Fire Rebuild Specialists
Malibu Fire Rebuild
Specialists.
Helping Malibu families rebuild after the Franklin Fire / Palisades Fire (December 2024 – January 2025). One team, one vision, complete peace of mind.
About this rebuild market
Maliburebuilds aren’t like new construction.
Malibu rebuilds combine City of Malibu plan-check, the California Coastal Commission, the LA County Fire Department, and the specific complexities of slope-stability and ESHA (Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area) overlays. We coordinate every agency in parallel so families aren’t left waiting on the last signature.
Malibu has two parallel building-permit jurisdictions — the City of Malibu and the Coastal Commission — and most contractors burn 4–6 months getting them aligned. Our team submits to both simultaneously and treats the Coastal Development Permit as a Phase 1 priority, not an afterthought.
Local code & permit context
What rebuilds in Malibu require.
- City of Malibu building permits — local Malibu Building & Safety + Planning processes for fire rebuilds.
- Coastal Development Permit through the California Coastal Commission for properties in the coastal zone (most of Malibu).
- ESHA (Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area) overlays — restoring native habitat may be required as part of the rebuild.
- Septic system / OWTS replacement to current LA County standards when the original septic is destroyed.
- Updated fire-hardening (Class A roof, fire-rated glazing, non-combustible 5-foot perimeter) per WUI code.
Agencies we work with
Who’s in the room for a Malibu rebuild.
- City of Malibu Building Safety
Primary building permit authority for Malibu.
- California Coastal Commission
Coastal Development Permit.
- LA County Fire Department
Defensible-space + WUI inspection.
Malibu Coastal Land Conservancy
ESHA / habitat-restoration coordination on some rebuilds.
Free consultation
Tell us about your Malibu property.
Share the address, your insurance carrier, and where you are in the process. A rebuild specialist will respond within one business day with next steps tailored to Malibu.
Recovery resources
- Malibu Recovery Resources
- California Disaster Recovery
- Malibu Foundation
Built for Malibu families
Ready to start your rebuild?
We're in Malibu every week. Schedule a free consultation and we'll meet you on-site or at our Pasadena office.