First Altadena Like for Like into Plancheck

Our first Altadena rebuild like for like project was pretty smooth. The idea was that the proposed house would be in nearly the same footprint as the existing now gone house. The Architect wanted to smooth out some of the rear yard to create a better patio than what existed before.

This approach minimizes the amount of re-grading required and keeps the drainage pattern similar to what existed pre-fire. By maintaining the original drainage paths, we avoid triggering additional County requirements that would add cost and time to the rebuild.

The key to this project’s success was careful coordination with the Architect to ensure the proposed grades would work with the existing topography while creating a more usable outdoor space.