Altadena rebuild contractor and architect: one design + build team
R&M Builders Inc is an Altadena rebuild contractor (CSLB #1077165, B – General Building) working with our partner architect as one design + build team for Eaton Fire rebuilds, custom homes, and ADUs in Altadena and Pasadena. It starts with a free lot visit and a written Rebuild Roadmap. Construction is fixed-price, as state law requires.
Altadena Rebuild Team: R&M Builders + our partner architect. Start with a free lot visit and a written Rebuild Roadmap.
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Quick answers
- •What it is: two independent firms. R&M Builders Inc (CSLB #1077165, B – General Building) builds, and our partner architect designs and handles permits.[1]
- •What's free: a visit to your lot and a written Rebuild Roadmap. No cost, and no obligation to hire either firm. [Owner to confirm]
- •Contracts: two contracts, one for design and one fixed-price construction contract. You can use either firm alone.
- •Down payment: state law caps it at $1,000 or 10%, whichever is less.[2]
- •Not a government program. We're private firms, and we don't make offers to buy lots.
Start with the free visit. Tell us where your lot is and what you hope to build.
How does working with the Altadena Rebuild Team work?
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Intake call. One coordinator learns about your lot, insurance status, and goals. [Owner to confirm: coordinator name/role]
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Joint lot visit. Our partner architect and our builder walk the lot together. [Owner to confirm timing, e.g. “within 5 business days” — not yet approved]
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Written Rebuild Roadmap (free). It covers:
- •your path options: like-for-like, pre-approved plan, custom, plus an ADU;
- •your likely permit route (County or Pasadena);
- •a construction cost range;
- •a side-by-side of your dwelling limit and the cost range, so you can see any gap. (This isn't insurance advice.)
[Owner to confirm contents and timing, e.g. “within about 3 weeks”]
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Design and permits under our partner architect's agreement.
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Fixed-price construction under R&M Builders' contract, with payments tied to completed work, as state law requires.[2] [Owner to confirm]
Why choose our Altadena rebuild contractor and design + build team?
Every point below is something you can check.
- •Licensed general builder. R&M Builders Inc holds California license #1077165, B – General Building, “current and active” on CSLB's site (checked Oct 22, 2026). Look it up.[1]
- •One point of contact for design and construction, so you aren't relaying messages between firms. [Owner to confirm]
- •A written Rebuild Roadmap before you sign anything for construction. [Owner to confirm]
- •Fixed-price construction contract, with a down payment within the state's $1,000 / 10% cap and payments tied to finished work. That's what California law requires for fire rebuilds, and it's what we follow.[2] [Owner to confirm]
- •Local. R&M Builders is based in the San Gabriel Valley.[1] [Owner to confirm how to describe local presence and service area]
- •We know both permit systems: LA County (unincorporated Altadena) and the City of Pasadena. [Owner to confirm experience; no project counts until permitted projects can be shown]
What do I get for free?
- •A lot visit with our builder and our partner architect. [Owner to confirm]
- •A written Rebuild Roadmap. [Owner to confirm]
- •Answers on like-for-like vs. bigger, and on ADUs.
- •No cost, no obligation.
Why two firms and two contracts?
| Our partner architect | R&M Builders Inc | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Design, drawings, plan check, reviewer comments | Construction, schedule, inspections, final walkthrough |
| Contract | Design agreement | Fixed-price construction contract |
| License | California architect license [Owner to provide; verify on CAB before naming] | CSLB #1077165, B – General Building[1] |
Disclosure: The Altadena Rebuild Team is a collaboration of two independent firms. Design services are provided by our partner architect and construction by R&M Builders Inc (CSLB #1077165), under separate agreements. You're free to use either firm alone. No referral fees are paid. [Counsel to confirm wording]
What do we build? Custom homes and ADUs in Altadena and Pasadena
R&M Builders Inc is a general contractor (CSLB #1077165, B – General Building) working as a fire rebuild contractor for Eaton Fire homeowners.[1]
With our partner architect, we offer a design-build approach: design and construction are planned and priced together, under two separate contracts. We work as a custom home builder in Altadena and Pasadena and as an ADU builder, on like-for-like, pre-approved-plan, and custom rebuilds. [Owner to confirm]
- •Custom Homes
- •New Construction
- •Whole Home Remodels
- •Multi-Family & ADUs
[Owner to confirm list]
Projects
Coming soon: we'll show only projects with issued permits, with the homeowner's written permission. [Owner to supply photos and permission]
Your rights with any contractor (including us)
FAQ
Start with a free lot visit and a written plan.
Request your free consultation
Connect directly with our licensed builder and architect team to evaluate your site and discuss options.
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The Altadena Rebuild Team is a collaboration of two independent firms under separate agreements. You're free to use either firm alone. No referral fees are paid.
How do I contact the Altadena Rebuild Team?
- •Call or text: (626) 532-6009
- •Email: info@rmbuildersca.com
Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026 unless noted)
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CSLB license detail, #1077165 (R&M Builders Inc; B – General Building; current and active; expires 06/30/2027)
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CSLB, Disaster Help Center
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California Civil Code §1689.6(c)
(search snapshot) - 4.
CDI, Wildfire Resources
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City of Pasadena, Permit Center
(from our Oct 22 research) - 6.
Altadena Land Initiatives, ALI Builder Network (checked Oct 23, 2026)
3rd-party - 7.
CalHFA, Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Program (checked Oct 23, 2026)
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Last reviewed: October 23, 2026