Quick answer: APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) is a licensed general contractor serving Malibu — renovation, additions, and structural repair navigating the California Coastal Commission, Malibu’s own building department, and fire-hardening requirements.
Malibu is one of the most prestigious coastal communities in the world and one of the most complex construction markets in Greater Los Angeles. Building in Malibu requires navigating the California Coastal Commission, Malibu’s own building department, fire department defensible space requirements, and environmental review. APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) is a licensed general contractor serving Malibu homeowners with residential construction — including home renovations, additions, and structural repair after fire or storm damage.
Building in Malibu involves multiple layers of permitting that don’t apply to most of Greater LA:
Malibu has experienced significant wildfire events, and APLA has experience working on properties affected by fire. Reconstruction after a wildfire in Malibu requires navigating insurance estimates, permit processes that may differ from new construction, and building back with fire-hardened construction standards per California’s current codes. APLA manages post-fire reconstruction projects in Malibu from initial assessment through rebuilt Certificate of Occupancy.
It depends on the scope of work and your property’s specific location within the Coastal Zone. Interior remodels that do not expand the footprint or change the height of a structure often don’t require a Coastal Development Permit. Additions, new ADUs, or any work that changes the structure’s envelope may require a CDP in addition to the City of Malibu building permit. APLA evaluates Coastal Commission requirements for every Malibu project at the start of planning.
Malibu is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. New construction and major additions in Malibu must comply with the California Building Code’s Chapter 7A requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface construction — which includes fire-resistant exterior wall assemblies, Class A roofing, multi-pane windows, screened attic vents, and non-combustible deck materials. APLA specifies fire-hardened assemblies for all Malibu projects.
Yes. APLA Construction serves Malibu for home remodeling, room additions, new construction, foundation repair, and post-fire reconstruction. Call (818) 818-4419 for a consultation.
Call: (818) 818-4419
Email: info@aplaconstruction.com
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Serving Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Agoura Hills, and the Santa Monica Mountains corridor. general contractor services along the Malibu coast
Malibu’s coastal and hillside terrain, combined with Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone requirements across much of the community, make HVAC installation here more involved than a standard system swap — equipment must meet fire-hardening standards and coastal permitting applies throughout. See our wildfire smoke & air quality HVAC guide for filtration considerations specific to fire-prone areas like Malibu.
Malibu sits on the Los Angeles–Ventura county line, and a good share of the work we quote here continues up the coast. If your property is on the Ventura side, see our general contracting work in Ventura County — the trades are the same, but the permitting authority and the plan-check timeline are not.