Westlawn Project - 2014 Total Home Remodel - Mar Vista, CA

WESTLAWN REMODEL PROJECT

In January 2014, THB Construction initiated a home remodeling project of a late 1940's two story residence in Mar Vista, CA.  

As the project unfolded, several hidden structural and leaking roof problems came to light.  With the approval of the clients, all of these issues and concerns were appropriately addressed and corrected, returning the home to its former sound structure.

The entire home, garage/patio and landscape was remodeled in one form or another as you will note in the "before & after photographs".

This project was a complete makeover that addressed, updated, restored or replaced significant portions of the home.

The 1^st level bathroom was reconfigured and expanded for more appropriate space that allowed for a grander new bathtub and shower stall.  The 2^nd level bathroom was also updated with new tile and glass enclosures.

The laundry room had an inadequate plumbing system was revised and updated, bringing it up to code, making it more efficient and safe.

The entire kitchen was revamped, removing all existing flooring, cabinets, existing plumbing and appliances.  This included a redesign of the laundry room as well.  New cabinets were installed and new appliances and tile flooring were added.  Recessed ceiling lights with new electrical circuits installed.  New kitchen sink, faucet & garbage disposal were added.

Due to improper installation of the previous roofing material, a large degree of water damage to the roof sheeting had to be replaced.  All old plywood sheeting was removed and new sheeting and framing around the eves was done.  New shingles and drip edge and flashing were also installed.  A complete was now in place.

All existing windows were removed and replaced with high energy efficiency double pain windows.  

The pack patio cover was rotten and removed.  A new atrium was added with the addition of outside receptacles and lighting.

The electrical circuitry was extremely inadequate and was subsequently upgraded including the addition of a new power panel and new circuitry for the house and a sub-panel for the garage.

New recessed ceiling lights were added throughout as well as upgrading the power receptacles, GFI’s, vent/heating in the bathrooms and general overall lighting throughout.

Additionally, a sophisticated security camera/wi-fi system was installed so that the clients could monitor their home from anywhere – remotely with a smart phone or iPad/Tablet device.

The entire house was painted inside and out.  All existing cabinets and paneling was stained according to the clients wishes.

The following series of photographs will show “before” images of the areas addressed as well as photographs of the finished “after” product.  To expand any photo, place your cursor on it and double click the image.

 Westlawn Property

 Completion of the Remodel

 Living Room Fire Place & Book Shelves

Hardwood Floors re-surfaced, stained and sealed  - New Gas Line installed in the fireplace.

Living Room front window.  Front door replaced.  Hardwood floors refinished.  Side window replaced

New Front Door, ceiling recessed lights and security camera system installed

 

 Book case refinished and new cabinet doors installed.  Accent recessed lighting in ceiling.  

 Dinning Room with walkway to the kitchen

 Dinning Room paneling re-stained, floors sanded, stained and finished.  New front window

 Dinning Rooom walk through to bathroom and hallway staircase.

Carpet removed from hallway and replaced with new hardwood flooring

 Stair case to 2nd floor

 Carpet removed, new wood stair treads stained & finished.  Raisers painted.

 Kitchen

 Kitchen completely remodeled with new cabinets, tile floor, recessed lights & cabinets -

New appliances, paint,tile back splash, etc.  

 Kitchen/Dinette area

New Kitchen cabinets, under cabinet lighting, granite counter top, new window, floor tile, 

floor molding and paint.

 Another view of the kitchen - "before" - Note location of the stove.

 Refrigerator in new location. Prior walk through removed to open the space.

 Back door moved to where back side window is located.  

 New kitchen window, sink and appliances & cabinets.

 Attached laundry room to the kitchen area

New window, sink and cabinets, new water and drain service, tile floor and ceiling lights.

 Side window removed for new location of side door.

 New side door where once was a window.

 Open kitchen pantry shelves

 On the left, new cabinets for the pantry

 Lower office/bedroom

New door, door frames, hardwood floors stained and refinished

 Office/Bedroom area

 New window installed

 1st level bathroom - very narrow

 Re-framed south wall to expand the bathroom.  New windows, cabinets, floor tile, lighting and vent

Created larger bath tub area and shower stall

New expanded stall shower with glass enclosures & accent tile added

 New bath tub and tile installed

 New vanity, sink and toilet, mirror and lighting

 2nd floor bedroom

 New window, paint, floor molding, carpet and ceiling fan

 Stairwell - re-finished beams, new light fixture

 Stairwell

 2nd floor bonus room.

 New windows, recessed lighting, carpet, floor molding and paint

 Southern view of the bonus room

 Completed with new lighting, carpet, paint, trim and windows.

 2nd floor bathroom

new granite vanity counter top, sink and skylight previously rotted from leaking rain.

 2nd Floor bath tub

 New bath tub, glass enclosure, tile with accent pieces and flooring

 2nd Floor powder room

 New granite vanity counter top, sink, mirror, light bar

 Side door, window and hot water heater - illegal wooden shed (fire hazard)

Side door relocated, window removed and proper metal hot water enclosure installed 

 Garage and attached patio

 Garage painted and upgraded with electrical panel to support the patio

 Patio area

 Added new awning, lighting and outlets and side access door into the garage.  Painted same.

New Patio Area

 Rear of garage and patio area

Finished garage and patio area.

 Front of house - new roof, rain gutters, front porch area, expanded driveway width and landscaping.