New Construction in Santa Monica, CA
Fast, permit-ready Title 24 Energy Compliance Reports for new construction projects in Santa Monica. Starting at $245.
New Construction for Santa Monica Projects
Projects across Santa Monica — from garage conversions to full remodels — share one requirement in common: a signed Title 24 Energy Compliance Report.
New residential construction in Santa Monica is held to the highest energy performance bar in Title 24 — full CBECC-Res modeling is required, covering envelope, HVAC, water heating, and increasingly, solar and battery provisions.
What's Included
Pricing for Santa Monica Projects
New Construction for Santa Monica starts at $245. Rush service may be available for an additional $100 depending on project scope and scheduling availability. Get an exact quote for your specific project.
Why Climate Zone 9 Matters Here
Santa Monica's designation as Climate Zone 9 reflects hot, dry summers and cool winters typical of the greater Los Angeles basin, a factor our energy models account for when calculating your compliance margin.
Estimated from proximity to the nearest CEC reference station — we confirm the exact zone for your project's address before preparing your report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing depends on project type: residential reports start at $195, ADU and garage conversion reports start at $250, and commercial reports start at $350. Rush service may be available for an additional $100 depending on project scope and scheduling availability. See our pricing page for full details.
Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days after complete project information and plans are received. Rush service may be available depending on project scope.
No. The Title 24 report (CF1R) is the energy design document submitted with your permit. HERS verification is a separate field inspection process — required only for certain compliance credits — performed by a certified HERS rater during construction.
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Same-day rush may be available for eligible projects.