Open kitchen and dining room with a marble island, dark timber beams and an ocean view
Luxury Custom Home Builders

Built for the coast, and for the people who live on it.

A general contractor serving Laguna Beach and Malibu — ultra-luxury custom homes, coastal hillside residences, remodels and fire rebuilds.

Who we are

From inception through completion, one team.

Empress Builders is a premier general contractor serving Laguna Beach and Malibu. We specialize in luxury and ultra-luxury custom homes, coastal hillside residences, remodels, additions and fire rebuilds.

Over the years we have developed strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, offering clients best-in-class value and service. With a strong focus on high-quality construction, our team has earned a reputation for delivering results that exceed expectations.

Whether you're planning a ground-up residence, a complex hillside rebuild or a full-scale renovation, we're committed to craftsmanship, professionalism and lasting quality.

Round dining table beneath a ring chandelier, framed by a wall of black-framed windows
Double-height entry hall with an arched window and a grand piano
Glass-fronted wine room set into slatted oak panelling
Primary bathroom in book-matched marble with a linear brass chandelier
Fitted dressing room with a central island and mirrored cabinetry
Home bar with a backlit onyx counter front, dark timber beams and glass shelving
Interiors built to the drawing
What we build

Residential work, start to finish.

Preconstruction

Project evaluation for constructability, in-depth site logistics plans, permit review, cost estimates and preliminary scheduling.

Virtual Design & Construction

Building Information Modeling allows early recognition of conflicts through clash detection and resolution, before field crews arrive on site.

Project Management

Our key differentiating strength — creating and maintaining accurate budgets and schedules, with a track record of delivering on time and within budget.

Permitting & Retrofits

Permitting, seismic retrofits, procurement management, site supervision and quality management, all under one roof.

Primary bedroom suite opening to a terrace, with low-slung seating and an olive tree
Kitchen with pale cabinetry, a marble island and pendant lighting
Kitchen with a fluted oak island, marble counters and integrated appliances
Malibu

Rebuilding with purpose, restoring with care.

Fire damage assessment · Site stabilization · Insurance claim support · Permitting · Ground-up construction

In the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, Empress Builders expanded from Laguna Beach to Malibu to serve homeowners and businesses navigating the complexities of rebuilding.

As a Malibu fire rebuild contractor and luxury custom home builder, we combine local knowledge with technical expertise — from assessment and stabilization through permitting, and on to ground-up construction tailored to the Malibu environment.

In their words

Don't just take our word for it.

“They're capable of handling any level of complexity with a project… Empress Builders has a team of professionals that are extremely knowledgeable about the construction process, as well as the city permitting process. In places like Laguna Beach, it can be very difficult to get a project approved, to get inspected, and they knew exactly what to do.” David Parker, AIA — Parker Architect
“…But with Empress Builders, you guys are always at the job site trying to finish so we can get back into the home. The quality they delivered to us is outstanding and that's why my husband said for our second project, we need to use them again.” Tracy N. — Client
“I am the owner of H. Pillar Design. I have been working with Empress for 2-years and it's been a wonderful experience. I find that our aesthetics really align, their attention to detail is fantastic, all of their subcontractors are so experienced, and they're just a pleasure to deal with.” Holly Pillar — H. Pillar Interior Design
Get in touch

Let us bring your vision to life.

Call 949.339.3400 Book a consultation
Office

917 Glenneyre Street, Suite 8
Laguna Beach, California 92651

Contact

949.339.3400
info@empressbuilders.com

Licence

CSLB License #1077170
Serving Laguna Beach & Malibu