CSLB Lic. #B-991385 · Malibu · Pacific Palisades · Altadena · Simi Valley
Hero images include architectural renderings of a proposed Malibu rebuild design.
DWD Builders Inc. offers residential fire rebuild services across Greater Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California communities. Our office is in Encino, California; CSLB license #B-991385. Explore your service area and permitting authority below, then discuss your site, construction scope and next steps with our team.
We offer fire rebuild services in the following cities and communities. Project availability, site access and the proposed scope are discussed during your consultation.
Jurisdiction matters
Start with the actual parcel jurisdiction, not just the mailing address. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County and individual incorporated cities have different applications and review processes.
City of Malibu Planning and Building Safety
Check the disaster-replacement exemption or other applicable coastal pathway before assuming a Coastal Development Permit is required. Some matters remain within Coastal Commission appeal or retained jurisdiction.
City of Malibu — rebuilding regulations and guidelinesCity of Los Angeles / LADBS
Pacific Palisades is part of the City of Los Angeles. Review the City’s rebuilding process and eligibility for available streamlined pathways; expansion and site conditions can change the review required.
City of Los Angeles — rebuilding permit supportLos Angeles County
Altadena is unincorporated Los Angeles County, not the City of Los Angeles. Use the County’s disaster recovery permit process and confirm which departments must review the proposed scope.
LA County Recovers — apply for rebuilding permitsCity of Simi Valley Building & Safety
Properties inside city limits use the City’s building process and adopted codes. Nearby unincorporated Ventura County properties have a different authority; verify the parcel jurisdiction first.
City of Simi Valley — adopted building codes“Chapter 7A” alone is not a complete permitting specification. The 2025 California code cycle includes the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, effective January 1, 2026. Your permit circumstances, hazard designation, local amendments and design team determine the governing requirements.
Source: California Building Standards Commission — 2025 code cycleMalibu project evidence
Malibu, California
Explore DWD’s Malibu rebuild footage below. Coastal and hillside construction calls for careful coordination of site conditions, design, permitting and field execution.
DWD Builders is the general contractor of record for a four-story Malibu residence replacing a home lost in the Woolsey Fire. The documented scope includes a garage, engineered retaining walls, pool and driveway, with geotechnical oversight and specialty-trade coordination.
Read the Malibu hillside case studyDiscuss the conditions at your own property, the proposed scope and the approvals needed before setting a construction schedule.
Interior walkthrough footage from a DWD Builders Malibu fire rebuild. Published .
Residential project tour showing a Malibu fire rebuild by DWD Builders. Published .
Malibu rebuild walkthroughs from DWD Builders. The footage illustrates project conditions when recorded, rather than a live construction-status report.
DWD Builders offers fire rebuild services in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Simi Valley, Topanga, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills and Porter Ranch. Contact the team to discuss your property, scope and availability.
No. Pacific Palisades is within the City of Los Angeles and uses the City’s rebuilding process, including LADBS. Altadena is unincorporated Los Angeles County and uses the County’s disaster recovery permit process. Confirm the property jurisdiction before selecting a permitting pathway.
For a property within Simi Valley city limits, start with City of Simi Valley Building & Safety. An unincorporated Ventura County address may use the County instead. A postal city name alone does not establish permit jurisdiction.
No. The City’s guidance describes qualifying disaster-replacement exemptions and local coastal permitting, with Commission appeal or retained jurisdiction in some circumstances. The proposed scope and property conditions determine the review needed.
No. Eligibility and a complete application are only part of the process. Design revisions, site investigations, utilities, agency reviews, contractor availability and procurement can affect the start date. Establish a site-specific schedule rather than assuming one regional timeline.
Verify the contractor’s license directly with the CSLB, review project evidence and the contractor’s actual role, and ask for a written scope, exclusions, insurance documentation and a preconstruction plan. Discuss how the contractor will coordinate your local building authority and design professionals.
Permitting information is general planning guidance. Agencies determine property-specific eligibility and approvals. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority and your licensed design professionals.
Tell us the community, proposed scope and where you are in the planning process. We’ll discuss the next construction steps for your property.
DWD Builders Inc. · CSLB #B-991385 · 16255 Ventura Blvd Suite 605, Encino, CA 91436