Down to the studs
Complete interior removal with new framing corrections, systems, insulation, and finishes throughout the residence.
Remodels and Additions
A second life for a home worth keeping.
Some properties deserve transformation rather than replacement. A coastal lot with the right orientation, a floor plan with good bones, a location that cannot be bought twice. We take those homes to the studs and rebuild them properly.
Why It Is Harder
Renovation demands more judgment than new construction.
On a new build, everything behind the walls is known because we put it there. On a remodel, the house keeps secrets until demolition reveals them. Undersized framing, failed waterproofing, corroded plumbing, and unpermitted prior work all surface once the drywall comes down.
Our approach is to reduce that uncertainty deliberately. We conduct investigative demolition before finalizing scope, build contingency into the budget honestly rather than hiding it, and reassess with you at defined checkpoints as conditions are revealed.
The alternative, which is common in this industry, is a low initial number followed by a long series of change orders. We would rather have the difficult conversation at the beginning.
Scope
What we take on.
Structural additions
New square footage tied into existing foundations and framing, engineered so old and new perform as one structure.
Second story expansions
Vertical additions including foundation reinforcement, new stair placement, and reworked roof geometry.
Plan reorientation
Reconfiguring a dated layout to capture views, daylight, and indoor to outdoor connection the original plan ignored.
Envelope replacement
New roofing, waterproofing, windows, doors, and siding detailed for coastal exposure on an existing structure.
Systems modernization
Electrical service upgrades, mechanical replacement, repiping, low voltage, and automation on an occupied or vacated home.
Method
How we manage the unknown.
01
Assess before committing
We walk the property with the architect and engineer, review permit history, and where possible perform selective investigative demolition before the budget is finalized.
02
Phase the demolition
Rather than gutting everything at once, we open the house in stages so conditions can be evaluated and the scope adjusted while decisions are still inexpensive.
03
Budget the contingency honestly
Remodels carry genuine risk. We state a realistic contingency, explain what it is for, and report against it so unused contingency returns to you rather than disappearing.
04
Resolve old and new as one
Additions are engineered to work with the existing structure. Finished transitions are detailed so a visitor cannot tell where the original house ended.
Case Study
A Solana Beach home rebuilt and expanded.
A complete remodel to the studs paired with an extensive addition, reoriented toward the ocean.
8th Street
Coronado, CA
A brand new coastal residence on Coronado Island, built from the ground up with custom hardwood stairs, designer lighting, and floor to ceiling windows framing ocean views.
Acacia
Coronado, CA
A new single family custom home in Coronado with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a pool, and a roof deck built for coastal entertaining.
Pine Street
Coronado, CA
A new single family custom home in Coronado with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a roof deck, a pool, and a detached casita.
Balboa
Coronado, CA
A new single family custom home that opens into a bright, open concept great room with a chef's kitchen, crystal chandeliers, and oversized sliding doors.
Begin
Let us talk about your property.
Every Laurcon project begins with a conversation about the land, the vision, and the budget. There is no obligation and no pressure, only an honest read on what it will take to build well.