Home Remodeling in Davis, CA
Davis is a famously bike-friendly, energy-progressive university town in Yolo County, home to UC Davis. From the older bungalows of Old East and Old North Davis to the eco-forward newer builds of Village Homes and Wildhorse, we remodel kitchens, baths, and whole homes with Title 24 energy performance front and center.
- County
- Yolo County
- Population
- ~68,000
- Service Area
- ~30 miles west of Roseville (Yolo County)
Neighborhoods We Serve
Davis Housing Stock
Davis's housing reflects both its age and its unusually strong environmental ethic. Old East Davis and Old North Davis, near the downtown and the university, hold early-1900s bungalows and older homes with real character and dated systems. Central, West, and South Davis are dominated by 1960s–1980s ranch and tract homes, while newer areas like Wildhorse and Mace Ranch continue eastward. Davis is nationally known for green building — the Village Homes development is a landmark of passive-solar, energy-conscious design — and the city and its residents tend to prioritize efficiency, so remodels here frequently emphasize insulation, air sealing, efficient windows, solar readiness, and high Title 24 performance. The flat valley terrain and hot, dry summers make cooling load, shading, and envelope upgrades central to kitchen, whole-home, and window projects, and the university drives steady demand for ADUs and additions.
Permits & Inspections in Davis
Permitting authority: City of Davis — Community Development Department
- Permits are required for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work
- Envelope, HVAC, and window replacements must meet California's Title 24 energy code, and Davis is known for encouraging efficiency beyond the minimum
- Older homes in Old East and Old North Davis may be subject to conservation-district or design considerations for exterior changes
- Accessory dwelling units receive ministerial approval under California state law and city ADU standards — we prepare and submit all applications
AlderStone Remodel offers a full range of remodeling services in Davis, CA. Explore each service to learn about pricing, timelines, and our process for Davis homeowners.
Interior Remodeling
Exterior Remodeling
Each page below covers one service specifically for Davis — the housing stock we work on here, what Yolo County conditions mean for materials and design, and how permitting runs through City of Davis — Community Development Department.
Interior Projects
Exterior & Outdoor Projects
Plan your Davis remodeling project with our in-depth cost and timeline guides. Get accurate pricing data and realistic timelines specific to Davis and the surrounding Northern California region.
Can you make my Davis remodel more energy efficient?
Absolutely — it's a natural fit for Davis. Beyond meeting Title 24, we can improve insulation and air sealing, install efficient windows and HVAC, and set up for solar so your home performs well in the valley's hot summers and keeps operating costs down.
Do you remodel older homes in Old East and Old North Davis?
Yes. These neighborhoods have early-1900s bungalows and older homes that reward preservation-minded updates to kitchens, baths, wiring, and insulation. Exterior changes may involve conservation-district or design considerations, which we prepare and submit.
Can I build an ADU on my Davis lot?
In most cases, yes. California's ADU laws and the City of Davis's standards allow qualifying detached, attached, and garage-conversion units with ministerial approval — a popular option in a university town. We assess your lot and utilities and manage the permitting.
How do you handle Davis's hot summers in a remodel?
We design around cooling load — better insulation and air sealing, right-sized HVAC, efficient Title 24-compliant windows, and shading. These upgrades improve comfort on the flat, sunny valley floor and reduce energy use.
The following government agencies, industry organizations, and official resources provide additional information relevant to your remodeling project.
Planning a project in Davis? These guides cover ideas, costs, and decisions relevant to homes in the area.
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