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General Contractor in Thousand Oaks, CA

Kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-home renovations, additions and outdoor living across Thousand Oaks, with HOA submittals, oak tree rules and city permits handled.

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Working in Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks was planned before it was a city. The Janss Investment Company laid out a master-planned community in the Conejo Valley in the 1950s, and the city incorporated in 1964. Most of its homes went up over the following decades in planned neighborhoods like Lynn Ranch, Wildwood and Rancho Conejo, with North Ranch and other hillside areas adding larger custom homes. Many of those houses are now ready for their second or third kitchen.

Remodeling in Thousand Oaks means working with neighborhood associations as often as with the city. Many tracts have architectural committees that review exterior changes, additions, patio covers and even window styles. The city itself protects oak and landmark trees, and work inside a protected tree's root zone can need a permit of its own. We sort out both before you commit to a design.

The Conejo Valley has seen fire up close, most recently when the 2018 Woolsey Fire burned toward Westlake Village and Oak Park. Homes along the open space edges are in fire hazard zones, and additions there follow Chapter 7A standards. Thousand Oaks permits are issued at City Hall on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, which also covers Newbury Park and the Ventura County side of Westlake Village.

Permits in Thousand Oaks

City of Thousand Oaks, Community Development

Incorporated city, including Newbury Park and the Ventura County side of Westlake Village.

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2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
  • Work affecting protected oak or landmark trees can require a separate tree permit.
  • Association approval is separate from the city permit and usually comes first.
  • We prepare drawings and handle plan check and inspections under CSLB license #920095.
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Around Thousand Oaks

A few places every Thousand Oaks homeowner knows, and the neighborhoods we cover.

  • Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

    City Hall and the performing arts center share the Civic Arts Plaza on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, where building permits for Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park are issued.

  • Gardens of the World

    A small public garden near the Civic Arts Plaza with themed gardens from several countries, a quiet stop in the middle of the city.

  • Wildwood Regional Park

    Trails, canyons and a waterfall on the city's northwest side. Homes along open space like this sit at the wildland edge.

Neighborhoods and ZIP codes

  • North Ranch
  • Lynn Ranch
  • Wildwood
  • Rancho Conejo

We serve all of Thousand Oaks, ZIP codes 91360, 91362.

Thousand Oaks homes

Thousand Oaks housing is mostly single-family homes from the 1960s through the 1990s, in planned tracts with consistent styles. Lynn Ranch, Wildwood and Rancho Conejo have many single-story and split-level homes with the original layouts. These homes generally have sound structure, so the budget goes into kitchens, bathrooms, floors and opening up rooms.

North Ranch and other hillside areas have larger custom and semi-custom homes, often with association design guidelines, sloped lots and views to protect. Lots backing onto open space are frequently in mapped fire hazard zones.

What Thousand Oaks homes need

  • Association review

    Architectural committees in many neighborhoods review additions, exterior changes, patio covers and windows. We prepare drawings and material samples for their approval.

  • Protected oak trees

    The city's oak tree ordinance regulates work that affects protected oaks, including foundations and trenching in the root zone. Additions near oaks need planning before design is final.

  • Dated kitchens in sound houses

    Original 1970s and 1980s kitchens with closed layouts are the most common request. Removing a wall often needs an engineered beam, which we draw into the permit set.

  • Fire zones on open space edges

    Homes next to open space need Chapter 7A materials for additions and decks, and many owners add ember-resistant vents and enclosed eaves.

Our services in Thousand Oaks

Every service below is available to Thousand Oaks homeowners, with the same license, permits and guarantee.

  • Kitchen Remodeling

    Cabinets and counters, a new layout, or a full tear-out, with the plumbing, electrical and permits handled by one crew.

    Bright remodeled kitchen with a white quartz island, bar stools, stainless refrigerator and wood-look tile floorKitchen Remodels in Thousand Oaks

  • Home Additions

    Room additions and second stories: bedrooms, family rooms, offices and primary suites, from structural plans to final inspection.

    Two-story home with covered wood balconies on both levels and a stone chimneyHome Additions in Thousand Oaks

  • Outdoor Living Spaces

    Patios, patio covers, pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens and fire features built for the Ventura County climate.

    Outdoor kitchen and bar with stone-faced counter, green patio umbrellas and a tiered fountainOutdoor Living in Thousand Oaks

  • Concrete Work

    Patios, walkways, slabs and foundations under our C-8 Concrete license, so one contractor is responsible from the foundation up.

    Curved stained-concrete entry steps with a low retaining wall planter leading to a front doorConcrete in Thousand Oaks

  • Stucco Repair & Installation

    Crack and patch repair, texture matching, and new stucco tied into additions and window replacements.

    Single-story house after a full re-stucco in a white finish, with a paneled garage door and curved stained concrete entry stepsStucco in Thousand Oaks

  • Seismic Retrofitting

    Cripple-wall bracing and foundation bolting for older raised-foundation homes. LE is a registered Earthquake Brace + Bolt contractor.

    Inspector crouching beside an open crawl space access door at the base of a house with gray sidingSeismic Retrofits in Thousand Oaks

What our clients say

Real Google reviews from LE Construction clients across our service area, quoted word for word.

EXCELLENT

5.0 out of 5, based on 17 Google reviews

  • M. E.

    July 2026 · Google review

    "I'm very happy with how my kitchen remodel turned out. I get so many compliments on it. The entire crew was professional, trustworthy, and did beautiful work. I highly recommend."
  • Yony Cortez

    July 2025 · Google review

    "For the kitchen, they created a warm and open layout that finally feels like the heart of our home. Every cabinet, countertop, and finish was installed with precision and care. … The crew was respectful of our space, timelines were clear and realistic."
  • Zara Guivi

    June 2024 · Google review

    "Excellent service, clear communications and prompt delivery"

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Remodeling in the Conejo Valley

Tell us your neighborhood and your plan. We will check the HOA and tree rules and give you a written price.

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Thousand Oaks FAQs

Do I need HOA approval to remodel in Thousand Oaks?

For interior work, usually not, though some associations still set rules for work hours, parking and dumpsters. For additions, exterior changes, patio covers, windows and paint colors, many Thousand Oaks associations require architectural committee approval before the city permit. We prepare the drawings and samples they ask for and build the review time into the schedule.

What if there is an oak tree near my planned addition?

Thousand Oaks protects oak and landmark trees, and digging footings or trenches within a protected tree's root zone can require a tree permit and an arborist's input. Sometimes the addition can be shaped or placed to avoid the root zone. We look at trees on the lot at the first visit, before design starts.

Is Newbury Park permitted by Thousand Oaks?

Yes. Newbury Park is part of the City of Thousand Oaks, so permits go through the same office on Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The Ventura County side of Westlake Village is also in Thousand Oaks, while the City of Westlake Village across the county line uses LA County building services.

How far is Thousand Oaks from your office?

It is about 38 to 55 minutes from our Santa Paula office, depending on traffic. We schedule Thousand Oaks work so that crew travel does not hold up the job, and Luis still visits regularly. Many of our longer-distance clients mention communication in their reviews, and that is what we focus on.

Can you add a second story to a Thousand Oaks ranch house?

Often, if zoning and the association allow it. A second story needs an engineer to check and usually strengthen the existing walls and foundation, and the roof comes off during construction. Some neighborhoods limit height or protect views, so we check the rules before you pay for plans.

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Serving Thousand Oaks and Surrounding Neighborhoods

From North Ranch, Lynn Ranch, Wildwood to the rest of Thousand Oaks, we are 38–55 min from our Santa Paula office.

ZIP codes we serve here: 91360, 91362

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