Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinets and counters, a new layout, or a full tear-out, with the plumbing, electrical and permits handled by one crew.
Kitchen Remodels in Fillmore 
Ventura County · 15–25 min from our office
General Contractor in Fillmore, CA
Kitchen and bathroom remodels, seismic retrofits, additions and concrete for Fillmore homes, from a contractor 15 to 25 minutes down Highway 126 in Santa Paula.
Working in Fillmore
Fillmore is our neighbor up the Santa Clara River Valley, and the two towns have a lot in common: citrus groves, a historic downtown, and neighborhoods of older homes on quiet streets. Our Santa Paula office is 15 to 25 minutes away on Highway 126, so Fillmore jobs get the same quick response and regular site visits as our hometown work.
Fillmore knows earthquakes better than most of the county. The 1994 Northridge earthquake hit it harder than any other Ventura County community, damaging more than 200 buildings, including about a fifth of the historic downtown. The Masonic Lodge and the Fillmore Hotel on Central Avenue collapsed, and the downtown was rebuilt over the following years. Many older homes in town still sit on unbolted raised foundations, which is the house type a seismic retrofit is designed for.
Fillmore issues its own building permits through City Hall on Central Avenue. Bardsdale, across the river, and other parcels outside the city limits are unincorporated and go through the County of Ventura. Agricultural properties around town can bring septic, well and zoning questions into a project, and we plan for those from the start.
Permits in Fillmore
City of Fillmore
Incorporated city. Bardsdale and other parcels outside city limits go through the County of Ventura.
- Counter:
- City Hall, 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015
- Confirm current counter procedures with City Hall before visiting.
- Unincorporated parcels around Fillmore are permitted by the County of Ventura.
- We prepare the drawings, submit them and meet the inspectors under CSLB license #920095.
Around Fillmore
A few places every Fillmore homeowner knows, and the neighborhoods we cover.
Central Avenue
Fillmore's main street, rebuilt after the 1994 Northridge earthquake damaged about a fifth of the historic downtown.
Fillmore Fish Hatchery
The state trout hatchery east of town on Highway 126, a long-time stop for families and school groups.
Sespe Creek
The creek runs out of the Los Padres National Forest and joins the Santa Clara River near town, bringing the backcountry right to Fillmore's edge.
Neighborhoods and ZIP codes
- Downtown (Central Avenue)
- Bardsdale
- Fillmore
We serve all of Fillmore, ZIP code 93015.
Fillmore homes
The blocks around Central Avenue and the older neighborhoods nearby have homes from the early and middle twentieth century, many on raised foundations with crawlspaces. Kitchens and bathrooms in these houses are usually small and closed, and the plumbing and wiring have been patched over the years.
Newer subdivisions on the edges of town are mostly single-story and two-story homes on slabs, many built in the last few decades. Around Fillmore and in Bardsdale, ranch and orchard properties have larger lots, outbuildings and, in some cases, septic systems and wells.
What Fillmore homes need
Unbolted older homes
Pre-1980 houses on raised foundations with cripple walls are good candidates for bracing and bolting, and the Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant may help if the ZIP code is eligible.
Small, closed kitchens
Older Fillmore kitchens are often separate rooms. Opening one up usually means removing a wall that carries load, with an engineered beam on the permit.
Inland heat
Summer heat in the valley makes patio covers, shade and insulation upgrades worth planning into a remodel.
Agricultural properties
Ranch and orchard parcels outside city limits can need County review, septic capacity checks and well setbacks for additions and new structures.
Our services in Fillmore
Every service below is available to Fillmore homeowners, with the same license, permits and guarantee.
- Kitchen Remodels in Fillmore
Bathroom Remodeling
Guest bath refreshes, full primary bathrooms, tub-to-shower conversions and accessible, curbless showers.
Bathroom Remodels in Fillmore Whole-Home Remodeling
Reworked floor plans, widened halls and doorways, new flooring and finishes throughout, managed by one licensed contractor.
Whole-Home Remodels in Fillmore Home Additions
Room additions and second stories: bedrooms, family rooms, offices and primary suites, from structural plans to final inspection.
Home Additions in Fillmore Outdoor Living Spaces
Patios, patio covers, pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens and fire features built for the Ventura County climate.
Outdoor Living in Fillmore Concrete Work
Patios, walkways, slabs and foundations under our C-8 Concrete license, so one contractor is responsible from the foundation up.
Concrete in Fillmore Stucco Repair & Installation
Crack and patch repair, texture matching, and new stucco tied into additions and window replacements.
Stucco in Fillmore Water Damage Repair
Rebuilding after leaks: drywall, ceilings, framing, flooring and finishes put back by one team once the source is fixed.
Water Damage Repair in Fillmore Seismic Retrofitting
Cripple-wall bracing and foundation bolting for older raised-foundation homes. LE is a registered Earthquake Brace + Bolt contractor.
Seismic Retrofits in Fillmore
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Fillmore work from just down the road
Call us and Luis can usually come take a look soon. You will get a written price before any work starts.
Fillmore FAQs
How fast can you get to a Fillmore job?
Our office on Richard Road in Santa Paula is about 15 to 25 minutes from most of Fillmore. That makes it easy to stop by for a quick look at a problem, meet an inspector or make a small return trip during a remodel. Fillmore is one of the closest towns we serve.
Should my Fillmore home have a seismic retrofit?
If it is a wood-framed house built before 1980 on a raised foundation with short cripple walls, it is worth having it checked. Fillmore felt the 1994 Northridge earthquake more than any other community in the county. The retrofit braces the cripple walls and bolts the house to its foundation, and we can tell you whether the Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant covers 93015.
Is Bardsdale permitted by the City of Fillmore?
No. Bardsdale and other areas outside Fillmore's city limits are unincorporated, so building permits come from the County of Ventura. Rural parcels there may also need County review for septic and wells. We confirm the jurisdiction for your parcel first.
Can you remodel a kitchen in an older Fillmore house?
Yes. Older Fillmore kitchens are often small, closed rooms with old plumbing in the crawlspace and limited electrical service. We check the panel, the plumbing and the floor framing at the first visit, and the estimate reflects what we find. Opening the kitchen to the dining room is a common request and usually needs a beam.
Popular services in Fillmore
Nearby areas we serve
- Santa Paula, CA5–12 min from Santa Paula
- Piru, CA25–35 min from Santa Paula
- Moorpark, CA25–40 min from Santa Paula
- Somis, CA22–35 min from Santa Paula
Serving Fillmore and Surrounding Neighborhoods
From Downtown (Central Avenue), Bardsdale, Fillmore to the rest of Fillmore, we are 15–25 min from our Santa Paula office.
ZIP codes we serve here: 93015