La Jolla whole-house remodel: open-concept kitchen and living interior, by Apex WorksProject photograph
Design / Build · California

Building better.
Living brighter.

From ground-up custom homes to whole-home transformations and ADUs. We design and build across San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. Architecture, engineering, electrical, and plumbing under one roof, with one team you know by name.

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One team, in-houseTwo-year warranty
  • CSLB #1144953
  • Design + build
  • Licensed & Insured
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Studio · est. 2019
7published case studies
3counties served
2019established
1design-build team
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Services

What we build.

New homes, thoughtful transformations, and focused rooms. Designed, permitted, and built by the same accountable team.

Southern California

Where we build.

Each county page connects our services to completed and active work. We never show an in-progress project as a finished home.

Selected work

Recent homes.

Explore our published San Diego County projects, from whole-home remodels to additions, kitchens, baths, and a detached ADU.

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Architecture, permits, electrical, and plumbing are already at the table when we scope the work.

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  • CSLB #1144953
  • Design + build
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Free project consultation
Pacific Beach renovation with a glass shower, warm brass fixtures, and garden lightPacific BeachBath · Garden light
La Jolla remodel kitchen with white millwork, brass details, and a sculpted range hoodLa JollaKitchen · Brasswork
Clairemont kitchen transformation with a large work island and black-framed windowsClairemontKitchen · Work island
Project photographs · San Diego County

From first sketch to the final fixture, the people planning the work stay close to the build.

Flexible project financing available.Offered through Enhancify.View financing options
Accessory dwellings

Small homes, out back.

Six standard plans from 600 to 1,200 sq ft. Compare each one: facade first, floor plan next, interiors after. Then we talk about the lot.

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How we work

One team, from first sketch to last nail.

Step one
01

Design.

We sit with the home and the people in it, then draw. A few big moves, slowly. Plans, structural, and permits in-house.

Step two
02

Build.

One team carries the project from framing through MEP and finishes. No new faces showing up halfway through to figure out what the last crew left.

Step three
03

Tend.

Two-year warranty. Ten-year follow-up. We come back, because homes change, settle, and need people around them.

Frequently asked

What people ask before we start.

What does Apex Works do?

Apex Works is a Southern California design and build firm. We take on ground-up custom homes, whole-home remodels, additions, and ADUs across San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. Kitchens and baths are handled by the same crews. Architecture, permits, electrical, and plumbing all happen in-house.

Do you build custom homes from the ground up?

Yes. We take a project from the empty lot to the final walkthrough: lot due diligence, architecture, structural and civil engineering, permits, and full construction under one license. A scrape-and-rebuild on an established lot is a common path too.

Where in California does Apex Works build?

We work throughout Southern California. San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County. Completed case studies cover seven San Diego County communities. Our location pages also show active work in Mission Hills, Solana Beach, Costa Mesa, and Manhattan Beach with its current project phase.

How long does a typical project take?

Ground-up custom homes run 18–26 months from first meeting to move-in. Whole-home remodels run 8–14 months. Rear additions run 8–12 months. Detached ADUs typically need 6–10 months of construction, with a planning allowance of roughly 11–17 months from kickoff including design and permitting. Kitchens run 8–12 weeks and primary baths 5–8 weeks. Timelines depend on the scope and the local jurisdiction's permitting timeline.

Do you build ADUs in California?

Yes. Our standard ADU models range from 600 to 1,200 square feet, with final size subject to the applicable state and local rules. We also work on junior ADUs (JADUs) up to 500 square feet. We handle California ADU code compliance, setbacks, parking exemptions, and utility connections in-house.

Is Apex Works a licensed contractor?

Yes. CSLB #1144953, fully insured. Because architecture, electrical, and plumbing all live under one license, you aren't coordinating three different companies who never met.

What is the warranty?

Two-year workmanship warranty on all construction, plus a ten-year follow-up check-in to inspect settling, finishes, and systems.

How do I start a project?

Use the contact form, email support@meetapx.com, or call +1 (858) 667-0800. Start with a free 30-minute consultation. We use it to understand the home and the program before we quote anything.

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