“Lior is very personable and has many decades of construction experience. We appreciated his sincere evaluation of our project.”
Ann AnterasianHouzz · April 2019
Kitchen remodeling · Arleta, CA
Arleta Kitchen Remodels
for Postwar Tract Homes
Compact 1950s kitchens opened up and rebuilt — circuits, gas, and layout brought current, with LADBS permits handled start to finish. CSLB #972213.
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Family-OwnedLicensed since 2010
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LADBS PermitsValley branch · in-house
Why Hillstar
Why Arleta Kitchens Come to Hillstar
Tract kitchens from the postwar years were built small and wired light. We rebuild them for how families cook now.
Valley-Branch Permits Done
Arleta kitchens permit through LADBS in Van Nuys — filings, corrections, and inspections are ours to run.
Postwar Wiring Reality
Original panels rarely carry a modern kitchen's circuits. The upgrade is calculated at design and shown in the quote.
Layout Liberation
Galley walls opened, peninsulas added, and sightlines created — with structural review wherever framing changes.
Gas & Appliance Math
Higher-BTU ranges need line sizing checked; induction needs circuit capacity. Either path gets planned, not improvised.
Tract-Budget Respect
Value-focused selections and honest labor pricing — a kitchen that earns its cost on these streets.
Single-Crew Delivery
Design through final inspection with one accountable team.
Our process
The Arleta Kitchen Path
Four steps, no drift.
1
Kitchen Walkthrough
We measure, check the panel and gas line, and listen to what the family needs the room to do.
2
Design & LADBS Package
Layout and selections settled, then the permit filing goes to the Valley branch under our name.
3
Rebuild
Demo, rough trades, drywall, cabinets, counters, and finish — our crew, every inspection met.
4
Deliver
Final walkthrough, punch list, written workmanship warranty.
Design examples
Kitchen Design Examples
Examples of kitchen styles and layouts.
Reviews
Homeowners on Working With Hillstar
Verified Houzz reviews from Hillstar Construction clients.
“Lior is a fantastic general contractor. He has tremendous work ethic and strong attention to detail.”
J. GlaserHouzz · June 2017
“Hillstar's crew was courteous, prompt, and worked hard to make every detail exactly what we wanted.”
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FAQ
Arleta Kitchen Remodel — FAQ
Permits, postwar systems, layout changes, and keeping budgets honest.
When does an Arleta kitchen remodel need a permit?
The moment layout, gas, structure, windows, or circuits change. A same-footprint cabinet refresh can sometimes proceed without one; everything more ambitious files with LADBS at the Valley branch — by us, with the inspections scheduled to match the build.
Can these small tract kitchens really open up?
Yes — that's the classic Arleta project. The galley wall between kitchen and living space usually can come out once its structural role is verified and framed properly. The result is the open plan these houses never had, done legally with the framing inspected.
Will the original panel run a modern kitchen?
Rarely. Dedicated small-appliance circuits, a disposal and dishwasher pair, an electric oven or induction top — the load adds up past what 1950s service carries. The design phase does the math and prices the panel work up front.
Gas range or induction for this housing stock?
Both are buildable. A pro-style gas range often needs the supply line resized; induction needs serious circuit capacity. We lay out both paths with real costs at design so the choice is yours with honest numbers.
How do you keep an Arleta kitchen affordable?
By putting money where it works: durable cabinet boxes, hard-wearing counters, correct rough-in — and by pricing the postwar contingencies in the original itemized quote so the budget doesn't grow sideways mid-build.
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