Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Tustin?

Usually. Relocating plumbing, gas or electrical, or opening up a wall, means a building permit. We take care of the drawings, the submission and the inspections, whether your home is in the city or in unincorporated North Tustin.

My home is in Old Town Tustin. Does my remodel need historic review?

Interior kitchen and bathroom work generally needs only a building permit. Exterior changes visible from the street can also need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city. We'll tell you at the consultation.

I live in North Tustin. Who issues my permit?

If your home is in unincorporated North Tustin, including Lemon Heights and Cowan Heights, permits go through the County of Orange rather than the City of Tustin. We check your address and handle either one.

Do you work with Tustin Ranch and Tustin Legacy HOAs?

Yes. We get your HOA's rules early, prepare the documents they ask for and follow their work hours and parking rules.

How much does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost in Tustin?

Tustin kitchen remodels typically range from $10,000 to $100,000 or more, and full bathrooms from $30,000 to $60,000, with primary baths at $60,000 and up. After the consultation you get an itemized price, and our kitchen remodeling in Irvine and bathroom remodeling in Irvine pages show the ranges in more detail.

How long does a remodel take?

Once the permit is approved, a Tustin kitchen usually takes 3 to 6 weeks of construction and a bathroom 4 to 6. We have cabinets, stone and fixtures ordered before demolition, so work doesn't stop for deliveries.

Can we stay in the house while the kitchen is being remodeled?

Yes, most Tustin homeowners do. The kitchen will be out of use, so we suggest a small setup in another room with a microwave, kettle and coffee maker. There will be some noise and dust during working hours, and we clean up at the end of each day.

Is Yanis Remodeling based in Tustin?

Irvine, home to our office at 5 Holland, Suite 219, is right next to Tustin, so every Tustin neighborhood is close by. The consultation takes place at your home.

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Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Tustin, from Old Town to Tustin Ranch

An Old Town bungalow, a Tustin Ranch home and a newer Tustin Legacy house all need different things. We plan around yours, handle permits and HOA approval, and give you an itemized price up front.

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Yanis Remodeling is a family-owned remodeling company based in Irvine, which shares a border with Tustin. For more than 15 years we've remodeled kitchens and bathrooms across Orange County.

Tustin has homes from almost every decade: Old Town bungalows with patched wiring, solid but dated Tustin Ranch homes and Tustin Legacy homes with builder-grade finishes. We design around yours.

One team runs the whole job, from design and permits to the final walkthrough. That includes your HOA's paperwork, and the county permit if you're in North Tustin.

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What Tustin Homes Need

The right remodel depends a lot on when your house was built. Here's what we plan for in each part of Tustin.

Old Town Tustin

Bungalows and cottages from the 1910s to the 1940s. Many sit on raised foundations with wood subfloors that flex, so we stiffen the floor before laying tile. Expect to update wiring and plumbing when the walls are open. Kitchens and bathrooms are small, so layout and storage matter most.

North Tustin, Lemon Heights and Cowan Heights

Larger custom homes, many from the decades after the war, on big lots. Kitchens often need opening up to the family room, and original bathrooms need new plumbing, waterproofing and ventilation.

Tustin Ranch

Homes from the 1980s and '90s on slab foundations. The layouts are good; the oak cabinets, tile counters and cultured-marble vanities are what date them. New cabinets, stone and walk-in showers make the biggest difference. Large-format tile may need the slab leveled first.

Tustin Legacy

Homes built since 2006 on the former Marine Corps air base. Nothing is worn out, but builder-grade cabinets, counters and showers rarely match what the homeowners want. Upgrades here are mostly about finishes, storage and a better shower.

Good to know in Tustin

Inland Tustin gets warmer summers than the coast, and Orange County water is hard. We recommend quartz or quartzite counters that don't mind heat or stains, and coated shower glass that wipes clean.

Permits & Approvals

Permits in Tustin and North Tustin, Handled

City of Tustin building permit

Kitchen and bathroom remodels inside city limits are permitted by the City of Tustin Building Division. Moving plumbing, gas or electrical, or opening a wall, needs a permit. We prepare the drawings, submit them and book the inspections.

Old Town and the Cultural Resources District

Old Town's Cultural Resources District, set up in 1988, protects its historic character. Interior work generally needs only a building permit, but street-visible changes like a new window or bump-out can need a Certificate of Appropriateness. We check first.

North Tustin is county land

Lemon Heights, Cowan Heights and much of North Tustin are unincorporated, even with a Tustin mailing address. Permits there go through the County of Orange, not the City of Tustin. We confirm your jurisdiction from your address before we start.

HOA approval

Tustin Ranch and Tustin Legacy have HOAs with architectural review. Interior work rarely needs much, but work hours, parking and anything visible from outside usually do. We prepare what your HOA asks for.

Older homes

Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, and old flooring can contain asbestos. We test before demolition and follow lead-safe work rules. In homes built before 1994, California also requires old high-flow plumbing fixtures to be replaced with water-saving ones before a remodel permit is signed off.

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