Torrance homes were built to last — and many are now ready for a serious update. From the
1920s bungalows of Old Torrance to the mid-century tract homes of Southwood and the larger properties
of the Hollywood Riviera, the South Bay’s biggest residential city is full of houses with good bones
and dated interiors. Katz Design & Builders is a licensed design-build firm (California CSLB
#1089060) that remodels and renovates homes across Torrance, updating them for how families live
today.
Why Torrance homeowners choose Katz Design & Builders
- We know South Bay homes. We’ve worked on the housing styles Torrance is built
from — post-war tract homes, bungalows, and larger custom properties — and we remodel
them without erasing what makes them solid. - Licensed, insured, accountable. CSLB #1089060, fully insured, with a written
scope, fixed price, and one project manager start to finish. - We handle Torrance permits. The City of Torrance has its own Building &
Safety division. We prepare plans, pull permits, and manage every inspection. - Design-build under one roof. Design, budget, and construction from one team —
fewer surprises and a price that holds.
Our Torrance home remodeling services
Whole-home remodels
Open up a closed-off floor plan, update aging systems, and modernize kitchens and baths — a
coordinated remodel that makes an older Torrance home feel current and work better.
Kitchen remodeling
Layouts, cabinetry, counters, and lighting designed around how you cook and gather, with real
storage and durable finishes.
Room additions & second stories
More space when you need it — a primary suite, a bigger kitchen, or a full second story —
engineered and permitted to Torrance code and blended into the existing home.
ADUs & garage conversions
Add rental income or flexible space with an ADU or garage conversion built to the city’s zoning and
setback rules, permit to completion.
What to expect: our process
- Consultation & site visit — we walk your home, talk goals, and give an
honest read on budget and scope. - Design & fixed proposal — drawings, selections, and an itemized price
and schedule before demolition. - Permits & approvals — handled through the City of Torrance.
- Build — one project manager, a clean site, updates to completion.
Torrance home remodeling — FAQ
Do I need a permit to remodel my Torrance home?
Additions, structural changes, ADUs, and most kitchen, bath, electrical, and plumbing work require
permits through the City of Torrance Building & Safety. We determine what’s required and handle it.
How long does a whole-home remodel take?
Depending on scope, most whole-home remodels run a few months; single rooms are faster. You’ll get a
realistic schedule in your written proposal before work begins.
Can you keep the character of an older Torrance home?
Yes — we modernize systems and layouts while preserving the details and proportions that give
Old Torrance and mid-century homes their character.
Get a quote for your Torrance remodel
Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll set up a consultation. Licensed CSLB #1089060, serving
Torrance and the South Bay.
Call (213) 444-7636 or request a consultation online.