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Coastal Los Angeles
Design-first. Feasibility-first.
Los Angeles
Bold ideas.Real budgets.Los Angeles.
Design-led construction and complex remodels across LA — with feasibility tools grounded in real neighborhoods and honest design trade-offs.
- Core markets
- Beverly Hills • Malibu • Santa Monica
- Approach
- Design-first
- Specialty
- ADUs + complex builds
Position
From ADU feasibility in Santa Monica to soft-story retrofits in West Hollywood — every project starts with a realistic scope, not a mood board.
- Licence
- CA Licensed GC · CSLB #1130785
- Cover
- Fully Insured & Bonded
- Model
- Architect-Collaboration
- Estimates
- Non-binding, assumptions shown
Index of work
Project
photography
Detail studies, architectural moments, and material studies.
01 — ExteriorLA Westside 
02 — InteriorLA Westside 
03 — Architectural detailCustom LA build 
04 — SiteCoastal LA 
05 — ADU additionLA Westside 
06 — Material studyCustom LA build
Project feature · 07
From dated Mediterranean to one continuous modern floor.
Marble slab, white oak, blackened steel and glass, read room by room — with the framing and demolition footage that got the house there.
Read the full featureProcess
Design-first means feasibility-first
Beautiful design is only as good as what the permit office and soils report allow. We work with your architect — or connect you with ours — to tie aesthetic intent to budget, code, and schedule before any drawings get too far along.
- Note A
Feasibility
Pre-design feasibility: zoning envelope, soils context, and city permit timelines before you commission drawings.
- Note B
Architect-friendly
We document trade partner requirements so your design team has real build constraints from week one.
- Note C
LA neighborhoods
Our team knows which inspectors, permit queues, and local material lead times to plan around.
- Note D
ADU specialist
Detached, attached, and JADUs across LA's complex overlay system — with realistic ROI framing.
- Note E
No fake discounts
All cost ranges show assumptions; pricing locks after complete permitted drawings.
Our geography
We build across
Design-forward construction throughout LA. Every project starts with a realistic scope.
- 01Santa MonicaCoastal zone remodels, ADU additions, and full structural upgrades with city-specific permit timelines.
- 02Beverly HillsWhole-home transformations and ground-up residential for hillside estates — design-led, engineering-grounded.
- 03MalibuHillside and canyon builds with geotech awareness — we surface soils and slope context before final design.
- 04BrentwoodPremium kitchen, bath, and envelope upgrades for mid-century and contemporary homes requiring precise sequencing.
- 05Pacific PalisadesCoastal zone remodels, ADU additions, and full structural upgrades with city-specific permit timelines.
- 06West LAPremium kitchen, bath, and envelope upgrades for mid-century and contemporary homes requiring precise sequencing.
- +01ADU design-buildLA-specific ADU policy knowledge: detached, attached, and JADUs across all zoning tiers from SB9 to local overlays.
- +02Creative + commercialBoutique office builds, creative studios, and flagship retail for LA principals who expect residential-grade finish quality.
Feasibility tools
Design intent meets real budgets
Calculators built for LA’s complexity — ADU policy layers, Westside cost premiums, and design-spec trade-offs in plain language.
Open the tools- T1
Remodel cost range estimator
LA-calibrated cost bands for Westside remodels — by finish tier, neighborhood, and scope complexity.
- T2
LA ADU feasibility analyzer
ADU policy snapshot by municipality — detached, attached, JADU — with setback and FAR inputs.
- T3
Project timeline planner
Schedule modeling from permit intake to occupancy for LA project classes.
- T4
Permit complexity scorer
Estimate permit difficulty by city and project type across the LA metro.
Questions
Common questions from LA clients
Does an ADU in Santa Monica make financial sense?
It depends on lot coverage, setbacks, and whether you're retaining the unit or renting it. Our ADU feasibility tool walks through the LA zoning math and gives you a breakeven range before any design costs are committed.
How long does a full remodel take in Malibu?
Coastal zone permitting adds 3–6 months to most projects. We plan for it from the start — and flag if your scope might trigger California Coastal Commission review, which adds additional timeline.
Can you work with our existing architect?
Yes. We prefer it when the design relationship is already established. We bring the build-side documentation your architect needs: trade partner requirements, material lead times, and permit office preferences by city.
What is a soft-story retrofit and do I need one?
Soft-story buildings (typically 1970s–1990s apartments with weak ground-floor garages) were mandated for retrofit by LA under the Soft Story Ordinance. We assess whether your building is affected and what the retrofit involves before any compliance work begins.
Are your cost estimates binding?
No. All pre-design cost ranges are illustrative and non-binding, with visible assumptions. Binding pricing follows finalized permitted drawings and a confirmed scope of work.
Start your project
Tell us about your Los Angeles build
Describe your project type, neighborhood, and timeline. We’ll come back with a scoped feasibility outline — ADU policy, permit flags, and realistic cost bands.
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