About the Altadena Rebuild Guide
The Altadena Rebuild Guide is a free, independent, plain-language guide for homeowners rebuilding in Altadena after the January 2025 Eaton Fire. R&M Builders Inc, a California licensed general building contractor (CSLB #1077165), sponsors it. It is not affiliated with LA County, the City of Pasadena, or the State, and it cites official sources.
Quick answers
- •What it is: a free, plain-language guide for homeowners rebuilding in Altadena after the Eaton Fire of January 2025.
- •Who sponsors it: R&M Builders Inc, a California licensed general building contractor (CSLB #1077165, B – General Building).[1]
- •Not official: we're not affiliated with LA County, the City of Pasadena, the State of California, or any nonprofit.
- •How we source: every rule links to an official source with the date we checked it. See our editorial policy and sourcing rules.
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(From the Altadena Rebuild Team)
Why does this guide exist?
Rebuilding rules are spread across County, City, state, and federal sites. We put them in one place, in plain language, with links back to the source.
Who is behind it?
- •Sponsor: R&M Builders Inc, CSLB #1077165, B – General Building, current and active as of Oct 22, 2026.[1]
- •Design partner: our partner architect. [Owner to confirm name after written approval]
- •Editor / reviewer: [Owner to provide name, role, and qualifications]
How do you keep guide content separate from sales?
- •Guide pages are information. Sales content appears only in boxes labeled "From the Altadena Rebuild Team" and on the Altadena Rebuild Team page.
- •We don't publish testimonials, ratings, or project counts unless they can be verified.
- •No referral fees are paid between the two firms.
Is this legal, tax, or insurance advice?
No. It's general information. For your situation, contact the agency linked on each page, or a licensed professional.
From the Altadena Rebuild Team
(Sponsored content)Free lot visit and written Rebuild Roadmap. [Owner to confirm]
FAQ
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Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)
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Last reviewed: October 23, 2026