Homes, built
with intent.

A design & build studio in San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. Licensed under one roof — architecture, engineering, electrical, and plumbing in-house. We take on a handful of homes each year: remodels, additions, kitchens, baths, and ADUs.

La Jolla whole-house remodel — open-concept kitchen and living interior, by Apex WorksLa Jolla Residence · 2024
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Seven homes.

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Accessory dwellings

Small homes, out back.

Three working models, to scale. Change the roof and the time of day — the starting point of a real conversation about your lot.

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How we work

One team, from first sketch to last nail.

01
Design

We sit with the home and the people in it, then draw. A few big moves, slowly. Plans, structural engineering, and permits handled in-house.

02
Build

Licensed under one roof — general (A & B), electrical (C-10), plumbing (C-36). Fewer handoffs, predictable updates, no surprises on the invoice.

03
Tend

Two-year warranty, ten-year check-in. Homes need people around them, and so do we.

Frequently asked

What people ask before we start.

What does Apex Works do?+

Apex Works is a licensed California design-build studio (CSLB #1144953) that designs and constructs whole-home remodels, additions, kitchens, baths, and ADUs across San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County. Architecture, structural engineering, permitting, electrical, and plumbing are all handled in-house under our A, B, C-10, and C-36 license classifications.

Where in California does Apex Works build?+

We work throughout Southern California — San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County. Recent projects include La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Clairemont, Encinitas, North Park, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Mission Hills, Solana Beach, Costa Mesa, and Manhattan Beach.

How long does a typical project take?+

Kitchens run 8–12 weeks. Primary baths run 5–8 weeks. Detached ADUs run 6–10 months. Whole-home remodels run 8–14 months. Rear additions run 8–12 months. Timelines depend on the scope and the local jurisdiction's permitting timeline.

Do you build ADUs in California?+

Yes. We design and build detached ADUs up to 1,200 square feet and junior ADUs (JADUs) up to 500 square feet. We handle California ADU code compliance, setbacks, parking exemptions, and utility connections in-house.

Is Apex Works a licensed contractor?+

Yes. California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) #1144953, with classifications A (General Engineering), B (General Building), C-10 (Electrical), and C-36 (Plumbing). All trades are coordinated under one license, which means fewer subcontractors and a single point of accountability.

What is the warranty?+

Two-year workmanship warranty on all construction, plus a ten-year follow-up check-in to inspect settling, finishes, and systems.

How do I start a project?+

Use the contact form, email support@meetapx.com, or call +1 (858) 667-0800. We respond to every inquiry within two business days. The first call is 30 minutes — we use it to understand the home and the program before we quote anything.

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