Beverly Hills homes carry weight. A property on Loma Vista Drive or tucked behind Sunset Boulevard near Chevy Chase Canyon is not just real estate. It is how you live, how you host, and what you pass down. Stout Design & Build has worked on homes across 90210 and 90212 since 2012. We handle the full scope design, permits, construction, finish. One team. One contract. No handoffs.
Why Beverly Hills Homeowners Choose Stout
Licensed and insured in California with a CSLB contractor license and full general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. We specialize in Beverly Hills permitting having submitted and closed dozens of permits at the Beverly Hills Building and Safety Division on N. Rexford Drive. Unlike most contractors, we offer design and construction under one roof, keeping design, engineering, and building with one seamless team for faster decisions and fewer gaps. Our completed projects span North Bedford Drive, North Elm Drive, Linden Drive, Beverly Hills Flats, and lower Trousdale Estates with local references available.
What We Remodel
Kitchen Remodeling
The kitchen in Rodeo Drive-adjacent properties sees daily use — and daily judgment. Buyers in Beverly Hills notice waterfall countertops, custom cabinet depth, and whether the range hood aligns with the ceiling height. We redesign layouts, relocate plumbing, and source materials from vendors on La Cienega’s Design District. Quartzite slabs, solid-wood shaker cabinets, Thermador appliance integration  specified to your home’s existing architecture
Bathroom Remodeling
A primary bath in a Spanish Colonial on Lexington Road needs a different approach than a guest bath in a contemporary build near Benedict Canyon Drive. We design for both. Walk-in steam showers, radiant floor heating, freestanding soaking tubs, double vanities with integrated lighting. Every fixture is selected for the room’s proportions  not pulled from a standard package. Beverly Hills requires permits for any work involving plumbing relocation or structural wall changes. We pull every permit. We schedule every inspection.
ADU Construction
California’s SB 9 and Beverly Hills’ updated ADU ordinance now allow detached accessory dwelling units on most single-family lots in the flats and lower hillside areas. An ADU near Coldwater Canyon Avenue or south of Olympic Boulevard adds livable square footage and long-term rental income. We handle site assessment, architectural drawings, Title 24 energy compliance, and construction. Average ADU project in Beverly Hills: 16 to 24 weeks from permit submission to certificate of occupancy.
Whole-House Renovations
Homes in the Beverly Hills Flats built between 1940 and 1975 often have outdated 60-amp or 100-amp electrical panels, galvanized plumbing, and non-load-bearing walls that limit open-concept living. We assess structure, utilities, and finish in a single pre-construction phase. Electrical upgrades to 200-amp service, copper repipe, seismic retrofitting per California Building Code Section 1613 all coordinated before a single wall opens.
Room Additions
Adding a home office, guest suite, or expanded primary bedroom requires City of Beverly Hills approval and a licensed architect’s stamp. We work with residential architects registered with the AIA Los Angeles chapter. Structural calculations go through licensed engineers. Nothing moves forward without a clean permit set.
Exterior and Outdoor Living
Beverly Hills averages 284 sunny days per year. Most homeowners on Carmelita Avenue or in the Beverly Hills Post Office area underuse their outdoor space. We design covered patios, outdoor kitchens, pool decks, and motorized pergolas that connect to interior living spaces. Materials match your home’s exterior — smooth stucco, warm wood, stone from local suppliers on Melrose Avenue.
How the Remodeling Process Works
Discovery and Design
We walk the property. We measure every room. We document existing conditions — ceiling heights, window placement, structural walls, utility locations. Then we build a design that works with your home's bones
Permits and Pre-Construction
Beverly Hills has one of the stricter municipal review processes in Los Angeles County. The Community Development Department reviews plans for zoning compliance, setback requirements, and design compatibility — especially in Historic Overlay Districts near Benedict Canyon and Coldwater Canyon. We submit complete plan sets. We respond to plan check comments.
Construction
Our crews work Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — within Beverly Hills municipal noise ordinance hours. We protect flooring, furniture, and landscaping before demolition begins. Weekly progress reports go to your email or phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
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