Claremont, Los Angeles County
Claremont Remodeling With Architectural Review
Claremont remodeling: restoration in kind, ADUs, additions and kitchens for older and mid-century houses, prepared for the city's architectural review.
Claremont reviews many exterior changes through its architectural review, so the drawings carry as much weight as the build. For a craftsman, period revival or mid-century house, Harborstone restores, extends and remodels with drawings ready for that review. Inside, kitchens and baths can change completely while the street face stays as it was. Most jobs begin with a site walk.
Restoring older houses
Wood siding, divided-light windows, deep porches and exposed rafters define many older houses. Those details are mended with matching materials, sound windows are reglazed and the rest are swapped with units that copy the original pattern. Raised foundations get bolted and braced where needed. Inside, kitchens and baths are rebuilt with modern systems while keeping trim, built-ins and original floors wherever they fit. The city's review looks closely at visible changes, and our drawings show each detail clearly. Porches are rebuilt on new footings.
Mid-century houses and ADUs
A mid-century house with wide glass, a low roof and an open plan runs warm under hard sun. Dual glazing set in narrow frames keeps the look and improves comfort. A lot with room may also take a detached ADU, placed and styled to suit the main house. After checking what Claremont allows on the parcel, we draw the unit with insulation and shading for the heat and take it through review and permit in one coordinated process. Roof overhangs shade its windows. Shade trees help too.
What we take on in Claremont
The shell of the house first, then everything else.
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