General Contractor in Pacific Palisades
Licensed. Local. Built to Last. Cala Builders helps Pacific Palisades homeowners rebuild after the 2025 wildfire, delivering ground-up custom home construction, major reconstruction, and full-service ADU construction, with in-house project management and a licensed team on every job.
General Contractor in Pacific Palisades
Licensed. Local. Built to Last. Cala Builders helps Pacific Palisades homeowners rebuild after the 2025 wildfire, with in-house project management and a licensed team on every job.
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Cala Builders is a general contractor in Pacific Palisades, California, with dedicated experience in ground-up rebuilding, custom home construction, and major reconstruction across Los Angeles County. Our team holds California General B Contractor License #1156496, verifiable through the California Contractors State License Board. Every project we take on in Pacific Palisades is fully permitted, code-compliant, and managed in-house from the first consultation through final inspection. You work directly with a licensed project manager, not a rotating cast of subcontractors, so your rebuild stays on schedule and on budget during what is already a difficult time. We serve homeowners throughout Pacific Palisades and the surrounding areas, including West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Brentwood.
License #1156496
California General B Contractor
Pacific Palisades, CA
Los Angeles County
(213) 855-7557
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Licensed, insured, and trusted by property owners across Los Angeles County (License #1156496). Speak with a Cala Builders specialist to discuss your goals and receive a clear project scope and cost estimate, no pressure, no obligation.
Our Projects
Comprehensive Remodeling and Construction Services
At Cala Builders, we understand that rebuilding your home is one of the most important projects you will ever take on. That is why we provide full‑service construction and rebuilding solutions designed to meet your unique needs from the ground up. Our offerings include:
New Home Construction
Custom homes built to match your lifestyle and vision. From planning to completion, we manage every detail.
Home Remodeling
Transform your home with smart, modern upgrades. We improve comfort, functionality, and long-term value.
Kitchen and Bathroom
Stylish kitchen and bathroom remodels designed for daily living. High-quality finishes with practical layouts.
ADUs & Additions Contractors
Expand your living space with expertly built ADUs and additions. Designed for efficiency, comfort, and code compliance.
Outdoor Space Construction
Create beautiful outdoor areas for relaxing and entertaining. Custom patios, decks, and outdoor living solutions.
Commercial Construction
Professional construction for offices, retail, and tenant improvements. Built to meet business needs and timelines.
Rebuilding Pacific Palisades After the 2025 Fire
The January 2025 Palisades Fire destroyed thousands of homes across Pacific Palisades and the surrounding coastal community. More than a year later, rebuilding is underway across the neighborhood, and Cala Builders is here to help homeowners move from planning through a finished, code-compliant home.
We work with families rebuilding a destroyed or severely damaged property from the ground up, as well as homeowners taking on major reconstruction of a home that sustained significant fire or smoke damage. Our team manages design, engineering, permitting, and construction as one accountable process, so you are not coordinating separate architects, engineers, and contractors on your own.
The Rebuild Process, Step by Step
- Site evaluation — We assess your lot, including slope, soil conditions, and any remaining debris clearance needs, before design begins.
- Design — Our in-house design team develops a custom home plan suited to your lot and your family’s needs, not a one-size-fits-all layout.
- Engineering — Structural and civil engineering address hillside conditions and current fire-hardening requirements from the start.
- Permits — We prepare and submit a complete permit package, so your project qualifies for the City of Los Angeles’s expedited rebuild review track.
- Construction — Licensed tradespeople handle every phase in-house, from foundation through framing, systems, and finishes.
- Inspections — We coordinate required inspections at each stage to keep the project moving without avoidable delays.
- Completion — A final walkthrough and certificate of occupancy mark the transition back into your home.
Meet the Cala Builders Team
Every project at Cala Builders is backed by a team of licensed specialists who bring decades of combined experience in construction, architecture, electrical, and project management to every build, including the hillside and rebuild work common in Pacific Palisades. From your first consultation to final walkthrough, you work directly with the people doing the work.
What Makes a Pacific Palisades Rebuild Different
Pacific Palisades presents specific conditions that a rebuild has to account for. Much of the neighborhood is now designated a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which brings Chapter 7A fire-hardening requirements, including ember-resistant vents, exterior materials, and defensible space standards, into most new construction. Many properties also sit within the California Coastal Zone, which can add its own layer of review depending on the scope of the project. Hillside lots add engineering considerations of their own, from grading to drainage. Utility reconnection, meanwhile, depends on the pace of infrastructure work already underway across the burn area.
The City of Los Angeles has introduced several verified measures to speed up rebuilding for fire-affected homeowners. Emergency Executive Order 1 established the One-Stop Rebuilding Center and set a target for expedited permit review. Emergency Executive Order 7 suspends the collection of permit and plan-check fees for eligible homeowners who owned their property before January 7, 2025, with a permanent fee-waiver ordinance moving through City Council as of early 2026. Emergency Executive Order 8 expands expedited review to a broader range of single-family rebuild projects, aligned with the Governor’s suspension of certain state environmental and coastal review requirements. A Standard Plan Pilot Program also offers a public library of pre-approved, code-compliant home designs that can shorten the plan-check phase for qualifying projects. Requirements and timelines continue to evolve, so we confirm current program details with the City on every project before finalizing your plan.
If your Pacific Palisades property was destroyed or damaged in the fire, you don’t have to navigate the rebuild process alone. Schedule a consultation with Cala Builders to talk through your lot and your options.
Full-Service Construction for Pacific Palisades Homeowners
Why Pacific Palisades Homeowners Choose Cala Builders
ADU Construction as Part of Your Pacific Palisades Rebuild
Some Pacific Palisades homeowners are using their rebuild as an opportunity to add an accessory dwelling unit alongside their primary home. Under the City’s current fee-waiver order, ADU permit fees are also suspended when built as part of an eligible fire rebuild. Cala Builders manages ADU design, permitting, and construction as part of a combined rebuild project, or as a standalone build once your main home is complete.
New Home Construction and Major Reconstruction in Pacific Palisades
Beyond full rebuilds, Cala Builders also handles major reconstruction for Pacific Palisades homes with significant, non-total fire or smoke damage. Every project is managed by the same licensed in-house team, with a fixed scope of work, a clear timeline, and direct communication with your project manager throughout.
Work we complete in Pacific Palisades:
- Ground-up custom home construction on cleared lots
- Major structural reconstruction for fire- or smoke-damaged homes
- Architectural design and civil engineering for hillside and Coastal Zone properties
- Full permitting support for the City’s expedited rebuild review track
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Ready to Rebuild in Pacific Palisades?
Whether you are planning a full rebuild, a major reconstruction, or want to understand your options after the fire, Cala Builders is the general contractor in Pacific Palisades ready to walk you through the process. Call us or submit your project details and a licensed team member will be in touch within one business day.
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