Our Process

Step 01

Walk The Site

For a new home, we walk the vacant lot with you; for a remodel, we tour the house. We note slope, access, existing structure and views, the things that shape every later decision.

Aerial view of a single-story home on a hillside lot in a Laguna Beach neighborhood
Step 02

Design

Design happens in-house through our design-build service, or with an outside architect. Either way, we stay involved as the plans develop, so the drawings match what can be built on your site.

Vaulted living space with exposed timber trusses and a stone fireplace wall
Step 03

Construction

Construction follows a schedule built for your site, with trades lined up back to back so work keeps moving from the foundation through the finishes.

Kitchen with a marble waterfall island and white cabinetry
Step 04

Keys In Hand

We walk the finished home with you, close out every last item, and hand over the keys with a one-year workmanship warranty and a ten-year structural warranty.

Kitchen and breakfast nook with a sculptural pendant light
Finished kitchen in a J. Kramer Corp. remodel

FAQ

  • Custom homes and major remodels are our focus. We also build ADUs and take on land development and commercial projects.

  • Our projects typically start around $1 million.

  • Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Corona del Mar.

  • Expect weekly updates on progress and upcoming decisions, and a direct line to our team whenever something comes up.

  • Most custom homes in Laguna Beach go through Design Review Board approval, and some coastal properties also need Coastal Commission review. Pre-construction approvals commonly take 12 to 24 months, so it pays to plan for them early.