The fastest way home —
built to survive
the next fire.
StackHaus is committing $3,750,000 to provide 500 free pre-feasibility studies to homeowners affected by the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Typically valued at $7,500. No obligation. Yours to keep.
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(626) 669-3646Free Pre-Feasibility Study
Apply in 5 minutes.
Report delivered within 14 days. No cost, no obligation.
16 months after the LA fires, the recovery is failing.
The system was built for normal years. We are not in a normal year anymore. StackHaus exists to give families a real path home — one that won't burn again.
34
homes rebuilt
Out of 9,900 destroyed lots across Pacific Palisades and Altadena, only 34 single-family homes have received certificates of occupancy.
Source: POLITICO, April 2026
5,704
properties haven't filed
More than half of destroyed lot owners haven't submitted a rebuilding application — often because the cost and complexity feel insurmountable.
Source: LA County Building & Safety, 2026
75–85%
of rebuilds aren't resilient
Only 15–25% of current rebuilds include hardening measures beyond California building code minimum. Most will burn again under the same conditions.
Source: Wittasek, May 2026
Your free pre-feasibility study includes:
Buildable envelope analysis
Site survey, zoning review, setback analysis, lot constraints
Fire-rebuild executive order applicability
How the 110% rule, AB 462, and EO N-9-25 apply to your specific parcel
Foundation and soil assessment
Existing foundation evaluation, soil conditions, slope considerations
Insurance and FEMA recovery review
Your coverage gaps, potential claim issues, FEMA eligibility
Fixed-price rebuild estimate
Real numbers, paired with full hardening specifications
Written report delivered to you
Yours to keep and use, with us or with any other builder
This is the same analysis we deliver to paying clients before they sign any contract. It's typically valued at $1,500. With our $750,000 pledge, it's free for the first 500 fire-affected homeowners.
From application to move-in.
01
Apply
Submit your application. Takes 5 minutes.
02
Pre-feasibility study
We deliver your written report within 14 days. Free, no obligation.
03
Design and contract
If you decide to move forward, we lock in your fixed price.
04
Permits and build
We run everything: insurance, FEMA, permits, construction.
05
Move in
IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home Plus verified. Built to survive the next fire.
The only fully hardened home you can buy in LA — no upsells, no change orders.
Traditional builders quote a code-minimum rebuild. Then, once you've signed, they offer hardening as a separate change order — often $43,000 or more. Most homeowners can't afford it. Most homes get built to the same standard that just failed.
StackHaus includes the full hardening package in the original fixed price. Reinforced concrete envelope, Class A roof, ember-resistant vents, fire-rated openings, and a five-foot non-combustible Home Ignition Zone perimeter — every home, every contract.
No upsells. No separate landscape contractors. Fully hardened from day one.
| Feature | Typical LA Rebuild | StackHaus |
|---|---|---|
| Building envelope | Wood frame | Reinforced concrete |
| Roof | Class A (if updated) | Class A standard |
| Ember-resistant vents | Sometimes | Always |
| Eaves | Open or partial | Fully boxed |
| Garage door | Standard | Fire-rated with seals |
| Home Ignition Zone | Separate change order ($43K+) | Included in price |
| IBHS certification | Rarely | Wildfire Prepared Home Plus |
| Price model | Time + materials, variable | Fixed price |
| Insurance coordination | Homeowner manages | Bundled |
| FEMA navigation | Homeowner manages | Bundled |
Clear Language
What StackHaus Does vs. What the $7,500 Is
There's often confusion about the cost to build with StackHaus and the cost of the initial feasibility study. Here's exactly what each is.
What StackHaus Does
The full rebuild service
StackHaus is a single contract that handles your entire rebuild from start to move-in:
- Insurance recovery management — we dispute lowball offers, handle appeals, and navigate FEMA
- Design and engineering — reinforced concrete, fire-hardened specification
- Permits and approvals — we manage all city/county requirements
- Construction — built with precision, delivered in ~12 months from permit issuance
Pricing: Fixed and locked at contract signing. Typical LA fire-zone rebuilds: $650–$1,100 per sq ft — fully hardened, permits and insurance included.
What the $7,500 Is
The feasibility deposit
The $7,500 is a 48-hour written feasibility study — a deposit that is fully credited toward your construction contract if you move forward.
- Site analysis: buildability, zoning, setbacks, lot constraints
- Fire-code and AB 462 applicability review
- Insurance gap analysis — what your settlement leaves uncovered
- Go/no-go recommendation with fixed-price path if you proceed
"You are not paying for a study — you are making a deposit on your project."
Important
The $7,500 is non-refundable once work begins on your project. It is a deposit, not a study purchase.
The Path From Feasibility to Completion
Feasibility
$7,500 study (credited)
48 hours
Design
Engineering & plans
4–8 weeks
Permits
City/county approval
8–12 weeks
Construction
Build your home
9–12 months
Move In
Certificate of occupancy
Day 1
Timeline begins after your application. Design through delivery is approximately 9–12 months from final permit issuance.
Preliminary Assessment Disclaimer: The feasibility study is a preliminary assessment based on available public data, site survey, and preliminary structural analysis. Final costs and timelines are confirmed in the detailed design contract. Estimates are not guarantees until a written construction contract is signed.