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Skip to content Vaisman Construction specializes in hillside and complex site builds across Los Angeles. We navigate the engineering, permits, and challenges so you get the home and the views you’ve been dreaming of.
You’ve got a hillside lot with views that take your breath away. The potential is incredible. But everyone you talk to has a different warning:
“Good luck getting permits, it’ll take forever”
Every builder you call either doesn’t do hillside work, or quotes a price that feels like a guess. You’re starting to wonder if this lot is a dream, or a money pit waiting to happen.
You need a builder who’s done this before. Someone who knows exactly what hillside construction in LA requires, and can give you a straight answer about what it will take.
Vaisman Construction has built on challenging sites across Los Angeles, from gentle slopes to steep canyon lots that other builders walk away from.
We come from the team behind Go ADU Construction, where we’ve navigated LADBS, geotechnical requirements, and high-fire-hazard zones on hundreds of projects. Hillside builds don’t scare us, they’re our specialty.
We’ll tell you what’s buildable, what it will cost, and what permits you’ll need before you commit to anything.
We work with structural and geotechnical engineers who know LA hillside requirements.
We’ve navigated LADBS, county regulations, and high-fire-hazard zone requirements countless times.
Itemized estimates that account for the real complexity of your site. No lowball quotes that double later.
We evaluate your lot, review topography and soil conditions, and identify potential challenges. You get honest feedback about what’s buildable, what permits you’ll need, and realistic cost expectations, before any commitment.
We coordinate with geotechnical and structural engineers to develop a buildable plan. You get transparent, itemized pricing that accounts for the real complexity of your site, no surprise change orders.
We manage the entire construction process, from grading and foundation to final finishes. Complex sites require expert coordination, we handle the details so you don’t have to.
Every hillside lot is different. We assess each site individually and design a construction approach tailored to your specific conditions.
From Malibu to the Hollywood Hills to the canyons of the Valley, we’ve built on sites that other contractors wouldn’t attempt.
Vaisman Construction is led by Gil Vaisman and the same team behind Go ADU Construction, one of Los Angeles’ highest-rated residential builders.
Why that matters for hillside construction:
We've managed complex permitted projects across every type of LA terrain
We maintain relationships with geotechnical and structural engineers who specialize in hillside sites
We know LADBS, county requirements, and high-fire-hazard zone regulations inside and out
Our process is built to handle the unexpected, because on hillside sites, surprises are guaranteed
When other builders tell you it can’t be done, we show you how it can.
When you build with Vaisman Construction, you get:
That hillside lot isn’t a risk. With the right team, it’s the home you’ve been waiting for.
Let’s start with a site assessment. We’ll evaluate your lot, discuss your vision, and give you honest feedback about what’s possible, and what it will realistically cost.
Hillside builds typically cost 20-50% more than comparable flat-lot construction, depending on slope, soil conditions, and access challenges. The premium covers additional engineering, specialized foundations, retaining walls, and more complex logistics. We provide detailed estimates after assessing your specific site.
Yes. Los Angeles requires geotechnical (soils) reports for hillside construction. This identifies soil stability, groundwater, and foundation requirements. We can coordinate this as part of our pre-construction process.
Hillside permits typically take longer than flat-lot permits, often 6-12 months depending on the jurisdiction and complexity. We manage the entire permit process and set realistic timeline expectations upfront.
Yes. We have extensive experience building in VHFHSZ (Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones), including the fire-resistant materials, defensible space, and specific code requirements these areas demand.
Many builders avoid hillside sites because they require specialized knowledge and relationships. We encourage you to get a second opinion with us, we’ve built on sites other contractors wouldn’t touch.
