Homeowners Fire Recovery & Rebuilding Guide

Legacy Builder LA is here to guide you through every step of your fire rebuild with speed, integrity, and care.

We Are Experts In

  • Foundation Testing

    Reduce rebuilding costs by $30,000 to $100,000.

    Avoid project delays and save time. 

    Speed up debris removal process

  • Design & Planning

    Work with our in house architect to add the 10% addition to you home our team will work with you to tweak the interior layout of your home for better functionality and flow before we submit your plans to LA County

  • Navigating Insurance Claims

    Negotiating with your insurance provider and adjuster to get more money for lowball estimates by insurance companies.

    Our Goal:
    To maximize your claim so you can have the proper amount needed to rebuild

  • Fire-Safe Construction

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Foundation Testing – The Smart First Step

Why It Matters:

Many homeowners already know that either parts of their foundation—or the entire thing—might need to be replaced. However, those who opted into the Army Corps program often had their entire foundation removed—sometimes unnecessarily– or at a minimum had salvageable sections of their foundations damaged by the army corps heavy machinery. 

If you've already consulted with a structural engineer and were told the entire foundation must go, we always recommend getting a second opinion. In our experience, portions of the foundation can often be salvaged, especially when thorough testing is done beforehand.


Benefits of Foundation Testing:

Reduce rebuilding costs by $30,000 to $100,000

  • Avoid project delays and save time. 

  • Speed up debris removal process

Foundation Testing Includes:

  • Visual inspections

  • Core sampling and PSI testing

  • GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar)

  • Load testing on existing hold downs

  • Geotechnical analysis

Why Choose Legacy Builder LA?

  • 20+ Years of Construction Experience

  • Transparent Pricing and Communication

  • Fast, Fire-Safe, building above and beyond Code-Compliant Construction

  • Licensed and Insured Team

  • Strong Local Relationships and a deep understanding of the county planning and building and departments in addition to obtaining all the clearances required. 


✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Only for uninsured homeowners. If you’re insured, your insurance company will receive a bill—and you can’t access any other rebuilding funds until it’s paid.

  • Yes, if it passes testing. Most fire-damaged homes still have structurally sound foundations. However every home will have sections of foundation that will need repairing.

  • A: As soon as possible. Submitting plans early helps avoid delays once debris is cleared.

  • Absolutely. We handle everything—from plan submission to final approval.

  • Yes, and many clients use this opportunity to modernize, redesign the interior layout of their home, and take advantage of the 10% building envelope the county has approved.