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MY Cali Builders Inc

Second-Story Additions in Porter Ranch

Vertical home expansion for homeowners who need more space without leaving the neighborhood. Serving Porter Ranch and the San Fernando Valley.

Porter Ranch

Second-Story Additions contractor in Porter Ranch

A second story is drawn twice before it is built once: the structural set that proves the house can carry it, and the elevations that show what the street will see. Both come out of the same package, and both are cheaper to settle on paper than in framing, because a roofline or a window position moves for the price of a revision. From there the build runs in order, opening the roof, framing the new level, closing it in, then the roofing and exterior tie-ins that join old to new. Stair access and the upstairs layout are coordinated together. On a Sorrento or Westcliffe address the whole submittal is assembled as one set.

Everything the builder owns on this job is listed in one place. The submittal package and the permit work run from plan review through inspection and belong to the builder. The construction itself is priced in a written scope produced from an Onsite Visit + Free Estimate, including detailed scope of work and remodeling consultation, which stays free throughout. The number to call or text is (310) 220-0903. Financing is available for owners who would rather not fund a build in one movement. Completed work carries a warranty of 5 years. The licence is CSLB #1072368, held by a contractor licensed and insured and in business since 2020.

Porter Ranch area

Building upward changes a Porter Ranch house from the foundation up, because what already stands has to carry what goes above it. Getting the HOA submittals in early is a normal part of planning a project this size, alongside the framing, stair placement and roof rebuild it brings with it.

Neighborhoods served: Sorrento, Renaissance, Westcliffe, Hillcrest.

Near: the Vineyards at Porter Ranch, Rinaldi Street, the 118.

What is included

  • Structural planning for vertical expansion
  • Framing, roofing, and exterior tie-ins
  • Stair access and layout coordination
  • Permit handling from plan review through inspection

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I recently hired My Cali Builders for a backyard remodel and couldn't be happier. Danny and his team were professional, punctual, and easy to communicate with. They really paid attention to the details and brought my vision to life. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Everything was done cleanly and on schedule, which I really appreciated. Danny made the whole process smooth and stress-free. The backyard now looks amazing and feels like a completely new space. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable contractors.

Roy R

Roy R

04/06/2026 06:36:04

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Honest and straight to the point. Won't waste your time. Quick to resolve any issue you may have.

Joseph Creedon

Joseph Creedon

02/25/2026 01:14:13

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Was very impressed! Prompt. Highly professional. Thorough. Excellent feedback and service while response completing my job. I absolutely would hire them again and recommend them without any concerns!

melissa dlin

melissa dlin

02/02/2026 21:53:54

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I began my Yelp search for a company to perform structural repairs and ultimately chose 5 companies, scheduling each of them for a representative to visit and discuss my needs. I chose My Cali Builders based upon Danny's (owner) review of the work and how he defined the scope of the work. The other representatives vacillated on the scope of the work and attached various caveats. My Cali Builders also gave me the best bid. So I hired them and boy, am I glad I did. Work was performed quickly, efficiently and the finish work was excellent. Every task I initially discussed with Danny was completed. Danny's crew including Francisco and Jaime, were top notch and pleasant. Each day, refuse and trash were removed. Every day, Danny either visited or texted to advise on progress and to insure the work was progressing as discussed and to ask if I was satisfied and happy. I can't convey in words how much I appreciated My Cali Builders. Look no further, they are the best I've ever encountered.

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Feb 1, 2026

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Danny and crew were amazing! Can't say enough about their ability to stay on budget and perfect timing. PROs all around

Sheri Sadler Wolf

Sheri Sadler Wolf

02/01/2026 17:22:07

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Danny Raz is a man of action; the work was done promptly and even finished ahead of schedule. The workers were polite, respectful, of cleaned up well after the job.

James Mathers

James Mathers

02/01/2026 16:17:02

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FAQs

Second-Story Additions in Porter Ranch - common questions

Answers to the most common questions about this service in your area.

Yes. We have completed multiple Second-Story Additions projects in Porter Ranch. Call (310) 220-0903 to schedule a free onsite visit, or compare public feedback on the customer reviews page.

It runs in stages rather than as one block: drawings and structural set, the submittal package, opening the roof, framing, closing in, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, finishes, then the walkthrough. Each stage has to close before the next one opens. The honest schedule for a particular property comes with the written scope after the onsite visit, not before it.

Second-story additions require structural permits and we coordinate the plan review and inspection sequence throughout the project. You can also step back to the main Porter Ranch page to compare related local services.

No price is published, and a figure produced before the drawings exist would be replaced by a real one later anyway. The size of the upper floor, the reinforcement the existing structure needs, the roof scope, the stair, the exterior finish and the elevations all bear on it. The free onsite visit and the written scope are what produce a number worth reading.

Yes. CA Contractor License #1072368. Fully insured for liability and workers compensation. The public record is on the CSLB lookup.

The drawings change it most. What the elevations and the structural set call for decides how much reinforcement happens below the new floor and how much of the existing roof is replaced. After that it is the footprint of the upper level, where the stair comes down, the exterior finish carried across the seam, and how far the work reaches into the rooms downstairs.

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License #1072368. Fully insured. Serving the San Fernando Valley since 2020.