General contractor in Los Angeles

What we build

• Additions and expansions

  New rooms and second stories tied into your existing house, from footings to finish.

  What it involves: Additions and expansions

  An addition has to meet the old house cleanly: the foundation, the framing, the roofline and the utilities all tie in. We start by checking what your current structure and lot allow, then plan the footprint, the drawings and the permit around that.

  On site we build in order, from footings and framing through rough-in, inspection, insulation and finish, so no trade has to undo another's work.

  • Walk-through and measurements of the house and lot
  • Drawings and engineering where the structure needs it
  • Permit application and inspection scheduling
  • Foundation, framing and roof tie-in
  • Plumbing, electrical and HVAC extended into the new space
  • Finish work matched to the existing rooms

  Do you build home additions in Los Angeles?

  Yes. We plan, permit and build room additions and expansions in Los Angeles and nearby towns.

  Do I need an engineer for an addition?

  Often, if the addition changes loads on the existing structure or the city requires stamped plans. We sort that out before the permit application, not after a rejection.

• Whole-home renovation

  Your house taken back to what is sound and rebuilt in an order that avoids doing work twice.

  What it involves: Whole-home renovation

  A full renovation touches every system in the house. We open things up, find out what is solid and what is not, and set a sequence so plumbing, electrical, framing and finishes each happen once and in the right place.

  You see what turns up behind the walls before it is covered, with options laid out for anything unexpected.

  • Written scope listing what is included and what is an allowance
  • Demolition and assessment of framing and systems
  • Rough-in for plumbing, electrical and mechanical
  • Inspections booked before walls are closed
  • Drywall, flooring, cabinets and finish trades sequenced
  • Punch list walked with you at the end

  Can we live in the house during a whole-home renovation?

  Rarely for a full gut. It depends on whether a kitchen, a bathroom, water and power stay in service. We go over which weeks will be loud, dusty or without a utility during planning.

  What if you find damage behind the walls?

  We show it to you before it is covered, explain the options and price the fix as a change order before doing it.

• Structural changes and wall removal

  Load-bearing walls opened with the beam sized and the loads carried down to the foundation.

  What it involves: Structural changes and wall removal

  Taking out a load-bearing wall means the weight it carried has to go somewhere. We confirm whether a wall is bearing, get the beam and posts sized, and make sure the point loads are supported all the way to the foundation.

  Temporary shoring goes in before the wall comes out, and the work is inspected before it is closed up.

  • Check whether the wall is load-bearing
  • Beam and post sizing, with engineering when required
  • Temporary shoring during removal
  • Rerouting of wiring, plumbing or ducts in the wall
  • Inspection before drywall and finish

  Can you remove a load-bearing wall in Los Angeles?

  Yes. We plan the beam and supports, pull the permit where required, shore the structure and remove the wall with the loads carried down properly.

  How do I know if my wall is load-bearing?

  It depends on the framing above it and what it sits on. We look in the attic or the floor above and below before giving you an answer.

• Permits, plans and inspections

  Drawings, submittals and the inspection schedule handled so your project does not stall at the city.

  What it involves: Permits, plans and inspections

  Permit review time is part of the schedule, not a surprise. We prepare or coordinate the drawings your project needs, submit the application and plan the build around review and inspection dates.

  When the work calls for an engineer or architect, we tell you up front so the application goes in complete.

  • Review of what your scope needs permitted
  • Contractor drawings or coordination with an engineer
  • Permit application and corrections
  • Inspection dates planned into the schedule
  • Final sign-off at the end of the job

  How long do permits take in Los Angeles?

  It varies by the work. Simple scopes can be quick, while structural work goes through plan review that can take weeks. We build that time into the schedule from the start.

  Can you handle the drawings, or do I need an architect?

  Straightforward projects can often be permitted from contractor drawings. Structural changes or work the city requires stamped plans for need an engineer or architect, and we tell you which applies early.

• Attic and basement conversion

  Unfinished space turned into living space that meets height, egress and moisture requirements.

  What it involves: Attic and basement conversion

  Not every attic or basement can become a bedroom or office. Ceiling height, a code-compliant way out, stairs, insulation and moisture all decide what is possible. We check those first and tell you plainly what the space can become.

  Then we plan framing, access, windows and systems so the finished room is comfortable and passes inspection.

  • Check of ceiling height, stairs and egress
  • Framing reinforcement for floor loads
  • Windows or exits for egress where required
  • Insulation, ventilation and moisture control
  • Electrical, lighting and heating or cooling extended

  Can my attic be turned into a bedroom?

  It depends on ceiling height, floor framing, stair access and egress. We look at the space and tell you what it can legally become before any plans are drawn.

• Trade coordination and scheduling

  Subcontractors booked in the right order so your site is not waiting on itself.

  What it involves: Trade coordination and scheduling

  A remodel can involve framers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, drywall, tile and painters. We book each one against the milestones and inspections that come before them, and order long-lead items early so a missing window or cabinet does not hold up the crew.

  You get one point of contact and regular updates on where the job stands.

  • One schedule covering every trade
  • Long-lead materials ordered ahead of install
  • Trades booked around inspection milestones
  • Regular updates on progress and next steps

  Do you manage the subcontractors on my project?

  Yes. We schedule and coordinate the trades so each one starts when the work before it is done and inspected.

• Change orders and closeout

  Scope changes priced before they are built, and the job finished off a written punch list.

  What it involves: Change orders and closeout

  Plans change during most projects, sometimes by choice and sometimes because of what turns up. We write up each change with its cost and schedule effect and get your approval before building it.

  At the end we walk the house with you, list every open item in writing and work through it until the list is done.

  • Written change orders with cost before work starts
  • Schedule impact explained for each change
  • Final walk-through with you
  • Dated punch list worked to completion

  How are changes handled during a project?

  Each change is written up and priced, with any schedule effect noted, and you approve it before we build it. Nothing is added to the final bill without that conversation.

How a project runs

1. 1

   Walk-through

   We visit, measure and talk through what you want, then write a scope that says what is included, what is an allowance and what is not.

2. 2

   Plan and permit

   Drawings, engineering where the structure needs it, the permit application, and a schedule that accounts for review and material lead times.

3. 3

   Build in order

   Demolition, structure, rough-in, inspection, insulation, cover and finish, with each trade booked against the step that comes before it.

4. 4

   Walk and close

   We walk the finished work with you, write down every open item and finish the list before the job is closed out.