Trusted General Contractor in Santa Monica
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Santa Monica, with a completed kitchen remodel in the city and more than 20 years of design-build work, handling design, permits and construction under one contract. Serving Santa Monica and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Homes And Projects In Santa Monica
Santa Monica packs a lot into a small coastal city: Spanish revival homes and bungalows north of Montana, mid-century houses in Sunset Park, compact beach cottages in Ocean Park, and condominiums and duplexes throughout.
What Homeowners Ask For
With land at a premium, most Santa Monica projects are about getting more from the house you already have:
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Open-plan interior renovations
- ADUs and garage conversions
- Second-story additions
- Whole-home renovations of older houses
Building Near The Ocean
Salt air and marine moisture are hard on buildings. Fixings, flashing, windows and exterior finishes are chosen for coastal conditions, and ventilation matters more here than inland.
Durable Materials
Corrosion-resistant hardware and well-detailed flashing keep coastal homes weather-tight for longer.
Compact Lots
Tight side yards and limited parking shape how materials arrive and where crews work, so staging is planned before the price is final.
Our Services In Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica Projects
Santa Monica is a separate city with its own building and safety division, so plans are reviewed by the City of Santa Monica rather than Los Angeles. Parts of the city lie in the Coastal Zone, where a coastal development permit may be needed alongside the building permit; the California Coastal Commission explains how that works.
What Review Covers
Santa Monica also has landmark and historic district designations that add review for exterior changes. We check all of it for your address before design begins.
- Zoning and setbacks
- Coastal Zone requirements where they apply
- Landmark and historic district review
- Structural and Title 24 plan check
- Milestone inspections on site
ADUs In Santa Monica
State ADU law sets the baseline, and Santa Monica applies its own standards on top. As your general contractor in Santa Monica we confirm what your lot allows, including any coastal or historic limits, during discovery.
How A Project Runs In Santa Monica
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.
Our Projects In And Near Santa Monica
A completed Santa Monica kitchen and recent work nearby in Culver City, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.
Why Homeowners In Santa Monica Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Santa Monica.
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.
Proven in Santa Monica
A completed kitchen remodel in the city, with a stone-topped peninsula and teal cabinetry.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Santa Monica Neighbourhoods And Nearby Areas
As a general contractor in Santa Monica we work across the city, from the streets north of Montana to Ocean Park and Sunset Park.
Around Santa Monica
Santa Monica neighbourhoods and nearby communities include:
- North of Montana and Wilshire Montana
- Mid-City and Pico
- Ocean Park and Sunset Park
- Venice and Mar Vista to the south
- Brentwood and the Pacific Palisades to the north
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Malibu, Culver City, Beverly Hills and across Los Angeles. Every area is on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Santa Monica
Santa Monica projects usually hinge on three early checks: coastal status, historic status and how much room the lot really has.
Check The Address First
Whether a property is in the Coastal Zone or a historic district changes the approvals needed and the time they take. We confirm both before design, so the schedule you see is realistic from day one.
Up, Out Or Convert
On compact lots, the choice is usually between a second story, a garage conversion or a small detached unit. Each has a different cost, schedule and effect on the garden, and we compare them with real numbers after the discovery visit.
Selections Early
Finishes are chosen at our showroom while approvals are in progress, so construction starts with every decision made.
Start Your Santa Monica Project
Book a site visit and we will walk your property, check the coastal and historic rules and explain how we would work as your general contractor in Santa Monica.
General Contractor In Santa Monica: Common Questions
Who issues building permits in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica is a separate city, so permits come from its own building and safety division rather than Los Angeles. We prepare the plans and handle corrections, any additional reviews and inspections.
Do I need a coastal permit?
Only if your property is in the Coastal Zone and the work triggers it. Parts of Santa Monica are inside it. We check your address at discovery and include any coastal approval in the schedule.
Can I build an ADU in Santa Monica?
Many lots can take a detached ADU or garage conversion. What fits depends on lot size, setbacks, utilities and any coastal or historic limits, which we check during discovery.
How long does a project take?
Permit review typically takes around six to fourteen weeks. Garage-conversion ADUs typically take three to five months to build, and detached ADUs or major additions five to eight months.
Why hire a design-build general contractor in Santa Monica?
A design-build general contractor in Santa Monica coordinates design, city and coastal approvals, and construction under one contract, with one point of contact throughout.
How do you protect a coastal home from salt air?
We specify corrosion-resistant fixings, well-detailed flashing, suitable windows and durable exterior finishes, and make sure the building envelope can dry out properly.
Have you worked in Santa Monica before?
Yes. Our Santa Monica kitchen remodel, with its stone-topped peninsula and teal cabinetry, is in our project gallery.
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.
MORE SPACE.
MORE VALUE.
Design, permits, showroom selections, and master construction—managed by one accountable team.