CSLB Lic 1069232 · Class B General Building
Built for
Ground-up homes and major builds
Custom homes on a lot you own or are about to buy
Tear-down and rebuild projects
Hillside and Westside lots with real zoning and slope work
Owners who want one firm accountable for design and construction
Not what we do
Remodels, additions and interior-only design
Kitchen, bathroom or whole-house remodels
Room additions to an existing house
Interior design or renderings without construction
Repairs and handyman work
How design-build works
Decisions get priced while they are being made, not after the permit
Ground-up homes typically take 12 to 18 months — our estimate; plan check and site conditions set the pace.
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Lot review
Zoning, slope, access and what the site allows — before fees or deposits.
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Design
Unlimited floor plan revisions with our in-house design team until it is right.
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Engineering and permits
Submittal and plan-check corrections with the City of Los Angeles or LA County, handled.
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Construction
One project manager and one point of contact from foundation to finishes.
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Final inspection and CO
Certificate of occupancy, lien releases and warranties handed over in one package.
Recent ground-up work
Homes we designed, permitted and built
85
Five-star reviews across Google, Houzz and Yelp
JD + GC
Founder is a licensed attorney and the general contractor on the license
2020
Licensed general building contractor since
1
Contract for design, permits and construction
“I recently purchased a new construction home built by Axe Construction. The quality of the construction is excellent — thoughtful layout, great finishes, and solid craftsmanship throughout.”
Answers first
What to know before you build in LA
Bring the rest to a design consultation.
How much does it cost to build a house in Los Angeles?
Lot conditions, square footage, finish level and permits drive the number. We price each home off your lot and finishes at the consultation and walk each line with you.
How long does a ground-up build take?
New ground-up homes typically take 12 to 18 months. That is our estimate from past projects; plan check and site conditions set the actual pace.
Can you build on my lot, or tear down and rebuild?
Yes to both. The lot review tells you what zoning allows and what slope, access and utilities will cost before you commit to a design.
Who draws the plans?
Our in-house design team, with engineering handled under the same contract. One firm is responsible for the drawings and for building them.
Do you handle City and County permits?
Yes. We prepare the submittal for the City of Los Angeles or LA County and manage plan-check corrections until the permit issues.
Do you offer financing?
We partner with several trusted construction lending companies to offer financing options. Ask at the consultation.
Where we build
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Malibu, Calabasas, the Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando Valley.
Based at 8383 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills. City of Los Angeles and LA County permits.