Additions · Hermosa Beach

Room Additions in Hermosa Beach

Room additions are their own discipline — different from a remodel and different from an ADU. We integrate the new framing, foundation, roof, and finish so the addition disappears into the original architecture instead of looking glued on.

Hermosa is small lots and big constraints. Walk-street and Strand-adjacent homes pack a lot of house onto a little footprint, so every inch of an addition or ADU has to earn its place.

Custom redwood pergola with a deep blue shade canopy, string lights, and built-in lounge seating around a heavy-timber coffee table.

Building in Hermosa Beach

We know the local ground.

Tight setbacks, strict height limits, and Coastal Zone review across much of the city mean the design has to be right before you ever pull a permit. We feasibility-check the envelope first.

  • The Strand
  • the Hermosa flats
  • Hermosa Hills
  • the Valley

What we do

Scope you can expect.

  • Bedroom and bathroom additions
  • Primary-suite additions with walk-in closet and bath
  • Second-story pop-ups and roof-over conversions
  • Family-room and great-room expansions
  • Integrated structural, MEP, roof, and finish work

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Frequently asked

Common questions.

  • Do you take on additions projects in Hermosa Beach?

    Yes. Hermosa Beach is squarely in our South Bay service area, and additions work is one of our core services. Tight setbacks, strict height limits, and Coastal Zone review across much of the city mean the design has to be right before you ever pull a permit. We feasibility-check the envelope first.

  • How much addition can we add to our lot?

    Depends on the city, the lot, the FAR, and the setbacks. We'll do a feasibility read before you commit to drawings — usually a same-day answer after a site walk.

  • Can you match the existing house?

    Yes — that's most of the job. Matching trim profiles, siding, roof pitch, and window proportions is what makes an addition feel original instead of bolted-on.

  • How long does a typical addition take?

    Plan on 4–8 months of construction once permits are issued, depending on size and whether the existing house stays occupied during the work.

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Planning additions in Hermosa Beach?

Free consultation. Honest answers about what's possible on your lot, what it costs, and how long it takes.