Manhattan Beach Remodeling & Design-Build Contractor
Design-Build Remodeling in Manhattan Beach
Optima Design & Build is a licensed general contractor serving Manhattan Beach homeowners, from the Sand Section and the Tree Section to the Hill Section and East Manhattan. We handle the full project in one place: design and 3D renderings, a detailed proposal, city permits, and construction through the final walkthrough.
Lots here are small and valuable, so every square foot has to work. Many homes are older beach houses or 1950s and 1960s homes that need a smarter layout, better storage and systems brought up to code. We have completed kitchen and bathroom remodels right here in Manhattan Beach.
What We Build
One team, one contract and one point of accountability, from the first sketch to the last fixture.
Kitchen Remodeling
Open layouts, custom and semi-custom cabinets, islands, and load-bearing wall removal done right.
Kitchen remodeling →Bathroom Remodeling
Primary suites, guest baths, curbless showers and steam showers, built with proper waterproofing.
Bathroom remodeling →ADUs
Detached ADUs, garage conversions and JADUs, from feasibility and design through permits and build.
ADUs →Home Additions
Room additions and second-story additions designed to fit local zoning and the look of your home.
Home additions →Whole-Home Remodels
Full interior renovations with design, budget and construction managed by one team.
Design & build →Free Consultation
Meet on-site, talk through ideas, and get a ballpark range before you commit to anything.
Book a visit →Projects in Manhattan Beach
What to Know Before You Remodel in Manhattan Beach
Building near the beach comes with its own rules and conditions. We plan for them from day one so they don't surprise you later.
Coastal Zone permits
Much of Manhattan Beach is in the Coastal Zone, where additions and some exterior work can need coastal review on top of the building permit. We check this early and build it into the schedule.
Height, setback and floor area limits
The city has strict rules on height, setbacks and floor area. We design within them from the start, so plans get approved without costly redesigns.
Tight lots and close neighbors
Narrow lots mean careful planning for staging, parking, dust and noise. We organize the site before work starts and keep the job clean for you and your neighbors.
Coastal climate
Salt air and marine moisture are hard on finishes. We specify materials, hardware and ventilation that hold up near the ocean, especially in bathrooms and exterior work.
Your Project, Step by Step
Consultation
We meet at your home, walk the space and hear your goals.
Design & 3D
Layouts and 3D renderings with a ballpark estimate.
Proposal
A detailed proposal, with financing options available.
Selections & Permits
Finish selections, final renderings and city permits.
Build
Construction managed by one team, to the final walkthrough.
What Our Clients Say
Eyal from Optima Design & Build has been a pleasure to work with on my home's renovations. He is very detail-oriented, professional and communicative of status/progress on each day's work. I've worked with other contractors in the past but working with Eyal is by far, the best experience I've had with a contractor.
Verified Google ReviewManhattan Beach Remodeling Questions
Do you handle permits in Manhattan Beach?
Yes. We prepare the drawings and submit to the City of Manhattan Beach, including coastal review when a project needs it. We manage the process through final inspection.
How long does a kitchen or bathroom remodel take?
Construction for most bathrooms takes about 3 to 8 weeks and most kitchens about 5 to 10 weeks, depending on scope. Design and permits come before that. We give you a project timeline with the proposal.
Can I build an ADU in Manhattan Beach?
Often, yes. State law allows ADUs and JADUs on most single-family lots, but lot size, setbacks and coastal rules affect what fits. We check feasibility on your property before design starts.
How much will my remodel cost?
It depends on size, layout changes and finishes. After the on-site consultation and 3D design, we give you a ballpark range, and then a detailed proposal so you know the cost before work begins.
Planning a Remodel in Manhattan Beach?
Book a free on-site consultation. We'll walk the space with you, share ideas, and give you a clear picture of cost and timeline.
We also serve nearby Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance and Rancho Palos Verdes.