Elliott Construction Group remodels kitchens, primary suites and entire homes and builds additions in Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills runs its own building and planning departments, separate from the City of Los Angeles, and many exterior changes go through local design review, so permit packages need to be prepared to the city’s specific standards.
Building in Beverly Hills: What’s Different
Beverly Hills is its own city with its own Community Development Department, plan check process and inspectors. Rules and timelines that apply in neighboring Los Angeles do not automatically apply here, and contractors who treat the two as interchangeable often lose weeks to corrections. We prepare submittals to Beverly Hills standards from the start.
- Design review for exterior changes. Changes that affect how a home looks from the street, such as new facades, second stories and significant additions, often require architectural or design review before building permits can be issued. Plan for that step in the schedule.
- Historic properties. Beverly Hills maintains a local historic preservation program. If your home is a designated or potential historic resource, exterior alterations may need additional review. It is worth checking before design starts.
- Neighbor-friendly construction. The city enforces construction-hour limits and expects well-managed job sites. We schedule deliveries, noisy work and parking with neighbors in mind.
The Homes We Work On
In the Flats, many homes were built between the 1920s and 1950s in Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean and Traditional styles. These houses have beautiful proportions and craftsmanship, but they often hide outdated wiring, original plumbing and kitchens designed for staff rather than family life. Our approach is to preserve the character people fell in love with, such as plaster details, arched openings, original windows and millwork, while completely modernizing the systems and the way the house lives.
In Trousdale Estates and the hills north of Sunset, mid-century and contemporary homes call for a different sensibility: large expanses of glass, clean lines and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Here, structural engineering for open plans and careful glazing selection are central to the work.
Climate Considerations in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills sits far enough inland to avoid much of the coastal marine layer, but close enough to enjoy ocean breezes. The bigger climate challenge here is heat and sun. Late-summer heat waves can push temperatures well into the 90s and beyond, and west-facing glass and poolside rooms can become uncomfortable. We recommend low-solar-gain glazing, exterior shading, well-insulated roofs and efficient heat-pump systems, all of which also help meet California’s 2025 Energy Code. Homes in the hillside areas north of Sunset may also fall within fire hazard severity zones, which brings Chapter 7A requirements for new construction and additions.
Popular Projects in Beverly Hills
- Kitchen remodeling that opens closed historic kitchens to family and entertaining spaces.
- Whole-house remodels that preserve architectural character while replacing every system.
- Primary bathroom suites with spa showers, heated floors and generous dressing areas.
- Additions designed to satisfy both zoning limits and design review.
Before you commission design for an exterior change, confirm whether your property is listed or eligible as a historic resource and which level of design review applies. Knowing this upfront shapes the design itself and can save months of revisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Beverly Hills?
Yes, whenever the remodel changes plumbing, gas, electrical circuits, ventilation or walls. Permits are issued by the City of Beverly Hills, not the City of Los Angeles.
Does Beverly Hills require design review?
Many exterior changes, such as new facades, additions and second stories, require architectural or design review before building permits are issued. Interior-only remodels usually do not.
Can you remodel a historic home in Beverly Hills?
Yes. We preserve original architectural features while modernizing systems and layouts, and we account for any historic review requirements in the schedule.
How long does a Beverly Hills remodel take?
Kitchens typically take six to ten weeks of construction and whole-house remodels six to eighteen months, plus design, review and permitting time.
Last reviewed: November 2026 by the Elliott Construction Group team. Building codes and permit rules change often; we confirm current requirements for your property before design begins.