SERVICE AREAS · CALABASAS, CA
General Contractor in Calabasas, CA
Rafa Home Builders plans and builds luxury remodels, additions, ADUs and outdoor living spaces for Calabasas homeowners, with HOA-ready 3D design, city permits handled and owners Justin and Elon on every job. Our office is next door in Woodland Hills.
- CSLB License #1150519Class B General Building
- Licensed, Bonded & InsuredLiability + workers’ comp
- Family-Owned & Owner-LedJustin & Elon on every job
- Written Workmanship WarrantyOn qualifying projects
- Financing AvailableThrough Enhancify
Building in Calabasas
Luxury Home Remodeling in Calabasas, Planned Around the Rules That Apply Here
Calabasas is its own city, not part of Los Angeles. Building permits come from the City of Calabasas Building & Safety Division instead of LADBS, many homes sit inside an association with its own architectural rules, and large parts of the city are mapped as high or very high fire hazard severity zones. Lining up those three things early keeps a Calabasas project on schedule.
That’s the work we plan for. Rafa Home Builders handles Calabasas estate remodeling from first sketch to final inspection: 3D drawings you can take to your HOA, hillside structural engineering coordinated with licensed engineers when a lot calls for it, permit submittals to the city, and a crew led by the owners rather than a rotating cast of subcontractors.
Projects range from a single high-end kitchen remodel to high-net-worth property upgrades across a whole estate: primary suites, additions, guest houses and resort-style backyards with pools and outdoor kitchens. If you are looking for a general contractor in Calabasas, CA, start with a free estimate and a walk-through of your home with Justin or Elon.
- Permits filed with the City of Calabasas Building & Safety Division
- 3D design drawings ready for HOA architectural committee approval
- Hillside structural engineering coordinated for additions, decks and pools
- Ignition-resistant materials where fire-zone rules apply
- Written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects
Kitchens & Baths
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Calabasas
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of our core services, planned around the homes in Calabasas.
Kitchen Remodeling
Many Calabasas homes sit in HOA communities like Calabasas Park Estates and The Oaks, where interior remodels move faster than exterior work. As a kitchen remodeler in Calabasas, CA, we plan cabinetry, islands and lighting in 3D and file with the City of Calabasas Building & Safety.
Bathroom Remodeling
Primary suites in Calabasas often call for curbless showers, soaking tubs and double vanities. As your Calabasas bathroom remodeler, we design the layout in 3D, coordinate plumbing and waterproofing, and handle the city permit.
Quick Answers
Calabasas Remodeling: Quick Answers
The short version of what Calabasas homeowners ask us most.
- Does LADBS issue permits in Calabasas? No. Calabasas has been an incorporated city since 1991, so plan review, permits and inspections go through the City of Calabasas Building & Safety Division.
- Do I need HOA approval to remodel? Often, yes. Many Calabasas associations require written approval before exterior work starts. We prepare drawings and 3D renderings for that review.
- Which ZIP codes do you cover? 91301 and 91302, including Calabasas Park Estates, The Oaks, Mont Calabasas, Calabasas Hills and Park Moderne.
- What do you build in Calabasas? Kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, ADUs and guest houses, pools, outdoor living spaces and whole-home renovations.
- Do fire zones affect my project? They can. The city notes that homes in high or very high fire hazard severity zones may be subject to California Building Code Chapter 7A and defensible-space requirements.
- How close is your office? Our office is at 21550 Oxnard St in Woodland Hills, next to Calabasas along the 101.
Before You Build
Permits, HOAs and Fire Rules for a Calabasas Remodel
Three approvals shape most Calabasas projects. We plan for all three before construction is scheduled.
City permits
Calabasas runs its own Building & Safety Division and online permit portal. Plan review, permits and inspections go through the city, not LADBS. We prepare the drawings, submit them and schedule each inspection.
HOA architectural review
Many Calabasas associations require written approval for exterior changes, from windows and paint to additions and hardscape. We build the HOA package first, so the design isn’t drawn twice.
Fire and hillside conditions
Homes in high or very high fire hazard severity zones may need Chapter 7A construction, such as ignition-resistant roofing, vents and siding, plus defensible space. Hillside lots can add soils and structural engineering for additions, decks and pools.
Neighborhoods
Calabasas Neighborhoods We Work In
Each part of Calabasas comes with its own mix of lot, association and access considerations.
Calabasas Park Estates
Gated homes around Calabasas Park Golf Club. We plan exterior work around association review and gate access for crews and deliveries.
The Oaks
A gated community where we prepare HOA submittals alongside every exterior plan, from new windows to backyard remodels.
Mont Calabasas
Hillside homes where additions, decks and pools often call for hillside structural engineering and careful site access.
Calabasas Hills
A planned community where interior remodels move quickly and exterior changes follow association guidelines.
Park Moderne
Known as the Bird Streets and one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, where remodels often include updated electrical and plumbing.
Saratoga Hills
Hillside streets with views, where we plan staging, drainage and engineering before work starts.
ZIP codes: 91301 and 91302. Nearby landmarks: the 101 Ventura Freeway, Mulholland Highway, Las Virgenes Road and the Leonis Adobe.
Services
Remodeling Services for Calabasas Homes
Every service below is planned with Calabasas permits and association rules in mind.
Kitchen Remodeling
A high-end kitchen remodel in Calabasas, with islands, custom cabinetry and chef-grade appliances designed in 3D first.
Explore kitchen remodeling →Bathroom Remodeling
Luxury bathroom renovations with walk-in showers, freestanding tubs and fully waterproofed wet areas.
Explore bathroom remodeling →ADU Construction
Detached ADUs and guest houses planned around slope, setbacks and the city’s ADU rules.
Explore adu construction →Backyard Remodeling
Luxury outdoor living: outdoor kitchens, patios, fire features and lighting, with fire-safe materials where required.
Explore backyard remodeling →Pools & Spas
Custom pools and spas with HOA-ready plans and hillside engineering when the lot needs it.
Explore pools & spas →Roofing
Reroofs with ignition-resistant materials for homes in fire hazard severity zones.
Explore roofing →Planning a Calabasas Remodel?
Tell us about your home, your HOA and your timeline. We’ll walk the property, flag permit and association steps, and send a written scope.
Client Stories
What Homeowners Say About Rafa Home Builders
How It Works
How a Calabasas Project Runs
Five steps from first visit to final walkthrough.
- 01
Consultation & Site Walk
We visit your Calabasas home, listen to what you want to change and note anything the lot, the HOA or the city will affect.
- 02
3D Design & Scope
In-house 3D design lets you see layouts and finishes before anything is built, and gives you a written scope to approve.
- 03
Engineering & Permits
We coordinate engineering where the project needs it and submit plans to the City of Calabasas, along with your HOA package.
- 04
Construction
One schedule, regular updates and owners Justin and Elon involved from demolition to finish work.
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Final Walkthrough
Final inspection, a punch-list walkthrough with you, and a written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects.
FAQ
Calabasas General Contractor FAQs
Is Rafa Home Builders a licensed general contractor for Calabasas projects?
Yes. Rafa Home Builders holds California contractor license #1150519 (B, General Building), is bonded, and carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
Who issues building permits in Calabasas?
The City of Calabasas Building & Safety Division, not the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We prepare and submit the plans and schedule inspections with the city.
Can you handle HOA architectural committee approval?
Yes. We prepare drawings, 3D renderings and material selections for your association’s review and build that approval into the schedule before construction.
Are you a Calabasas custom home builder?
Rafa Home Builders focuses on remodeling and renovation rather than new home construction. If you were searching for a Calabasas custom home builder because you want a home that feels new, we can likely get you there with a whole-home renovation, an addition, a garage conversion or a detached ADU or guest house.
Do you work on hillside lots?
Yes. For additions, decks, pools and retaining walls on sloped lots, we coordinate soils and hillside structural engineering with licensed engineers before permits are submitted.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Through Enhancify you can compare home improvement financing options from multiple lenders, subject to credit approval.
What areas near Calabasas do you serve?
We also work in Hidden Hills, Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Bell Canyon and across the San Fernando Valley, LA County and Orange County.
Nearby Areas
Also Serving Communities Near Calabasas
Calabasas, CA is one of the 20 communities we serve in and around the San Fernando Valley. Our crews work throughout the west end of the Valley and the surrounding hills.
Free Estimate
Talk With a General Contractor Serving Calabasas
Tell us what you want to build or change. Justin and Elon will walk you through the city, HOA and design steps and the clearest way to start.
- Free consultation and written estimate
- 3D design before construction
- Permits, construction and inspections handled
Request Your Free Estimate
Tell us about your project and we’ll follow up to schedule your free consultation.