Fire Resilient Home Design

The specialty.

After Thomas, Woolsey, Mountain, and Palisades, we have drawn more fire resilient homes than any other firm in Ventura County. Class A roof assemblies, ember resistant vents, ignition resistant siding, defensible space integration, and dual pane tempered glazing are not upgrades in our practice. They are the baseline.

How the process works.

Fire resilient design starts with site analysis and defensible space planning. The building envelope, roof, vents, decks, and landscaping are all treated as one integrated fire protection system. Every material choice is verified against the California Building Code Chapter 7A requirements for wildland urban interface zones.

Common scenarios.

Fire restoration rebuilds for families who lost homes in Thomas, Woolsey, Palisades, and Mountain fires. New construction in designated high fire hazard severity zones. Major renovations that upgrade the envelope to modern fire resilient standards.

What makes this work different.

• David personally draws every project from first sketch through construction documents
• Title 24 energy code analysis integrated in house from schematic
• Structural engineering coordination with a short list of trusted partners
• Transparent published fee schedule with phase by phase pricing
• Forty years of Ventura County jurisdiction knowledge
• 1,532 completed projects and counting

Frequently asked questions.

Fire resilient construction adds 8 to 15 percent to total project cost but saves the entire home in the next event. Insurance carriers recognize the upgrades and many reduce premiums accordingly.

• How much does it cost? David charges $350 per hour with a published phase based fee schedule. Typical projects in this specialty run between the firm's published service range depending on complexity.
• How long from first call to permit? Generally 4 to 9 months for complete drawing sets depending on program size. Permit review adds another 45 to 90 days depending on jurisdiction.
• Does David personally draw the project? Yes. There is no junior staff learning on your home. The same hand draws from first sketch to final detail.
• Is Title 24 included? Yes. All Title 24 energy compliance is handled in house at no additional consultant fee.
• What if the project scope changes? We re estimate at every phase boundary. You approve every scope change in writing before work proceeds.

Ready to start?

Submit your project details via the intake form on the homepage. David personally reviews every submission and calls within one business day to schedule a kickoff conversation. Or call the office directly at (805) 444 1230.