18043 Sandy Cape Dr, Pacific Palisades: New building After the 2025 Fire
New building at 18043 Sandy Cape Dr, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on March 16, 2026 with a stated construction value of under $250K, and the rebuild is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (Builtie's estimate). Builtie tracks every Palisades rebuild permit, the stage of each build and the builder behind it.
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The rebuild
| Address | 18043 Sandy Cape Dr, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 18043 W Sandy Cape Dr |
| Rebuild | New building |
| Rebuild track | Not like-for-like, so it went through the City's standard plan review |
| Building permit issued | March 16, 2026 |
| Status | With the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | under $250K |
| Builder named on the permits | Kling Family Construction |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 3 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 18043 Sandy Cape Dr since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | New building | Issued |
| March 16, 2026 | Repair or alteration | Issued |
| June 29, 2026 | Repair or alteration | Issued |
3 permits since March 16, 2026. A typical rebuild runs demolition and debris clearance, grading and retaining walls, the new building, then the pool and site work.
Where it stands
18043 Sandy Cape Dr is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (Builtie's estimate).
At that stage these trades are inside their award window, the stretch of the build when the builder decides who gets the work:
| Trade | Award window |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 25% to 50% |
| Signage and Wayfinding | 25% to 70% |
| Insulation | 30% to 55% |
| Drywall | 35% to 60% |
| Low Voltage and Data | 35% to 60% |
| Tile | 45% to 65% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork | 50% to 70% |
| Flooring | 50% to 70% |
| Countertops | 55% to 75% |
| Finish Carpentry | 55% to 75% |
Other rebuilds on Sandy Cape Dr
All of them: Sandy Cape Dr. Every street: the Pacific Palisades fire rebuild tracker.
For contractors
Builtie tracks every Palisades rebuild permit as it is issued, estimates where each build stands, and names the builder behind it, so a trade can reach them while its part of the job is still open. The decision makers and their verified contacts are in Builtie.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 18043 Sandy Cape Dr, Pacific Palisades?
New building, permitted March 16, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 18043 Sandy Cape Dr?
It is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 18043 Sandy Cape Dr a like-for-like rebuild?
No. The City marked its permit ineligible for the like-for-like track, so the plans went through standard review.
Who is building 18043 Sandy Cape Dr?
Kling Family Construction is named on the permits. The decision makers and contacts are in Builtie.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.