General Contractor & Custom Home Builder in Tarzana

What we take on in Tarzana

Tarzana projects usually fall into a few groups.

• Whole-house remodels of mid-century homes
• Additions and second stories
• New custom homes on hillside or teardown lots
• Kitchens, primary baths, and outdoor living

Updating a mid-century home

Many homes on the Tarzana valley floor date from the 1950s and 1960s. They often have good bones and good lots, but original electrical panels, galvanized plumbing, single-pane windows, and closed-off floor plans.

A whole-house remodel can open the plan and replace systems in one project, which costs less overall than doing them one at a time. We budget a 15 to 20 percent contingency, because older walls hold surprises.

Hillside lots south of Ventura

South of Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana climbs toward Mulholland Drive. Hillside lots generally fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance, may need soils reports and retaining walls, and are often in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Some lots near Mulholland fall within the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan, which can add design review.

Tarzana is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits go through LADBS. Confirm the rules for your parcel early.

Remodel in phases or all at once?

Phasing spreads the cost, but it means paying for setup, demolition, and permits more than once, and living through construction more than once. When the budget allows, one well-planned project is usually the better value. We can show you both so you can decide.

How we work

We walk the site, write down what is in the job, and give you drawings, a schedule, and a clear price before anyone starts. During construction you get one crew, weekly updates and photos, and a written yes before any change. At the end there is a walkthrough and a punch list, and we stand behind the work.