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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Hillside Construction Contractor Los Angeles

Short Answer

Deep foundations, retaining walls, grading and difficult access typically add a meaningful premium over a comparable flat-lot project. The soils report and engineering tell us how much, which is why we scope it after those come back.

Typical cost: Scoped after soils and structural engineering
Typical timeline: 10–24 months depending on scope and plan check
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 We Build on Slopes

New hillside homes, additions and decks tied into existing hillside structures, plus the foundation and retaining work that holds them up.

Caissons, grade beams and deepened footings
Engineered retaining walls and shoring
Hillside additions and cantilevered decks
New view-lot custom homes
Driveway, access and drainage work

Soils and the Hillside Ordinance

Hillside parcels in LA fall under grading limits, height restrictions measured off natural grade, and haul-route rules for exported dirt. A geotechnical report drives the foundation design, and it's the first thing we order.

Geotechnical and soils investigation
Grading and export quantity limits
Haul-route approvals where required
Height and setback verification off natural grade
Drainage and erosion control

Access Is Half the Cost

On a narrow canyon street, how material and equipment reach the site can matter as much as the design. We plan staging, craning and delivery sequencing early instead of discovering it mid-project.

Site access and staging plan
Crane and pump placement
Neighbor notification and street use permits
Sequenced deliveries to keep the street open

Projects We've Actually Built

Hillside Construction 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.

Cantilevered Addition on Caissons, Hollywood Hills

Cost: $720,000
Duration: 18 months including hillside review
Size: 900 sq ft added plus a 600 sq ft deck
Permits: LADBS Grading and Hillside review, permitted and inspected

Who Does This Work

Isaac Sade, Project Manager

Isaac runs hillside construction 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 much more does hillside construction cost?

Do I need a soils report?

For hillside work in Los Angeles, almost always. The geotechnical report specifies whether you need caissons, grade beams or deepened footings, and plan check will ask for it.

Can you add on to a house on a steep slope?

Yes. Hillside additions are common in Silver Lake, the Hollywood Hills, Sherman Oaks and Glendale. They need structural engineering to tie the new work into the existing structure and the slope below it.

Do you take hillside projects near me across the LA area?

Yes. We build on slopes throughout Los Angeles County and nearby counties within roughly 100 miles of Woodland Hills, from the Hollywood Hills and Silver Lake to Sherman Oaks, Glendale, Malibu and the Conejo Valley.

Areas We Serve

1 Smart Build provides hillside construction 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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DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT WITH 1 SMART BUILD

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.

1 (866) 419-8840

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