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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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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.