Palisades Fire Rebuilds
Rebuilding Stronger. Rebuilding Smarter. Rebuilding Together.
When the Palisades fire devastated homes and displaced families, it reshaped the community overnight. At Rolen Construction, we stepped in not as an outside contractor, but as a long-term, committed local partner dedicated to helping home owners rebuild safely, beautifully, and transparently.
We understand the emotional weight and financial stress that come with losing a home. That’s why everything we do centers around honesty, clarity, and delivering a rebuild that protects your family for decades to come.
Our Commitment to Homeowners: Transparency, Honesty & True Cost Understanding
After a fire, homeowners are often overwhelmed by confusing estimates, unclear allowances, and unexpected overruns. At Rolen Construction, we take the opposite approach.
We believe homeowners deserve:
- Transparent, line-item pricing
- Honest guidance on the true cost of construction
- No vague exclusions or misleading allowances
- Realistic timelines
- A builder who communicates and educates, not just builds
Your trust is our foundation — and we defend it at every step.
A Smarter, Better Estimation Process
One of the biggest challenges in fire rebuilds is discovering the real cost after plans are approved — when it’s too late. This creates stress, redesigns, project delays, and major cost overruns.
We eliminate this problem from the start.
Early Collaboration With Architects
We partner with architects during the design stage so that:
- You understand the true cost of what you are designing
- Budget alignment happens before plans are finalized
- Cost-driving items (structural, grading, fire-resistant assemblies, finishes) are identified early
- Your plans reflect your vision and your financial expectations
- Surprises and redesign fees are avoided
This is one of the biggest advantages Rolen offers — we protect your budget before ink ever hits paper.
Extremely Detailed, Insurance-Ready Estimates
Our estimates are not broad summaries. They are:
- Fully itemized
- Line-by-line
- Matched directly to architectural and structural plans
- Transparent about materials, labor, and allowances
- Designed to eliminate ambiguity and hidden costs
Homeowners consistently tell us they’ve never seen an estimate as thorough as ours.
And insurance companies respect our detail.
Because our estimates are so clearly structured and defensible:
- Adjusters have reluctantly had to acknowledge our accuracy
- Several clients have secured higher insurance payouts using our documentation
- Our clarity helps avoid disputes and accelerates approvals
When your contractor knows how to speak the insurance company’s language, you win.
Fire-Resilient Construction Standards
A rebuild isn’t simply replacing what was lost — it’s building back safer and stronger.
We implement wildfire-resistant design aligned with:
- IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home™ standards
- Ember-resistant and fire-rated materials
- Upgraded roofing, siding, and venting systems
- Improved defensible space strategies
- Modern structural engineering that out performs pre-fire conditions
Your new home will be more resilient, more efficient, and better protected than before.
Current Rebuild Projects in the Palisades
752 Hartzell Street
A full fire rebuild featuring enhanced fire-resistant materials, upgraded structural design, and a modernized layout built to exceed current code requirements. This project reflects our philosophy: build safer, build smarter, build to last.
683 Hampden Place
A comprehensive reconstruction incorporating IBHS-aligned standards, resilient materials, and a thoughtful re-imagining of the original structure. This home is being built to return the family to a safer, stronger foundation.
Why Homeowners Choose Rolen Construction
✔ Local, long-term commitment — We are not a one-off contractor. We’re invested in rebuilding the Palisades and supporting families for the long haul.
✔ Fire rebuild expertise — We understand permitting, insurance, engineering, and fire-specific code requirements.
✔ Design-Build efficiency — One team handling architecture, engineering, permitting, and construction.
✔ No hidden fees or games — Transparent costs and clear scopes eliminate surprises.
✔ Insurance-friendly estimating — Our accuracy helps clients secure what they’re owed.
✔ Higher safety standards — We build with modern wildfire resilience in mind.
Why Investors Choose Us
Beyond serving homeowners, our fire rebuild strategy also appeals to investors:
- Rebuilding in a high-value coastal market
- Predictable, transparent costing and scheduling
- Strong design-build systems that reduce risk
- Expertise in complex redevelopment
- Ability to scale ADUs, multifamily solutions, and ground-up construction
Our commitment to the Palisades community makes Rolen a trustworthy long-term partner for investing in new construction and reconstruction projects.
A Message to the Community
To every family affected by the Palisades Fire:
You deserve a builder who understands the emotional impact of what you’ve been through — and who has the professional skill to guide you through the rebuild with clarity, compassion, and honesty.
At Rolen Construction, we are here to protect your budget, your timeline, and your future home.
We’re committed to building back stronger, safer, and better — together.