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Built right
from the ground up.
Custom homes, spec builds, and ground-up residential construction — designed with your vision and built to last. One licensed contractor, start to finish.
Active
Altadena Rebuild Sites
CSLB
Licensed & Insured
Free
Consultation & Estimate
LA Based
Years in the Comunity
Honest builders don't ask for more than $1000 upfront, charge you for delays, or lock you into a rigid process. We don't do any of that — and we'll help you spot the ones who do.
WHAT YOU'RE DEALING WITH
Building from scratch is a big undertaking.
We make it a smooth one.
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Budget uncertainty, permit delays, contractors who disappear after a deposit — building a home shouldn't feel like a gamble. Here's what we hear from homeowners every day:
Nobody will give me a straight number
Vague estimates and moving prices make it impossible to plan. We price the job honestly upfront and put a detailed, transparent scope in writing — so you know what you're spending before we break ground.
Permits and approvals move slowly
LA County permitting can stall a project for months. We coordinate with architects and engineers and navigate the entire permitting process on your behalf, so your build keeps moving.
Some contractors take deposits, go quiet, and bury you in scary contracts
Active job sites you can visit, references you can call, no charges for delays, and contracts written in plain language. We show up every day — and we're easy to find.
I don't know where to start
Most clients come to us with just a lot and an idea. We'll walk you through design, budgeting, permitting, and timeline — and turn it into a clear, buildable plan.
OUR BUILD PROCESS
What working with us looks like
We manage every phase from first call to final walkthrough. No handoffs, no confusion — one team, one point of contact.
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Free Consultation
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We come to your lot, assess the site, and walk you through what's involved — no obligation.
Plans & Permits
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We coordinate with architects and engineers and navigate LA County permitting on your behalf.
Site Prep & Foundation
​Grading, compaction, foundation — done right with proper testing and inspection sign-offs at every lift.
Framing to Finish
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Full construction with real-time updates. You're never guessing where your project stands.
Final Walkthrough
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We don't consider it done until you're satisfied. Punch list, final inspections, keys in hand.
PLANNING & BUDGET GUIDANCE
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A clear plan is what keeps a build on budget.​​​
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Most cost overruns come from decisions made too late or scopes that were never fully defined. We help you plan the whole project up front — so the number you start with is the number you finish with.
What we can help you understand
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The real cost drivers of a custom build — site conditions, finishes, and structural choices — and how each one affects your budget before you commit.
Detailed scopes & documentation
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We provide thorough written scopes of work with itemized pricing, so you can see exactly where your money goes and compare bids on equal footing.
Working with your architect & designer​
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Already have a design team? We coordinate directly with them to keep the plans, budget, and build aligned from day one.
Site & feasibility review
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Before you commit, we assess your lot — grading, access, utilities, soil, and setbacks — so there are no expensive surprises once construction starts.
Note: We build. We make sure our estimates are thorough, accurate, and useful — so you and your design team can make confident decisions.
WHY CEDARS BUILDERS
Built on honesty, not hype.
We're a small, focused team. That means you get real answers, realistic timelines, and a contractor who's actually on site.
Active job sites you can visit​
See our work in progress. Talk to clients. We encourage it. You shouldn't trust a contractor you can't verify.
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Daily communication — not weekly check-ins
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We document progress as it happens and keep you in the loop so you're never left wondering what's going on
We coordinate inspections, not avoid them
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Proper compaction testing, structural sign-offs, passing inspections the first time — we build to the standard.
Transparent pricing, no surprise change orders
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We price the job honestly upfront. When conditions change, we tell you immediately — with documentation.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Things people ask us
How long does it take to build a custom home? County typically takes 12–18 months from groundbreaking to final inspection, depending on size, plan complexity, permit timelines, and site conditions. We'll give you a realistic schedule upfront.
Do I need to have plans before I call you? No. We can help you find the right architect and coordinate the design process from the beginning. Many clients come to us with nothing but a cleared lot — that's fine.
Do you build on my lot, or do you help find land too? We build on your lot. If you're still evaluating a property, we're happy to do a feasibility review before you buy so you know what it will actually take to build there.
Do you handle spec homes and investor builds? Yes. We work with homeowners building their forever home as well as investors and developers building spec homes — with the same transparent process either way.
Can you start before my plans are fully finalized? Yes. We can begin consultation, site assessment, and permitting coordination while the design is still being finalized, so you lose no time once plans are approved.
GET STARTED
Ready to talk about
your build?
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Free consultation. No pressure. We'll come to your lot, walk the site, and give you a clear picture of what it takes to bring your home back.
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310.560.3646
CSLB License #1031288 · Los Angeles County · Free Consultations