Home Remodeling Contractor in Malibu

The City of Malibu does. Planning gives zoning approval first, then the Building Safety Division of the Environmental Sustainability Department reviews plans and issues the building permit. We also prepare both submittals and manage corrections and inspections.

It is the City’s streamlined path for rebuilding a legally permitted structure in the same footprint, or with up to 10 percent more height, square footage and volume under set conditions. The planning fee is $200 and the timeline is 20 to 30 days. We also check whether your plan qualifies.

The City’s FAQ lists November 8, 2026 as the date by which owners must diligently pursue a building permit, and extensions can be granted up to nine years combined. Confirm your own situation with the City, and we will help you prepare the submittal.

It can. Rebuilds that are more than 10 percent larger or in a new location go through other paths, such as a Coastal Development Permit, and some eligible rebuilds are exempt. We flag your parcel’s status at the first site visit.

Malibu homes rely on onsite wastewater treatment systems. For Woolsey Fire rebuilds, the operating permit must be obtained within 60 days after the certificate of occupancy. We also coordinate the septic design with your building plans.

Yes. We also design and build fire-resistant homes and handle the permit pathways and the cost documentation that insurance claims need. We are not a licensed public adjuster or attorney, so those decisions stay with you and your advisors.

Malibu homeowners usually ask about three numbers first: kitchens at $35,000 to $150,000, bathrooms at $25,000 to $85,000 and interior remodels at $75,000 to $250,000. Beyond those, garage conversions run $140,000 to $200,000, detached ADUs $220,000 to $350,000, additions start at $450 per square foot and custom homes at $650. Site conditions can also change a project. Your estimate itemizes every cost element, and larger or more complex projects can also run higher.

Timelines follow the work. A kitchen is guaranteed within 28 days, a bathroom takes about 3 weeks and a basic garage conversion 3 to 6 weeks, while a detached ADU takes up to 3 months from the first day of construction and a whole-home remodel 4 to 6 months. We set realistic timelines at the start.

Kitchens generally run $35,000 to $150,000, depending on size, layout changes, cabinetry and finishes, and a kitchen is guaranteed within 28 days. Larger kitchens and premium materials can also run higher. We confirm the exact price in a written estimate after we see your space.

Yes. Room additions, kitchen remodeling and whole-home renovations are all part of our work in Malibu. Additions start at $450 per square foot. We design the changes in 3D first so you can adjust them before construction.

New detached ADUs generally run $220,000 to $350,000, and garage conversions $140,000 to $200,000, depending on size, site conditions and finishes. Rents and returns vary, so we scope the design and costs with you and do not promise a specific payback. Your written estimate confirms the exact price.

Yes. Whether you have a vacant lot or want to demolish and rebuild, we guide you through site evaluation, architectural design, structural engineering, permits and construction. Custom homes start at $650 per square foot and generally take 11 to 20 months.

We price from what we can see and verify on the first visit, and we list it line by line. On older homes we check framing, plumbing and electrical before pricing. Any change is agreed in writing before work on it begins, so the project stays in line with the budget agreed in your contract.

One team handles design, permits and construction, so plans are drawn with the build in mind. RnD Builders gives Malibu homeowners 3D renderings, itemized written proposals and a single point of contact. Our office is in Woodland Hills. Whoever you hire, confirm the license, the written contract and the permits. You can check us on the CSLB website: RnD Builders is a licensed California general contractor, License #1081122. State law requires a license for projects that need a permit or total $1,000 or more, so ask every contractor for a number.