A top notch design and renovation done by Jonathan, Drew and their incredible team.A major renovation completed in an accelerated timeline.Ability to hand over the reins when it comes to permitting, sub trades, designs, etc.A fun, once in a lifetime renovation opportunity to work with experts!
Currently own a home in the Los Angeles area and surrounding neighborhoods.It doesn't matter if you have owned your home for 60 days or 60 years. Have a renovation/design budget of at least $150,000 (scope dependent) ready to go.Be willing to move out of your house for the duration of the renovation/shoot.Be prepared for filming and the start of your renovation as early as 2024.Make yourself available for approximately 8 days of shooting staggered over the renovation period.
We are really looking forward to learning about your story!**PLEASE NOTE: Due to our tight timelines, we cannot accommodate additions or extensions of any kind.
We will only contact eligible applicants. Best of luck!
NOTICE OF INCREASED RENO COSTS
Residential renovation costs are at an all time high, and the construction industry as a whole has seen unprecedented increases to both product and labor costs - in part due to the ongoing pandemic. Pre-pandemic, the average Forever Home renovation cost anywhere from $100k-$175k, but in 2023 these same projects have been quoted as $200k-$250k. We want to make sure our families are aware of this new reality before making the exciting (but big) decision to renovate their forever homes.
Do you live in Los Angeles or surrounding area? *
Do you own your home? *
First & Last Name *
Email *
Phone Number *
Age *
Full Address *
State *
City *
Zip Code *
Occupation *
We require two participants to appear on camera on all shoot days.The second participant can be your partner, spouse, friend etc.When filling out this form, you will be PARTICIPANT A.Your "sidekick" will be PARTICIPANT B.Now we want to hear about them!
What is the relationship between Participants A & B - and what makes you two unique? *
Age of Participant B *
Do you have any children? If so, please tell us about them. *
Do you have any pets/ If so, please tell us about them
What are some things that make you/your family unique? *
Tell us about your house, what type, how many levels... what areas or rooms are causing you stress!! We love examples!
When did you purchase your house? *
What year was the house built? *
What is the approximate square footage of your house? *
Why did you buy your house in the first place? *
Tell us all about your house! What type of house? How many levels? How many bedrooms? Bathrooms? Etc. *
What neighborhood do you live in? Why did you select this location? *
Is your house part of a Home Owners Association, gated community or historical zone? Are there any open permits on your house? *
What do you HATE about your house? Don't hold back! *
List 10 things that give you stress/anxiety/embarrassment about your home and why *
What area(s) of your house create the most chaos and why? *
How does the state of your home make you and your family feel and why? Does it make you stressed? Anxious? Sad? Depressed? Frustrated? Scared? Embarrassed? Chaotic? *
This is a lot of money to put towards a renovation - why not sell this house and invest that renovation money into a brand-new, turn-key home? *
Tell us why moving is NOT an option? *
What are the issues with the house preventing you from doing? *
Because of scope and timeline we typically tackle 3-4 spaces (kitchen OR bathroom, no basements or additions)
What spaces in your house need to be renovated to make you finally love being home? How will these spaces improve your life when they are complete? While we avoid basements and additions due to timeline constraints, unique spaces are always welcome! *
Have you done any renovations or upgrades to your house since you bought it? Tell us about them. How did it go? Any successes? Any regrets? *
If you haven't done any renovations or upgrades to your house then why not? And why is the timing right now? *
Have you or anyone in your family ever lived through a major renovation before? Tell us about it.
How would you describe your design style? Do you and Participant B share the same style? How do you differ? Who usually gets their way? *
How handy are the two of you? Could you do this renovation on your own, without the help of the show? *
What will happen if you don't get Jonathan & Drew's help? *
- We require a minimum budget of around $150,000 (plus contingency) depending on scope- That's a lot of money but our transformations are major - we are looking for homes that have 3-4 spaces that need renovation.- The budget includes construction and design; these will be fully move-in ready spaces once we're done! All furniture & appliances will be yours to keep!- The final budget will be determined by the final scope of work.
NOTE: If selected, we will require proof of financing before construction can begin.
What is your TOTAL BUDGET? Keep in mind - this number would include construction AND design (including all furnishings). *
Are you and your family able and willing to move out of your home for the duration of the renovation & filming? *
Have you or Participant B ever appeared on a television show before? If so, what show? How was that experience? *
Are you or any members of your family affiliated with a professional performers union? *
How did you hear about this casting call? *
PHOTOSPlease upload as many photos that apply.It will help us see who you are, as well as the potential of your home.Please only upload jpegs or pdf files.
VIDEO TOUR OF YOUR HOMEFilm videos holding your phone HORIZONTALLY
Don't Hold back in your video! Show us what you HATE about your and why you think your home needs renovation. Have someone else film you on your mobile device talking us through why your home should get picked!
Shows us the broken appliances, sagging floors, safety hazards faucets or awkward/impossible layouts. We want to see what in your space is making you stressed, anxious, scared, sad etc. And why your space is currently not working for you and your family.
We want to see what frustrates you in the home and why you need it to changeTell us why this is so important to you, and make your pitch to Jonathan & Drew directly.
*Submitting photos AND videos will vastly increase your chances of being selected for the next round. Applications with no photos will not be considered!
NOTE: If you have issues with dragging a photo or video into the application, please use the 'select file' option instead. Thank you!
Photo of Participant A & B
Another photo of Participant A & B
Photo of you and your family (if applicable)
A photo of the exterior (front of your house).
A photo of your backyard
A photo of your kitchen
A photo of your living room
A photo of your dining room
A photo of your den/family room
A photo of your main bathroom
A photo of your main bedroom
A photo of additional bedroom (if applicable)
A photo of your powder room (if applicable)
A photo of your basement (if applicable)
A photo of any additional problem areas
Video tour of your home (Hold phone horizontal when filming so it's full screen. Show yourselves talking on camera)
Don't hold back with your videos! Show us why you think your home needs renovation. Have someone else film you on your mobile device talking us through why your home should get picked!
PLEASE NOTE THAT BY SUBMITTING THE ONLINE APPLICATION YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU AND YOUR CO-APPLICANT (PARTICIPANT B) HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO THESE TERMS AND THE TERMS SET OUT IN THE APPLICATION. *