Los Angeles · Orange County · San Diego · Riverside
Homes and spaces built with care that outlasts the trend cycle.
Art Life Builders is a Southern California general contractor handling residential remodels, ADUs and commercial tenant improvements — one licensed team, start to finish.
Licensed
CSLB Lic. #1069428 · Class B General Building
Bonded & Insured
$25k bond · $2M liability · full workers' comp
17 years building
700+ completed residential & commercial projects
4.9 average rating
Across Google, Yelp and Houzz reviews
What we build
A full-service contractor for every part of the house.
Ten core service lines, all self-managed with our own project managers and long-standing trade partners.
01
ADU Construction & Garage Conversions
Detached and attached accessory dwelling units, plus garage conversions permitted end-to-end under California ADU law.
02
Kitchen Remodeling
Layout-first kitchen renovations with cabinetry, stone, lighting and appliance integration handled by one crew.
03
Bathroom Remodeling
Primary suites, guest baths and powder rooms — waterproofed correctly and finished with lasting materials.
04
Whole-Home Renovations
Down-to-the-studs remodels that modernize systems and floor plans while keeping the character of your home.
05
Room Additions & Second-Story Additions
Add square footage without moving — from a single bedroom bump-out to a full second story.
06
Outdoor Living Spaces
Covered patios, outdoor kitchens, decks and hardscape designed for year-round Southern California living.
07
Basement Finishing
Rare in SoCal, done right when you have one — moisture control, egress and code-compliant ceiling heights.
08
Aging-in-Place Modifications
Thoughtful accessibility upgrades that look like design choices, not medical equipment.
09
Energy-Efficiency & Title 24 / Solar-Ready Upgrades
Title 24 compliant envelope, HVAC and electrical work that leaves your home ready for solar and storage.
10
Flooring Installation
Engineered and solid hardwood, tile, and specialty flooring installed over properly prepped substrates.
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We build commercial spaces with the same crew and the same standards.
Tenant improvements, medical suites, restaurants and office modernization — sequenced around your operating hours so business keeps running.
Commercial services
Client words
What it's like to work with us.
"They found a rotted beam behind our kitchen wall and showed us photos the same afternoon with two options and real numbers. That's when I stopped worrying."
Marisol A. — Pasadena, CA · Whole-home renovation
"Our ADU was permitted and finished in seven months. The rent covers the loan payment. Communication was the best part — a written update every single Friday."
Derek & Joy T. — Orange County, CA · Detached backyard ADU
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