Jencor Construction

General contractor in Hancock Park, CA

Custom homes, ADUs, additions, and high-end remodeling for Hancock Park homeowners. Start with the property, the problem to solve, and a realistic scope.

Central Los Angeles and HollywoodZIP 90004, 90005, 90020, 90036CSLB #968170

Side drives and rear additions in Hancock Park

For a Hancock Park renovation, the path from the street to the rear of the property deserves as much attention as a new room. A rear addition can affect the side drive, garage approach and garden even when the front facade stays intact.

Plan new space around the house's established approach and garden.

Recognize the original site pattern

The City's Hancock Park district description identifies Period Revival houses with deep front setbacks and side drives leading to rear garages. Use that context to study your actual property. Verify its district record before assuming which existing features can change.

Test a rear addition in three dimensions

Show the new roof, rear elevation and remaining driveway clearance together. Compare how the extension changes daylight and the route to the garage or yard. In the mapped preservation district, review exterior alterations with the City before finalizing the design.

Planning a Hancock Park, California renovation

Before the design is fixed

Evaluate rear and side changes as part of the preservation scope.

Jencor serves homeowners in Hancock Park, California with the same process we bring everywhere. A consultation and a realistic scope first, a written scope and clear pricing second, and one team onsite through the build third.

Permitting and compliance in Hancock Park

Jencor coordinates with City of Los Angeles permit processing, planning, and building records offices for the property and project scope. This helps ensure the approved work addresses the applicable permitting, planning, inspection, and building requirements.

Services in Hancock Park

Recent Jencor work

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Hancock Park project questions

Why study the side drive before adding a room?

It may be the practical connection to the rear garage and garden. An addition should be tested against that route on a measured plan.

Is keeping the front facade enough to settle review?

No. LA historic-district guidance includes exterior additions and changes. Review the actual rear and side proposal too.

What should a rear-addition study include?

Include roof connections, elevations, remaining access and the relationship to the garage and outdoor space.

Tell Corey about your project

Call or send a short note about the property and what you want to build. Corey will call you back to set up a consultation.

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