ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BUILDING A CUSTOM HOME IN LAGUNA BEACH?
Or considering a remodel to upgrade your standard of living and increase your property value? Or perhaps you’ve purchased an investment property or a lot, and you need to build it out.
We want to help you build your dream property, while making it a stress-free and organized process, from start to finish.
CSIRA was started because we wanted to help property owners:
1. Build homes they love to live in, and 2. Get the most bang for their buck on their investment property.
With more than 300 homes under our construction belt, we can simplify the entire process for you…from concept to completion.
Whether it’s helping you plan your construction project, creating designs that comply with local regulation, or building in a way that increases property value, we work with you every step of the way.
“I would recommend CSIRA for any and all of your construction projects.”
They’ve worked on a variety of projects for me, and promptly provided detailed, well-organized bids. They always showed up on a time and completed the work as promised. If all contractors conducted their businesses like CSIRA, construction projects would be a breeze.
– Jim Conrad
CSIRA was started because we wanted to help property owners:
1. Build homes they love to live in, and 2. Get the most bang for their buck on their investment property.
With more than 300 homes under our construction belt, we can simplify the entire process for you…from concept to completion.
When you work with CSIRA on building your dream home, you can expect to:
Get Responses Quickly
Whether it’s to set up an initial meeting, send over a proposal, or answer a question, you can always expect to hear from us in a timely manner.
Avoid Surprise Expenses
There are always unexpected costs in any construction project, due to things that arise during the building process. To avoid surprises down the road, we provide regular budget updates as the planning process progresses
Have One Point Of Contact
You will be assigned your own project manager, who will be your single point of contact for an easier communication process. They’ll update you daily, as well as make sure the project stays on schedule.
Be Treated With Respect
You and your business is important to us, and we treat every aspect of the job with the respect it deserves. As a client of CSIRA Design Build, you become a part of our family.
While any home construction is a large undertaking, Laguna Beach is notorious for being especially tricky due to stringent regulations, challenging approval processes and tight property lines.
In a region where many construction projects don’t get approved, it’s imperative you have a solid understanding of local regulations and how the review process works.
In Laguna Beach, there are 4 kinds of reviews, depending on the type of construction project.
SAME-DAY PERMIT
This is the simplest type of review process. Why? Because you can have the permit in hand on the same day the project is presented to the city. These types of projects usually involve either non-structural interior alterations or exterior work that is replace-in-kind.
OVER-THE-COUNTER REVIEW
Plans are first submitted to zoning plan check (not always required for smaller projects). Next, plans are submitted for building plan check. Once the building plan check is completed, a permit can then be pulled to start construction.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
This type of review requires your neighbors’ approval. Here’s how it works: First, your project is submitted to zoning plan check. Next, your proposed structure must be staked (if required), so that your neighbors can see how the design will visually impact them. Then, you’ll receive an administrative design review hearing date. At least 14 days prior to the hearing date, notices are sent out to everyone living within a 300-foot radius of your home, informing them about the project. A hearing takes place at city hall where neighbors can attend and voice their concerns. If there are no neighbor oppositions, the project will be approved. If your neighbors’ concerns cannot be mitigated, you will have to proceed with a full design review. After receiving hearing approval, there is a 2-week appeal period. Once the appeal period is over, your construction documents can be submitted for building plan check.
FULL DESIGN REVIEW
This is the most involved review process, which, in many cases, requires a site meeting with the architect or designer, property owner and a member of city staff. After, your project is submitted to zoning plan check. Then, your proposed structure must be staked so that your neighbors can see how the design will visually impact them. Next, you’ll receive a design review board hearing date (remove, which will be televised). Prior to the hearing, you must complete the following: 1. Your architect or designer must communicate with neighbors allowing neighbors to ask questions about the proposed construction. 2. The city will send out notices to everyone living within a 300-foot radius of your home, informing them about the project. This must be done at least 21 days prior to the hearing date. At the (removed televised) hearing, neighbors can voice concerns or speak on behalf of the project. If you receive approval at the hearing, a 2-week appeal period occurs afterwards. After the appeal period, your construction documents can be submitted for building plan check.
AS YOU CAN SEE, THE LAGUNA BEACH REVIEW PROCESS IS ANYTHING BUT SIMPLE AND STRAIGHTFORWARD.
For this reason, before starting any home construction, we recommend working with a builder who has extensive experience with local regulations. Otherwise, you risk wasting a lot of time and money on a project that will never be approved.
If you’re considering any sort of construction project, and you’re looking for guidance on how to navigate the Laguna Beach approval process successfully, SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION WITH US.
We’d love to flesh out the details, in a way that meets your budget
and adheres to local regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will our project require design review?
Design review is usually required when the exterior of the building is altered. That being said, it is possible to do some exterior modifications, such as replacing doors or windows in existing locations, or applying new finishes, without the need for a design review.
Can you work with our architect/designer?
We work with many designers and architects. We’d be happy to work with your chosen architect/designer on your project.
Do we need a building permit?
Yes, almost all construction projects in Laguna Beach require a building permit, even for something as small as a fence, or bathroom remodel.
How does the Laguna Beach approval process work?
There are 3 different review processes, depending on the type of construction project. To get more details about each type of review, click here to get our free informational guide.
Are you licensed?
We have a B general contractors license. We also carry workers compensation and general liability insurance.
How long will our construction project take?
Our most common type of project is a full home remodel/addition, which usually runs about 8-12 months. For questions specific to your project, please schedule a free initial consultation, so we can give you a more accurate timeline.
What will our project cost?
Every project is different and many factors come into play to determine the cost. That being said, as a rule of thumb, we typically use $375 per square foot for remodeling and $575 per square foot for new construction. To get a more accurate estimate of your construction project, please schedule a free initial consultation here.
“I had the pleasure of working with CSIRA on a large remodel I recently completed in Laguna Beach.”
They were very competitive in their bid and comprehensive on their scope of work. The work they did was quite extensive, and I must say that I was extremely pleased with the result. The workmanship was impeccable, and the team was very professional, punctual and polite. The work was completed on time and they did not hesitate to come back to handle some loose ends at the end of the project. Building can always be stressful, but CSIRA Design Build made it a great experience. I would strongly recommend them to anyone.
– Cary Glenn
Melinda Zoller
Thank you CSIRA, you did such a great job, very professional. I will definitely keep you in mind for the next time.
Ana Guerrero
Absolutely impeccable work. Even the neighbors were singing your praises for being such a conscientious contractor. We really appreciate it.
Learn how we can help you with your construction project by scheduling a free consultation today.