Custom Home Building
Custom home building in Los Angeles
From a raw hillside lot to a finished residence, we manage the entire build: soils and survey review, entitlements, structural coordination, framing, systems, and finish carpentry. You get one contract, one schedule, and one team accountable for the result.
Lot and feasibility review
Grading, setbacks, hillside ordinance, slope density, and utility access reviewed before you commit to a design.
Design-build coordination
We work alongside your architect and engineer, or bring in ours, and keep drawings buildable and on budget.
Structural and hillside work
Caissons, retaining walls, shear framing, and steel moment frames handled with licensed engineering oversight.
Finish-level craftsmanship
Millwork, stone, plaster, and glazing installed by the same crews across every one of our projects.
How the project runs
- 01
Site & budget study
We walk the lot, review your plans, and produce a realistic construction budget range.
- 02
Permits & preconstruction
Plan check, corrections, subcontractor bids, and a locked construction schedule.
- 03
Build
Foundation through finishes with weekly progress reporting and site photos.
- 04
Closeout
Punch list, final inspections, certificate of occupancy, and warranty documentation.
Common questions
- How long does it take to build a custom home in Los Angeles?
- Design and entitlements typically take 6-12 months depending on the jurisdiction and whether the lot is in a hillside or coastal zone. Construction usually runs 12-18 months for a single-family home.
- What does a custom home cost per square foot in LA?
- Most of our ground-up projects land between roughly $450 and $800 per square foot, driven by site conditions, structural requirements, and finish level. We give you a line-item bid before any work starts.
- Do you handle permits and plan check?
- Yes. We coordinate with your architect and engineer and manage LADBS or local city plan check, corrections, and every inspection through final sign-off.
- Can you build an ADU on my property?
- Yes. We build detached ADUs, garage conversions, and junior ADUs under California's statewide standards as well as local LA ordinances.
Ready to build on your lot?
Tell us about your property, scope, and timeline. We'll walk the site and put together a clear, itemized proposal.
Request a free estimate