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Brea home front elevation remodel rendering

Brea Exterior Remodel

Transforming the Front of Your Home

A complete exterior remodel designed around a cleaner entrance, improved water management, updated windows, architectural stone, new hardscape, and a more cohesive exterior.

Concept renderings are provided to establish design direction. Final materials, colors, dimensions, and construction details will be confirmed during final project development.

Project Vision

The Remodel Plan

The goal is to completely improve the home’s front elevation while correcting several existing functional issues.

The project combines architectural improvements with practical upgrades including new windows, improved drainage, a redesigned entry, courtyard-style concrete steps, updated finishes, and a coordinated stone and stucco design.

The final design will be developed around your selected materials, priorities, and agreed project budget.

Front elevation
Front Elevation
Stone facade and stucco chimney
Stone Facade + Stucco Chimney
Front entry
Front Entry

Project Scope

A Complete Exterior System

Each category is coordinated as part of one cohesive design-build plan. Select any item to review its details.

Working Project Budget

Current Working Budget

The current pricing below is being used to establish project direction and budget. It is not the final construction contract.

Windows$5,580
Front Door Installation$850
Concrete / Courtyard$16,625
TexCote CoolWall$1,300
Stone Facade Installation$9,600
Chimney Remodel$8,750
Stucco Repair Allowance$500
Eaves / Fascia / Trim$5,000
Gutters + Downspouts$2,760

Current Priced Scope

Nine established scope categories

$50,465

Remaining Scope to Finalize

Selections shape the final plan.

  • Underground drainage
  • Step / walkway lighting
  • Concealed entry carpentry repairs
  • Material upgrades or homeowner-selected options

These items will be developed through final selections, field verification and trade coordination.

Budget Alignment

Establishing the Final Project Budget

Because this is a custom exterior remodel, we want to finalize the project around a budget that makes sense for you rather than design the project first and force the budget to follow.

What overall project budget would you like us to design around?

Priority Selection

Choose one priority for each item.

Windows
Stone Facade
Chimney Remodel
Concrete / Courtyard
Front Door
CoolWall
Eaves / Fascia
Gutters / Drainage
Lighting
Entry Carpentry

Project Development Process

A Clear Path Forward

01

Design + Budget Alignment

Confirm direction, priorities and target budget.

02

Letter of Intent

Confirm GreenCal as the intended contractor for final project development.

03

Final Scope + Agreement

Complete quantities, selections, field verification and final construction pricing.

04

Construction Planning

Coordinate ordering, permits, trades, scheduling and project milestones.

The final agreement will remain within the agreed project budget unless you approve additional scope or upgrades.

1

Design

2

Budget Alignment

3

Letter of Intent

4

Final Pricing

5

Agreement

6

Scheduling

7

Construction

Letter of Intent

Ready to Move Forward?

The next step is a Letter of Intent confirming GreenCal as the contractor you intend to work with, subject to completion of the final scope, selections, pricing and construction agreement.

GreenCal will develop the final project within the agreed budget constraint. Any scope, upgrade or cost outside that budget must be reviewed and approved by you.

What the Letter of Intent does

It authorizes final scope development, material coordination and trade pricing. It is not the final construction contract and does not create an unlimited commitment.

Financing Available

GoGreen Home Financing

GreenCal works with USC Credit Union’s GoGreen Home financing program, supported by the State of California, for eligible energy improvement projects.

Qualified homeowners may finance eligible improvements while selecting a payment timeline that fits their project plan.

Loan Amount

$200–$75,000

Available loan amounts are subject to approval, project eligibility and underwriting.

Available Terms

1–20 Years

Multiple term options allow qualified borrowers to align repayment with their needs.

Prepayment

No Penalty

The program information provided indicates no prepayment penalty.

Eligibility Overview

  • USC Credit Union membership qualification is required.
  • Eligible properties include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and manufactured homes.
  • Property owners and tenants may qualify.
  • Qualifying work must be completed by a contractor participating in California’s GoGreen network.
  • Utility-provider requirements apply; eligibility varies by property and improvement.

Current Program Information

Rates shown by USC Credit Union range from 2.99%–8.74% APR.

The rate depends on creditworthiness, loan term, underwriting criteria and qualifying discounts. Projects outside GoGreen eligibility may receive a 1.00% APR increase.

Program terms and rates can change. Final approval, rate and eligibility are determined by USC Credit Union. Review the lender’s current disclosures before applying.

Contact / Next Step

Your Direction, Clearly Defined

Review the proposed scope and renderings, then share the choices that matter most. GreenCal will use this information to complete final project development and prepare the Letter of Intent.

  1. 01Preferred overall budget range
  2. 02Must-have project items
  3. 03Optional items
  4. 04Requested design changes
  5. 05Preferred door, stone and finish selections