General contractor in Northridge

Northridge is post-war tract and ranch housing on generous flat lots. It also gave its name to the 1994 earthquake, and the seismic performance of this housing stock is better documented than most.

• Large lots make detached ADUs and substantial additions practical on most parcels.
• Some housing here was damaged and repaired after 1994, and the quality of those repairs varies, which is worth establishing before a major renovation.
• Slab-on-grade is common in the post-war tracts, so bolt-and-brace does not apply but slab-related foundation issues do.
• Summer heat drives insulation, glazing and HVAC decisions.

LADBS (City of Los Angeles), Van Nuys office

Encino is in the City of Los Angeles. Flat lots north of Ventura Boulevard commonly allow large additions under the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance; lots south of the boulevard are hillside with additional rules. Many homes are mid-century ranches with original systems that get replaced during renovation.

1. Walk the property

We meet you on site, listen, and look at what the building and the city will need. You get a written scope and a budget range.

2. Drawings

When drawings are needed we bring in the architect and engineer, and price the design while it is being drawn.

3. Permit

We file with the city, handle the corrections they send back, and tell you where it stands.

4. Price and contract

An itemized price, a schedule and payment terms. Anything new after signing gets priced in writing first.

5. Build

One supervisor on your job, licensed trades, inspections in order, and a weekly update with photos.

6. Walkthrough

A final fix list, the city's sign-off, and a written warranty on our work.