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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Fire Rebuild Contractor Los Angeles

Short Answer

Realistically 18 to 30 months from the claim to a finished home. Insurance resolution and plan check often take as long as construction, which is why the paperwork order matters more than the build speed.

Typical cost: $350–$650 per sq ft depending on scope, slope and finish level
Typical timeline: 18–30 months from claim to certificate of occupancy
Permits: Permits and inspections handled by us through LADBS or your city building department.
Service area: All of Los Angeles County, including the San Fernando Valley, Westside, South Bay and foothill cities.
Credentials: Licensed, bonded and insured. CSLB #1076428. Owner-operated.

What a Full Rebuild Includes

We pick up wherever you are, whether the lot is already cleared or you still have a standing damaged structure, and carry the job to a finished, inspected home.

Damage assessment and scope documentation for your carrier
Demolition, debris removal and site clearance coordination
Architectural plans and structural engineering
Foundation, framing and complete structure
Full interior build-out, finishes and landscaping

The Like-for-Like Permit Path

Los Angeles created faster review lanes for fire rebuilds. If you rebuild substantially what you had, generally within about 10 percent of the prior footprint and height, you can usually avoid discretionary review and much of the zoning analysis. Going bigger is often still worth it, but it changes the review track and the timeline, so we compare both before submitting.

Verification of your prior legal square footage and height
Like-for-like versus expanded-rebuild comparison up front
Submittal through LADBS or the LA County One-Stop permit center
Self-certification and expedited review where you qualify
Permit fee waiver and refund programs for owner-occupants

Building to Current Wildfire Code

A rebuild in a very high fire hazard severity zone has to meet current wildland-urban interface requirements, even if the house that burned did not. We design those assemblies in from the start rather than absorbing them as plan check corrections.

Ember-resistant vents and enclosed eaves
Non-combustible cladding, decking and roof assemblies
Dual-pane tempered glazing
Defensible space and brush clearance planning
Sprinklers, water service and access requirements

Working With Your Insurance Claim

We are contractors, not adjusters, but the way a rebuild is scoped and documented drives what a carrier will fund. We produce line-item, code-referenced scopes your adjuster can actually review, and we flag code-upgrade coverage items instead of leaving them out of pocket.

Line-item scope tied to real construction costs
Documentation of code-required upgrades
Written change orders so supplemental claims are supportable
Coordination with your adjuster, architect and engineer

Projects We've Actually Built

Fire Rebuild & Reconstruction Jobs, With Real Numbers

Every figure below is from a permitted project we completed in Los Angeles County, not an estimate or an industry average.

Fire Rebuild on Wheeler Ave, Sylmar

Cost: $486,000
Duration: 14 months including insurance scope and permitting
Size: 1,650 sq ft, 3 bed / 2 bath rebuilt
Permits: LADBS, permitted and inspected

Who Does This Work

Isaac Sade, Project Manager

Isaac runs fire rebuild & reconstruction projects at 1 Smart Build from the first site visit through final inspection: scope, plans, permit submittal, the crews on site, and the walkthrough at the end. You deal with one person who is accountable for the whole job.

Class B — General Building Contractor, CSLB #1076428. Bonded through and insured to $1,000,000 through U.S. Specialty Insurance Company. Rated 4.9 across 168 reviews.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does a fire rebuild take in Los Angeles?

What does it cost to rebuild a home after a fire?

Most Los Angeles rebuilds land between $350 and $650 per square foot. Hillside lots, current wildfire code assemblies and high-end finishes push the number up. We price from plans and real site conditions, not a per-foot guess.

Can I build back bigger than what burned?

Often yes, but it moves you off the fastest review track. We price the like-for-like version and the expanded version side by side so you can see what the extra square footage costs in both dollars and months.

Do you rebuild in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Malibu?

Yes. Those are the areas hit hardest by the Palisades and Eaton fires, and all three are inside our regular service area. Each has its own permit center and its own fee programs, and we work through the right one for your parcel.

Are permit fees waived for fire rebuilds?

There are fee waiver and refund programs for qualifying owner-occupant rebuilds, and they have deadlines. We confirm what your parcel currently qualifies for at the time of submittal.

Areas We Serve

1 Smart Build provides fire rebuild & reconstruction services within a 100-mile radius of our Woodland Hills office, covering Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Orange County and the surrounding region. Homeowners searching for a remodeling contractor near me regularly hire us in:

Don't see your city? View all service areas or give us a call, if you're within 100 miles, we build there.

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Licensed, bonded and insured design-build general contractor serving Los Angeles County and Southern California. Tell us about your property and goals, and we'll walk you through feasibility, permitting and a clear plan.

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