Fieldnotes
Perspectives on coastal design, permitting, and the craft of design-build — from the studio that draws what it builds.
Whole-Home Remodeling · September 3, 2026Whole-Home Remodel Cost in Coastal North County (2026)
What a whole-home remodel costs in coastal North County, broken down by scope, plus the coastal remodel-or-rebuild question and where the budget actually goes.
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ADUs · September 3, 2026How Much Does an ADU Cost in Coastal North County San Diego? (2026)
What an ADU costs to build in coastal North County San Diego, with price ranges by type, the drivers behind them, soft costs, and how to pay for one.
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Bathroom Remodeling · September 3, 2026What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Coastal San Diego (2026)
What a bathroom remodel costs in coastal San Diego, by scope tier, and why the waterproofing you cannot see decides whether the room lasts.
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Kitchen Remodeling · September 3, 2026What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in Coastal North County San Diego (2026)
What a kitchen remodel really costs in coastal North County San Diego: the cost drivers line by line, what bids include, and the red flags in a low number.
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ADUs · August 6, 2026AB 462, Explained: 60-Day Coastal ADU Permits in California
AB 462 caps coastal-zone ADU permit review at 60 days, down from 6 to 18 months. What changed, who qualifies, and what the 60-day clock actually covers.
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Kitchen Remodeling · August 6, 2026How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take? A Real Timeline (2026)
Plan on roughly four to six months from first design meeting to finished kitchen. A phase-by-phase timeline, and where projects actually win or lose time.
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ADUs · August 6, 2026What Is an ADU? A North County Homeowner's Guide
An ADU is a self-contained secondary home on the same lot as a primary residence. The three types, what California law allows, and why the coastal zone changed.
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Design-Build Process · August 6, 2026Design-Build vs. Hiring an Architect and Contractor Separately
One firm handling design and construction, versus hiring an architect then bidding the plans out. The difference shows up in budget, timeline, and who answers when something goes wrong.
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