Rebuild What
Was Lost.
Better Than Before.

A complete fire rebuild typically takes 18–30 months from permit submission to Certificate of Occupancy. Pacific Palisades and Malibu have additional coordination requirements — FEMA documentation, Coastal Commission entitlements for coastal parcels, and Chapter 7A fire-resistant construction compliance. DWD Builders manages every phase so you don't have to navigate these agencies alone.

DWD Builders works directly with your insurance adjuster to document scope, prepare cost estimates that match your policy's Replacement Cost Value, and coordinate all required documentation. We have deep experience with LA County fire rebuild claims and can help you maximize your settlement while keeping the project on track.

Chapter 7A of the California Building Code requires fire-resistant construction materials and techniques in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones — which includes most of Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and Simi Valley. DWD Builders builds to Chapter 7A standards on every fire rebuild project, ensuring your home meets current code and your insurance requirements.

If your property is in the Coastal Zone, yes. Coastal Development Permits are required for most rebuilds in Malibu and portions of Pacific Palisades. DWD Builders has direct experience navigating Coastal Commission entitlements, including documentation of pre-existing footprint, setbacks, and environmental review. We handle this process in-house.

In many cases, yes. LA County and the cities of Malibu and Santa Monica have adopted fire rebuild streamlining measures that allow like-for-like rebuilds on an expedited basis. Additions or design changes may require standard permitting. DWD Builders will assess your specific parcel, existing permits, and current code requirements during our free consultation.

We are actively accepting fire rebuild projects in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and Simi Valley. Contact us at (213) 413-1100 or through our contact form. After an initial consultation, we can typically mobilize on-site work within 4–8 weeks of permit issuance. We prioritize fire rebuild clients and have dedicated project managers for wildfire recovery work.

DWD Builders (CSLB License #B-991385) has completed fire rebuild projects along the California coast, including active work in Malibu. We have direct experience with Chapter 7A compliance, insurance documentation, Coastal Commission entitlements, and expedited permitting with LADBS and Ventura County. We are a licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor with zero complaints on file with the CSLB.