Follow the Build: 911 Alta Vista Drive
Watch our Altadena model home come to life — from early site work and foundation preparation to framing, exterior details, interior finishes, and final walkthrough.
Altadena Model Home | Plan 206 | Mission Revival
ADU + Detached Garage
A real-time look at rebuilding in Altadena
This model home gives homeowners a way to see the rebuild process unfold in real time. As construction progresses, we’ll share updates from the field, explain what is happening at each stage, and highlight the decisions, details, and site considerations that shape a successful rebuild.
This is not just about one home. It is a way to help Altadena homeowners better understand what to expect as they begin planning their own rebuild.
Construction Milestones
Preconstruction & Permitting
1.
Design, engineering, site planning, plan check, permits, and scheduling happen before visible construction begins.
Site Work & Excavation
2.
The lot is prepared for construction, including grading, excavation, and utility coordination.
Foundation
3.
Footings, foundation walls, slab work, waterproofing, and drainage details are completed as needed.
Framing
4.
Walls, floors, roof structure, and sheathing bring the home’s shape to life.
Roofing, Windows & Dry-In
5.
Roofing, windows, exterior doors, and weather-protection details help secure the home from the elements.
Rough Systems
6.
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinklers, low voltage, and required inspections happen behind the walls.
Exterior & Interior Finishes
7.
Stucco/siding, exterior paint, trim, drywall, cabinets, flooring, countertops, tile, paint, fixtures, and finish details come together.
Final Completion & Move-In
8.
Final inspections, punch list, cleaning, homeowner walkthrough, warranty orientation, and keys.
Latest from the Build
What happens before the foundation is poured
Foundation work is one of the first major visible stages of construction, but there is more happening than digging. Here’s a look at excavation, over-excavation, compaction testing, footing prep, and what comes next as two Altadena rebuilds begin to take shape.
