Residential and ADU
Custom Home Design, Permitting and Construction in Southern California
A ground-up custom home starts with the lot, not the rendering. We test grading, access, utilities, hazard overlays and entitlement path first, agree a realistic budget range, then carry the project through design, permitting, interiors and construction with one accountable team.
What this covers
- Lot due diligence and site analysis
- Entitlements and planning approvals
- Full design and structural coordination
- Interiors and landscape coordination
- Permit sets and plan submittals
- Construction and close-out
How we run it
- 01
Due diligence
Lot geometry, grading, utilities, hazard overlays and access tested before design.
- 02
Design
Schematic through construction documents, coordinated with structural and Title 24.
- 03
Permitting
Submittal, corrections and agency clearances managed end to end.
- 04
Construction
Line-item budget, weekly reporting and a single point of accountability.
Questions people ask before hiring
What does a ground-up custom home cost in Southern California?
Most custom homes range from roughly $400 to $800 per square foot depending on site difficulty and finish level. Hillside, coastal and fire-zone lots carry higher shell and site-work costs, which is why we price grading and utilities first.
How long does a custom home take?
Plan on 6 to 12 months for design and entitlements, 3 to 8 months for permitting depending on jurisdiction, and 12 to 20 months of construction.