best of Santa Maria Valley 2024 & 2025
- CA Lic. #1045554
What our remodeling work covers
Planning and design
We work with you to plan the new space, from one kitchen or bathroom to the whole house.
Whole-home remodels
We manage the whole remodel, from demolition to final finishes.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures and appliances in the rooms you use most.
Room additions
Extra bedrooms, home offices and family rooms that blend with the existing house.
Weatherproofing
Materials and methods that protect your home from the weather and help the work last.
Energy efficiency
Energy-efficient windows, insulation and smart-home options that lower utility bills.
How a remodel usually goes
- Plan. Decide what the new space needs to do and set a budget.
- Design and choices. Layout, then cabinets, fixtures and finishes. See kitchen and bathroom remodeling.
- Permits. Most structural, plumbing and electrical changes need one.
- Demolition. Remove what’s being replaced and protect the rest of the house.
- Rough-in and inspections. Framing, plumbing and electrical, inspected before walls close.
- Finishes. Drywall, flooring, cabinets, fixtures and paint, then a final walkthrough.
What affects the cost of a remodel
- Size of the space and how much is changing.
- Moving walls, plumbing or wiring compared with keeping the layout.
- Cabinets, counters, fixtures and finishes.
- What turns up once walls open, such as old wiring or water damage.
- Changes after work starts. Put every change in writing.
Homes built before 1978
Older homes can have lead paint. Federal rules require anyone paid to do work that disturbs painted surfaces in a home built before 1978 to be certified and to use lead-safe work practices (EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule). If your home is that old, ask about it before work starts.
Why remodel with JD Green
A remodel can give your home new life without moving.
- Clear process: Clear communication and no surprises, from start to finish.
- Licensed: California contractor’s license #1045554.
- Family-owned and local: Ninth-generation Santa Maria Valley, working across the Central Coast.
How it works
- Tell us about your project
- Meet with our team
- Plan & build
- Enjoy the finished space
From our customers
We recently worked with Jeremy and his team to remodel our original 1970s Foxenwoods kitchen. When we finally decided to take the leap and dive in, JD Green Construction turned our vision into a reality. From the minute I shared an inspiration picture with Jeremy, he was on board with suggestions, ideas, original sketches, and designs. Jeremy was easy to talk to and flexible throughout the entire process; always there to problem solve and keep us involved in the evolution of the design process. We were able to carry on our regular routines throughout the project as Jeremy and his crew worked well with our dog and created clear boundaries between the construction area and our everyday living space. We love our new kitchen and we will definitely be calling JD Construction for our next remodel project
“Jeremy was thoughtful, organized and listened to our needs! The crews were fast and professional.”
“Makes it look so different and open.”
Common questions
Do I need a permit to remodel?
It depends on the work and on your city or county. Moving plumbing or gas lines, adding electrical circuits or changing walls generally needs one. Your city or county building department sets the rules.
Can I live at home during a remodel?
Often, yes, depending on the size of the job. For kitchen or bathroom remodels, it helps to plan a temporary setup and to expect some dust and noise.
How do I choose a remodeling contractor?
Check the license on the Contractors State License Board website, get the scope and payment schedule in writing, and look at past work. See our projects.
What if earlier work was done without permits?
Unpermitted work can come up at inspection or when you sell, and may need to be permitted or corrected. Your city or county building department can explain the options.
Do you remodel kitchens and bathrooms?
Yes. See kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling, or room additions for more space.
How much should I pay up front?
For home improvement contracts, the Contractors State License Board advises that a down payment be no more than 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less, and that you pay only as work is completed. See CSLB’s homeowner checklists.