Our Services

Front-to-back delivery for custom homes in the Pacific Palisades — from the first feasibility study to the final walkthrough.

A Fully Integrated Service Model

Most custom builds in the Palisades involve separate architects, permit expeditors, and contractors who each manage their own slice of the project. PCH Development runs all four phases — permitting, design, construction management, and closeout — under one team, so decisions made at the drafting table hold up on the job site.

Phase 01

Permitting & Entitlements

Before a shovel touches the ground, we clear the regulatory path — the step where most Palisades projects lose months if it isn't handled by people who know the hillside terrain and the agencies involved.

  • Site & Feasibility AnalysisSlope, setback, and hillside ordinance review before you commit to a lot or a design direction.
  • LADBS & Coastal CoordinationManaging plan check submittals, Coastal Commission requirements, and Palisades-specific overlay zones.
  • Geotechnical & Survey ManagementCoordinating soils reports, topographic surveys, and grading permits with licensed engineers.
  • Variance & Hearing StrategyPreparing for neighbor notifications, design review boards, and special approvals when a lot requires them.

Phase 02

Architectural & Interior Design

Design work is only as good as its buildability. Our design process is developed alongside the construction plan from day one, not handed off after the fact.

  • Schematic Design & MassingEarly concepts that balance ocean view corridors, buildable envelope, and program.
  • Construction DocumentationFully coordinated drawing sets ready for permit submission and contractor pricing.
  • Structural & MEP CoordinationAligning architectural intent with engineering and building systems before it reaches the field.
  • Millwork & Finish SpecificationSourcing and detailing custom millwork, fixtures, and high-specification finish packages.

Phase 03

Construction Management

This is where budgets and timelines are won or lost. We stay on site and on the books through every trade sequence, not just at milestone check-ins.

  • General Contractor VettingSelecting and negotiating with GCs qualified to execute at the Palisades standard.
  • Budget & Schedule OversightOngoing cost tracking and milestone scheduling to catch overruns before they compound.
  • Site Supervision & QARegular site visits and multi-stage inspections through foundation, framing, and finish.
  • Vendor & Long-Lead ManagementTracking procurement for imported stone, custom glazing, and specialty trades.

Phase 04

Closeout & Owner Transition

The final stretch of a custom build determines how it's remembered. We manage closeout with the same rigor as day one, through the keys-in-hand moment.

  • Punch List ManagementTracking outstanding items to completion across every trade.
  • Final Inspections & OccupancyCoordinating final inspections and certificate of occupancy sign-off.
  • Warranty CoordinationOrganizing manufacturer and contractor warranties in one reference for the owner.
  • Move-In WalkthroughA final owner walkthrough to confirm every detail matches the approved plans.

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