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Residential General Contractor in Malibu, California
Built to Perfection brings 25 years of Los Angeles residential construction experience to Malibu. The team handles ADU builds on hillside lots, kitchen remodels in beachfront properties, and fire-damaged home restoration, managing design, coastal permitting, and construction under one roof.
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Built to Perfection, Inc. | 21201 Victory Blvd #235, Canoga Park, CA 91303 | 8-time Best of Houzz Service winner | 25 years in LA | CSLB License #837987
What Construction in Malibu Actually Involves
Malibu is not a typical LA construction environment. As of August 2026, every property in the city sits within the California Coastal Zone, which means most remodeling projects, additions, and new builds require a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) on top of standard building permits. The CDP process adds review time and conditions that homeowners in inland cities never deal with, including public access considerations, bluff setback requirements, and view corridor protections.
The city also enforces some of the strictest fire-safety construction standards in Los Angeles County. Malibu falls within the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), and projects must meet Class A fire-rated roofing requirements, fire-resistant siding and fencing, and defensible-space setbacks from native vegetation. For homeowners rebuilding after fire, the California Coastal Commission has specific exemptions that allow qualifying rebuilds to proceed without a full CDP, though the replacement must stay close to the original footprint and size.
Housing stock in Malibu ranges widely. Point Dume and Broad Beach tend toward mid-century modern and contemporary coastal homes with large glass elements and open floor plans. Serra Retreat and the canyon neighborhoods lean toward Spanish Colonial Revival and rustic modern styles with natural stone and exposed wood. Height limits in Malibu start at 18 feet and can reach 24 feet for flat roofs or 28 feet for pitched roofs depending on site plan review, lot classification, and overlay district. Salt air also dictates material choices for everything from exterior cladding to hardware and fixtures.
Built to Perfection handles all permitting in Malibu, including CDP applications, environmental review coordination, and building department plan checks. With 25 years of permitting experience across LA County, the team knows the specific requirements of both the City of Malibu Planning Department and the California Coastal Commission.
Recent Projects Near Malibu
Remodeling and Construction Services in Malibu
Ground-up construction with in-house design, 3D visualization, and full permit management.
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Full kitchen remodels with 3D design before demo. Materials confirmed and on site before the first cabinet comes out. Starting at $35,000.
Full bathroom remodels with 3D rendering. One bathroom stays functional while the next is under construction. Starting at $15,000.
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Garage conversions, detached ADUs, attached ADUs, and junior ADUs. Full coastal zone permitting handled. Starting at $120,000.
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Second-story and room additions with structural integration and roofline matching. Code compliance handled in full.
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Whole-home and multi-room renovations under one project manager, one timeline, and one accountable team.
IICRC-certified fire damage rebuilds, from partial repair to full ground-up reconstruction. Insurance coordination included.
Patios, decks, hardscape, and outdoor kitchens with materials selected for Malibu's coastal sun and salt air.
The Coastal Crest ADU, Malibu (2024)
Detached ADU build in a coastal style. Full permitting and utility connections handled.
The Hillside Modern Addition, Woodland Hills (2025)
Second-story hillside addition with structural engineering and roofline integration.
The Open Horizon Home, Woodland Hills (2024)
The Modern ADU, Woodland Hills
Detached ADU with modern finishes and full LA permitting.
Projects Completed in and Around Malibu
Licensed, Certified, and Verified
CSLB License #837987
Active Class B General Building license, verified through the California Contractors State License Board.
BBB A+ Accredited
Accredited with the Better Business Bureau since February 2016.
IICRC Certified Firm
Firm #70224833, certified for water and fire damage restoration through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
RRP Firm #LBP-F307833-1. Required for renovation work in pre-1978 homes, which includes many properties in Malibu's older neighborhoods.
CSLB Permit Record
356 lifetime permits with over $2.2M in declared value, verified through the CSLB.
What Homeowners Say About the Work
"Built to Perfection made my family's home remodel literally a dream come true. The entire team was not only professional and courteous, but just awesome people to work with. The execution of the design was pristine, leaving a finished product that looks exactly like the approved renderings."
Jerome & Sheonna M., Sherman Oaks
"This company can't be beat. With the minds of extraordinary engineers and the souls of artists, every member of this team delivers a remodel that is better than you hoped or dreamed."
Katherine J. and Alan B., Culver City
"They were fair on price, had high quality and reliable subcontractors, were very responsive to phone calls and texts throughout the remodel, and the end product is fantastic."
Ilene and Rand D., Los Angeles
"Built to Perfection made my family's home remodel literally a dream come true. The entire team was not only professional and courteous, but just awesome people to work with. The execution of the design was pristine, leaving a finished product that looks exactly like the approved renderings."
Jerome & Sheonna M., Sherman Oaks
"I love my new bathroom. Project manager Shay is professional, friendly, and answered my many questions. He made the remodel process painless and offered design ideas that I didn't even consider."
Kelly T., Monterey Park
Common Questions About Remodeling in Malibu
As of August 2026, all properties in Malibu are within the California Coastal Zone, so most new construction, additions, and major remodels require a CDP from the City of Malibu Planning Department. Some interior-only remodels may be exempt. Built to Perfection handles the full CDP application and review process as part of the project.
As of August 2026, Malibu falls in the Wildland-Urban Interface, so projects typically require Class A fire-rated roofing, fire-resistant siding and fencing, and defensible-space vegetation clearance. Requirements vary by lot location and project scope. Built to Perfection specs compliant materials into the project plan from the start.
Timelines depend on project scope. A bathroom remodel typically takes 4 to 8 weeks of construction. A kitchen remodel runs 8 to 14 weeks. Whole-home renovations, ADUs, and additions vary widely based on size and complexity. Malibu projects can add 4 to 12 weeks on the front end for coastal permitting, depending on whether a CDP is required and whether the California Coastal Commission needs to review.
Yes. The team handles building permits, Coastal Development Permits, plan check submissions, inspections, and final sign-off. Malibu permitting is more involved than most LA cities because of the coastal overlay, and Built to Perfection has worked with building departments across LA County and Orange County since 2001.
Built to Perfection's minimum project size is $7,500 for any service. Bathroom remodels start at $15,000, kitchen remodels at $35,000, and ADUs at $120,000. These are real minimums designed to match the level of quality and project management the company delivers on every job.
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Other Communities We Serve Near Malibu
Built to Perfection works across Los Angeles County and Orange County. Nearby areas include: