Los Feliz Exterior + Facade Design 2026 | CSLB #1105249
A Los Feliz exterior tells the story before you've crossed the threshold. The Spanish Colonial Revival facades, the Mid-Century post-and-beam carports, the original Malibu Potteries riser tile on the front steps, the wrought-iron sconce that has been on that wall since 1928 - those details are worth real money on resale, and butchering them costs real money. We design exteriors that respect the original architecture, hold up to Franklin Hills HPOZ scrutiny when applicable, and integrate hardscape, planting, and lighting as one design move. NPLD, CSLB #1105249, 200+ LA builds.
Exterior Design Questions Homeowners Ask About Exterior Design in Los Feliz
Can you restore original Malibu Potteries tile risers?
We source from salvage when available and have custom tile fired to match when not. Restoration line-itemed separately.
What if my retaining wall is the original 1920s brick?
We have a soils engineer evaluate it. Repair, reinforce, or rebuild depending on condition. Anything over 4 feet retained needs permit and seismic detail.
Is my Los Feliz home in the Franklin Hills HPOZ?
We pull the overlay for your APN on the first call. We've walked 8 Franklin Hills COAs since 2023, 8 for 8.
Can you design a hardscape that preserves my view of Griffith Park?
Yes. Sightline diagrams done in schematic design, planting heights specified to preserve view-axis.
What's a realistic full-exterior renovation budget?
$140K to $220K for facade, hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, and drainage. Restoration premium ~15% over standard LA.
Do you handle Coastal CDP or other overlays?
Not Coastal here - Los Feliz is inland. But Hillside Ordinance and Franklin Hills HPOZ are both relevant. We file both as needed.
Can you do drainage corrections without re-doing the whole exterior?
Yes. Drainage-only scope $14K to $35K depending on lot size and how much demo is required.
Mediterranean or CA-native planting plan?
Yes. Olive, citrus, lavender, ceanothus, manzanita on smart-controller drip irrigation. LADWP rebates documented and submitted at closeout.
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