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Selected work from the last 24 months across the Bay. Filter by city, or open any page for the full case study.

Linda's Kitchen — Pasadena, 1922 Craftsman · Bungalow Heaven

Linda's Kitchen

Pasadena · 260 sqft · 2024

Reclaimed white-oak island, soapstone counters, structural beam to open to the dining room.

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The Canyon ADU — Topanga, Backyard build · canyon hillside

The Canyon ADU

Topanga · 640 sqft · 2024

640 sqft cedar-clad detached ADU. Permitted in 6 weeks. Solar-ready, heat pump, full kitchen.

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Skylight Bath — Silver Lake, 1920s Spanish bungalow

Skylight Bath

Silver Lake · 118 sqft · 2024

Curbless wet-room with a 4'x6' skylight. Sand-toned limestone, brushed brass fixtures, radiant floor.

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The Sage Victorian — West Adams, HPOZ · whole-home

The Sage Victorian

West Adams · 2,400 sqft · 2023

Full HPOZ restoration. Seismic foundation, re-pipe, re-wire, restored facade in muted sage and cream.

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Pasadena Bungalow Kitchen — Pasadena, 1916 Craftsman · Garfield Heights

Pasadena Bungalow Kitchen

Pasadena · 210 sqft · 2025

Walnut uppers and painted lowers, zellige backsplash, original cased opening preserved.

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The Highland Park ADU — Highland Park, Garage conversion · NELA

The Highland Park ADU

Highland Park · 480 sqft · 2025

Garage-to-ADU conversion. Vaulted the ceiling, two skylights, ductless heat pump, full kitchen.

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FAQ

Projects FAQ

Are the projects in your portfolio your actual work?

Yes — every project shown was built by our crews under our contract. We don't use stock photography, vendor renderings, or stitch projects from other firms. Every project page lists the city, square footage, and timeline.

Can I visit a completed project?

Yes — we coordinate visits with past clients who've opted in. Typical wait is 2–4 weeks for scheduling. Most owners love showing the work; we never visit unannounced.

How long is your project waitlist?

Design start: 3–6 weeks out. Construction start: 12–20 weeks from contract signing, depending on permit pathway. We don't oversell capacity — if we can't start within that window, we'll tell you upfront.

Do you have references I can call directly?

Yes — three past clients per scope (ADU, kitchen, bath, whole-home) provided after the second meeting. Direct phone numbers, no scripted talking points.

Do you have before-and-after photos of every project?

For most. Some clients ask us to omit identifying exterior shots for privacy — we honor that. Interior progression photos are available on request even when public-facing photos are limited.

What's the most challenging project you've done?

A 1922 Craftsman in Pasadena: full structural retrofit, ADU above a new garage, and a kitchen-plus-bath remodel inside a historic preservation overlay. 14 months, ~$1.6M, no surprises at closeout. The case study is in the field journal.

Do you work on historic homes?

Yes — and we have the architect on staff who knows the overlay rules (HPOZ in LA, Article 10/11 in SF). We've successfully gotten Certificates of Appropriateness on projects in Angelino Heights, Pasadena Bungalow Heaven, and SF Pacific Heights.

Do you take on commercial or multifamily work?

Limited multifamily — typically 2–4 unit additions and ADU stacks. We don't do ground-up commercial. If you're building a 20-unit project, we'll refer you to a partner GC.

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