Elliott Construction Group serves homeowners across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with a focus on Beverly Hills, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Encino, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. We also work in West Hollywood, Westwood, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Topanga and Oxnard.
Communities We Serve
Select your community to learn how we approach projects there, including the local permitting process, the climate conditions that shape material choices and the projects we have completed nearby.
Beverly Hills
Kitchens, whole-home remodels and additions in the Flats, Trousdale and the hills, permitted through the City of Beverly Hills.
Building in Beverly Hills →Malibu
Coastal remodels, deck rebuilds and fire rebuilds, planned around Coastal Development Permits, salt air and wildfire codes.
Building in Malibu →Pacific Palisades
Rebuilds, remodels and wildfire home hardening on the mesa and in the canyons, permitted through LADBS.
Building in Pacific Palisades →Santa Monica
Kitchens, baths, whole-home remodels and ADUs detailed for coastal humidity and permitted through the City of Santa Monica.
Building in Santa Monica →Brentwood
Remodels and additions designed within hillside floor-area limits and built for canyon wind conditions.
Building in Brentwood →Encino
Kitchens, spa bathrooms and additions designed for San Fernando Valley heat.
Building in Encino →Thousand Oaks
Custom homes and estate remodels in the Conejo Valley, built for heat and wildfire resilience.
Building in Thousand Oaks →Westlake Village
ADUs, garages and outdoor living spaces on lake and hillside lots across two counties.
Building in Westlake Village →Why Location Changes the Way We Build
A remodel in Los Angeles is shaped by three local factors that most homeowners never think about until a project is underway: who issues the permit, what the weather does to materials over time, and which hazards the building code expects the home to resist.
| Area | Permitting authority | Climate in practice | What it means for your project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills | City of Beverly Hills | Inland Westside, warm and dry | Its own plan check and design review; strict construction-hour rules |
| Malibu | City of Malibu (coastal zone) | Salt air, marine layer, canyon winds | Coastal Development Permits, corrosion-resistant materials, wildfire construction |
| Pacific Palisades | City of Los Angeles (LADBS) | Coastal mesa and canyons | Fire rebuild processing, Chapter 7A, hillside rules |
| Santa Monica | City of Santa Monica | Mild, humid coastal mornings | Moisture-smart detailing and local plan review |
| Brentwood | City of Los Angeles (LADBS) | Westside hills and canyons | Hillside floor-area limits, wind and fire hardening |
| Encino | City of Los Angeles (LADBS) | San Fernando Valley heat | Heat-load design, shading and efficient HVAC |
| Thousand Oaks | City of Thousand Oaks (Ventura County) | Inland valley, fire-prone hills | Chapter 7A in fire zones, heat design, HOA review |
| Westlake Village | Depends on the parcel (Los Angeles or Ventura County side) | Inland valley and lakefront | Jurisdiction check, drainage, HOA approvals |
Three Climates Within an Hour’s Drive
The coast
From Malibu to Playa del Rey, homes face salt air every day and a persistent marine layer each spring and early summer. Moisture and salt shorten the life of ordinary metal, paint and sealants. Coastal projects need corrosion-resistant fasteners, carefully flashed openings and finishes rated for marine exposure.
The canyons and hills
In Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Topanga and the hills of the Conejo Valley, the biggest threat comes during Santa Ana wind events, when hot, dry air from the interior pushes toward the coast and can carry embers far ahead of a fire. Homes in fire hazard severity zones are built to Chapter 7A standards, and hillside lots need drainage designed for intense winter storms.
The valleys
In Encino, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, the main challenge is heat. Late-summer and early-fall heat waves regularly push past 100°F, so glazing, insulation, shading and mechanical systems need to be designed for real conditions, not mild coastal averages.
Before you begin design, look up your property on two maps: CAL FIRE’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone viewer and your city’s coastal-zone map. Either designation can change materials, permit requirements and timeline significantly. We check both during every feasibility review, but knowing early helps you set realistic expectations.
Don’t See Your Community?
We regularly work in neighboring areas including West Hollywood, Westwood, Bel Air, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Topanga and Oxnard. If your home is elsewhere in Los Angeles or Ventura County, call us. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit for your location and project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Elliott Construction Group serve?
We serve Los Angeles and Ventura counties, focusing on Beverly Hills, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Encino, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, plus nearby communities such as West Hollywood, Westwood, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Topanga and Oxnard.
Do you handle permits in different cities?
Yes. We prepare permit packages for each local authority, including the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, the cities of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu and Thousand Oaks, and Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
How do I know if my home is in a fire hazard zone?
Search your address on CAL FIRE’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone viewer. We also confirm your zone during our feasibility review.
Does living near the coast change how a home should be remodeled?
Yes. Coastal homes need corrosion-resistant fasteners and hardware, careful flashing and finishes suited to salt air and marine-layer moisture, and many exterior changes require a Coastal Development Permit.
Last reviewed: November 2026 by the Elliott Construction Group team. Building codes and permit rules change often; we confirm current requirements for your property before design begins.