SERVICE AREAS · HIDDEN HILLS, CA
General Contractor in Hidden Hills, CA
Rafa Home Builders remodels, expands and modernizes homes inside the gates of Hidden Hills. We prepare the Community Association package, file with the city and keep owners Justin and Elon on site from design to final inspection.
- 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 Hidden Hills
Estate Remodeling Inside a Gated City With Two Layers of Review
Hidden Hills is a small incorporated city in Los Angeles County, and the whole city sits behind gates. It has roughly 635 homes on lots that often run around two acres. Two bodies review almost every exterior project here: the Hidden Hills Community Association (HHCA) and the City’s own Building & Safety department.
The order matters. The HHCA handles architectural review, gate access, private streets, trails and the white three-rail fencing. The City issues building and grading permits, and HHCA approval documents are uploaded as part of the permit application. A Hidden Hills mansion remodel that skips the association step simply stalls at the city counter.
As an ultra-luxury remodeler, our job is to make those steps feel routine. We start with architectural planning and 3D design, carry the drawings through the HHCA, then submit to the City and schedule every inspection. Projects range from a primary suite with high-end finishes to bespoke home additions, guest quarters and barn or arena upgrades. As your Hidden Hills general contractor, we keep one point of contact from the first visit to the final inspection.
- HHCA architectural review package prepared before the city submittal
- Building and grading permits filed with the City of Hidden Hills
- Crew and delivery access coordinated with the community gates
- Fire-zone construction details where your parcel requires them
- Written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects
Kitchens & Baths
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Hidden Hills
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of our core services, planned around the homes in Hidden Hills.
Kitchen Remodeling
Estate kitchens in Hidden Hills are usually large, open to family rooms and built around entertaining. As your Hidden Hills kitchen remodeler, we design custom cabinetry and islands in 3D and prepare drawings for any Hidden Hills Community Association review.
Bathroom Remodeling
Hidden Hills homes often have several bathrooms to update at once, from primary suites to guest and pool baths. As a bathroom remodeler in Hidden Hills, CA, we plan finishes across the house so each room fits the whole home.
Quick Answers
Hidden Hills Remodeling: Quick Answers
What Hidden Hills homeowners ask before they call a contractor.
- Who issues building permits in Hidden Hills? The City of Hidden Hills Building & Safety department at 6165 Spring Valley Road. LADBS and Los Angeles County do not issue them.
- Do I need HHCA approval first? Yes, for exterior and architectural work. The City expects the association’s approval documents with the permit upload.
- Can I add a detached ADU? Yes. The City offers preapproved detached ADU plans from 250 to 800 square feet, one story and up to 16 feet tall.
- Which ZIP code is Hidden Hills? 91302, the same ZIP code as parts of neighboring Calabasas.
- Is Hidden Hills in a fire zone? Parts of the city are mapped as Moderate, High or Very High fire hazard severity zones. We check your parcel before design.
- How close is your office? Our office is on Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills, a short drive east of the Hidden Hills gates.
Before You Build
Permits, HHCA Review and Fire Zones in Hidden Hills
Every Hidden Hills project runs through the same three checkpoints. We line them up before a crew is scheduled.
City of Hidden Hills permits
Hidden Hills has issued its own permits since incorporating in 1961. Building & Safety reviews plans, issues building and grading permits and performs inspections. We prepare the plan set, upload it with the association approvals and book each inspection.
HHCA architectural standards
The Community Association reviews architecture and maintains the three-rail fencing, private roads and equestrian trails. Gated community construction guidelines also shape when crews and trucks can enter. We submit to the HHCA first so the City sees an approved design.
Fire zones and large lots
Hidden Hills parcels fall in Moderate, High or Very High fire hazard severity zones. Additions and reroofs in higher zones may need ignition-resistant materials. On two-acre lots we also plan grading, drainage and trail setbacks early.
Around the City
Parts of Hidden Hills We Work In
One gated city, but each street has its own terrain, lot shape and access route.
Long Valley Road
Named for the long valley it follows and served by its own gate. We route deliveries through the Long Valley Road gate and schedule them with the guards.
Round Meadow
Streets here were named after trailblazers from 1805 to 1830, including Jed Smith. Acreage lots here suit custom compound expansion, with guest quarters or a pool house.
Spring Valley Road
Home to City Hall and Building & Safety. Projects here range from kitchen remodels to full equestrian property renovations.
Lasher Road
Named after an early resident family. Where a lot slopes, additions and pools can call for grading permits and structural engineering.
Wingfield Road
Named for an old mustard field. We plan detached ADUs, pool houses and outdoor living areas around each lot’s setbacks.
ZIP code: 91302. Nearby landmarks: the 101 Ventura Freeway, the Round Meadow Road and Long Valley Road gates, and Hidden Hills City Hall on Spring Valley Road.
Services
Remodeling Services for Hidden Hills Estates
Each service is planned for HHCA review, city permits and the scale of a Hidden Hills lot.
Kitchen Remodeling
Estate kitchens with large islands, custom cabinetry and professional appliances, designed in 3D for your approval first.
Explore kitchen remodeling →Bathroom Remodeling
Primary bath suites with steam showers, soaking tubs and stone, detailed for the high-end finishes these homes deserve.
Explore bathroom remodeling →ADU Construction
Detached ADUs and guest houses, including the City’s preapproved one-story plans from 250 to 800 square feet.
Explore adu construction →Backyard Remodeling
Outdoor kitchens, covered patios and entertaining lawns, planned around trails, fencing and setbacks.
Explore backyard remodeling →Pools & Spas
Pools, spas and pool houses with grading and engineering coordinated for the lot.
Explore pools & spas →Hardscape
Driveways, motor courts, retaining walls and paths that meet HHCA standards for materials and placement.
Explore hardscape →Planning a Hidden Hills Project?
Tell us what you want to change. We’ll walk the lot, map the HHCA and city steps, and send a written scope.
Client Stories
What Homeowners Say About Rafa Home Builders
How It Works
How a Hidden Hills Project Runs
Five steps from the first walk of your lot to the final inspection.
- 01
Consultation & Site Walk
We visit your Hidden Hills 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 Hidden Hills, together with your HHCA approval.
- 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
Hidden Hills General Contractor FAQs
Is Rafa Home Builders a licensed Hidden Hills general contractor?
Yes. Rafa Home Builders holds California contractor license #1150519 (B, General Building), is bonded, and carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
Who handles permits for a Hidden Hills remodel?
We do. Plans go to the HHCA for architectural review, then to City of Hidden Hills Building & Safety with the approval documents attached. We also schedule the inspections.
Are you one of the luxury home builders in Hidden Hills?
Rafa Home Builders focuses on remodeling, not ground-up new homes. If you were searching for luxury home builders in Hidden Hills, we may still fit. A whole-home renovation or addition can deliver a home that feels new.
Do you build custom estates in Hidden Hills?
We don’t build new custom estates in Hidden Hills from the ground up. We remodel and expand existing estates, from bespoke home additions to guest houses, pool houses and complete interior renovations.
Can you work on barns, arenas and horse facilities?
Yes. We handle equestrian property renovations such as barn upgrades, tack rooms, fencing and hardscape, coordinated with the HHCA and the trail network.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Through Enhancify you can compare home improvement financing options from several lenders, subject to credit approval.
What areas near Hidden Hills do you serve?
We also work in Calabasas, West Hills, Bell Canyon, Woodland Hills and across the San Fernando Valley, LA County and Orange County.
Nearby Areas
Also Serving Communities Near Hidden Hills
Hidden Hills, CA is one of the 20 communities we serve in and around the San Fernando Valley. Our crews work in the neighboring hills and on the Valley floor around the gates.
Free Estimate
Talk With a General Contractor Serving Hidden Hills
Share your plans for the house, the barn or the backyard. Justin and Elon will explain the HHCA and city steps and the clearest way to begin.
- 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.