FAQ

COMMON QUESTIONS

The most common questions we get asked about home remodeling in San Marino, CA.

Does JM Alpha Construction work in other cities in Los Angeles?

YES, we do! We cover all of LA for many services such as Home Remodeling, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Room Additions, Commercial TI’s. We work in all 88 cities of Los Angeles: Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, Artesia, Avalon, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Bradbury, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Cerritos, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Cudahy, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Duarte, El Monte, El Segundo, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Huntington Park, Industry, Inglewood, Irwindale, La Cañada, Flintridge, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Maywood, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, Torrance, Vernon, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Whittier.

What questions should I ask when choosing a Contractor?

In today’s world of home remodeling, there are many types of contractors to choose from. You should carefully interviewed them for your project. You may find that you want one person to build your home, but another to design it. Some firms may be qualified to do both. This would be a design-build company. Specific questions should be asked in the interviewing process. These questions will ensure that you are hiring the correct designer/builder for your project.

  • Are they a local company, and are they licensed and registered with the state CSLB?
  • How long have they been in business?
  • Do they carry insurance? If so, what type?
  • Can they provide recent, reliable references?
  • Are they familiar with your budget?
  • Do they understand your time and availability?
  • Do you enjoy their style and design shown through past projects?
  • How many projects like yours have they completed in the last year?

What items should I consider when Remodeling my Kitchen?

A nice kitchen remodel doesn’t need to be super expensive in San Marino. Starting with the cabinets, there are many types to choose from. Starting with MDF (particle board) to veneer plywood and Melamine interiors -vs- all wood construction. Manufactured cabinets are very nice nowadays as the quality has come way up. You can purchase store-bought cabinets for about $150. to $500. per ln ft. Make sure your choice of countertops and cabinet hardware are made wisely. They are the main accent to your new kitchen.

What do Room Additions cost per square foot?

If you hire a licensed general contractor in San Marino, the average cost of a room addition in the Los Angeles area can be around $190 to $250 per square foot of new living space. This means that a 400 square foot home addition will cost you about $80,000 before any plumbing features are added to the new addition to your home.

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