Pasadena & Northeast Los Angeles Remodeling Contractors
We are dacotah studioProcess-driven, and relationship-oriented Los Angeles remodeling contractors.
Most remodeling projects fall apart because there are too many players, not enough planning, and zero alignment between design and construction. At Dacotah Studio, we offer an all-in-one home remodeling experience that is designed to eliminate confusion and keep your vision, budget, and build aligned every step of the way.
As a trusted home remodeling contractor in Northeast Los Angeles, we work with clients who are ready to invest in their space with intention. not patchwork updates, but complete design-led remodels that reflect how they live now.
from design to buildHome Remodel Los Angeles Services
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Whole Home Remodeling
Full-scope remodeling projects where layout, finishes, systems, and flow are reimagined, not just “updated.” These are thoughtfully scoped projects, not cosmetic overhauls.
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Kitchen Remodeling
Custom-designed kitchens built around lifestyle and flow, not just surface upgrades. Includes layout changes, cabinetry, lighting, and integrated appliances.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Fully redesigned bathrooms with custom materials, lighting plans, plumbing layout updates, and curated finishes. All part of a larger remodeling scope.
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Additions and ADU's
Seamlessly integrated new spaces built by Los Angeles contractors. We build ground-up detached units or garage conversions, including design, city approval, and full construction.
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Interior remodeling
We reimagine layouts, finishes, and flow to create interiors that are functional, timeless, and designed around how you live.
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Plumbing, electrical, HVAC integration
Our team plans and installs all core systems, including all-electric HVAC, seamlessly within your home remodel or custom build.
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Custom cabinetry and material sourcing
We guide selections and source high-quality materials and custom cabinetry that align with your style, function, and budget.
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Permits & city coordination
From zoning to plan check, we handle every step of city submittals so your project is compliant, approved, and ready to build.
TESTIMONIALSWhat Our Clients Say
LA Home Remodel Projects
Every home we remodel starts with a conversation and ends with a space that reflects the people who live there. Explore our Los Angeles and Pasadena home remodeling case studies to see how we’ve brought clarity, creativity, and care to full home remodels, additions, custom builds, and ADUs.
Eagle Rock
Los Angeles, California
This Spanish-style whole home remodel in Eagle Rock features natural materials, warm wood tones, custom cabinetry, new kitchen and bathrooms, ADU garage conversion, and all-electric systems. Dacotah Studio completed full design, permitting, and construction documentation.
Silver Lake
Los Angeles, California
Blending creativity with structure, this full home remodel in Silver Lake included concept design, structural engineering, material sourcing, project management, and custom cabinetry. The result is a personalized space that reflects the artistic spirit of this Los Angeles neighborhood.
West Adams
Los Angeles, California
A full remodel of this West Adams craftsman blends original charm with modern living. Featuring custom woodwork, large windows, and a spacious layout, Dacotah Studio managed city submissions, structural plans, schematic design, and design development from start to finish.
Your planning and execution partners.
More then just an LA remodeling company - we design & build.
Most general contractors need you to come to them with plans, permits, and a finalized scope. We do things differently.
As a design-first construction partner, we handle architectural planning, city approvals, engineering, interior design, budgeting, and construction, all in-house. That means:
Fewer delays
No miscommunication between teams
One point of contact from start to finish
A clear, aligned process with no surprises
Our process.
After the design is complete and permits are in motion, we don’t just jump into building. We guide every client through a dedicated onboarding phase inside our project platform — Materio — where you’ll see real timelines, selections, communication threads, and historical data from similar projects.
This step gives you full visibility before construction begins, so you're not walking into the unknown. Most firms skip this level of preparation (or hand you off to someone new), but our process keeps you informed and connected from day one through completion.
Free Consultation
We start with a free 1-hour consultation to understand your goals, scope, vision, investment allocation and timeline expectations.
Project Onboarding
Once our proposal is approved, we guide you through our project platform (Materio) for real-time access to timelines, selections, and communication tools.
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Concept/Programing/
Schematic Design
Establishes the foundation of the design by capturing current conditions (scanning the home/as-built) and sets the stage for the more detailed design phases that follow.
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Design Development
Focus on refining and finalizing the design details while creating a more detailed and comprehensive plan for the project for city observation and permitting.
Permitting
We handle all permitting and city coordination to ensure your plans are fully approved for construction.
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Bidding & Estimation
With full plans in place, we provide a clear, data-backed bid, sharing real numbers from past projects so you know what to expect.
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Construction
Our team manages every detail of the build, from sourcing to scheduling, with total transparency through our digital system.
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Final Walkthrough
We finish with a full walkthrough, professional clean, and a smooth handoff → keys in hand and expectations met.
Dacotah Studio - Contact Us
We're eager to learn about your unique space or project. Send us your details and we’ll be in touch shortly!
626-209-9790
hello@dacotahstudio.com
Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM
51 West Dayton St.
Suite 200
Pasadena CA 91105
FAQ’s
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There’s no one-size-fits-all number when it comes to remodeling in Los Angeles. Cost depends entirely on the scope, layout, materials, permitting complexity, and systems involved. At Dacotah Studio, we don’t throw out estimates without context. Instead, we start with a free consultation to understand your goals, then use modeling software and real data from past projects to create an informed investment range. That range gets refined during design and finalized after permit-ready drawings. It’s not guesswork, it’s grounded in experience and shaped by real numbers.
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The most efficient way to remodel a house is to start with the big picture, not with a contractor or demo crew. At Dacotah Studio, we begin with a discovery call to understand your goals, layout, and investment range. From there, we move into schematic design, design development, and permitting before construction starts. That order matters because the early planning shapes everything: scope, budget, schedule, and city approvals. When design, pricing, and planning happen first, and under one roof, you avoid the delays, miscommunication, and surprises that come with hiring separate teams. It’s a structured approach that leads to better outcomes.
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In most cases, yes. Even interior changes like moving walls, upgrading systems, or expanding bathrooms usually trigger the need for permits. At Dacotah Studio, we handle all city coordination, including zoning review, Planning, and Building & Safety, so your remodel is fully approved and compliant before construction begins. Getting permits right up front avoids project delays and helps keep the budget and timeline on track.
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A remodel changes the way a space functions, reworking layouts, updating systems, and designing the home around how you actually live. It’s about rethinking and rebuilding, not just updating finishes.
A renovation, on the other hand, often refers to surface-level upgrades or restoring what’s already there. At Dacotah Studio, we focus strictly on remodeling — we don’t do patchwork fixes or cosmetic updates. Our work involves full-scope design and construction that improves flow, function, and long-term value.
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“Dacotah Studio is amazing! Their designs are stunning, and they really know how to bring a space to life. The team is super reliable, easy to work with, and pays attention to every detail. Highly recommend!”
Katie H