Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel is an Orange County-based design-build remodeling company that has been serving homeowners since 1986. The company provides integrated design, engineering, permitting, project management, and construction services for residential remodeling projects, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs), room additions, kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home renovations. Its design-build model brings the design and construction functions together under one contract and provides homeowners with a single point of accountability.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) — also referred to as a granny flat, mother-in-law suite, backyard cottage, guest house, or secondary dwelling unit — is an additional self-contained living space located on the same property as a primary residence. Sea Pointe has specifically offered ADU services in Orange County and provides guidance on ADU planning, design, permitting, and construction.

ADU Services

1. Detached ADU: A separate dwelling constructed elsewhere on the property. Sea Pointe’s ADU resources discuss detached units as an option for homeowners seeking additional living space, rental potential, or multigenerational accommodation.
2. Attached ADU: A dwelling connected to the primary residence. The company helps homeowners evaluate how additional living space can be integrated into an existing property while addressing design, permitting, and construction requirements.
3. Garage Conversion ADU: Sea Pointe provides garage-conversion services that can transform an existing garage into legal living space. The company handles the design, permits, construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and other upgrades required for the conversion.
4. Above-Garage ADU: Sea Pointe’s ADU information identifies above-garage configurations as another option for creating additional living space while making efficient use of an existing property footprint.
5. Junior ADU: The company also discusses Junior ADUs as one of the available ADU configurations, with suitability depending on the property and applicable regulations.

What Sea Pointe Offers Beyond Construction

Sea Pointe positions itself as a full-service design-build firm, rather than simply a general contractor. Its integrated process combines design, engineering, permitting, material selection, project management, and construction, allowing homeowners to work with one coordinated team throughout the project.

The company’s ADU and garage-conversion services include planning and design, permit coordination, structural work, electrical upgrades, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, flooring, cabinetry, kitchens, bathrooms, and final finishes. Sea Pointe also emphasizes compliance with California building requirements and local Orange County regulations.

Its design-build process begins with an in-home consultation, followed by project planning and design. The team can develop space plans, coordinate structural engineering when required, assist with material selections, prepare documentation for city or HOA approvals, and then manage the construction phase.

Sea Pointe also emphasizes 3D color renderings and detailed planning so homeowners can visualize design decisions before construction begins. Its project managers provide ongoing updates during construction, with the goal of keeping projects on schedule and within the agreed budget.

For garage conversions specifically, Sea Pointe highlights the importance of bringing existing garages up to residential standards. This can include new plumbing and electrical systems, appropriate egress, HVAC, flooring, insulation, fire and carbon-monoxide protection, kitchens, and bathrooms, depending on the intended ADU configuration.

Sea Pointe has also been operating in Orange County for more than four decades. The company identifies itself as fully licensed and insured and currently lists California Contractor License #665114.