Full-Service Design + Construction
Quality Builds. Expert Craftsmanship.
Proudly serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, & Inland Empire
WELCOME TO DFL DESIGN + BUILD
At DFL Design + Build, we are a full-service design-build contractor serving Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pasadena, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, along with Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, and Inland Empire cities such as Riverside, Corona, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Redlands. We manage the entire construction process under one roof, from architectural design, planning, and permitting to full project build-out, providing homeowners with a streamlined, accountable experience from start to finish. Clients choose DFL for new home builds, design-build construction, ADUs, additions, and remodels, because we combine skilled craftsmanship, detailed planning, transparent communication, and a true client-first approach. Guided by our motto, Professional Quality & Personal Commitment, we deliver high-quality projects designed to add lasting value to every home.
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A design-build contractor manages both the design and construction phases of a project under one contract. This approach streamlines communication, reduces delays, controls costs, and ensures accountability from concept through completion. Instead of coordinating multiple vendors, homeowners work with one integrated team handling design, planning, permitting, and construction.
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When design and construction are handled separately, miscommunication and budget overruns are common. With a design-build firm, architects, designers, engineers, and builders collaborate from day one. This results in more accurate budgeting, faster timelines, and fewer change orders during construction.
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A full-service design-build company typically manages architectural design, structural engineering, planning, permitting, project management, and construction. This allows homeowners to move through the entire process with one team rather than coordinating multiple professionals.
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Design-build offers better coordination, fewer delays, improved budget control, and a smoother overall experience. Homeowners benefit from having one accountable team responsible for the entire project.
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Yes. The design-build process includes managing planning and permitting with local city and county departments. This covers plan submissions, revisions, inspections, and coordination with building officials to ensure compliance with all local regulations.
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We serve Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, including cities such as Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pasadena, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Corona, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Redlands.
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We work on a wide range of residential projects including custom home construction, design-build remodeling, home additions, structural upgrades, and long-term property improvements. Our team is equipped to manage both small and complex projects from start to finish.