Additions and remodeling in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County
Home additions in Santa Monica
Whether a second story or a wing fits the lot, which approvals the city may need and hardware chosen for damp air.
Will a second story fit, or does the lot only allow a wing? That is a fair first question about a Santa Monica addition, and the answer comes from the zoning for the parcel, the height limit and the setbacks on each side. A taller addition keeps open space on the ground and calls for more structural work. A single-level wing keeps every bedroom together. We measure first and then show you what fits.
City permits and any state approval
Plans for an addition inside Santa Monica go to the city building and safety division, which also sends the inspectors. Depending on where the parcel lies, a separate state planning approval may be needed before the building permit is issued, so we check that early. The zoning sets the height, setbacks and floor area, and those figures shape every option we draw. We then prepare the drawings with engineering and energy forms attached, reply to plan check comments and book inspections through final.
Hardware and finishes for damp air
Damp air near the water corrodes ordinary steel, so fasteners, joist hangers and straps on the new framing are stainless or hot-dip galvanized, and flashing is lapped and sealed at each joint. Siding gets a primer meant for moist conditions and a top coat that can be washed down. Window frames in fiberglass or vinyl avoid rust, and any exterior metal trim is aluminum with a durable finish. How close the lot is to the water decides how much of this list is worth the cost, and we talk that through when we measure.
What we build in Santa Monica
Additions and second stories lead the list. Every other service is available here too, alone or as part of a bigger project.
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Need more room in Santa Monica?
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