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Where we work.
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Westside & Coastal
Santa Monica · Venice · Mar Vista · Brentwood · Pacific Palisades
- Response
- Same-day callback · site walk within 3 days
- Crew
- Three W-2 crews, one super based in Mar Vista.
Spanish duplexes in Venice, mid-century post-and-beam in Mar Vista, hillside contemporaries above Sunset. Coastal Zone west of Lincoln in Venice and the Marina Peninsula triggers a Coastal Development Permit — we file at LADBS West LA and the Coastal Commission both.
- Santa Monica Permit Center + LADBS West LA plan-check
- Coastal Development Permits (Venice, Marina Peninsula, Pacific Palisades)
- Soft-story seismic retrofits per LA Ordinance 183893
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FAQ
Before you reach out
How quickly will you respond to my inquiry?
Within one business day, usually same-day if you reach us before 3pm Pacific. Weekend inquiries get a confirmation Saturday and a real reply Monday morning. We never use auto-responders. Start with the project inquiry form.
Do you charge for the first consultation?
The first 20-minute phone or video call is free — that's where we figure out if your project fits our scope. An in-home site visit is $350, credited to your contract if you proceed. The full free first stage is the discovery call.
What should I have ready before our first call?
Property address, rough scope ( ADU type, remodel scope, additions sqft), realistic budget range (run the ADU cost calculator first), and your ideal timeline. If you have inspiration photos or rough sketches, send them — they save a meeting.
Will you give me an estimate over the phone?
A range, yes — based on the ADU cost calculator and your description, cross- checked against the 2026 California cost report. A real, defensible price requires a site visit. We won't quote a fixed number sight-unseen because that's how contractors get into trouble.
Can I email you plans for a quote?
Yes — send a PDF set to the address on the contact page. We'll review and book a 30-minute call to walk through scope and assumptions before we send pricing. See how the rest of the project runs.
What hours are your office open?
Office: 8am–6pm Pacific, Monday through Friday. Field crews start at 7am. Emergency line (active projects only) is 24/7 — number is in your closeout binder. Both studios — the LA studio and the Bay Area studio — run the same hours.
Do you accept text messages?
Yes — text and email are the fastest channels. Your project manager will share their direct mobile after contract signing. Start a written project inquiry first so we have your scope on record.
I'm not ready to build yet. Should I still call?
Yes, especially if you're 6–18 months out. Early conversations let you set realistic budget and timeline expectations (start with the 2026 cost report and a few field guides), and let us match your project to a permit cycle that doesn't waste 3 months in queue — see the permit directory.