720 Chapala Dr, Pacific Palisades: Home addition After the 2025 Fire
Home addition at 720 Chapala Dr, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on March 6, 2026 with a stated construction value of $250K to $500K, 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 | 720 Chapala Dr, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 720 N Chapala Dr |
| Rebuild | Home addition |
| What the plans show | fire sprinklers throughout |
| Rebuild track | Like-for-like rebuild (the City's expedited track under Emergency Executive Order 1) |
| Building permit issued | March 6, 2026 |
| Status | With the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $250K to $500K |
| Builder named on the permits | Buildwell Construction |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 2 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 720 Chapala Dr since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | Addition | Issued |
| October 7, 2026 | Repair or alteration: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
2 permits since March 6, 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
720 Chapala 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 Chapala Dr
- 531 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, likely complete
- 536 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, interior trades
- 542 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, framing
- 548 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, permitted
- 710 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, interior trades
- 738 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, framing
- 744 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, framing
- 753 Chapala Dr: New single-family home, framing
All of them: fire rebuilds on Chapala 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 720 Chapala Dr, Pacific Palisades?
Home addition (fire sprinklers throughout), permitted March 6, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 720 Chapala Dr?
It is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 720 Chapala Dr a like-for-like rebuild?
Yes. The City marked its permit eligible for the expedited like-for-like track.
Who is building 720 Chapala Dr?
Buildwell 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.