Service Area · Westside, Los Angeles County, CA
Contractor in Santa Monica.
Santa Monica is a different kind of project. Smaller lots, older character homes, strict permit review, and sometimes Coastal Commission overlays. We've done all of it.
About RAA in Santa Monica
Local knowledge, built into every project.
Santa Monica has some of the most architecturally distinctive housing on the Westside - 1920s-1940s Spanish, mid-century modern, and beach-side bungalows that have been through three or four owners. Renovating one well means knowing what to preserve and what's worth replacing.
Common Santa Monica projects include kitchen and bath remodels in tight 1930s footprints, second-story additions that respect the original rooflines, full guts of beach-area properties with structural reinforcement, and the occasional ADU on the larger North of Montana lots.
Permits go through the City of Santa Monica, which is one of the stricter jurisdictions in LA County. Properties west of Lincoln may also fall under California Coastal Commission review. We handle both.
What We Build in Santa Monica
Every service, one team.
Every RAA service is available to Santa Monica homeowners. One contract, one project manager, fixed-price proposals, and a one-year workmanship warranty on every job.
Kitchen Remodeling
The heart of the home, reimagined.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Everyday rituals, elevated.
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Garage Conversions & ADUs
More space, more value.
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Roofing & Waterproofing
Protection you can forget about.
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Decks, Patios & Outdoor Living
Bring the indoors out.
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Windows & Doors
Light, air, and efficiency.
Learn morePlanning a project in Santa Monica?
Free on-site consultation. Fixed-price proposals usually in 72 hours.
Santa Monica FAQ
Common questions from Santa Monica homeowners.
- Do you work on the Coastal Zone (west of Lincoln)?
- Yes. Coastal Commission review adds time and complexity but we've shepherded multiple projects through it. We'll tell you up front whether your address triggers Coastal review.
- Can you do an ADU in Santa Monica?
- Yes, though Santa Monica enforces local development standards more aggressively than the state ADU floor. Garage conversions are usually the fastest path; detached new-builds need close attention to setbacks.
- How long do Santa Monica permits take?
- Typically 4-8 months for plan check on substantial remodels. Coastal-zone or design-review-required projects can take 12+ months.
- Are you familiar with North of Montana zoning?
- Yes. The R1 north of Montana has its own rules around scale, height, and floor-area ratio. Substantial additions or new builds there get extra scrutiny - we plan for that.
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Ready to start your project?
Free on-site consultation. Honest timelines. Fixed-price proposals. Most estimates returned within 72 hours.