As a trusted general contractor in Mar Vista, Golden Age Builders has been building and remodeling homes across the Westside since 2012 — that’s over fourteen years of pulled permits, finished kitchens, and completed ADUs in Los Angeles County. Budget predictability is the concern we hear most from homeowners in this neighborhood. Every project at Golden Age Builders starts with a locked, line-item estimate reviewed and approved by you before any work begins — no vague totals, no surprise invoices at the end. Homeowners near the Mar Vista Farmers Market and along Venice Boulevard know this part of LA well: the housing stock is a mix of mid-century bungalows and newer infill construction, and each one demands a contractor who actually knows the neighborhood. We do. CSLB License #1040171, fully bonded, and insured on every crew member.
Our reputation in Mar Vista was built one project at a time. What keeps homeowners coming back — and referring their neighbors — isn’t a promise. It’s a process. A dedicated project manager, full permit management, real-time app updates, and a licensed crew on every job. Here’s how it works.
Mar Vista sits in a stretch of the Westside where 1950s ranch homes sit next to recent two-story rebuilds. Soil conditions near Ballona Creek require careful grading review on ground-floor additions, and older homes along the Douglas Park corridor often carry unpermitted work that must be resolved before new permits are issued. We handle that discovery early — in the planning phase, not mid-construction. Our team also serves homeowners in Pico-Robertson and surrounding Westside neighborhoods with the same local code knowledge.
Every Golden Age Builders project has one dedicated project manager assigned from day one. That person is your single point of contact — through planning, permitting, and construction. You never get handed off. Through our client project app, you receive daily photo updates, live schedule tracking, and full budget visibility. You’ll know what’s happening at your home before you think to ask.
Los Angeles County building requirements are specific — and in Mar Vista, properties near the Santa Monica Airport flight corridor can carry additional overlay considerations during exterior and roofing work. Golden Age Builders handles 100% of permitting with the Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety: applications, posting, inspection scheduling, and final closeout. You don’t visit a single office.
Explore Our Full Range of Remodeling Services
Mar Vista homeowners have clear goals: more functional kitchens, updated bathrooms, rental income from a backyard ADU, or a full ground-up rebuild. Golden Age Builders delivers all of it — from the Westside’s compact lots to its larger corner properties — under one licensed roof.
Kitchens in Mar Vista’s mid-century homes were built for a different era. Homeowners near Alana’s Coffee Roasters have been opening up their layouts, replacing dated cabinetry with custom shaker-style builds, and adding quartz countertops that hold up to daily use. See how our kitchen remodeling process turns a closed-off galley into the room your home was always missing.
Bathrooms in older Mar Vista homes tend to be small and compartmentalized. Homeowners near the Mar Vista Recreation Center are choosing curbless walk-in showers with large-format tile — a clean, modern upgrade that also works well for aging-in-place. Explore our bathroom remodeling service to see scope options and typical timelines.
California’s ADU regulations make Mar Vista one of the strongest neighborhoods in Los Angeles County for backyard unit construction. Lots near Douglas Park can often support a detached ADU without a variance, generating rental income while adding long-term property value. Our team also builds ADUs for homeowners in Century City and across the Westside. Learn more about our ADU planning and construction service.
Some Mar Vista lots are ready for a full teardown and rebuild. Before we break ground, we put your finished home in front of you using our 3D rendering service — so every detail is confirmed before construction starts. Then our new construction team takes it from permit to final inspection.
You chose Mar Vista for a reason — the walkable streets, the proximity to the Ballona Creek Bike Path, the neighborhood feel. A whole-home remodel lets you keep exactly where you are while rebuilding the interior around how you actually live today.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| 3D Rendering | Visualize your project with photorealistic 3D images before construction |
| Kitchen Remodeling | Custom cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and complete kitchen transformations |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Spa-quality renovations from powder rooms to master suites |
| ADU Construction | Detached units, garage conversions, and junior ADUs with full permitting |
| New Construction | Ground-up residential builds and room additions |
| Full Home Remodels | Comprehensive whole-home transformations |
| Exterior Remodels | Siding, stucco, outdoor living spaces, and curb appeal upgrades |
| Roofing | Asphalt shingle, tile, flat, and composite roofing installation and repair |
| Flooring | Hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, porcelain tile, and natural stone |
| Windows and Doors | Energy-efficient window systems and custom door installations |
Every Golden Age Builders project follows a structured sequence with clear milestones at each phase. You’ll always know what’s next, what it costs, and when it’s scheduled — before any phase begins.
We start with a no-obligation consultation. That conversation covers your scope, a realistic budget range, and a project timeline — specific numbers, not ballpark guesses. There’s no commitment required. You leave with real information to make a confident decision.
This is where your input shapes everything. Our design phase uses 3D rendering to show your finished project before construction starts. Westside homeowners consistently say this step is where the project becomes real — and where final decisions get locked in with confidence.
Golden Age Builders manages all permit applications with Los Angeles County. We prepare the documents, submit to the building department, schedule inspections, and close out the permit at project completion. Your job is to tell us what you want built.
During construction, our client project app gives you daily photo logs, schedule updates, and full budget visibility. You stay informed at every phase without needing to call anyone or drive by the jobsite to see what’s happening.
At completion, we walk the finished project with you room by room. We don’t call it done until you’ve reviewed every detail and signed off.
Golden Age Builders holds CSLB License #1040171, is fully bonded, and carries workers’ compensation coverage on every crew member on every job. You can verify that license yourself directly on the California State License Board website — no need to take our word for it.
Homeowners near the Mar Vista Farmers Market shouldn’t have to send three follow-up texts to find out if their permit came through. Your assigned project manager sends updates before you think to ask. The client project app is the backbone — photo logs, schedule tracking, and budget visibility, available anytime from your phone.
Work on the Westside gets inspected. Every Golden Age Builders project goes through Los Angeles County building inspections at each required phase — framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, and final. Near Douglas Park and throughout Mar Vista, our licensed subcontractor crews follow those checkpoints without exception. That inspection record travels with your home.
One team. One contract. Zero juggling. Golden Age Builders handles ground-up new construction, exterior upgrades, and full 3D design visualization — all in-house, all coordinated by your single project manager.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| 3D Rendering | Visualize your project with realistic 3D images |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Transform your bathroom into a luxury retreat |
| Kitchen Remodeling | Modernize and enhance your kitchen’s functionality |
| ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) | Add functional living space to your property |
| Interior Remodels | Update and improve interior spaces within your home |
| Exterior Remodels | Enhance curb appeal and outdoor spaces |
| Full Remodels | Comprehensive home transformations |
| New Constructions | Build your dream home from the ground up |
Budget is the most important number on any project. Our commitment is straightforward: a locked, line-item estimate before work starts, and full visibility through every phase so you’re never caught off guard.
Protecting your remodeling investment starts before the first tool comes out. Here’s how Mar Vista homeowners can stay in control of their project budget.
| Component | Percentage of Budget (%) |
|---|---|
| Cabinetry and Hardware | 30-40 |
| Installation Labor | 20 |
| Appliances and Fixtures | 15-20 |
| Countertops | 10-15 |
| Flooring | 7-10 |
| Electrical and Plumbing | 10-15 |
| Other (Lighting, Permits) | 10-15 |
In Los Angeles County, permits aren’t red tape — they’re the legal record that the work on your home was done correctly and inspected. That record protects your property value and your ability to sell.
Golden Age Builders pulls every permit your project requires in Los Angeles County. We prepare the application package, submit it to the building department, post the permit on-site, schedule each inspection, and close out the permit at the end of construction. Your only job is to tell us what you want built.
Since 2012, Golden Age Builders has been completing projects across the Westside — from bungalows near the Ballona Creek Bike Path to full rebuilds steps from Venice Boulevard. Over fourteen years of work in Los Angeles County means we know the inspectors, we know the permit timelines, and we know what it takes to close out a job cleanly. Homeowners near the Mar Vista Farmers Market and Douglas Park have trusted us with some of the most important investments of their lives. That trust is earned project by project — and it’s what drives every decision we make on the jobsite.
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(323) 366-4745When you’re ready to build or remodel in Mar Vista, Golden Age Builders is the Residential General Contractor the Westside has relied on since 2012. Every project gets a dedicated project manager who stays with your job from first consultation to final walkthrough, and every homeowner gets real-time visibility through our client project app. Call (323) 366-4745 to schedule a no-obligation consultation — bring your scope, your questions, and your budget. We’ll give you straight answers and a clear plan before you commit to anything.
Golden Age Builders | 11965 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90066 | (323) 366-4745 | Licensed, Bonded & Insured | Lic #1040171
As a full-service remodeling company, we offer a comprehensive range of services that will help you realize your goals on time and on budget, making your design dreams a reality. Below are just some of our most popular services, but we offer so much more. Contact us today for your free, no-obligation consultation & quote.
Are you looking to transform your old bathroom into a more modernized space, or have you found yourself in a situation that you have to remodel your bathroom? Our experienced team will create the perfect bathroom for your house and fit it to your lifestyle needs.
Do you want to remodel your kitchen to add more functionality and style? As a full-service remodeling company, we offer a comprehensive range of services that will help you realize your goals on time and on budget, making your design dreams a reality.
Is your dream to build your own home or are you looking to add on to your existing home? Golden Age Builders is one of the few construction companies that will work on residential projects and give you the full service you deserve. Let us be your one-stop shop.
The roof is the first layer of defense for your house. It is also the most vulnerable part of your home. Taking that into consideration, we at Golden Age Builders offer services to your roof, such as new roofing, that can be made from several different materials. Call today for your free consultation & quote.
Golden Age Builders offers services to meet every window and door need, from custom design to installs. Whether you’re looking for a stylish update, need added security, or both, Golden Age Builders has the options you want and the skilled technicians you need.
Never underestimate the importance and impact of a new, beautiful floor that will last a lifetime. We provide you with a high standard and quality flooring service which you will love! Regardless of the type of flooring you want and the design, we can deliver a perfect job.
Don’t take our word for it…
Great company, great staff, and great service. I don't think any other contractor could have done a better job because they did more than what was required all to my satisfaction. They were able to remodel my entire home and all the bathrooms, all in record time. They increased my home's footage, improved the structure and repurposed old rooms. It was a massive job but they nailed every part of it. The bathrooms were no challenge either they were un-top of the situation throughout, and always carried me along all through the project phase. My home is fresh, gorgeous and more valuable. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
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