Hillside rules
Many Brentwood lots north of Sunset are designated hillside, where City of Los Angeles hillside regulations limit size and height and grading, geology and access need early attention.
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Custom homes and remodeling in Brentwood
Custom homes, additions and luxury remodels in Brentwood, Los Angeles. From the flats south of Sunset to the canyon and hillside streets above it, we plan each project around the lot, the permit path and the level of finish the home deserves.
Permits in Brentwood
Building permits here are issued by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
Jurisdiction, zoning and overlays are confirmed for each property. Rules change; we check the current requirements with the agency for your project.
Planning
What to plan for in Brentwood.
The property and its location shape the design, permits, schedule and budget. These are the questions we look at first.
Fire hazard zones
Parts of Brentwood are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which brings wildland-urban interface construction requirements for new homes and many additions.
Design review overlays
Some neighborhoods have specific plans or overlays. We check the parcel’s zoning and overlays before design is far along.
Logistics
Narrow canyon streets, neighbors and hillside access shape staging, deliveries and the construction schedule.
Specialties
Detail work in Brentwood.
Questions
Building in Brentwood.
Do you build custom homes in Brentwood, Los Angeles?
Yes. We build custom homes and major renovations in Brentwood and across the Westside, coordinating with your architect and engineers from early planning through the final walkthrough.
Who issues permits for Brentwood homes?
Brentwood is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), with City Planning review for some projects and hillside requirements on many lots.
How long does a custom home take in Brentwood?
Plan on roughly two to three years from the first design meeting to move-in for a typical Los Angeles custom home, with hillside and fire-zone lots at the longer end. See our custom home timeline guide for each stage.
Nearby
Across the Westside.
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Planning a project in Brentwood?
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