Rebuilding After the Fires: Pacific Palisades & Altadena

Rebuilding After the Fires: Pacific Palisades & Altadena

The wildfires that swept through Pacific Palisades and Altadena in January 2025 were among the most destructive in Los Angeles history. Thousands of homes were lost. Neighborhoods that families had built their lives around — for decades, in some cases for generations — were reduced to ash in a matter of hours. The loss was staggering, and the grief that followed was real.

We want to acknowledge that before anything else. Hollywood Skylights has served both of these communities for over 20 years. We know these streets, these homes, and many of these families. What happened here mattered to us too.

For Those Who Are Staying and Rebuilding

Rebuilding is not a small decision. It is an act of resilience — a commitment to a place, a community, and a way of life that a fire could damage but not erase. For the homeowners in Pacific Palisades and Altadena who have made that decision, we are here to help.

Hollywood Skylights has already begun working on rebuild projects in both communities. We understand the complexity of new construction in fire-affected areas: updated Title 24 energy compliance requirements, fire-resistive glazing specifications, coordination with general contractors and architects managing full rebuilds, and the particular needs of homeowners who are starting from scratch and want to do it right this time.

If you are rebuilding, natural light is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in your new home. Done well, a skylight doesn’t just brighten a room — it changes how the space feels to live in. After everything these communities have been through, that kind of detail matters.

Special Consideration for Rebuild Homeowners

We are offering special pricing consideration for homeowners in Pacific Palisades and Altadena who are actively rebuilding after the fires. This is not a promotion — it is our way of being a useful part of the recovery. If you are working with a contractor on a rebuild and want to include skylights in the new construction, contact us directly and we will work with you on pricing and scheduling.

We are also available to consult with architects and general contractors on skylight specifications, flashing details, Title 24 compliance, and product selection for rebuild projects. We carry Velux, Lane-Aire, and Solar Industries products and can source what your project requires.

What We Bring to Rebuild Projects

New construction in both neighborhoods will face careful scrutiny — from building departments, from insurers, and from the homeowners themselves who want their rebuilt home to last. We bring over 20 years of installation experience in Los Angeles, a deep familiarity with the roof types, climate conditions, and construction standards relevant to these hillside and canyon communities, and a track record of doing work that holds up.

Skylights on new construction are different from replacement work. Curb heights, rough opening coordination, waterproofing membrane integration, and interior finishing all need to be planned early in the build process. We are experienced in that coordination and can work directly with your framing crew and roofing contractor to make sure the installation is done right from the start.

Reach Out

If you are rebuilding in Pacific Palisades or Altadena — or if you know someone who is — we would be glad to hear from you. There is no obligation, and no pressure. We just want to be available to the communities we have served for two decades as they find their way back.

Call us at (213) 334-3947 or email info@hollywoodskylights.com. We will make time for you.

Rebuilding After the Fires: Pacific Palisades & Altadena The wildfires that swept through Pacific Palisades and Altadena in January 2025 were among the most destructive in Los Angeles history. Thousands of homes were lost. Neighborhoods that families had built their lives around — for decades, in some cases for generations — were reduced to ash in a matter of hours. The loss was staggering, and the grief that followed was real. We want to acknowledge that before anything else. Hollywood Skylights has served both of these communities for over 20 years. We know these streets, these homes, and many of these families. What happened here mattered to us too. For Those Who Are Staying and Rebuilding Rebuilding is not a small decision. It is an act of resilience — a commitment to a place, a community, and a way of life that a fire could damage but not erase. For the homeowners in Pacific Palisades and Altadena who have made that decision, we are here to help. Hollywood Skylights has already begun working on rebuild projects in both communities. We understand the complexity of new construction in fire-affected areas: updated Title 24 energy compliance requirements, fire-resistive glazing specifications, coordination with general contractors and architects managing full rebuilds, and the particular needs of homeowners who are starting from scratch and want to do it right this time. If you are rebuilding, natural light is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in your new home. Done well, a skylight doesn’t just brighten a room — it changes how the space feels to live in. After everything these communities have been through, that kind of detail matters. Special Consideration for Rebuild Homeowners We are offering special pricing consideration for homeowners in Pacific Palisades and Altadena who are actively rebuilding after the fires. This is not a promotion — it is our way of being a useful part of the recovery. If you are working with a contractor on a rebuild and want to include skylights in the new construction, contact us directly and we will work with you on pricing and scheduling. We are also available to consult with architects and general contractors on skylight specifications, flashing details, Title 24 compliance, and product selection for rebuild projects. We carry Velux, Lane-Aire, and Solar Industries products and can source what your project requires. What We Bring to Rebuild Projects New construction in both neighborhoods will face careful scrutiny — from building departments, from insurers, and from the homeowners themselves who want their rebuilt home to last. We bring over 20 years of installation experience in Los Angeles, a deep familiarity with the roof types, climate conditions, and construction standards relevant to these hillside and canyon communities, and a track record of doing work that holds up. Skylights on new construction are different from replacement work. Curb heights, rough opening coordination, waterproofing membrane integration, and interior finishing all need to be planned early in the build process. We are experienced in that coordination and can work directly with your framing crew and roofing contractor to make sure the installation is done right from the start. Reach Out If you are rebuilding in Pacific Palisades or Altadena — or if you know someone who is — we would be glad to hear from you. There is no obligation, and no pressure. We just want to be available to the communities we have served for two decades as they find their way back. Call us at (213) 334-3947 or email info@hollywoodskylights.com . We will make time for you.