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Design-build custom home by Warren Development

Design & Build
In Santa Monica

Licensed & InsuredAIA AffiliatedSanta Monica, CA

One team, one contract, one point of accountability — from first sketch to final walkthrough. Design-build services for homeowners across Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Pacific Palisades.

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Service SpecsWD-S02
Range
$250K – $5M
Scope
Concept to Keys
Affiliation
AIA Home Builders
Warranty
1-Year Workmanship
What's Included

One Team
From Concept to Keys

Design-build means one entity handles architecture, design, and construction. No gaps between what the designer specified and what the builder delivers. Warren Development manages both sides under one coordinated process.

  • 01

    Design Coordination

    Concept development and design coordination — handled in-house or alongside your architect. Plans, materials, and specs reviewed and locked before construction begins.

  • 02

    Selections

    Material and finish selection guided by our team. We walk you through what works, what holds value, and what to skip based on the project.

  • 03

    Permitting

    City approvals and code review managed in-house. By the time the first crew arrives on site, every approval and inspection is queued.

  • 04

    Construction

    Full construction management — all trades coordinated by one team. No handoff between designer and builder, no finger-pointing when scope shifts.

  • 05

    Budget Transparency

    Budget tracking and change-order transparency from concept through completion. You see the real number before you commit — and watch it stay there.

  • 06

    Walkthrough

    Final walkthrough at handoff covering every detail. Your 1-year workmanship warranty begins the day you sign off.

How It Works

Four Phases One Team

Every design-build project runs the same way — feasibility, locked design and permits, coordinated build, walkthrough at handoff.

  1. 01

    Step 01 of 04

    Discovery & Consultation

    We start by listening. Tell us what you want, what the property allows, and what the project needs to cost. We evaluate feasibility honestly before a dollar gets spent on design.

    DeliverableFeasibility Confirmed
  2. 02

    Step 02 of 04

    Design & Pre-Construction

    Our team develops the design concept alongside your input and manages permits, approvals, and trade scheduling. Every decision gets reviewed and confirmed before construction begins.

    DeliverablePermits Secured
  3. 03

    Step 03 of 04

    Construction

    One team builds the project to the approved plans. No handoff between designer and builder, no finger-pointing when something needs to change. We own it.

    DeliverableBuilt To Spec
  4. 04

    Step 04 of 04

    Walkthrough & Handoff

    We walk the completed project with you and address every punch list item. Your 1-year workmanship warranty begins the day you sign off.

    DeliverablePunch List Cleared
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  • Open — Sunday to Saturday, 6am to 7pm
  • Free on-site estimates — no obligation
  • Licensed, insured & bonded — cert on request
  • Honest pricing across both phases
  • 1-year workmanship warranty included

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Design & Build
Questions Answered

Five answers to the questions homeowners ask most when planning a design-build project across Santa Monica and the Westside.

  1. 01

    What is the difference between design-build and hiring a separate architect and contractor?

    Answer

    With a traditional approach, the architect designs the project and then a contractor bids on it — often producing a build cost higher than expected. With our design-build model, design and construction are developed together, so the budget and the design stay aligned from the start.

  2. 02

    Do you work with clients who already have a design or architect?

    Answer

    Yes. If you have an existing design, we can take over as the build team and coordinate directly with your architect. Many of our projects start partway through design, and we slot in to finish design and execute construction as one team.

  3. 03

    How much does a design-build project cost?

    Answer

    Warren Development works on projects from $250,000 to $5,000,000 depending on scope, size, and finish level. We provide an honest, detailed estimate after your consultation — no vague figures, no guesswork.

  4. 04

    What types of projects do you handle with your design-build service?

    Answer

    New construction, complete home remodels, ADUs, and additions. If the project involves design and significant construction, we can likely help. Call us to discuss your specific scope.

  5. 05

    What areas do you serve?

    Answer

    Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Westwood, Beverly Hills, Venice, Malibu, Calabasas, and Marina Del Rey — within 25 miles of our Santa Monica office.

Service Area

Design & Build
Across Greater LA

We serve homeowners within a 25-mile radius of Santa Monica — across the Westside, coastal communities, and into the Valley.

  • Santa Monica
  • Brentwood
  • Pacific Palisades
  • Westwood
  • Beverly Hills
  • Venice
  • Malibu
  • Calabasas
  • Marina Del Rey
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