Fire rebuild · Palisades, Altadena, Malibu
Rebuilding After the Palisades and Eaton Fires
We rebuild homes lost in the January 2025 fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu and Pasadena. Our crew takes a cleared lot through plans, permits and construction to a certificate of occupancy, with a fixed price in writing.
Short answer
Who rebuilds homes lost in the Palisades and Eaton fires?
Kasimov Construction is a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1148319, Class B) that rebuilds homes lost in the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu and Pasadena. City of Los Angeles rebuilds follow Executive Order 1, like-for-like within 110% of the old footprint and height; the County's Eaton Fire area and Pasadena allow 10% or 200 sq ft more. The team has been in construction since 2008 and signs a fixed-price contract, as CSLB requires after a declared disaster.
- License
- CSLB #1148319, Class B, bonded and general liability insured · verify
- Permit offices
- LADBS (Pacific Palisades) · LA County One-Stop Permit Center (Altadena) · City of Malibu · City of Pasadena
- Rebuild paths
- EO 1 like-for-like within 110% of footprint and height (City of LA) · like-for-like plus 10% or 200 sq ft (County Eaton Fire area, Pasadena)
- Fire code
- California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (formerly Chapter 7A) in the fire hazard zones (code summary)
- Contract
- Fixed price in writing, as CSLB requires for disaster rebuilds; deposit capped at $1,000 or 10%
- Phone
- (424) 455-6464
A rebuild is a new house with a lot of paperwork in front of it.
The Palisades and Eaton fires both started on January 7, 2025. CAL FIRE counts 6,845 structures destroyed in the Palisades Fire and 9,419 in the Eaton Fire. The debris is gone now: the Army Corps of Engineers finished the last opt-in lots in August 2025, starting its final Palisades property on August 26 (USACE) and signing off Altadena on August 29 (LA County). For most owners, the hard part is what comes next: plans, permits, an insurance company and a builder they can trust.
We're a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1148319, Class B), and our team has been in construction since 2008. A fire rebuild is new construction from the foundation up, and we run it like every other project: one contract, one project manager, a written schedule and an update every week. We work with licensed architects and engineers on the plans, pull the permits and build the house with our own crew.
Your options
Three ways to rebuild.
Like-for-like
Same location, same use, about the same size: up to 110% of the old footprint and height in the City of LA, or 10% or 200 sq ft more in the County's Eaton Fire area and in Pasadena. These plans get the fastest review.
A new design
A different layout, a bigger house or a second story. It has to meet current zoning and takes longer to approve, but state orders waive the CEQA and Coastal Act reviews for eligible like-for-like rebuilds and, under Executive Order 8, for zoning-compliant single-family rebuilds in the Coastal Zone.
Repairing a damaged home
Heat, smoke and partial damage. We work out what can stay and what has to come out, then repair and rebuild to current code.
How it works
From a cleared lot to move-in.
Six steps, written into your contract with a schedule before construction starts.
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01
Lot visit
We walk the lot, look at what's left of the foundation and utilities, and go through the old permits and plans if you have them.
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Survey and reports
Corner survey, a soils report where the site needs one, and an engineer's review if you want to keep the old foundation.
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Plans
Like-for-like or a new design, drawn by licensed architects and engineers to the current wildfire code. You see the house in 3D before it's final.
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Permits
We submit to LADBS, LA County, Malibu or Pasadena and answer every plan-check comment. Utility clearances run at the same time.
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Construction
Foundation, framing, roof, systems and finishes, with cabinets from our own shop. Your project manager sends a written update every week.
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Final and keys
Final inspections, certificate of occupancy, the walkthrough and a written 2-year warranty.
Permits & rules
Where your rebuild gets approved.
Pacific Palisades (City of Los Angeles)
The Mayor's Executive Order 1 covers like-for-like rebuilds within 110% of the original footprint and height, with a 30-day review target for a complete application. Like-for-like single-family homes outside geologically sensitive areas can use LADBS self-certification, where licensed architects and civil engineers certify the plans and LADBS still inspects the work. City permit and plan-check fees are waived under Ordinance 188985 for the owner who held the property at the time of the fire, up to 110% of the original floor area; the waived fees are repaid if the home is sold before the certificate of occupancy, and the owner still pays state surcharges and LAUSD fees on additions over 500 sq ft, which are not waived (LADBS fee waiver guide). Help in person: the One-Stop Rebuilding Center at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd (LADBS wildfire rebuild information) and the Palisades Inspections and Permitting Support Center at 16925 Marquez Ave. Palisades rules in detail: Pacific Palisades fire rebuild.
Altadena (unincorporated LA County)
Like-for-like rebuilds may grow by 10% or 200 sq ft, whichever is greater. The County aims for 10 business days on a first plan review and 5 on rechecks, waives permit fees for owners who owned and lived in the home before the fire, and runs a self-certification pilot that excludes hillside and liquefaction zones. Permits expire after 12 months if work has not started (County rebuild FAQ). One-Stop Permit Center: 464 W Woodbury Rd, Suite 210, Altadena. LA County like-for-like rules · permit centers. Altadena rules in detail: Altadena fire rebuild.
Malibu
Malibu has its own Rebuild Center next to City Hall on Stuart Ranch Road (City of Malibu agency contacts) and runs a fee waiver program for like-for-like rebuilds. Malibu Rebuilds, the City of Malibu hub.
Pasadena
Pasadena allows like-for-like rebuilds plus 10% or 200 sq ft and waives fees for owner-occupied homes (Pasadena fire rebuild program). Permit Center: Hale Building, 175 N Garfield Ave (Planning & Community Development).
These rules have changed several times since January 2025. This summary is current as of October 15, 2026, and we check the requirements for your address before we price the job.
Fire-resistant construction
Built to the current wildfire code.
Since January 1, 2026, California's rules for building in fire hazard zones are in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (formerly Chapter 7A). If your lot is in a fire hazard severity zone, the new house has to meet it. We check the map for your address, build to the code and keep the inspection records with your project file.
Requirements summarized from LA County construction notes for fire hazard zones (2026).
- Roof
- Class A roof covering; noncombustible gutters with leaf protection
- Vents
- Ember-resistant vents (ASTM E2886) or 1/16 to 1/8 in. metal mesh
- Walls
- Noncombustible or ignition-resistant siding, or a rated wall assembly
- Windows
- Multi-pane glass with at least one tempered pane
- Doors
- Noncombustible, 1-3/8 in. solid core or 20-minute rated
- Decks
- Ignition-resistant or noncombustible decking and stairs
Insurance
Working with your insurance.
Most rebuilds are paid for by an insurance claim, so the timing matters. Under California rules for declared disasters, your insurer has to pay additional living expenses for at least 24 months, with up to 12 more if permits, materials or contractor availability cause delays. You have at least 36 months to collect the full replacement cost, and you can rebuild or buy elsewhere without a deduction for the land value. Details are in the California Department of Insurance notice.
We give you a detailed, line-item estimate that your adjuster can compare with their scope, and we answer their construction questions. We don't negotiate your claim. That's for you, your attorney or a licensed public adjuster.
Before you sign
Hiring a contractor after a fire.
- Check the license on the CSLB website. Contracting without a license on a home damaged in a declared disaster can be charged as a felony under Business and Professions Code 7028.16, which carries up to three years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine (LA County District Attorney).
- The down payment can't be more than 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less, and later payments shouldn't get ahead of the work.
- Get a written, fixed-price contract. CSLB treats rebuilding after a declared disaster as home improvement work, where time-and-materials and cost-plus contracts aren't allowed.
- Never sign an insurance check over to a contractor.
CSLB runs a disaster hotline at 800-962-1125. CSLB rebuilding guidance.
Read more: how to hire a contractor in Los Angeles. For a rebuild: how to choose a Palisades rebuild contractor.
Reviews
What our clients say.
Our rating on Google. Read what clients wrote, or leave a review of your own.
“We hired this team to convert part of our garage into a laundry area, a guest bathroom, and a shower. They did an amazing job! The tile work, wood accent walls, and vanity turned out great. The guys worked very clean and neat, kept the place tidy every day, and finished everything on time. Highly recommend them!”
“Great contractor! Did our apartment bathroom remodel. Clear communication, quality work. Would definitely hire again!”
“Excellent work on room renovation! The room looks amazing, and I’m very happy with the results. Highly recommend!”
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Burn areas
Where we rebuild.
Read next
Rules by area and related services.
Fire rebuild in Pacific Palisades
Executive Orders 1, 6 and 8, the Coastal Zone, fee waiver, soils and LADWP rules for a City of LA rebuild.
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Fire rebuild in Altadena
LA County like-for-like rules, review targets, fee waiver, self-certification and deadlines.
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Kitchen remodeling in Pacific Palisades
Kitchens in standing Palisades homes, with cabinets from our own workshop.
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Palisades fire rebuild cost
CDI payout data, the City fee waiver with its caveats and what moves the number on a Palisades lot.
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Can I rebuild bigger than my old house?
What are the City of Los Angeles rules for a Palisades rebuild?
My Palisades lot is in the coastal zone. Does that slow the rebuild?
Is there a deadline to rebuild like-for-like?
Do I have to build to the new fire code?
Can you reuse my old foundation?
Do you help with the insurance claim?
How much is the deposit?
Free estimate
Tell us about your lot.
Address, what was there before and where you are with insurance and permits. We'll call you to set up a visit to the lot.
- Free estimate visit: we measure and listen
- Written estimate with a clear scope
- One project manager from start to finish
- CSLB #1148319, licensed, bonded & insured
- 2-year written warranty on workmanship