LA Fire Rebuild

Rebuilding After Wildfire in Pacific Palisades and Los Angeles

When a home is lost to wildfire, the rebuilding process carries more than architectural decisions and construction timelines. It carries memory, emotion, and the responsibility of beginning again.

At Gleicher Associates, we understand that rebuilding after a fire is deeply personal. For over 30 years, we have built custom homes throughout Pacific Palisades and surrounding communities. Over that time, we have guided multiple families through fire rebuild projects — helping them move from uncertainty to renewal with clarity and care.

Our role is steady and practical: to rebuild thoughtfully, to communicate clearly, and to restore what was lost with integrity and craftsmanship.

Fire Rebuild Projects

Pacific Palisades Fire Rebuild – Haverford

Horizon Dr, Malibu CA

Birdview Ave., Malibu

A Longstanding Presence in Pacific Palisades

Pacific Palisades and the surrounding hillside communities (Malibu & Topanga) present unique building conditions — from coastal exposure and sloped lots to city permitting processes and engineering coordination. Experience in this environment matters.

For more than three decades, Gleicher Associates has worked within these neighborhoods. We understand the terrain, the permitting landscape, and the character of the community. Many of our trades and craftsmen have worked alongside us for years, contributing to consistency and quality across every project.

When rebuilding after wildfire, working with a builder who already knows the local landscape can provide meaningful reassurance.

What We Provide During a Fire Rebuild

Every rebuild is different, but our approach remains grounded and hands-on. During a fire rebuild project, we typically provide:

Structural evaluation and coordination with engineers
Permit acquisition and city compliance
Insurance coordination support
Foundation repair or replacement
Custom home reconstruction
Interior finish carpentry and cabinetry
Hands-on project management

Our focus is not speed at the expense of quality — it is steady progress, thoughtful planning, and attention to detail at every phase.

Serving Pacific Palisades and Surrounding Communities

We proudly support homeowners rebuilding in:

Pacific Palisades
Malibu
Topanga Canyon
Brentwood
Santa Monica

If your home has been affected by wildfire and you are considering rebuilding, we welcome a conversation about your project.

Words From Our Clients

Six years ago we lost our home in the Woolsey fire. It was the most devastating thing we had ever experienced. One of the first things we did is meet with Bert, he was knowledgeable, compassionate and helpful. We knew right away that we would be able to work with Bert, that he would look out for us and be honest and fair. Bert’s team of experienced sub contractors were always on time, answered all of our questions, worked with our limited budget and never once let us down. We lost everything in that fire but Gleicher Associates gave us a beautiful new home where we were able to create new memories. We will be forever grateful. – The Buckley family

I can never thank you enough for the incredible experience of watching our house-shaped object emerge, basically, from a pile of ashes. I consider it a living, breathing piece of art as much as a house! – Best, C. Cummings

The two of us wish to express our sincere thanks to you and your team(s) for all the wonderful work you’ve done in remodeling our home over the past 25 years. Starting in 1990, when our first major project began, you have consistently and, most professionally, made our living space better on each and every occasion. The recently completed upstairs bathroom is an exquisite example of great collaboration, design, and construction which has enhanced our home once again. The kitchen remodel, completed nearly 15 years ago, is still something that friends and family alike enjoy as the first gathering place in our home for food and drink. Our bedroom is always a place at which we marvel when we look around the room and enjoy the artistry and craftsmanship that went into making it a beautiful space. Thanks to you and special thanks to ALL the wonderful workmen you’ve brought into our home. We’ve enjoyed all of them and their work ethic and knowing that many have been with you throughout these 25 years. It says a lot about Gleicher and Associates and especially about you. Warmly and with deepest thanks, Diane and Peter Gray

Planning a Fire Rebuild? If you are beginning the process of rebuilding after wildfire, we are here to help you.

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Helpful Recovery Resources

Recovery.lacounty.gov
LA County Public Works Hotline (844) 347-3332 (seven days a week, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
EatonFire@pw.lacounty.gov | PalisadesFire@pw.lacounty.gov
US Army Corps of Engineers Call Center: 213-308-8305
Disaster Recovery Centers are open:
– Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
– Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
– UCLA Research Park West, 10850 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
– Altadena DRC, 540 West Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001

(310) 455-1501
info@gleicherassociates.com
License #759307

415 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA 90290

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