Beverly Hills Construction Company

As a trusted Beverly Hills construction company, Elcano builds new custom homes, major additions, and performs home renovations. We combine expert project management with craftsmanship tailored to canyon lots, the flats near Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards, and the surrounding hills.

About Beverly Hills, CA

Beverly Hills is an independent city on Los Angeles’ Westside. The area is known for elegant, tree-lined streets, the Golden Triangle shopping district anchored by Rodeo Drive, and hillside living in neighborhoods like Trousdale Estates. Primary ZIP codes are 90210, 90211, and 90212. 

Hollywood Hills Lifestyle & Highlights

Hollywood Hills features some well-known landmarks, such as:


  • Hollywood Bowl — An iconic outdoor amphitheater nestled in the Hills, open since 1922 and home to world-class concerts and events. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2023
  • Yamashiro Historic District — A Japanese-inspired villa built in 1914, featuring ornate gardens and panoramic views, now operating as a beloved restaurant and cultural landmark
  • The Wisdom Tree — A lone pine that survived the 2007 Barham fire near the Hollywood Sign. It has become a symbol of resilience and a popular hiking destination
  • Hollywood Cross — A 32-foot steel cross atop Cahuenga Peak, visible from the 101 freeway that has been designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument


The area has also long been home to celebrities, musicians, and artists, including:


  • Christina Aguilera — Singer and actress
  • Chris Evans — Actor
  • Emily Blunt — Actress
  • Kevin Costner — Actor and director
  • Tim Allen — Actor and comedian
  • Anna Kendrick — Actress


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Beverly Hills Lifestyle & Highlights

Beverly Hills could be described as polished and walkable. Residents and visitors can take garden strolls, visit galleries or performances, and spend evenings around Santa Monica Boulevard’s restaurants and hotel patios. Below are a few noteworthy landmarks within Beverly Hills city limits:


  • The Beverly Hills Hotel - historic “Pink Palace” with iconic bungalows at 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • Greystone Mansion & Gardens - 1928 Tudor Revival estate and city park at 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 
  • The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; theater and arts campus in the historic post office complex 
  • Beverly Gardens Park - linear park and Beverly Hills sign along Santa Monica Blvd
  • Beverly Hills City Hall - landmark Spanish Renaissance/Art Deco civic building at 455 N Rexford Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210


Beverly Hills has been home to notable figures across eras; for example, Groucho Marx owned a Wallace Neff–designed Trousdale residence, and Howard Hughes kept a mid-century home in Trousdale Estates.

Architecture in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills blends classic and contemporary: early Spanish and Mediterranean Revival near the flats, mid-century and ranch houses on larger lots, and modern hillside residences emphasizing indoor–outdoor flow—especially in Trousdale Estates, renowned for custom Mid-Century Modern works by master architects.


What you’ll notice in Beverly Hills home architecture

Spanish & Mediterranean Revival - Stucco walls, clay tile roofs, arched loggias, formal courtyards; prevalent on the flats and around estate streets near Santa Monica Blvd

Georgian, Tudor, and other Traditional Revivals  - Brick or smooth plaster, classical trim, steep gables, paneled doors; common on larger lots and in long-established enclaves

Trousdale Mid-Century - One-level plans, broad overhangs, post-and-beam, indoor–outdoor rooms, discreet street fronts with dramatic rear views

Contemporary Estates - Glass-and-stone compositions, deep terraces, pool pavilions, advanced building systems for comfort, privacy, and security

Civic and Cultural Icons - Greystone Mansion’s Tudor massing and Beverly Hills City Hall’s Spanish/Art Deco blend set a high bar for materials and detailing

Notable examples


  • Greystone Mansion (1928), Gordon Kaufmann - Tudor Revival estate and public garden at 905 Loma Vista Dr, a Beverly Hills and Los Angeles treasure 
  • Trousdale Estates mid-century - a concentrated grouping of custom modernist homes by architects including Paul R. Williams, Wallace Neff, A. Quincy Jones, and others 
  • Groucho Marx Residence (1950s), Wallace Neff - historically documented Trousdale home illustrating early estate development in the tract 


Our Beverly Hills Construction Services

What we build reflects how you live. From ground-up residences to expansions, we plan for access, soils, wildfire resilience, and performance from the start, so your project moves smoothly from concept to keys

  • Ground-Up Custom Homes

    estate-scale planning, view studies, and high-performance enclosures tuned for hills and flats

  • Whole-Home Transformations

    home remodeling that includes structural reconfigurations, luxury kitchens/baths, ceiling redesigns, and seamless room additions that respect the original architecture

  • Luxury Amenity Buildouts

    wellness suites, gyms and cold/hot therapy zones; theaters; wine rooms; pool houses and loggias

  • Envelope & Energy Upgrades

    custom window/door systems, weatherproofing, smart HVAC, solar and backup power integration

  • ADUs & Guest Houses

    compliant detached or garage conversion units for staff, guests, or studio use

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Building in Beverly Hills: Permitting & Regulations

Beverly Hills building projects go through the City of Beverly Hills Community Development – Building & Safety with electronic plan review available. Single-family work follows the Beverly Hills Municipal Code rather than City of LA ordinances; many northern parcels are mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), which add defensible-space and ignition-resistant construction requirements. 


The bullets below show three main parts: the permitting pathway, local single-family development controls, and wildfire overlays—so you can see what shapes a Beverly Hills home build.


  • Building & Safety + Electronic Plan Review — City of Beverly Hills permit center, online plan submittal and reviews
  • Local development standards — Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC Title 10), including hillside and residential standards distinct from Los Angeles City code 
  • VHFHSZ — City and State mapping of very high fire hazard areas that include parts of Beverly Hills’ hillsides; maps were expanded in 2025 


Why Choose Elcano as Your Beverly Hills Construction Company

We make the build process straightforward and strive for exceptional customer service. As general contractors, we handle permits, schedule and budget, and manage the work on site from start to finish with great attention to detail. You get one point of contact and regular updates.

  • Permit fluency - City of Beverly Hills Building & Safety electronic plan review, clear corrections, and timely approvals
  • One team, one timeline: from pre-construction to final inspection
  • Quality control: licensed and skilled teams are supervised daily for fit and finish to ensure high-quality craftsmanship
  • Transparent costs: detailed estimates and clear change-order approvals
  • Clean, safe jobsites: respectful of neighbors, access, and parking
  • Clear communication: regular updates and milestone check-ins

Tailored Process & Expert Project Management


We deliver a fully integrated build process—from design and planning to completion—with a dedicated project lead guiding you through every step. Our approach helps manage considerations like terrain, view protection, and fire-zone regulations, so your project proceeds smoothly.

Building Permit & Rebuild Navigation in Fire Zones


Because of the 2025 fire, rebuilding in the Palisades requires extra sensitivity to debris removal, hazard mitigation, and updated local permitting rules. Elcano is prepared to help you work with new executive orders, fire codes, and expedited workflows to move more efficiently through approvals.

Tailored Process & Expert Project Management


A dedicated team member lead guides your construction project from zoning research, through project challenges, to final walk-through, ensuring continuity, communication, and a stress-free build.

City Expertise


From hillside foundations to coastal compliance and ADUs, our team understands LA’s codes, overlays, and review pathways.

Proven Methodology


Explore our phase-by-phase approach on the Build Process page to see how we take projects from vision to reality.

Proven Reputation & Client Satisfaction


Reviews by our clients underscore our professionalism, clear communication, and craftsmanship, even in complex projects. See what some of our clients have to say about us.

“Stefano from Elcano construction assisted me with an extremely difficult renovation project at my apartment building. He and his team were extremely professional, and we passed all inspections on the first time around. His workmanship exceeded my expectations.”


— Mike W.

“Elcano Construction went above and beyond! Their professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding. They kept me informed throughout the project and delivered exceptional results on time and within budget. Highly recommend them!”


— Nathan M.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Stefano and his team and have been thoroughly impressed with their operation, start to finish, top to bottom. Excellent communication, fast response times, a wide range of skill sets and most importantly, top‑notch workmanship & a finished product. Just a real talent and a breath of fresh air, in an industry that is filled with mediocrity. Frankly a 5‑star rating does not do your operation proper justice! … Thank you, Stefano & Elcano for being truly exceptional! Keep up the great work!”


— Allen R Sotheby’s International Realty

“We have been working with Stefano and the Elcano team for over a year now and cannot say enough great things about our experience. They have been among the most professional and easy to work with construction companies, that we’ve ever worked with! This is even through the extremely stressful times that LA has recently encountered. I highly recommend Elcano Construction!”


— Michael S. 

Beverly Hills Construction FAQs

  • Do you build in both the flats and the hillside neighborhoods?

    Yes. We plan for access, grading, shoring, and caissons in hillside areas like Trousdale, and we manage scale, massing, and neighborhood context on the flats

  • What permits do Beverly Hills projects typically require?

    Single-family projects are permitted through the City’s Building & Safety with electronic plan review. Local development standards in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code apply, and hillside parcels mapped in VHFHSZ include wildfire-resilient requirements 

  • How long does plan check take before permit issuance?

    Timelines vary by scope and corrections. We streamline submittals and outside clearances to reach approval, then pull the permit so construction can begin

  • Do you handle ADUs and guest houses in Beverly Hills?

    Yes. We design and build detached, attached, or conversion ADUs that comply with City rules; Beverly Hills provides ADU resources and a preapproved plan program 

  • Do Beverly Hills hillsides require special wildfire measures?

    Many hillside parcels are mapped in VHFHSZ by the City and State. We coordinate defensible space, ignition-resistant construction details, and related fire-safety clearances as part of permitting

  • What does “fit and finish” mean?

    Fit and finish refers to how well things come together and how good they look and feel once installed: for example, doors hang square, reveals are even, tile and cabinetry line up, paint and stain are uniform. We use drawings and mockups, precise layout, daily supervision of tradesmen, and a final quality walk-through

  • Can you match historic finishes on older estates?

    Yes. We source materials to align with existing architecture while meeting current codes

  • What’s the timeline for a ground-up custom home in Beverly Hills?

    Timelines vary by scope and reviews. We map planning, plan check, procurement, and build phases up front and update milestones as needed

  • What is “Tudor Massing”?

    “Tudor massing” refers to the overall shape and composition of a house in the Tudor (or Tudor Revival) tradition—the way roofs, gables, chimneys, and wings are grouped to create a picturesque, asymmetrical form


    What it usually looks like

    • steeply pitched, intersecting gables with dominant front-facing gable
    • asymmetrical façade with secondary wings stepping forward or back
    • tall, prominent chimney stacks as vertical anchors
    • varied roof heights and dormers creating a lively roofscape
    • jettied or slightly overhanging upper floors, bays, or oriels
    • grouped, tall-narrow windows set in deep walls

Ready to Build in Beverly Hills?

As your Beverly Hills construction company, Elcano brings seasoned project managers and local know-how to every build, from early feasibility and budgeting through plan check, permit issuance, and final walk-through. Whether you’re planning a new custom home, a thoughtful addition, or a home property renovation, we coordinate the details, communicate clearly, and deliver craftsmanship you can feel every day. Ready to talk about your site and goals?


Contact us for a consultation today and let’s bring your Beverly Hills vision to life.