Design | Construction | Project Management
Feasibility, entitlements, design, permits and construction management for commercial, residential, ADU, hospitality and retail projects across Southern California.
PlantekWest is committed to rebuilding our community. We stand with those affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires, providing expert support in Design and Plan Submittals for a smooth recovery.
Rebuild supportEvery project gets the same process. What changes is scale. Pick the one that sounds like yours and you will find real cost ranges, timelines and answers before you have to speak to anyone.
Ground-up, TI, owner's repGround-up buildings, tenant improvements and multi-site programs for owners, tenants and national brands.
Custom homes and remodelsCustom homes, whole-house remodels, additions and fire rebuilds, priced honestly at feasibility.
From $90k, yes reallyDetached units, attached units, junior ADUs and garage conversions with published cost ranges.
Open on scheduleRestaurant and retail build-outs, hotel refreshes and rollout programs on operating schedules.
Smaller project? Read this first
Estate and commercial work photographs well, so that is what fills a portfolio. It is not the whole business. Garage conversions start around $120k, junior ADUs around $90k, and every one of them gets a fixed-fee feasibility review before you commit a dollar to design.
$90k+
Junior ADU starting range
9 to 12
Months, first call to move in
60 days
State-capped ADU permit review
2
Offices, Santa Monica and Fullerton
PlantekWest stands as a comprehensive design and construction company with vast proficiency in realizing both residential and commercial projects. Our approach encompasses a profound appreciation for design aesthetics, adept technical knowledge, and the direct engagement of our experienced leaders in every endeavor, regardless of its scope.
A trained assistant using how we actually scope Southern California projects. Ask about cost ranges, permits, code or sequencing and get a straight answer in seconds. For site-specific numbers we still recommend a feasibility review.
Residential | Commercial | Development Projects
Frequently, the question arises regarding the feasibility of a project. Such queries usually stem from a genuine uncertainty about its achievability. Our Feasibility Studies are all-encompassing assessments that promptly delve into the intricate hurdles that a distinctive project could encounter. By partnering with municipal construction authorities, engineers, and financial consultants, we can formulate a tactical blueprint for a project even before committing significant resources to the design phase.
Request a studyThe same material we walk clients through in a first meeting. Trade an email address for the PDF and read it at your own pace.
Southern California, with offices in Santa Monica and Fullerton. We regularly work across Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and we have delivered multi-site programs beyond the region for national brands.
A feasibility study is a short, paid assessment that answers whether a project can be built, at what approximate cost, under what approvals, and in what timeframe. It is the cheapest way to avoid spending design fees on a project the code, the site or the budget will not support.
Feasibility work is a fixed fee. Design and construction management are typically fee-based on project value or scope, and construction is contracted with a defined line-item budget. You will always see how the number is built before you sign.
Yes. We support rebuild efforts with design and plan submittal help so owners can move through approvals faster. Rebuild projects are prioritized in our intake.
Your enquiry reaches us immediately by email and is logged with your project type, budget range and timeline, so the first conversation starts with your specifics rather than a blank page. You will hear back within one business day.
December 2, 2025 · By Sandra Burga
Where sensors, controls and prewiring pay back inside a normal commercial budget, and where they quietly add cost without adding value.
June 19, 2025 · By Plantek West
The submittal sequence, realistic plan check durations and the corrections that add the most time for homeowners and small commercial owners.
June 11, 2025 · By Plantek West
How the two delivery methods change cost certainty, schedule and who carries the risk when drawings and field conditions disagree.
Send your details and they reach Sandra by email immediately, with your project type, budget range and timeline attached. You will hear back within one business day.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Weekends by appointment. Same day Zoom appointments available.
3435 Ocean Park Blvd. Ste 107
Santa Monica, CA 90405
1038 E Bastanchury Rd Ste 162
Fullerton, CA 92835