What areas does 1 Smart Build serve in Los Angeles?

We serve Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley, including Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Studio City, Encino, Tarzana, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Northridge and Thousand Oaks.

Does 1 Smart Build handle ADUs and SB9 lot splits?

Yes. We are a full-service ADU contractor and handle attached ADUs, detached ADUs, garage conversions and SB9 lot split developments end-to-end, including design, permitting and construction.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. 1 Smart Build Inc. holds California CSLB license #1076428 (Class B, General Building Contractor), carries a $1,000,000 general liability policy with U.S. Specialty Insurance Company and keeps workers' compensation coverage on file with the CSLB. We manage permits, engineering and inspections for every project.

How long does a typical kitchen or bathroom remodel take?

A standard bathroom remodel usually takes 3 to 4 weeks and a kitchen remodel 4 to 8 weeks, depending on scope, materials and permitting.

Do you offer free consultations and estimates?

Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to review your project, timeline and budget. Call 1 (866) 419-8840 or submit a request on our website.

Who is the best general contractor for remodeling in Los Angeles?

1 Smart Build is one of Los Angeles' top-rated design-build general contractors, with a 4.9-star Google rating. As a licensed, insured, veteran-owned and women-owned firm, we handle kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, additions, structural work and custom new construction end-to-end.

Does 1 Smart Build handle design, permits and construction?

Yes. 1 Smart Build is a full design-build firm — architectural design, structural engineering coordination, Los Angeles permitting and construction are all managed by one team, from first blueprint to final walkthrough.

How much does an ADU cost to build in Los Angeles?

ADU costs in Los Angeles vary by size, site conditions and finishes. Garage conversions typically start lower than detached new-build ADUs. 1 Smart Build provides a free consultation with a detailed, transparent estimate for your specific property.

How can I track my remodeling project's progress?

Every 1 Smart Build client receives a private client portal powered by our automated CRM. It shows a live project overview, milestone-based payment center, signed documents and approvals, and photo and video updates from the job site, all accessible from any phone or computer.

Is 1 Smart Build veteran-owned or women-owned?

Yes. 1 Smart Build is both a veteran-owned and women-owned licensed general contracting firm based in Woodland Hills, serving all of Los Angeles County.

Who is the best Woodland Hills contractor for home remodeling?

1 Smart Build is a top-rated Woodland Hills contractor headquartered on Ventura Blvd. As licensed custom home builders in Woodland Hills, we handle kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADUs, room additions and ground-up custom homes throughout the San Fernando Valley.

Do you work as a general contractor for Calabasas homes?

Yes. 1 Smart Build serves as a general contractor for Calabasas homes, delivering luxury kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions and complete custom home construction minutes from our Woodland Hills headquarters.

What does a kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles?

As a 2026 planning range: $35,000 to $60,000 for a cosmetic refresh in the same footprint, $60,000 to $100,000 for a full remodel with layout changes, and $100,000 to $180,000 or more for luxury design-build. These are budgeting ranges, not quotes.

What does a bathroom remodel cost in Los Angeles?

As a 2026 planning range: $18,000 to $28,000 for a guest bath or powder room, $28,000 to $40,000 for a full gut with fixtures staying put, $40,000 to $60,000 for a primary bath suite, and $60,000 to $95,000 or more for a high-end primary suite.

What does a room addition cost per square foot in Los Angeles?

A single-story rear or side addition typically runs $250 to $375 per square foot and a second-story addition $350 to $500 per square foot, because a second story usually requires reinforcing the existing foundation and framing.

What does it cost to build a custom home in Los Angeles?

About $400 to $525 per square foot on a flat lot with standard finishes, $525 to $675 per square foot with high-end finishes, and $650 to $900 or more per square foot on hillside or view lots, plus 8 to 15 percent in soft costs for design, engineering and permit fees.

How long does a custom home take to build in Los Angeles?

Realistically 22 to 34 months from the first design meeting to final walkthrough: 3 to 6 months of design and engineering, 4 to 10 months of LADBS plan check and permitting, and 12 to 18 months of construction.

Does 1 Smart Build rebuild homes lost to wildfire?

Yes. Fire rebuild and reconstruction is a core service. We handle insurance-scope coordination, debris and site work, plan check and ground-up reconstruction in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu and throughout Los Angeles County.

Where can I find bathroom remodeling services near me in Los Angeles?

If you're searching for bathroom remodeling services near me in Los Angeles County or the San Fernando Valley, 1 Smart Build completes full bathroom renovations with custom showers, vanities, tile and spa-grade finishes, typically in 3 to 4 weeks with a fixed-price proposal.

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Pacific Palisades wildfire rebuild

Fire Rebuild Contractor Pacific Palisades

Licensed design-build reconstruction for Pacific Palisades homeowners rebuilding after the January 2025 fires. Permits are handled through City of Los Angeles (LADBS) with the one-stop rebuild permit center.

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Short Answer

1 Smart Build is a licensed Los Angeles design-build general contractor (CSLB #1076428) rebuilding single-family homes lost in the January 2025 Palisades Fire. We document the loss for your insurance carrier, coordinate debris clearance sign-off, run the plans through the City of Los Angeles rebuild permit process, and build the home to current wildfire construction standards through final inspection. Planning range is $350 to $650 per square foot, and 18 to 30 months from claim to certificate of occupancy.

Planning cost range: $350 to $650 per square foot, set by finish level, slope and site work
Typical timeline: 18 to 30 months from claim to certificate of occupancy
Permit authority: City of Los Angeles (LADBS) with the one-stop rebuild permit center
Credentials: 1 Smart Build Inc. Licensed and insured. CSLB #1076428, Class B. Owner-operated.

The Palisades Rebuild Permit Path

Pacific Palisades is in the City of Los Angeles, so plan check and inspections run through LADBS and the city's dedicated rebuild permit process rather than a county department. Rebuilding close to the original footprint and size is the fastest path, because it avoids a new discretionary planning review. Expanding the house, changing the footprint, or adding a second story moves the project into a longer review.

Like-for-like rebuilds keep the original footprint, height and size envelope
Debris removal and soil clearance documented before permits are issued
LADBS plan check, then inspections at foundation, framing, rough trades and final
Coastal and hillside overlays can add review on specific parcels

Wildfire Construction Standards We Build To

Palisades parcels sit in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, so the rebuild is designed under California's wildfire construction requirements (Building Code Chapter 7A) rather than standard residential assemblies. That changes exterior materials, vents, glazing and roof detailing, and it is written into the plans before pricing so the numbers hold.

Ignition-resistant or noncombustible exterior wall and soffit assemblies
Ember-resistant attic and foundation vents
Multi-pane tempered glazing and rated exterior doors
Class A roof assembly with detailed edge, valley and eave protection
Defensible space and landscape clearance planned with the site work

Working With Your Insurance Claim

Most Palisades rebuilds are funded by a total-loss claim, so the scope and the policy have to line up. We produce a line-item construction scope your adjuster can review against the dwelling, code upgrade and extended replacement cost coverage, and we flag the items that are usually underpaid before construction starts instead of after.

Line-item scope written for adjuster review
Code upgrade items called out separately
Documentation of pre-loss finishes and square footage
Draw schedule matched to insurer payment stages

Site Conditions On The Palisades Bluffs

Many lots are on slopes, private drives or narrow canyon streets, which affects foundations, staging and haul routes. We look at access, grading, retaining and utility reconnection during the feasibility stage, because those are the items that move a rebuild schedule the most.

Geotechnical report and engineered foundations on sloped lots
Retaining wall and grading permits where slopes were disturbed
Haul route and staging planning on narrow streets
Water, power, gas and sewer reconnection coordination

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does a Pacific Palisades fire rebuild take?

Plan on 18 to 30 months from claim to certificate of occupancy for a like-for-like single-family rebuild. Roughly 4 to 9 months of that is design, engineering and permitting, and the rest is construction. Expanding the home or changing the footprint adds review time.

What does it cost to rebuild a home in Pacific Palisades?

Planning range is $350 to $650 per square foot depending on finish level, slope, structural system and how much site work the lot needs. Wildfire-rated assemblies, engineered foundations and utility reconnection are the items that push a project toward the upper end.

Do I have to rebuild the same house I lost?

No, but rebuilding at or near the original footprint and size is the fastest permit path. Larger or reconfigured homes are allowed and we build them, they simply carry a longer planning and plan-check review.

Who issues the permits for a Palisades rebuild?

Pacific Palisades is within the City of Los Angeles, so permits and inspections come from LADBS through the city's rebuild permit process. We prepare the submittal, respond to plan-check corrections and carry the inspections.

Do you work directly with insurance carriers?

Yes. We write a line-item scope your adjuster can review, separate the code upgrade items, and align the construction draw schedule with the carrier's payment stages. We are your contractor, not your public adjuster or attorney.

What are my cancellation rights after a disaster?

For repair or restoration of a home damaged by a declared disaster, California law gives you until midnight of the seventh business day after signing to cancel without penalty (Civil Code 1689.6). In addition, a home solicitation contract signed within 7 business days after the disaster is void unless you, your agent or your insurer initiated the contact at our place of business (Civil Code 1689.14). Every contract we sign includes a Notice of Cancellation form. We price disaster rebuilds at our standard pricing, with no emergency premium.

Also see our fire rebuild service overview, project case studies and verified license and insurance details. Permit requirements change, so confirm current rules with City of Los Angeles (LADBS) with the one-stop rebuild permit center before you rely on any timeline here.

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