Rebuilding after a fire
Design, permits and construction for a house lost or damaged by fire, with the chance to plan a second unit into the rebuild.
Rebuild like for like, or rethink the lot
Some owners want the house back as it was. Others use the rebuild to change the layout or add an ADU. We draw either path and tell you how each one affects permitting.
Wildfire building rules
Rebuilding inside a designated fire severity zone means meeting the state's wildfire construction standards: ember-resistant vents, noncombustible siding near grade and rated roofing among them. We design to those rules from the start.
Working with your insurance timeline
We provide a written scope and cost breakdown that your adjuster can review, and we keep the paperwork organized as construction moves forward.
Fire Rebuild & Reconstruction: questions
In many cases, yes. Rebuilding is often a natural time to plan a second unit, subject to the city's current rules for the lot.
Debris removal has its own process and sign-offs. We can start design while that is under way.
They have been changing, especially after recent fires. We check the current orders for your city at the time we submit.
Talk through the rebuild
Tell us about the property and where the cleanup stands. We reply with how we would start.