Expert General Contractor in Malibu
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Malibu, handling remodels, additions and fire and insurance rebuilds from design and permits through construction under one contract, with more than 20 years of design-build experience. Serving Malibu and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Homes And Projects In Malibu
Malibu runs along the coast between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific, from beachfront houses on Pacific Coast Highway to canyon and ridgeline homes above it. Every one of those settings brings its own engineering, and recent wildfires have left many owners facing a rebuild.
Coast, Canyon And Ridgeline
The projects we are asked about in Malibu:
- Remodels of beach and canyon homes
- Fire and insurance rebuilds
- Additions and ADUs where the site allows
- Exterior and outdoor living upgrades
- Structural and foundation work on sloped lots
Building For Fire And Salt Air
Much of Malibu sits in designated fire hazard areas, and all of it lives with salt air. Both shape the materials and details from the first drawing.
Fire-Resistant Construction
In fire hazard areas, ember-resistant vents and ignition-resistant materials are part of the design rather than an upgrade.
Coastal Durability
Corrosion-resistant fixings, careful flashing and durable exterior finishes keep homes weather-tight in a marine climate.
Our Services In Malibu
Every service below is designed, permitted and built by the same licensed team.
ADUs
Detached units, attached builds and garage conversions, designed around what your lot allows.
Home Additions
Room, second-story and master suite additions that sit naturally with the existing house.
Major Remodeling
Kitchens, bathrooms and whole-home renovations, with structure and systems handled properly.
New Construction
Ground-up custom homes, from the first lot survey to final sign-off.
Structural Remodeling
Bearing walls, beams and ceiling raises, engineered and permitted.
Permits For Malibu Projects
Malibu is a separate city, and almost all of it lies within the Coastal Zone, so most projects need a coastal development permit as well as a building permit, handled through the city’s coastal program. The California Coastal Commission sets the statewide framework.
City Or County
Canyon addresses outside the city limits, in the unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, are permitted by Los Angeles County Building and Safety instead. We confirm which applies at discovery.
- Coastal development permit
- Fire hazard area requirements
- Geology and soils on sloped lots
- Onsite wastewater (septic) capacity
- Structural and Title 24 plan check
ADUs In Malibu
State ADU law sets the baseline, but in Malibu the practical limits are often septic capacity, slope and coastal rules. As your general contractor in Malibu we check all three before any design work begins.
How A Project Runs In Malibu
The same six stages on every job, adjusted to the local permit route.
Discovery
Site visit, lot survey, zoning and setback check.
Architecture
3D design, floor plans and finish direction.
Engineering
Structural drawings and Title 24 energy packet.
Selections
Permit expediting while you choose finishes.
Construction
In-house crews, inspected at every milestone.
Completion
Final sign-off, punch list and key handover.
Recent Projects Near Malibu
Completed work nearby in Santa Monica, Agoura Hills and the West Valley.
Why Homeowners In Malibu Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Malibu.
One contract, one team
Design, engineering, permits and construction handled together, with one point of contact.
Licensed and bonded
California general contractor, CSLB #999603, fully bonded and insured.
In-house trades
Framing, MEP trades and custom carpentry by our own crews, inspected at every milestone.
Built for the conditions
Fire safety and coastal durability planned into the design from the start.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Malibu And The Surrounding Coast
As a general contractor in Malibu we work along the coast and in the canyons behind it.
Around Malibu
Malibu areas and nearby communities include:
- Point Dume and Zuma
- Malibu Colony and Carbon Beach
- The canyon and ridgeline neighbourhoods
- Topanga and the Pacific Palisades to the east
- Calabasas and Agoura Hills over the mountains
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Santa Monica, Calabasas, Agoura Hills and across Los Angeles. Every area is on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Malibu
Malibu projects take longer to approve than most, so the earliest decisions carry the most weight.
Rebuilding After Fire
If your home was damaged, the first steps are documentation, a construction-based scope for your insurer and a clear view of what current code will require. Our fire and insurance rebuilds page explains how we work alongside a claim.
Access And Logistics
Pacific Coast Highway and the canyon roads affect deliveries, crew travel and staging. We plan them before the price is final, so the budget reflects the real site.
Long Lead Items
Windows, specialist cladding and fire-rated components can have long lead times, so they are selected and ordered early.
Start Your Malibu Project
Book a site visit and we will walk your property, check the coastal, fire and septic constraints and explain how we would work as your general contractor in Malibu.
General Contractor In Malibu: Common Questions
Do I need a coastal permit in Malibu?
Almost all of Malibu is in the Coastal Zone, so most projects need a coastal development permit as well as a building permit. We prepare the submissions and build the review time into the schedule.
Do you handle fire rebuilds in Malibu?
Yes. We document damage, prepare a construction-based scope for your insurer, handle permits and rebuild to current code, including fire hazard area requirements.
Can I add an ADU on my Malibu property?
Sometimes. Septic capacity, slope, access and coastal rules usually decide it. We check them at discovery before any design work begins.
What do fire hazard area rules require?
Typically ignition-resistant exterior materials, ember-resistant vents and specific roofing and glazing standards. We design to them from the start rather than retrofitting later.
How long does a project take?
Coastal review usually adds time to the permit stage, and build times depend on scope and site. You receive a written schedule once the scope and approvals are defined.
Why hire a design-build general contractor in Malibu?
A design-build general contractor in Malibu coordinates design, coastal approvals, engineering and construction under one contract, which matters on complex, slow-to-approve sites.
Who permits canyon homes outside the city?
Addresses in the unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains are permitted by Los Angeles County rather than the City of Malibu. We confirm the jurisdiction at discovery.
Can you work on beachfront homes in Malibu?
Yes, subject to the coastal approvals that beachfront work usually requires. Materials, foundations and access are planned for the marine environment from the first drawing.
Where is your showroom?
Our showroom and headquarters are at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303. Visits are by appointment, so call 800-285-3002 before you come.
Which other areas do you cover?
We work throughout Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Culver City, the South Bay, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County, Thousand Oaks, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley, Burbank, Granada Hills, Canoga Park, Reseda and the surrounding areas.
Nearby Service Areas
Homeowner Experiences
Hear directly from Southern California clients who trusted H&A My Design with their custom homes, ADUs, and additions.
Walk the finished home — navy kitchen with brass fittings, an open living space and a new double-vanity bathroom.
“We’re extremely happy with the results. Without a shadow of doubt, we’ve already recommended them to other neighbors.”
“Everybody was phenomenal to work with, a pleasure to have. Totally fair and wonderful company and great family.”
“H&A made the entire process transparent. Having one GC manage blueprints, city permits, and the build was night and day.”
“Their Canoga Park showroom made selecting our cabinets, quartz, and fixtures so easy. Finished right on schedule.”
“Converted our garage into a 2-bedroom rental. Flawless craftsmanship and leased immediately after final inspection.”
See the full before and after — the original kitchen, the opened-up living space and the finished bathrooms.
“From 3D plans to final city sign-off, H&A handled everything. No surprise change orders, no stress.”
“Built a modern ADU for my parents. The accessibility and aesthetic details exceeded all our expectations.”
Serving Southern California
Licensed throughout Los Angeles & Ventura Counties. HQ Showroom at 6723 Variel Ave, Canoga Park, CA.
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Design, permits, showroom selections, and master construction—managed by one accountable team.