Corona del Mar
R.J. Murphy Construction, Inc. - Your Corona del Mar General Contractor
Corona del Mar is a neighborhood of Newport Beach, not a separate city, and that shapes any project from day one: zoning, plan check, building permits and coastal review all run through the City of Newport Beach. From our Huntington Beach office it is roughly 25 minutes without traffic.
The village packs a lot of variety onto the seaward slope of the San Joaquin Hills. The Flower Streets along Pacific Coast Highway are closely spaced single-family homes in every style. Harbor View Hills is mostly California ranch houses, many with wide ocean views, and Irvine Terrace still mixes original mid-1950s homes with new construction.
Our Corona del Mar Construction Services
Most work here comes down to fitting more house, more light or more view onto a lot with little room to spare, without losing the character that drew you to the neighborhood. This is how we approach each type of project in Corona del Mar.
- Custom Homes: Replacing an aging cottage on a narrow Flower Streets lot means designing for setbacks, height and privacy from the first sketch, since neighbors are only a few feet away.
- Whole Home Remodels: Updating a 1950s Irvine Terrace home or a Harbor View Hills ranch while keeping what makes it worth saving, like the one-story living, the views and the easy flow to the yard.
- Kitchen Remodels: In a compact village house, the kitchen usually has to connect to the living room and the patio, so the layout matters as much as the finishes.
- Bathroom Remodels: Baths in older houses often need new waterproofing and supply lines behind the tile, not just new fixtures. We open it up, fix what is hidden and then finish it right.
WHAT CORONA DEL MAR HOMES NEED
Building on the Hillside and in the Village
The Newport Beach Permit Path
Because Corona del Mar sits inside Newport Beach, a project follows Newport Beach zoning, plan check and inspections, and parcels in the Coastal Zone may need a coastal development permit as well. We map that path before the design is locked.
Slopes and Views
On the hillside, many lots slope toward the ocean, which brings retaining walls, drainage and foundation design into the budget. The view is a big part of what the home is worth, so we plan the build around keeping it.
Sea Air on Every Block
From Little Corona to the bluffs above Corona del Mar State Beach, salt air reaches every street. Exterior materials, hardware and window frames are chosen with that in mind.
Good Neighbors in the Village
Houses in the Flower Streets stand close together, so deliveries, noise and crew parking are scheduled with the people next door in mind, and the site is kept clean at the end of each day.
Start Your Corona del Mar Project
Let us know which part of Corona del Mar you are in and what you would like to change. We will walk the property, explain the Newport Beach approvals and give you an honest scope. Before you begin, our list of the top 7 mistakes to avoid when remodeling your coastal home is worth a read.