Letter Four is a Los Angeles design-build firm founded by an architect and a contractor, which means design and construction actually work together here, under one roof, every day. We build spaces where people live and thrive.
Consultations
Thinking about building a custom home? There’s certainly a lot to consider. Getting some expert insight can give clarity on what you need and what can be expected.
Here at Letter Four, we offer several options to help you explore possibilities and lay the groundwork for your project. First, we recommend going through a preliminary consultation call so that we can learn about your needs and suggest the right steps to take next. Our firm currently offers two options for consultation calls, outlined below.
Free
Initial
Consultation
Perfect for: When you’re still feeling out what a custom home build entails, and you need to hear what process a professional team would use. We’ll gather your project goals and concerns and give you the information you need to decide how best to move forward.
What’s Included: Zoom call up to 30 mins with Alex, our Office Manager
Free
Speak with
Our Principals
Perfect for: When you’d like to get some expert input on a few of your project’s goals or concerns and how a professional team would approach them. You’ll come away with an idea of what your unique project is likely to need, and a complete plan for what steps should be taken next.
What’s Included: Zoom call up to an hour with Lauren & Jeremy, our Architect & General Contractor
At Letter Four, we're building homes that stand up to California's new reality. That means rethinking everything – from the materials we choose to how we protect your investment and your family.
We've formed strategic partnerships and adopted construction technologies that redefine what resilient living actually looks like. Four real solutions that make homes safer, more insurable and built to last:
1. Tilt-up concrete construction through our collaboration with NileBuilt – non-combustible construction, faster timelines.
2. All-steel framing systems with highly-rated fire resistant exterior shells that protect what matters most.
3. Modular construction methods engineered for precision and efficiency, with 2-hour fire resistant building shells, so you can rebuild smarter and faster.
4. Integrated fire-resistant design – from ember-proof detailing to defensible landscape planning to Class A rated materials.
These aren't concepts. They're the practical innovations that protect your family, preserve your investment and move California construction forward.Thoughtful architecture.
Resilient building. No compromises on quality or timeline. Our fully integrated design-build model includes architecture, construction, interior design, and landscape architecture, all under one roof—making the process as seamless as it is inspiring.
Fifteen years in, we’re proud to say that Letter Four has never stopped evolving. With creativity, technology, and compassion at our core, we’re building more than homes—we’re building what’s next for California.
Planning is Key to a Successful Rebuild
Facing the challenges of rebuilding after the Eaton or Palisades Fire? Letter Four's FREE Post-Fire Project Planning Pack offers expert guidance, budgeting tools, and essential checklists to navigate your recovery with confidence.
Download your copy today and begin your rebuild with clarity and control.
Links To Helpful, Legitimate Resources
Planning for A Safe Return Home
Essential guidelines for safely returning to your fire-impacted property.
California Government Fires Website
Provides information and resources for people affected by the wildfires.
California Department of Insurance
Provides resources to help you navigate claims and appeal denials if needed.
CSLB Disaster Help Center
Provides resources and guidance on licensing, hiring contractors, and avoiding scams during post-disaster rebuilding.
LA County Relief: Funding and Resource Portal
A one-stop resource to connect with trusted organizations that are providing crucial relief and support to those affected.
Insurance Bulletin: Advance Claim Payments
Existing consumer protections for those experiencing total loss as a result of the wildfires.
1 Zoom meeting
Add. meeting(s)
1 site meeting
Past Permit Record Review and Summary
Project Code Summary
Project Scope Write-Up
Preliminary Project Schedule + Phasing
Rough Budget Range
Conceptual Design Package
Airtable Setup
3 Sketched Options
Preliminary Pricing Document
Proposal for remaining project phases
Additional Recommended/Required
As-builts (Consultant)*
Boundary/Topographic Survey (Consultant)*
Sketches
Recommended
Included/ Required
1 Zoom meeting
Add. meeting(s)
1 site meeting
Past Permit Record Review and Summary
Project Code Summary
Project Scope Write-Up
Preliminary Project Schedule + Phasing
Rough Budget Range
Conceptual Design Package
Airtable Setup
3 Sketched Options
Preliminary Pricing Document
Proposal for remaining project phases
Additional Recommended/Required
As-builts (Consultant)*
Boundary/Topographic Survey (Consultant)*
Sketches
Recommended
Included/ Required
1 Zoom meeting
Add. meeting(s)
1 site meeting
Past Permit Record Review and Summary
Project Code Summary
Project Scope Write-Up
Preliminary Project Schedule + Phasing
Rough Budget Range
Conceptual Design Package
Airtable Setup
3 Sketched Options
Preliminary Pricing Document
Proposal for remaining project phases
Additional Recommended/Required
As-builts (Consultant)*
Boundary/Topographic Survey (Consultant)*
Sketches
Recommended
Included/ Required
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