Expedited Permits
LA County has established One-Stop Permit Centers for fire rebuild projects with expedited review. We know how to navigate them.
Flat Fees
Architectural fees are flat and defined upfront. No open-ended billing. Third-party consultants are owner-retained — we coordinate them.
Free Consultation
We walk through your site, your options, and your timeline at no charge. No commitment required to get a clear picture of what’s involved.
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Before any design or work can begin, toxic debris must be cleared. Phase 1 covers hazardous materials, Phase 2 covers structural debris. Both are mandatory.
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Document your loss, file your insurance claim, and gather prior permit records from LA County. Soil remediation may also be required before new construction can begin.
SA Designs handles this
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We develop your new home design — like-for-like rebuild or a full redesign. We establish scope, coordinate consultants, and control your budget from day one.
SA Designs handles this
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We prepare full documents and submit to your jurisdiction. For fire rebuilds, LA County expedited permit review is available and we know how to use it .
SA Designs handles this
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With permits in hand, your construction begins. We remain available for RFIs, plan revisions, and any city inspection issues throughout the build.
Architectural services for
fire-affected properties.
Flat architectural fees. No surprises. Third-party consultants (structural, survey, soils) are owner-retained — we coordinate them and tell you exactly who you need and when.
As-Built Documentation
If prior plans are unavailable, we create accurate existing drawings from records and site data. Required as the foundation for any permit application.
Like-for-Like Rebuild
The fastest path to permits. We produce construction documents to match your original approved structure, updated to current code requirements.
Custom Redesign
Want to improve on what you had? We design a new home on your lot, handling setbacks, fire-resistive construction requirements, and local code compliance.
ADU & JADU Addition
Rebuilding is an opportunity. Many fire-affected lots qualify for ADU or JADU additions under current state law. We can scope this alongside your main rebuild.
Construction Documents
Full permit-ready drawing sets: site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, and Title 24 energy documentation — everything the city and your contractor need.
Consultant Coordination
We identify and coordinate the structural engineer, soils engineer, surveyor, and Title 24 consultant your project requires. You manage one relationship, not six.