Service Area · Los Angeles County
General Contractor in Marina del Rey, CA
Remodels, additions and new construction around the harbor, planned around who actually issues the permit: Los Angeles County inside the marina, or the City of Los Angeles on the surrounding coastal streets.
- Licensed California general contractor
- Custom homes, ADUs & additions
- Permits with LA County Public Works
- Written, line-item estimates
Marina del Rey, CA
Building and Remodeling in Marina del Rey
Simply Construction works as a general contractor in Marina del Rey for condominium owners, homeowners on the nearby coastal streets and owners planning larger rebuilds close to the harbor. The first question on any Marina del Rey project is jurisdiction. The harbor itself is unincorporated Los Angeles County, where the county owns the land and leases it for apartments, condominiums and commercial uses, while many single-family streets with Marina del Rey addresses, including the Marina Peninsula, lie inside the City of Los Angeles.
Our first task as a licensed California general contractor is sorting out the permit path: LA County Public Works and Regional Planning inside the unincorporated marina, or LADBS and City Planning on city streets, with coastal review in both. From there we manage design coordination, permits, construction and final inspection.
Local Knowledge
Building Around the Marina del Rey Harbor
Marina del Rey is a man-made small-craft harbor dredged from part of the former Ballona wetlands. Apartment and condominium buildings line its basins along Admiralty Way and Via Marina and out on the moles, the finger roads named for Pacific islands such as Panay Way, Bali Way, Mindanao Way and Fiji Way. Landmarks include Burton Chace Park, Fisherman's Village and Marina Beach, known locally as Mother's Beach. Because the county owns the land and leases it out, most residences inside the harbor are condominiums or apartments, and a remodel there may need sign-off from the homeowners association and the building's leaseholder as well as county permits.
Around the harbor, the housing changes quickly. The Marina Peninsula, the strip between the marina and the ocean, is part of Venice in the City of Los Angeles, with compact lots and tall, closely spaced houses. The whole area sits in the California Coastal Zone, so coastal review applies on both sides of the jurisdiction line. Salt air, the marine layer and low-lying ground near the water shape material choices, foundation design and drainage on every project.
Services
Construction & Remodeling Services in Marina del Rey
From ground-up homes to kitchens, here is how each of our services applies to Marina del Rey properties.
Custom Home Building in Marina del Rey
Custom home building in Marina del Rey happens mostly outside the county harbor, on single-family lots such as those on the Marina Peninsula, where LADBS, City Planning and the Venice coastal rules apply. Lots there are compact, so designs tend to build up rather than out, and soils reports near the water often address groundwater and liquefaction. We coordinate the coastal clearance, geotechnical work and plan check, and design the building envelope for salt exposure from the start, down to fasteners, flashing and window frames.
ADU Construction in Marina del Rey
Inside the county's harbor area, an ADU is rarely an option for an individual owner, since the land is leased and residences are mostly condominiums and apartment buildings. On single-family lots nearby, the picture changes: state law requires at least an 800-square-foot ADU to be allowed with 4-foot side and rear setbacks, and detached units can generally reach 1,200 square feet. On a tight coastal lot, an ADU above a garage or attached to the house often fits best, with coastal review running alongside the building permit.
Garage Conversions in Marina del Rey
On single-family lots around the marina, an attached or detached garage can often become a guest suite or ADU without adding any new footprint. State law says a garage converted into an ADU needs no replacement parking, though in a beach area where parking is tight, some owners choose to keep one bay. Near the water, we plan for moisture from the ground up: a vapor barrier under the new floor system, corrosion-resistant fasteners and drainage that keeps water away from the old slab.
Room Additions in Marina del Rey
Room additions on the coastal lots around Marina del Rey usually go up or toward the back of the lot, since side yards are narrow and houses sit close together. Every addition in the coastal zone needs coastal clearance, and on the Marina Peninsula the Venice specific plan also shapes height and massing. We detail additions for the marine environment, using stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners, durable flashing and exterior finishes that hold up to salt and fog.
Second-Story Additions in Marina del Rey
On the Marina Peninsula and other small coastal lots near the harbor, a second story is often the only way to gain meaningful space. Height limits under the Venice coastal plan, together with coastal zone review, set how tall and how bulky the addition can be. Structurally, an older house on sandy, low-lying ground needs an engineer's review of the foundation, and the new floor has to be framed and connected to resist both wind and seismic loads.
Garage Construction in Marina del Rey
New garages near the marina are usually built as part of a larger rebuild or as a garage with living space above it, since lot area here is at a premium. Low-lying ground near the water means we pay close attention to slab elevation, drainage and moisture control. We handle coastal clearance and the building permit together, and build with corrosion-resistant hardware and garage door systems suited to salt air.
Whole-House Remodeling in Marina del Rey
Whole-house remodels near Marina del Rey include both condominiums inside the harbor and single-family homes on the nearby coastal streets. In a condo, the homeowners association and the building's leaseholder set the limits, including which walls, pipes and vents can change. In a house, salt air often means replacing corroded fasteners, windows, flashing and exterior metals along with updating the interior. We define the scope with the right approvals in view before design is complete.
Kitchen Remodeling in Marina del Rey
Many Marina del Rey kitchens are in condominium buildings along the basins, where the association's rules govern work hours, elevator use and changes to plumbing and venting. We plan layouts that work with the building's fixed risers and exhaust paths, which often decide where the sink and range can go. In houses near the water, we choose appliances, hardware and finishes that resist corrosion, and specify range hoods that vent outdoors rather than recirculate.
Bathroom Remodeling in Marina del Rey
Bathroom remodels in Marina del Rey condominiums call for careful waterproofing, since a leak in a multi-story building affects the units below. We install full waterproofing membranes, flood-test shower pans before tile goes on, and follow the building's requirements for access and inspections. In homes near the marina, we address humidity from the marine layer with properly sized exhaust fans and moisture-resistant materials.
Fire Rebuilds in Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey sits well away from the wildland areas that burned in January 2025, so rebuilding here typically follows a structure fire in a house or a condominium building. For a condo, repairs involve the association, the building's insurer and county permitting. For a house on a City of Los Angeles street, LADBS and coastal review apply. We manage demolition of damaged areas, structural repairs and rebuilding to current code, including fire separation between units.
Junior ADUs (JADU) in Marina del Rey
Junior ADUs apply to single-family homes, so around Marina del Rey they fit the houses on the surrounding coastal streets rather than condominiums inside the harbor. A JADU of up to 500 square feet can use a bedroom or part of an attached garage, with an efficiency kitchen and its own entrance. Since the unit is carved from existing space, it sidesteps some of the coastal massing questions an addition raises. Owner occupancy of the main home or the JADU is required.
SB 9 Lot Splits & Duplexes in Marina del Rey
SB 9 applies only to single-family zoned lots, so it plays no role in the leased condominium and apartment areas of the county harbor. On single-family lots nearby, SB 9 can allow two units or a lot split, but coastal review still applies, and in the City of Los Angeles, demolishing existing housing in the coastal zone requires a Mello Act determination. We check zoning, lot size and coastal status before an owner spends money on design.
Patios, Decks & Outdoor Living in Marina del Rey
Outdoor living around the marina is about wind, sun and salt. Roof decks and balconies take in harbor and ocean views, and we detail them with a continuous membrane over the rooms below, stainless hardware and railings that meet code while keeping sightlines open. At grade, we use pavers and finishes that tolerate moisture and plan drainage carefully on low ground. A new deck or patio cover in the coastal zone may need coastal clearance, which we confirm before design.
Why Choose Us
Why Marina del Rey Homeowners Choose Simply Construction
Contracts Written the Way California Law Requires
California caps a home improvement down payment at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, and after that a contractor may only bill for work completed or materials delivered. Our contracts follow that structure: a line-item scope, a payment schedule tied to finished milestones, and written change orders before any extra work begins. You always know what you are paying for and why.
Straight Answers on Feasibility
Some lots cannot fit the project an owner has in mind. We check zoning, setbacks, height limits, easements, slope and utility capacity early, and we tell you plainly what is achievable before you spend money on full drawings. When state law opens a path that the local code seems to block, as ADU and SB 9 rules often do, we explain how it applies to your property.
Written, Line-Item Estimates
Before you commit, you receive a written estimate that breaks the project into its real parts: design and engineering, permit and utility fees, foundation, framing, systems, finishes and site work. Allowances are named and priced, so you can see where your selections move the budget. If the scope changes, the numbers change on paper first, never as a surprise on the final invoice.
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FAQ
Building in Marina del Rey: Common Questions
Who issues building permits in Marina del Rey?
It depends on the parcel. The unincorporated harbor area is under Los Angeles County, with building permits from LA County Public Works and planning and coastal review through LA County Regional Planning. Many nearby single-family streets with Marina del Rey addresses, including the Marina Peninsula, are in the City of Los Angeles, where LADBS and City Planning handle permits. We confirm the jurisdiction before any design work.
Can I remodel my condominium in Marina del Rey?
Usually, yes, within limits. The homeowners association, and because the land is county-owned and leased, the building's leaseholder, may need to approve the work before county permits are issued. Structural walls, plumbing risers and exhaust paths often cannot move. We review the building's rules and drawings first, then design a kitchen or bath remodel that fits them.
How does the coastal environment affect construction near the marina?
Salt air corrodes standard fasteners, hardware and metal flashing, so we specify stainless or hot-dipped galvanized materials and coated finishes. Low-lying ground near the water can mean a high water table, so foundations, slabs and drainage are designed with the soils report in hand. Marina del Rey lies in the California Coastal Zone, so coastal clearance is part of most projects.
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Start Your Marina del Rey Project
Tell us what you are planning. We will visit the property, talk through options and costs, and send a written, line-item estimate.
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