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Manhattan Beach custom home builder.

Why this work

Manhattan Beach — built to local rules.

Manhattan Beach is one of the most coveted — and most regulated — places to build in Los Angeles. Tight lots, strict design review, and clients who've earned the right to be exacting. We're built for that.

How Manhattan Beach is different.

MB's planning department reviews almost every project. Heights, setbacks, FAR, and aesthetic review can stretch a poorly-prepared scope by months. We come in pre-aligned: drawings that anticipate the conditions, a permit timeline that's honest, and a crew that knows the inspectors by name.

Where we've worked.

Sand-section new builds where every foot of FAR matters, hillside Tree Section additions, and full-down-to-the-studs renovations in the Hill Section. We build to the level of finish MB buyers expect — and to the schedule MB neighbors require.

FAQ

Common questions.

Are you experienced with Manhattan Beach design review?
Yes. The MB Planning Commission and DRB process is part of every project here. We pre-design to MB code, pre-meet with planning, and routinely move projects through review on the first or second pass.
How long does a custom home permit take in Manhattan Beach?
Plan on 6–10 months from submission to issued permit for a new build, longer for hillside or tree-section projects. We sequence design, structural, T-24, and DRB submissions so the calendar doesn't surprise you.
Do you handle the full design and construction in MB?
Yes. One license, one team — architect coordination, structural, MEPs, permitting, build, and finish. The same project manager you meet on day one is at your final walkthrough.

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Tell us about your project.

One business day for a scope, timeline, and budget range. CSLB #375508 A/B.