We just finished construction on a house in LA. Lessons:
- Your architect matters. Make sure your project is a priority.
- Los Angeles City won't tell you what you need to know - until you've talked to them 3 times.
- Nothing in the city code will make sense. Don't fight it. That is "normal."
- Pick a contractor that will be focused on your project.
- Work with a contractor that needs your project to be amazing. (Young and hungry).
- The last 4 weeks are 12 weeks. Finishes takes a lot of time.
Our architect was Jeffrey Birkmeyer. His design is superb. We love it. We also worked with an amazing contractor. His name is Nir and his company is Los Angeles Construction. Get in touch if you want to use them for you project.
Here's an "almost done" picture:
