Service area
Renovation advisory in Orange County
Anchored by Irvine, Anaheim, and Santa Ana. Coastal premiums in Newport and Laguna, mid-market pricing inland in Anaheim and Garden Grove.
We cover all 34 cities in the county. Free to homeowners.
Updated
Office location: Van Nuys. Select a county to view its cities.
Orange County at a glance
- County seat
- Santa Ana
- Cities and places
- 34 cities · 34 places total
- Typical cost level
- 5% above LA County
- Unincorporated permits
- OC Public Works
What moves prices here: coastal demand from Newport to Laguna, master-planned community standards, and concentrated trade labor.
Orange County districts
North Orange County
Hub: Anaheim / Fullerton
| Place | Type | Cost vs LA |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | City | −4% |
| Fullerton | City | −3% |
| Buena Park | City | −6% |
| Brea | City | ±0% |
| La Habra | City | −5% |
| Yorba Linda | City | +5% |
| Placentia | City | −3% |
| Cypress | City | −4% |
| La Palma | City | −4% |
| Stanton | City | −8% |
| Los Alamitos | City | +5% |
Central Orange County & Coast
Hub: Santa Ana / Orange
| Place | Type | Cost vs LA |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | City | −9% |
| Orange | City | ±0% |
| Garden Grove | City | −7% |
| Westminster | City | −5% |
| Fountain Valley | City | ±0% |
| Huntington Beach | City | +10% |
| Costa Mesa | City | +8% |
| Newport Beach | City | +50% |
| Tustin | City | ±0% |
| Villa Park | City | +25% |
| Seal Beach | City | +10% |
South Orange County
Hub: Irvine / Mission Viejo
| Place | Type | Cost vs LA |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | City | +12% |
| Mission Viejo | City | +5% |
| Lake Forest | City | ±0% |
| Laguna Hills | City | +5% |
| Laguna Niguel | City | +12% |
| Laguna Beach | City | +45% |
| Aliso Viejo | City | +5% |
| Dana Point | City | +20% |
| San Juan Capistrano | City | +10% |
| San Clemente | City | +10% |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | City | +5% |
| Laguna Woods | City | ±0% |
Orange County project costs
- Kitchen Remodel$37k–$69k
- Bathroom Remodel$19k–$40k
- ADU Construction$95k–$189k
- Room Addition$116k–$231k
- Garage Conversion$48k–$79k
- Roof Replacement$16k–$34k
- Pool Construction$84k–$137k
- Pool Remodel$16k–$37k
- Deck & Patio$10k–$27k
- Solar Installation$19k–$31k
- HVAC Replacement$11k–$21k
- Window Replacement$9k–$19k
- Foundation Repair$9k–$32k
Mid-size project, county average. Planning estimates, not quotes.
Orange County: common questions
Does Keystone Connect work everywhere in Orange County?
Yes. We cover all 34 incorporated cities in Orange County, grouped into 3 districts.
Who issues building permits in Orange County?
Each incorporated city issues its own permits, either directly or through an agency it contracts plan review to. Homes in unincorporated areas are permitted by OC Public Works.
What does a renovation cost in Orange County?
On average, Orange County prices run 5% above la county. A mid-size kitchen remodel typically lands around $37k–$69k, a full bathroom $19k–$40k, and a garage-conversion ADU $95k–$189k. These are planning ranges, not quotes.
What does Keystone Connect charge homeowners?
Nothing. We introduce two or three licensed, insured builders, set up the walkthroughs, lay the bids out side by side and stay with you through the build. You pay only the builder you hire.
Planning a project in Orange County?
Tell us the scope and the address. We'll line up builders who already work there.