Residential & Commercial · Greater Los Angeles
A full-service general contractor crafting custom residences, restaurants, and commercial spaces across Southern California — from historic restorations to ground-up builds.
Recognition
Recognized for our restoration of Diner Antonette — a historic 1946 landmark in Santa Monica. See the project →
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What We Build
We self-perform and manage the full scope — design coordination, permitting, construction, and finish — so quality and schedule stay in one set of hands.
Ground-up residences and additions built for the way you live — coastal contemporary to timeless estate.
Learn moreRestaurants, retail, offices, and studios — distinctive spaces built to perform and to last.
Learn moreHistoric restorations and insurance rebuilds — careful work that returns a space better than before.
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“A premium-finish custom home of about 3,500 sq ft in Malibu…”
Why McDermott
Three decades of building across Los Angeles has taught us that great construction is really about trust — clear communication, honest budgets, and craftsmanship you can stand behind for years.
Skilled trades and a finish-obsessed eye on every detail.
Fixed scopes, real budgets, and no surprises along the way.
Disciplined scheduling that respects your timeline and your business.
A single point of contact from first walkthrough to final handover.
How We Work
We listen, walk the site, and align on vision, scope, and budget.
We coordinate drawings, permits, and a detailed, honest estimate.
Our crews execute with weekly updates and tight quality control.
A final walkthrough, punch list, and warranty — built to last.
They took a historic building most people would have walked away from and gave it a second life — on schedule and beyond what we pictured.Restaurant OwnerDiner Antonette · Santa Monica
Let's Build
Tell us about your home or space. We'll bring the plan, the crew, and the craftsmanship.