Remodeling in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County
Kitchen and Home Remodeling in Santa Monica
Navon Home remodels Santa Monica kitchens by checking sink plumbing, vent caps and damp-air wear first, then planning the layout, cabinets and floors.
The first stop on a Santa Monica visit is the cabinet under the sink. A stained base, a swollen panel or a soft floor there tells us whether a slow leak has been at work, and that changes the demolition plan. Next we follow the hood duct to its exterior cap, since damp air near the water can corrode metal terminations and fasteners. The layout conversation starts after those two checks.
Materials for damp air
Near the water, exposed metal wears fastest, so stainless or coated hardware, a sealed vent cap and a hood with a corrosion-resistant finish hold up longer. Inside, cabinet boxes made of plywood with sealed edges resist swelling from humidity, and a full-height backsplash with sealed grout protects the wall behind the range. Exhaust ducting gets insulated where it passes through an unheated space, which keeps condensation from running back toward the hood. Flooring follows the same thinking, with porcelain tile or engineered plank laid on a dry, flat subfloor.
Permits and an extra planning review
Kitchen permits here go through the City of Santa Monica building department, which reviews new circuits, gas changes and structural work. A lot close to the water may also call for a separate planning review when exterior work changes the building, so we confirm the parcel's status before drawings are submitted. An interior remodel that keeps the footprint may not need that step. Once permits are issued, the rough plumbing and wiring are inspected, moisture-resistant drywall goes up around the sink and range, and the finishes come last.
What we plan and build in Santa Monica
Every project here starts the same way: a measured layout, then the lines behind the walls, then finishes.
Planning a kitchen in Santa Monica?
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