Fire-Resistant Home Design


Custom Built Homes, National Award Winner, incorporating highly energy-efficient homes with fire-resistant design.

We stand with the families who have tragically lost their homes in the recent fires in Pacific Palisades, Somis, Altadena, and Pasadena.


Follow These Steps After a Wild Fire Emergency

Insurance

  1. Review Your Policy 
  2. Meet with Your Adjuster
  3. Hire an "Insurance Expediter"


Rebuild Planning

  1. Contact a Licensed Design-Build Company
  2. Experience with Fire-Resistant Building
  3. Permit Expediter
  4. Build with Technology
  5. Realistic Completion Timeline

Understanding Fire Resisistant Design

Stucco House with Boxed Eaves

Exterior Fire Sprinklers

Standing Seam Metal Roof & Stucco home
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"Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation caused by the massive fires around us. Thousands of homes have been lost, and countless lives have been forever changed. To all those affected, we stand with you during this unimaginable time." Mike Ross, CEO


Landmark California Announcement 1-12-25 Governor Newsom

California environmental laws will be suspended for wildfire victims seeking to rebuild their homes and businesses, according to an executive order signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Requirements for building permits and reviews in the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act — often considered onerous by developers — will be eased for victims of the fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and other communities, according to the order.

“California leads the nation in environmental stewardship. I’m not going to give that up,” Newsome told Jacob Soboroff on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “But one thing I won’t give into is delay. Delay is denial for people: lives, traditions, places torn apart, torn asunder.”


This will enable permitting to save considerable time and with the expediter, we reasonably can have permits within 6-8 weeks of submittal.


Wildfire Emergency Resources


Communications Outage


Financial Assistance

  • SBA Disaster Loan: SBA can cover up to $100,000 of personal property loss and up to $500,000 of homeowner's real property loss. Los Angeles District Office: 818-501-9200
  • FEMA: If you qualify, will pay up to $42,500/year FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 Helpline: 1-800-621-3362
  • Local Community Resources: Check local nonprofits, like Rotary International and community organizations for assistance with recovery efforts.
  • Rotary International (310-670-9792 District Office LA) and community organizations for assistance with recovery efforts.


Information


  • Standard homeowners' policy covers destruction and damage caused by fire, including wildfires
  • The optional part of a standard auto insurance policy covers vehicles against damage caused by fire and falling objects
  • Property insurers are required to immediately pay policyholders a minimum of one-third of the estimated value of their personal belongings and a minimum of four months' worth of rent for the local area in which they live according to Tipple-I.
  • Video all your belongings before you evacuate
  • Retrieve valuables and irreplaceable belongings
  • Keep hotel receipts.