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ALTADENA HOME CONTRACTOR

ONWARD BUILDERS

From initial planning to final build, we help Altadena homeowners navigate the County rebuild process with the experience and local knowledge it actually takes to get it done right.

Rebuilding Altadena. Helping Families Move Forward.

The January 2025 Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes across Altadena Entire streets were lost overnight. For families who lived here for decades, it wasn't just property they lost. It was home. Onward Builders was founded in direct response to that moment — by Michael Shlomof, an LA native who has been building in this city for 15 years and knew exactly what these homeowners were going to need

Unlike Pacific Palisades, Altadena falls under LA County jurisdiction — not the City of LA. That means different departments, different permit processes, and different fast-track programs. Most contractors don't know the difference. We do. Having a builder who understands the County process saves weeks of delays and thousands in fees.

We handle the entire rebuild — so you don't have to.

Rebuilding after a total loss is one of the most complicated processes a homeowner can face. Insurance negotiations. Demolition. Design. Permits with both the City of Los Angeles and LA County. Construction. Most families have never done this before. We have — and we bring our full in-house team to every Palisades project, from the first site visit to the day you get your keys back.

Fire damage assessment