YOUR HOME
YOUR DECISIONS
YOUR REBUILD
Pacific Palisades rebuild guidance — from first concepts to ready-to-build.
Grounded Cost Guidance
Get a contractor-informed cost picture before you finalize design, so your plans align with your budget and coverage from day one.
One Team, From Concept to Keys
Architecture, permits, interiors, and construction under one roof — fewer handoffs, fewer surprises, and a single point of accountability.
Insurance-Aware Planning
We help you align your rebuild scope with your carrier’s coverage, line by line, so there are fewer surprises before you sign.
Palisades Local
Built specifically for these neighborhoods — zoning, hillside ordinances, fire-zone requirements, and the architects and subs who know them.
Your Home. Your Decisions. Your Rebuild.
Why Local Expertise Matters
Rebuilding in Pacific Palisades isn’t like building anywhere else. Hillside grading, fire-zone requirements, and post-disaster permit pathways all behave differently here.
Working with a team that builds in this zip code every week means fewer plan-check rejections, faster approvals, and a build cost grounded in current market reality, not outdated estimates.
Pre-Construction
- Get a free rebuild cost reality check before you design
- Avoid over-designing a home your insurance won’t cover
- Get matched with Palisades-proven architects + builders
- Understand true cost per sq ft in today’s market (not outdated estimates)
- Identify budget gaps early — before you waste months in design
- Access real contractor input before plans are drawn
- Save 3–6 months by starting with a buildable, insurable plan
Plan Check (Submitted to City / Near Permits)
- Verify your plans against real construction pricing (not assumptions)
- Catch missing scope + underpriced line items before it’s too late
- Align your design with what builders will actually bid
- Get a contractor-backed estimate you can take to your insurer
- Avoid redesign costs after permit approval
- Ensure your project is financially feasible before breaking ground
- Compare your architect’s vision vs real-world build costs
RTI (Ready to Issue Permits – Highest Intent)
- Turn your approved plans into a true, contractor-validated build cost
- Run a competitive bid process with vetted local GCs + subs
- Identify $100K–$500K+ gaps between insurance and actual cost
- Get a line-by-line estimate to challenge your carrier
- Lock in real pricing before signing a construction contract
- Move from permits → breaking ground with confidence
- Fast-track into builder, financing, and execution
Your Home. Your Decisions. Your Rebuild.
Services
Construction
Hands-on general contracting from foundation to final inspection, with weekly cost reporting and a single project manager you can actually reach.
Architecture
Plans drawn by architects who know Palisades lots and how to design for what builders can actually price and execute.
Design
Material and finish selections paced to your build schedule, with honest guidance on what’s worth the spend and what isn’t.
Permits
We file, track, and respond to corrections, so your approvals don’t stall.
Your Home. Your Decisions. Your Rebuild.
Your Local Palisades Rebuild Team
Your Home. Your Decisions. Your Rebuild.
From insurance review to final walkthrough, we guide Palisades homeowners through every step of rebuilding — with the local knowledge and contractor data the moment requires.
- Discovery & Site Review
- Concept Design & Cost Alignment
- Permits & Plan Approvals
- Build & On-Site Management
- Final Walk-Through & Handoff
Meet the Team
Your Home. Your Decisions. Your Rebuild.
Kambiz Kamdar
Kambiz is a fourth-generation builder deeply rooted in the Pacific Palisades community. A licensed general contractor, Kambiz brings decades of expertise in constructing single-family homes, multi-family residences, and commercial properties across Los Angeles. Beyond his professional work, he is actively involved in the neighborhood as a member of the Palisades Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and various grassroots groups where he helps guide local recovery and development efforts. A dedicated youth baseball coach as well as board member for Pacific Palisades Baseball Association and proud Palisades resident, Kambiz’s children attend Palisades Charter High School and Calvary Christian School. His true passion lies in helping others build their dreams both literally, through thoughtful construction, and metaphorically, by empowering families and businesses to grow in the place he calls home.
Frank Renfro
Frank is a seasoned software developer and entrepreneur with a passion for creating solutions that strengthen communities. He has built hyper-local, consumer-focused apps like Naybur and SoNeighborly, designed to connect neighbors and simplify local engagement. A longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, Frank lived in the neighborhood with his family, coaches AYSO soccer, and serves on the Palisades Rebuild Council, where he helps guide recovery efforts after the wildfire. Driven by a love for problem-solving and helping people, Frank combines his technical expertise with a deep commitment to his community, working to make rebuilding smarter, faster, and more accessible for all.
Mike Furnari
Mike Furnari is a Partner at Pali Construction, leading strategy, insurance advisory, and operations across the firm’s rebuild platform. A Pacific Palisades resident who lost his home in the 2025 wildfires, he brings firsthand experience navigating insurance claims and rebuilding. As a former Nasdaq company executive, Mike combines real-world insight with operational expertise to align homeowners, contractors, and insurers—helping projects move efficiently from claim to completion while actively contributing to the Palisades recovery effort.
Client Testimonials
Sarah M.“Pali Construction rebuilt our home after the fires, and we couldn’t be more grateful. From day one they were upfront about every cost and timeline — no surprises, no fine print — and their crew worked with a level of speed and precision that genuinely impressed us. What moved us most, though, was seeing how deeply they care about this community; they’re not just contractors, they’re Palisades neighbors who showed up for all of us when we needed it most.”
David L.“I’ve worked with a lot of contractors over the years, but Pali Construction is truly in a class of their own — honest, professional, and efficient in a way that made the whole rebuild feel manageable during an incredibly hard time. They kept us informed every step of the way and delivered exceptional work on schedule, but what really set them apart was their commitment to the Palisades community beyond just our project; these are people who genuinely love this neighborhood and it shows in everything they do.”
Where Are You in Your Rebuild?
Choose the path that matches where you are today. We’ll meet you there.