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SoCal Renovations

Lake Forest, CA · Orange County

No.1 Remodeling Contractor in Lake Forest, CA

SoCal Renovations has been remodeling homes and businesses in Lake Forest, CA for over 15 years. The city grew in three distinct waves, Lake Forest Keys in the 1970s and 80s around its private lakes, Foothill Ranch around 2000, and Baker Ranch as recently as 2017 to 2020. Each generation of homes needs different things from a remodel. We provide kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, custom cabinetry, built-in furniture, and full home remodeling for homeowners and businesses across all three, and the rest of the city.

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About Remodeling in Lake Forest

Remodeling Three Generations of Lake Forest

Lake Forest grew in three distinct waves roughly 15-20 years apart, Lake Forest Keys in the 1970s and 80s around its private lakes, Foothill Ranch around 2000, and Baker Ranch as recently as 2017 to 2020. That’s not one city with uniform housing stock, it’s three separate generations of construction, each needing something different from a remodel.

After 15-plus years working across all three, we’ve learned to ask which generation a home belongs to before assuming what it needs, a Lake Forest Keys kitchen is a different project than a Baker Ranch kitchen, even though they’re a few miles apart. That assessment happens at the consultation, not after work has already started.

Where We Work in Lake Forest

We remodel homes across Lake Forest, including these six neighborhoods:

  • Baker Ranch
  • Foothill Ranch
  • Portola Hills
  • Lake Forest Keys
  • Serrano Creek
  • Whispering Hills

Services in Lake Forest

Five services, each with its own dedicated Lake Forest page and estimate form.

Kitchen Remodeling

Family-friendly kitchens for suburban and ranch-style homes.

Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom updates for both old and new neighborhoods.

Built-In Furniture

Wall units and storage built for busy families.

Custom Cabinetry

Cabinets built to fit your space perfectly.

Home Remodel

Full home makeovers for growing Lake Forest neighborhoods.

Who We Serve in Lake Forest: Homes & Businesses

Whether you own a home in any of Lake Forest’s three build-out generations or run a business elsewhere in the city, we handle both.

Residential Remodeling Contractor

Kitchen, bathroom, cabinetry, and full home remodeling for Lake Forest homeowners, from Lake Forest Keys to Baker Ranch.

Commercial Remodeling Contractor

Office, retail, and restaurant renovations for Lake Forest businesses.

Our Lake Forest Remodeling Process

Four steps, the same way every time, so you know what happens next.

1. Consultation

Free, in-person estimate at your Lake Forest property.

2. Design

3D renderings and a detailed proposal.

3. Construction

Quality materials, steady updates.

4. Walkthrough

Checked against the plan before sign-off.

Remodeling in Irvine, Common Question

Yes. We are a remodeling company serving Lake Forest directly, not a subcontractor dispatched by a national franchise.

We regularly work in Baker Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Lake Forest Keys, Serrano Creek, and Whispering Hills.

Yes, office, retail, and restaurant remodeling for Lake Forest businesses.

Often, yes. Lake Forest Keys homes from the 1970s and 80s frequently need more updated systems and layouts than Foothill Ranch's early-2000s builds, while Baker Ranch's newer homes usually need less structural work and more personalization. We assess that during the consultation.

Cost depends on scope, service, and the age of your home. We provide a free, itemized estimate after seeing your property.

Over 15 years, long enough to have worked across all three of the city's building generations, from Lake Forest Keys to Baker Ranch.

Ready to Start Your Lake Forest Remodel?

Free, no-obligation estimate. Real numbers after we see your space.

Reviews

What Clients Say

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Greg and his crew do a fantastic job and in a timely manner which so important these days. Extremely knowledgable and he listens to customers needs/wants and then determines the best course of action and design. We consider him invaluable to virtually any project that we may may undertake in the future1
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Bill Saichek
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All I can say about Greg and his crew is beyond spectacular! We have use So Cal Renovations for all of our remodeling since 2016 and we have been nothing but ecstatic. Greg is a genius for understanding space design and functionality. Plus he knows how to make the design work within the budget. Their subs are so good, we consider them artists. Tile work ... unbelievable, plumbing ... extraordinary, dry wall and finishing ... superb, painting ... fantastic, cabinets ... beautiful, painting ... best I ever seen. And the carpentry ... Vince is absolutely the best of the best (and he's so good in so many other things). Greg is defiantly the "Jack of All Trades ... and Master of All!" We will continue to use So Cal Renovations on all future projects. I can't recommend them enough.
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Craig Longuevan
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Greg and SoCal Renovations renovated my home, upstairs and downstairs. Greg offered valuable suggestions about the various aspects of the project, took my ideas and budget into consideration, and ensured that the work was top quality. Greg paid careful attention to details of issues that arose during the project and maintained good communication with me about them. Moreover, the crews that did the work were efficient, and considerate. The renovation's overall result was impressive, as all my visitors have commented. Greg also more recently did some additional work for me (expanding countertop storage, shades for kitchen windows and sky windows, shutters for family room windows). The work was excellent and I am very pleased with the result.
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Lauren Wagner
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Greg at SoCal Renovations is my go-to contractor. He is easy to work with, very professional, very conscientious, and has a great team behind him. He has completed three large projects for me, and I am ecstatic with the outcome! He turned my garage into a mancave by building out the attic space with a subfloor and pull-down ladder, finishing off all of the walls and ceiling, and adding recessed lighting. He also did a fabulous job in designing and remodeling my master bath. I absolutely love it! Most recently, he and his team completely rebuilt my kitchen--with custom cabinetry (including pull-outs and lighted glass cabinets), crown molding, tile flooring, marble countertops, and recessed lighting. I highly recommend SoCal Renovations for your remodeling needs!
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Bonnie Bennett
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Working with Greg and his crew at SoCal Renovations was an absolute pleasure. My project was an exterior installation of horizontal siding, replacing stucco columns with wood clad, enclosing eaves, building a new gate, new paint of the entire exterior, and installing all new lighting on my home. Greg is professional, has the highest integrity, and is one of the nicest contractors I have ever worked with. His crew is the same. I feel that I couldn’t have found a better company for my project. I highly recommend SoCal Renovations.
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Claudia Gaston
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I have used Greg and So Cal Renovations for several projects, including kitchen and baths, and have been beyond pleased with the experience I saw that there was attention to the details, consultation to ensure the project was done as expected and even help with design decisions. As a Realtor, I have referred Greg to several clients who were also pleased with Greg’s work and the variety of projects he can handle. All in all, So Cal Renovation is an excellent general contractor service that I highly recommend.
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David Blakey
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We have used Greg and his team at SoCal Renovations for several projects including a remodel of our kitchen and primary bedroom. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Greg’s high level of service and attention to detail makes SoCal Renovations our first and only choice for any remodeling projects in our home.
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Bart Lipton
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Greg and his team are fantastic. Very communicative and professional. We love the kitchen that So Cal Renovations built for us. I would not hesitate to hire him again in the future.
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Betty Liu
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Greg and his team help us reno our master bath that included demolition of a shower and sunken bathtub, removing and rebuilding the wood studs that were damaged by water, constructing a huge curb free walk in shower, a custom floating vanity with lighted mirror. Everything were done professionally and to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend SoCal Renovations for any remodeling project you may have because it will be done right
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Gamer Momz
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I've hired SoCal Renovations twice; the first time for my kitchen and living area, and the second time for my entire upstairs, a new laundry room (moved from downstairs to upstairs), and a new mudroom. Greg and his team are not only highly skilled, but they are also kind and professional people. Greg is a fair and honest contractor- this is the most important quality of a good contractor. He is always responsive, even if there are delays in schedule he still will reply to my texts within a couple of hours so I never felt ignored. Each of the tradesmen in Greg's team is excellent at their respective craft. We got to know the crew quite well and they were a pleasure to work with.