Build With Confidence!

General contractors for new construction, remodels, ADUs and developments across the City of Los Angeles, from the San Fernando Valley to South LA.

What we do

Services

From drafting and design to framing inspections and final walkthroughs, ELM manages residential and commercial projects across Los Angeles.

New Construction

Ground-up homes, duplexes and small multi-unit buildings.

Remodels

Kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home remodels and additions.

ADUs

Detached ADUs and garage conversions, from plans to final inspection.

Drafting

Plan drafting to get your project ready for permit.

Designing

Layouts and finish selections planned with you before work starts.

Pre-Drywall Inspection

A careful check of framing and rough-ins before the walls close up.

Developments

Duplex and multi-unit development projects, managed from permits through completion.

Commercial & Residential

Homes, multifamily buildings and commercial spaces.

115+permitted projects
Our work

Featured projects

New two-story homes with wood-slat entry doors, 10919 Massachusetts Ave, Los Angeles
New Construction · Westwood

1572 S Kelton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Ground-up new construction on a Westwood lot: 4 units plus a JADU, with Certificates of Occupancy issued in September 2026. The units front Massachusetts Ave and include a 5-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,000 sq ft with a private backyard and a second-floor deck (10919), and a 2-bed, 2-bath single-story home of about 1,200 sq ft with its own yard (10915). New kitchens, modern baths, central air and in-unit laundry throughout.

Remodeled single-story home with wood slat porch, 5864 Jamieson Ave, Encino
Remodel + Expansion · Encino

5864 Jamieson Ave, Encino, CA 91316

Full interior and exterior remodel and expansion of a 1949 home, now a 3-bedroom, 3-bath modern house of about 1,993 sq ft. It has a marble waterfall-island kitchen, a spa-style primary bath, wood slat details, a new roof and AC, and a big deck out back.

Finished single-family home exterior at dusk, 5941 Texhoma Ave, Encino
Remodel + Addition · Encino

5941 Texhoma Ave, Encino, CA 91316

Full remodel of a single-family home plus a 1,363 sq ft addition and garage work, finished with a new kitchen, open living and dining area, and new bathrooms.

Finished living room, 17506 Bullock St, Encino
Remodel + Addition · Encino

17506 Bullock St, Encino, CA 91316

Remodel of an existing one-story home plus an addition with two primary bedrooms, a bathroom, a laundry room and garage space.

Recent work in progress

Two-unit ADU framing, Westside Los Angeles
Two-unit ADU · Pico-Robertson
Finished ADU entry door, Westside Los Angeles
Two-unit ADU · Pico-Robertson
Two-story ADU roof sheathing, Westside Los Angeles
Two-story ADU · Pico-Robertson
Two-story ADU roof framing, Westside Los Angeles
Two-story ADU · Pico-Robertson
ADU framing in progress, 1538½ S Durango Ave, Los Angeles
ADU · 1538½ S Durango Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Ground-up duplex framing, 1376 Edgecliffe Dr, Los Angeles
Ground-up duplexes · 1376 Edgecliffe Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Crew and excavator on a ground-up duplex site, 1376 Edgecliffe Dr, Los Angeles
Ground-up duplexes · 1376 Edgecliffe Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Foundation slab with rebar, 1376 Edgecliffe Dr, Los Angeles
Ground-up duplexes · 1376 Edgecliffe Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90026
New duplex under construction with scaffolding, 5653 Case Ave, North Hollywood
New duplexes · 5653 Case Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Interior framing of a new duplex, 5653 Case Ave, North Hollywood
New duplexes · 5653 Case Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601

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Client reviews

What clients say on Google

★★★★★
“I had an amazing experience with ELM Construction! From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about doing the job right. Communication was excellent, and the quality of their work exceeded my expectations.”
Google review · Feb 2026
★★★★★
“Best in the business! We have use[d] multiple contractors, and Elm construction was definitely the best of the best. They are honest, reliable, and [well] priced.”
Google review · Sep 2023
★★★★★
“These people are truly professionals and know what they are doing! We appreciate their honesty and always willing to help attitude. They are very creative at finding solutions to every problem.”
Google review · Oct 2022
★★★★★
“…Really appreciated the honesty upfront and time they took to explain everything before they started. Also the fact that every issue that came up, they made it so easy…”
Google review · Jan 2021
★★★★★
“ELM is a great company to work with, the[y] have a management team that is amazing.”
Google review · Oct 2023
★★★★★
“We used Elm construction for a small renovation. It came out really well. We were very pleased!”
Google review · Jan 2020
Our team

The people behind ELM

  • Eyal LaghaiePresident
  • Eli ShemtovOffice Manager
  • NathanField Manager
  • MiguelPersonnel Coordinator

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Service area

Serving the City of Los Angeles

We've built and remodeled homes, ADUs and multi-unit buildings across the city, including:

  • San Fernando ValleyEncino, North Hollywood and nearby Valley neighborhoods
  • Hollywood & Silver LakeHollywood, Silver Lake and surrounding hillside neighborhoods
  • WestsidePico-Robertson and surrounding Westside neighborhoods
  • South LASouth Los Angeles neighborhoods

Not sure if we cover your area? Call or text and ask.

Ready to start your project?

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