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Valley Floor & Hilltop Homes

Contractor for Mission Valley
& Mission Hills

On the valley floor it's condos, offices and retail. Up the hill it's some of San Diego's most historic homes. We build in both, and know they need very different approaches.

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Two Neighborhoods

The valley
and the hill

Mission Valley has changed more than almost any part of San Diego over the past two decades. Where there were once parking lots and low-rise buildings there are now condo towers, townhome communities, offices and mixed-use developments along the river. Most construction work inside them is interior: condo and townhome remodels, and tenant improvements for businesses moving into office and retail space.

A few minutes up the hill, Mission Hills is the opposite: tree-lined streets of Craftsman, Spanish revival and Mission-style homes, many inside designated historic districts. Projects there are renovations, additions and ADUs that have to respect both the house and the street.

Both sit inside San Diego city limits, so permits run through the City's Development Services Department. The difference is everything around the permit: HOA rules and building management in the valley, historic review on the hill. We manage both.

Three Kinds of Projects

Three project types,
three rulebooks

Condo and townhome remodels

Nearly every HOA requires approval before you remodel, and many buildings set rules on work hours, noise, elevator use, contractor insurance and debris removal. Changes to plumbing, electrical or walls also need City permits. We handle the HOA submittal and the permit, and work within the building's rules.

Commercial tenant improvements

Office suites, retail spaces and restaurants in Mission Valley's centers and office parks need layouts that work for the business and pass plan check, including accessibility, energy code, and fire and life-safety requirements. We build out spaces on the schedule a lease demands.

Historic Mission Hills

Much of Mission Hills sits in designated historic districts, where the City looks at whether exterior changes fit the district's character. Homes outside the districts aren't exempt either: anything 45 years or older is screened for historic value before major work is approved. We design work that clears both.

The San Diego River floodplain

Parts of the valley floor lie in FEMA flood zones. If a building is in one, a large renovation can trigger floodplain requirements once it crosses the substantial-improvement threshold. We check the flood maps before scoping a project.

Good to Know

HOAs, history
and floodplains

Do I need HOA approval to remodel my Mission Valley condo?

Almost always for anything beyond paint and furniture. Most HOAs want plans, proof of contractor insurance and a schedule before work starts, and some limit work hours and noise. Changes to plumbing, electrical or walls also need City of San Diego permits. We prepare both submittals and coordinate with building management.

Do you do commercial build-outs in Mission Valley?

Yes. We build out office suites, retail spaces and other commercial interiors, including the accessibility, energy and fire-safety requirements that come with commercial plan check, on a schedule that respects your lease.

Does my Mission Hills home's age affect a remodel?

It can. Nearly every Mission Hills home is past the 45-year mark at which the City of San Diego screens a building for historic value before approving major work, and homes inside its designated historic districts also have exterior alterations checked against the district's character. We confirm your home's status early so it shapes the design rather than delaying it.

Will a flood zone affect my renovation near the San Diego River?

If the building is in a FEMA flood zone, a renovation costing 50 percent or more of the building's market value counts as a substantial improvement, and the building may then have to meet current floodplain standards. We check the flood maps and help you scope the work with that threshold in mind.

Can I add an ADU to my Mission Hills property?

Often, yes. Plenty of Mission Hills lots can take a backyard studio or a converted garage, and we've built them there. In a historic district the design needs to be compatible with the main house, which we plan for from the start.

Three Specialties

From condos to
Craftsman homes

Condo & Townhome Remodels

Kitchens, baths and full-unit renovations, with HOA approvals, building rules and City permits handled for you.

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Commercial Build-Outs

Tenant improvements for offices, retail and service businesses, built to code and to your lease timeline.

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ADUs & Additions in Mission Hills

Backyard studios, garage conversions and additions designed to suit the house and the neighborhood.

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Backyard studio unit behind a Mission Hills house

Built in Mission Hills

A backyard studio in Mission Hills

One of our Mission Hills ADUs: a backyard studio suite that adds a separate place to live or work without changing the character of the street.

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Two Kinds of Projects

Condo, office
or historic home?

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Mission Valley, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, Linda Vista & Serra Mesa

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