Ground-up

New single-family construction

A new home from raw lot to final inspection — feasibility, design, permit and build under one team.

New construction

How it compares to the other two.

Plans

Your plans start with your lot.

Every residential project is designed to your lot — bring us yours. Send us the address and what you want to build; the first conversation is free, and it starts with what your zoning actually allows.

Home exterior & yard
Home exterior & yard
Estate aerial view
Estate aerial view
Living room with fireplace
Living room with fireplace

Fortune Design & Permits projects across San Diego County.

Rules that apply.

Limits vary by jurisdiction. These are the levers that decide what fits on your lot — we confirm every one of them against your city before design starts.

  • Height & setbacksSet by zone
  • Floor-area ratioSet by zone
All the rules that apply, with citations
  • Site workGrading, utilities, access

These are the reviews and limits that typically govern this work. Most are set by your jurisdiction and by the building, fire and accessibility codes — they are requirements, not starting points. We confirm exactly which ones apply to your address and scope before design starts. See regulations by city. Statutes reviewed 4 August 2026.

Is this you? When this is the right call
A single-family home exterior with a two-car garage and desert landscaping
You own a lot, or are buying one, and want to build.
You want one team accountable from feasibility through closeout.
You need the zoning question answered before you commit.

Feasibility → design → permit → build — the same four steps as every project we run. See how the process works.

Start with a free consultation.

Under an hour, no pressure — we talk through what your lot allows and give you a ballpark for your property. No charge, and no obligation to go further.

Free consultationRegulations by city