Whole Home Remodeling in Pomona
Most homeowners who ask us about whole home remodeling in Pomona want to stay in their neighborhood, not leave it. The house itself is the problem. Pomona’s housing stock varies widely depending on where you are, from older wood-framed homes with small, closed-off kitchens near downtown to larger two-story tract homes in areas like Phillips Ranch that have been built out since the 1980s. A whole home remodel addresses that as a single coordinated project: rooms reworked together, walls repositioned to open the floor plan, plumbing and electrical brought current, and the work covered under one permit pulled through the City of Pomona Building Safety Division. That is a fundamentally different scope than a single-room job, and we plan it that way from the first walk-through.
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Our Whole Home Remodeling Process in Pomona
Whole home remodeling in Pomona begins with a full walk-through of every part of the house, not just the rooms on your list. Because Pomona’s housing stock ranges from older wood-framed homes near downtown to larger two-story tract homes in Phillips Ranch, the starting point matters. We look at the attic, the crawl space or slab, the electrical panel, and the supply lines. Where something is uncertain, we investigate before drawing anything: a sewer camera, asbestos testing on textured ceilings, a structural review of framing that may have been altered over the years. From there we draw the existing layout and the proposed one, so adjustments happen on paper while they are still inexpensive. Structural engineering and Title 24 energy documents go into the same plan set, submitted together to the City of Pomona Building Safety Division.
Material selections covering cabinets, tile, flooring, and fixtures for every room are made at the Horizon Design Center in Fullerton before demolition begins. Construction follows a fixed sequence: demolition, structural work, rough plumbing, electrical and HVAC, inspections, insulation, drywall, and finishes. Because the age of the house governs what the building code requires, older homes near downtown often involve more discoveries than newer hillside tracts, and a single plan set accounts for all of it. The plumber reroutes lines once, floors run continuously without a threshold marking where one old project stopped, and one project manager carries the job through final inspection.
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What a Whole Home Remodel in Pomona Actually Involves
A whole home remodel in Pomona almost always requires a full building permit with plan check, because the work touches structure, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems at the same time. Permits are processed through the City of Pomona Building Safety Division, which sits within the Development Services Department. No unusual local overlay governs this work, so what drives the review path is the building code itself and the age of the specific house. We walk through your scope at the outset to understand which of those factors will shape exterior material choices, setbacks or how long plan check is likely to take, before any walls come down.
Pomona’s housing stock spans a remarkable range, from older wood-framed houses with small, closed kitchens near downtown to larger two-story tract homes in the Phillips Ranch hillside subdivisions that have been developing since the 1980s. That age spread matters practically. Houses built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and contractors who disturb it must follow the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. Popcorn ceilings, some older flooring and duct insulation can also contain asbestos, so suspect materials are tested first and any removal is handled by a licensed abatement contractor. Galvanized supply lines and undersized electrical panels are common in the older stock near downtown, and a full remodel, with walls already open, is the right time to address them. Specialty trade portions of this work are performed by appropriately licensed subcontractors we coordinate directly.
Two California requirements come up on nearly every whole-house job. Civil Code 1101.4 requires that older high-flow toilets, showerheads and faucets be replaced with water-conserving fixtures on many permitted remodels of homes built before 1994, so we put that in the fixture schedule from the start rather than discovering it at final inspection. Title 24 energy standards apply to remodels as well as new construction, and the 2025 standards cover permits filed on or after January 1, 2026. New windows, insulation, lighting and HVAC changes all have to comply, and we prepare the compliance documents as part of the plan set.
Structural work adds another layer. Removing a load-bearing wall to open a kitchen to a living area typically calls for an engineered beam, posts and sometimes new footings. Raised-floor homes may also benefit from foundation bolting and cripple-wall bracing while the work area is accessible. Unpermitted additions, enclosed patios and garage conversions are common throughout Pomona, and those spaces generally need to be legalized, brought up to current code or rebuilt before the city will issue a final on the rest of the house. If additional square footage is also a goal, state law allows an ADU on most single-family lots, and that can be planned alongside the main remodel rather than treated as a separate project.
Other Remodeling Services We Offer
A kitchen remodel touches more trades than any other room in the house: layout, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, ventilation and finishes. Horizon designs and builds kitchen remodels under one contract, from the measured layout to the final inspection.
Whether you envision a classic Southern California pool or a fully customized backyard oasis, Horizon Construction & Remodeling delivers the highest level of quality and service. Our comprehensive pool design and remodeling services cover everything from layout and decking to built-in BBQs and final touches like landscaping. Let Horizon be your trusted partner in transforming your backyard into the perfect outdoor retreat.
If you are planning a complete bathroom remodel or simply want to change your tub, shower, update your plumbing fixtures, or make the space more efficient, our team at Horizon will help you through the process with expert advice, professional craftsmanship, and affordable options with beautiful results. Learn more about our bathroom remodeling services.
Transform your space with our expert interior work services. We offer a comprehensive range of solutions — from space planning and custom design to the selection of high-quality finishes and materials. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with you to create a space that’s both functional and stylish, tailored to your unique needs, goals, and budget. Whether you’re updating a single room or overhauling your entire interior, we bring precision, creativity, and craftsmanship to every project.
At Horizon, we believe your home is more than just four walls — it’s where life happens. It’s the place you relax, gather with family and friends, and create lasting memories. That’s why we offer a full range of exterior work services designed to elevate your outdoor living space. From patios and hardscaping to custom decks and exterior renovations, we help turn your vision into a dream yard that complements your lifestyle and enhances curb appeal.
At Horizon Construction & Remodeling, our expert team includes a dedicated design and planning division that works hand-in-hand with licensed architects and structural engineers. We take care of everything — from detailed plans and blueprints to securing city permits — so you don’t have to deal with delays or red tape. Our goal is to streamline the process and provide a fully approved set of documents that aligns with both your vision and city regulations, saving you time and stress.
Why Choose Horizon Remodeling For Whole Home Remodeling in Pomona
Why Pomona Homeowners Work With Horizon
Horizon Construction and Remodeling has been licensed and bonded as a Class B general building contractor since 2009. A whole home remodel is precisely the kind of project a Class B license covers: multiple trades, structural work, and coordinated permitting under a single contract. In Pomona, permits for this scope of work go through the City of Pomona Building Safety Division, and the governing factors are the California Building Code and the age of your specific house. That second point matters more here than in many cities, because Pomona’s housing stock ranges from older wood-framed homes near downtown to two-story tract construction in Phillips Ranch. What a house needs behind the walls depends heavily on when it was built and how it has been maintained.
We handle drawings, engineering coordination, permit submittals and construction under one contract with one project manager. The people who developed your floor plan are in direct contact with the crew building it. Finishes for every room are selected together at our Fullerton office, which keeps the kitchen, bathrooms and flooring consistent throughout the house.
We are also straightforward about things homeowners would rather not hear: whether living on site during construction is realistic, what an older house typically needs once walls are opened, and which items can be deferred without creating larger costs down the road.
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Whole Home Remodeling FAQ
How is a whole home remodel different from a regular home remodel?
A whole home remodel treats the house as one connected system rather than a collection of separate projects. Walls come down or move to open up the floor plan, and plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are updated throughout the house in a single coordinated effort. That matters in Pomona, where a home could be an older wood-framed bungalow near downtown or a two-story tract house in Phillips Ranch, each with its own layout challenges. Everything is drawn, permitted through the City of Pomona Building Safety Division, and sequenced together so trades move through once without reopening finished work.
What's the difference between a whole home remodel and a complete home renovation?
A remodel and a renovation are not the same thing, though most whole-home projects in Pomona involve both. A remodel changes layouts and finishes, while a renovation addresses the house itself: structure, windows, plumbing, wiring, and heating and cooling. In Pomona, where housing ranges from older wood-framed homes near downtown to two-story tract houses in Phillips Ranch, the age and condition of the house shape the scope. We sequence the work so protective repairs come first, then systems that are hard to reach once walls close, then the finishes you see every day.
Do we have to move out during a whole home remodel?
The honest answer is that it depends on what the plan calls for. In Pomona, where homes range from older wood-framed houses near downtown to larger two-story tract homes in Phillips Ranch, the scope of a whole home remodel varies widely, and so does the disruption. Gut-level work touching every bathroom and the kitchen at once usually pushes families out during the heaviest phases. Phasing the work, keeping one bathroom running and setting up a temporary kitchen, lets some households stay, though it adds time to the schedule. We walk through that trade-off once the drawings are set.
How long does a whole home remodel take?
How long a whole home remodeling project in Pomona takes depends on scope, how fast selections are made, and how quickly plan check moves through the City of Pomona Building Safety Division. Design and permitting often consume as much calendar time as construction itself, and plan check alone can stretch several weeks or more. Homes range widely here, from older wood-framed bungalows near downtown to larger two-story tract houses in Phillips Ranch, and the age of the house frequently determines what surprises wait behind the walls. Structural work or hidden conditions add time. We build a schedule specific to your home with the proposal, and getting drawings started early is the single biggest factor in shortening your move-back-in date.
Who handles the permit for a whole home remodel in Pomona?
We handle permits from start to finish. Every whole home remodeling project in Pomona goes through the City of Pomona Building Safety Division, and we prepare the full plan set, structural engineering, and Title 24 energy documents, then manage plan-check comments until the permit is issued. Because homes here range from older wood-framed houses near downtown to two-story tract homes in Phillips Ranch, the age and construction type of your house largely drives what the code requires. We schedule and attend all required inspections and close out the permit at final.
What drives the cost of a whole home remodel?
Whole home remodel costs vary too widely for us to publish a range, and in Pomona that range is especially broad given how different a 1940s wood-framed bungalow near downtown is from a two-story tract home in Phillips Ranch. The biggest cost drivers are structural changes such as removing a load-bearing wall, relocating a kitchen or bathroom on a slab foundation, the extent of repiping, rewiring, and panel upgrades the house needs, any lead or asbestos handling, added square footage, and the finish level you choose. Your proposal separates all of it line by line, distinguishing required work from optional upgrades.
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Horizon is a licensed Class B general building contractor serving Pomona and the surrounding Los Angeles County communities.