General contractor in Tarzana

Tarzana north of Ventura Boulevard is large flat lots with post-war ranch housing. South of the boulevard the parcels rise into the hills, with the cost and rule changes that brings.

• The northern flats are strong ADU territory: room for a full-size unit, workable access, adequate utilities.
• South of Ventura the Baseline Hillside Ordinance governs size and the foundation costs rise sharply.
• Ranch houses here were built with closed kitchens that most owners now want opened, which means a structural beam and a permit.
• Mature trees are common and are protected, which affects where a detached unit can sit.

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.