Can I add square footage on a steep Silver Lake lot?

Usually, but the direction matters. Going up or cantilevering over the slope is often cheaper than cutting into the hill, because grading and export are restricted under the hillside ordinance. We model both options with the engineer before committing to a design.

Do you build decks and outdoor space on hillside lots?

Constantly. In Silver Lake the flat yard is often the deck. We design engineered decks on caissons or moment frames with proper drainage and rails to code — the goal is usable outdoor space that holds a full dinner party, not a balcony.

How do you handle narrow street access during construction?

Small deliveries, tight scheduling, and permitted parking when we need it. Concrete pumps, crane picks and dumpster swaps all get planned in advance. Neighbors who can still get to their driveway don't call the inspector.

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We Build WOW in Silver Lake.

Silver Lake is the most architecturally opinionated neighborhood we build in — hillside modernism, bungalows on stilts, and homeowners who actually know what a cantilever is. We like that. Our Silver Lake projects tend to be additions that gain a view, decks that make the slope useful, and kitchens that finally match the design sensibility the rest of the house has had since 1952.

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Our Services in Silver Lake

Same crew, same standards — right here in your neighborhood.

Home Additions in Silver Lake

Second stories, first-floor bump-outs, master suites, music rooms. Same lot, more life.

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Complete Home Remodeling in Silver Lake

Full-house remodels in Los Angeles — design, permits, layout, systems, finishes and curb appeal under one contract and one crew.

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Decks in Silver Lake

Elevated decks, hillside cantilevers and low-maintenance composite builds — engineered, permitted and finished in-house.

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Kitchen Remodeling in Silver Lake

Open-concept, chef's and luxury kitchens in Los Angeles — design, layout, cabinetry, countertops, appliances and lighting under one contract and one crew.

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