General Contractor in Isla Vista
Licensed general contractor serving Isla Vista in Santa Barbara County. CSLB #1063782.
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Our Services in Isla Vista
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 Isla Vista actually involves
We build around what this area actually demands, starting with the housing stock itself: Beach bungalows and cottages on narrow lots. Licensed general contractor (CSLB #1063782) specializing in home remodeling, additions, kitchen and bathroom renovation, new construction, and ADUs in Isla Vista and throughout Santa Barbara Coast.
Isla Vista sits on a narrow coastal mesa just west of Santa Barbara, and the combination of marine air, sandy bluff soils, and a dense concentration of aging rental housing shapes almost every job you take on there. The housing stock is predominantly mid-century apartment buildings and older wood-frame structures that have seen decades of salt air, deferred maintenance, and heavy occupancy, so rot, corroded fasteners, and tired foundations are common discoveries once work begins. Lots are small and tightly packed, which means staging materials and positioning equipment often requires coordination with neighbors and careful planning around narrow access points. The coastal exposure also means exterior finishes, window seals, and metal components take a harder beating than they would even a few miles inland, so material selection and detailing matter more than they might on a sheltered inland project. Most remodels in Santa Barbara County are permitted through the city if your address sits inside city limits, and through the county if you are in an unincorporated area, and those two paths do not run identically. What varies most from one jurisdiction to the next is the layer that sits on top of the building permit itself: whether exterior changes trigger architectural or design review, whether your parcel falls inside the coastal zone and needs coastal review, and how your local agency applies state ADU law to a conversion or a new unit. Coastal review is handled by the local agency in jurisdictions with a certified Local Coastal Program, and some residential scopes are exempt, so ask your building and planning department which of these apply to your specific parcel while the drawings are still cheap to change.
Common in Isla Vista
- 1960s to 1970s student-era stucco apartment duplexes
- post-WWII wood-frame beach cottages on compact 25-foot lots
- 1970s garden-style apartment complexes with shared courtyards
- single-story ranch houses converted to multi-unit rentals
- concrete-block utility buildings repurposed as living space
- two-story wood-frame fourplexes with exterior stair access
Worth settling before you start
- sandy, low-bearing-capacity soil near the bluff edge affecting foundation choices
- salt air and marine layer accelerating corrosion of fasteners, flashing, and window frames
- extremely narrow lot lines and zero-setback party walls common in the student-density core
- aging cast-iron or galvanized plumbing in pre-1975 structures likely due for full replacement
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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.
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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 Santa Barbara Coast
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Real feedback from homeowners across Los Angeles County.
“I had to build new construction ADU for my mother in law, after reviewing few different contractors I knew Tal is the right guy to go with. Very professional, had great advices, more knowledgeable than any other contractors I ever met. Project went smoothly, very communicative, help get the best value by building the right sqf and great finishes. If you looking for good contractor you can trust on- Tal is the right guy.”
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“We hired T&N Remodeling for a complete renovation of our 3,100 sq ft home and the results were beyond anything we expected. The project included a full kitchen remodel, new flooring throughout the house, and three fully renovated bathrooms -- basically a total transformation from top to bottom. From the very beginning, the team was professional, organized, and extremely knowledgeable. They helped us with design ideas, walked us through every step of the process, and always made sure we were comfortable with the timeline and budget. Communication was excellent -- we always knew what was happening and what the next phase would be. The kitchen came out stunning, with a beautiful large island, custom cabinets, and high-quality finishes. All three bathrooms look like something out of a magazine -- clean tile work, great waterproofing, and modern fixtures. The flooring throughout the house completely changed the feel of the home and tied everything together perfectly. What really stood out was their attention to detail and how clean and respectful they were of our home during construction. Inspections passed smoothly, and the final results were flawless. If you're looking for a trustworthy contractor for a full home remodel, kitchen, bathrooms, or major renovation, I can't recommend T&N Remodeling enough. They truly care about their work and their clients.”
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“Our kitchen remodel is complete! Aiden and his team were fast and reliable. We now have our dream kitchen, and upgraded several bathrooms in our home. The kitchen backsplash is a dream, and the craftsmanship with the tile is above excellent. Thank you T&N, we'll be enjoying family time in our kitchen for many years to come!”
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