General Contractor in Downey
Licensed general contractor serving Downey in Los Angeles County. CSLB #1063782.
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Our Services in Downey
Home Remodeling
Complete home transformations from concept to completion
Home Addition
Expand your living space with room additions and second stories
Kitchen Remodeling
Transform your kitchen into a modern, functional centerpiece
Bathroom Remodeling
Elegant bathroom renovations with quality materials and craftsmanship
New Construction
Ground-up residential construction with custom home building
ADU
Add rental income or family space with ADU construction
Backyard Remodeling
Turn unused yard space into an outdoor room you actually use
Hardscaping
Patios, walkways, and retaining walls built to hold up
Pools
New pool construction and full pool renovations
Concrete and Pavers
Driveways, patios, and flatwork that resist cracking
Roofing
Re-roofing and roof replacement built for the fire and sun
Artificial Turf
Synthetic lawns that drain properly and stay cool enough to use
What building in Downey actually involves
We build around what this area actually demands, starting with the housing stock itself: Craftsman bungalows from the 1910s and 1920s. Licensed general contractor (CSLB #1063782) specializing in home remodeling, additions, kitchen and bathroom renovation, new construction, and ADUs in Downey and throughout Southeast Los Angeles.
Downey sits on flat, low-lying ground in the southeast San Gabriel Valley, and the soil here tends toward expansive clay that shifts with seasonal moisture changes, so a solid foundation assessment before any addition or ADU is not optional. The housing stock is largely mid-century single-family homes built through the 1950s and 1960s, which means you are often working with original slab foundations, aging electrical panels sized for a pre-appliance era, and galvanized plumbing that has quietly reached the end of its useful life. Lots are typically modest and rectangular with standard setbacks, but alleys run behind many properties, which actually makes staging materials and running a concrete truck to the rear of the lot easier than in neighborhoods without that access. The climate is warm and dry with occasional Santa Ana wind events, so exterior finishes, roofing fastening patterns, and attic ventilation all deserve attention beyond what you might spec for a cooler coastal job. Los Angeles County holds dozens of incorporated cities, and each one runs its own building department, so the submittal package, the number of plan check rounds, and the fee schedule for the same project can look different a few miles down the road. Homes in unincorporated pockets go through the county rather than a city, and the mailing address does not always tell you which one has jurisdiction, so settle that first. Your local building department can tell you which trades need separate permits, whether the lot falls in a hillside, flood, or fire hazard overlay, and whether a soils or structural report has to come in with the plans. One statewide ADU law sits under all of it, but the objective design standards layered on top are written city by city.
Common in Downey
- 1950s and 1960s ranch-style tract homes on wide rectangular lots
- post-war minimal traditional cottages with original hardwood floors and single-car garages
- 1970s stucco California contemporary with low-pitched roofs and attached two-car garages
- mid-century Spanish Revival with clay tile roofs and decorative iron detailing
- 1980s builder colonial with formal entry and brick veneer facade
- older Craftsman bungalows along the city's northern residential streets near the original townsite
Worth settling before you start
- expansive clay soil common to the San Gabriel Valley floor that shifts seasonally and affects slab foundations
- aging galvanized or cast-iron supply lines in homes built before 1970
- flat lot grading with minimal natural drainage requiring careful attention to surface runoff direction
- original single-pane aluminum window frames and uninsulated wall cavities typical of 1950s and 1960s construction
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Our team brings over 20 years of combined residential construction experience to every Los Angeles project. We show up on time, communicate clearly, and deliver results that last.
CSLB Licensed and Insured
California contractor license #1063782. Full liability coverage on every project.
4.9 Rating, Over 200 Reviews
High ratings and verified reviews across Google, Yelp, and more.
20+ Years Combined Experience
Our team's combined residential construction experience in Los Angeles. We know local codes, soil conditions, and permit processes.
Full-Service: Design to Completion
We handle design consultation, architectural plans, permits, construction, and final inspections. One team, start to finish.
You Know Who's Coming Tomorrow
A written scope before anyone touches a wall, then updates through the build telling you who is arriving and what they are doing. Homeowners tell us this is the part they remember.
On-Time and On-Budget
Every project gets a written timeline and fixed-price contract. We hit our deadlines and don't surprise you with extra costs at the end.
Trusted by Homeowners in Southeast Los Angeles
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Real feedback from homeowners across Los Angeles County.
“My experience with T & N was incredible, excellent, amazing, and wonderful. My renovation included removing all of the wood siding on my home and replacing it with stucco and Beautiful stones.. We also replaced the windows. I have been told by many contractors that a renovation of this magnitude should take up to 6 months, and Tal was completed in 6 weeks. I am extremely happy with the results. I receive numerous compliments each day from my neighbors stating how incredible my home looks. The transformation of my home looks like my home should be located in a new development. Tal, Noy and the entire T & N team is hard working, honest and trustworthy. The work site is always left very clean. I recommend T & N to Everyone. They will do an amazing job for you. They are my family now😊”
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“Aiden was a caring contractor who was available at any time to answer questions or concerns. The workers who were hired to replace my kitchen sink and countertop were extremely professional and delivered great quality work. Thank you, T&N!”
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“This is a review on a large remodel that Tal did for us about 6 months ago. He helped us do a complete kitchen remodel with semi custom cabinets, new floors throughout and brand new semi custom vanities in all the bathrooms, as well as some other small cosmetic upgrades. The quality of the work has held up over time and we've been very satisfied with the outcome. As with any large scale project, there were hiccups along the way, but Tal was responsive to feedback and dedicated about fixing any issues that cropped up. In fact, I have to mention that after the job was completed and he was fully paid, I messaged him a few weeks later due to some minor tile issues that were bothering me. As a true professional, he was responsive and promptly sent out one his guys (Marlon - who's awesome) to fix the issue. When comparing Tal's rates to the other quotes we received, his numbers were very fair, providing a lot of bang for our buck. He also was mindful of our budget, and recommended nixing certain things to make the most of our money, which was much appreciated. He made some suggestions which didn't occur to us that improved the value of the home for minimal cost. Tal and his team did a fantastic job changing an old, out of date place into a beautiful, modern home for our family, and we're grateful for his help. We would happily use his services again!”
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