Protect the Home. Transform the Exterior.
Exterior Construction That Looks Good—and Is Built to Last.
The exterior of a home creates its first impression, but its job goes far beyond appearance. Roofing, stucco, paint, windows, doors, waterproofing, drainage and other exterior components work together to protect the construction underneath.
Accelerate Construction handles substantial exterior improvements with attention to both sides of the project: creating a finished exterior that improves the appearance of the property while making sure the work underneath is addressed properly.
Full Exterior Rebuild · Playa del ReyCurb Appeal Is the Whole Exterior Working Together.
A beautiful exterior is rarely the result of one material alone. The roof, stucco, paint, windows, doors, fascia, gutters, hardscape, driveway, gates, fencing, railings and other exterior details all contribute to how the property is seen as a whole.
Even when a project involves only part of the exterior, the new work should make sense with what surrounds it. Proportions, colors, materials, transitions and construction details all affect the finished result.
The goal isn’t simply to replace what is there. It’s to make the completed work feel right for the property.
Damaged Deck Structure Exposed · Studio CityProtect It Before You Have to Replace It.
Exterior materials are constantly exposed to sun, rain, moisture and changing weather conditions. When protective surfaces begin to fail, deterioration can move beyond appearance and begin affecting the material underneath.
Exterior wood is a good example. Paint and other appropriate finishes don’t only provide color—they help protect the wood. If the protective coating deteriorates and the wood remains exposed to moisture and weather, what begins as a maintenance issue can eventually become damaged or deteriorated wood that requires repair or replacement.
Addressing exterior deterioration earlier can often preserve more of the existing construction and reduce the amount of repair required later.
Taking care of the exterior isn’t only about how the home looks today. It’s also about protecting what is underneath for the future.
When Water Gets In, Find Out Why.
Water problems rarely improve on their own. A roof leak, failed flashing detail, deteriorated waterproofing, damaged exterior surface or drainage problem can allow moisture to reach materials that were never intended to remain wet.
What first appears to be a localized exterior problem can sometimes affect sheathing, framing, drywall or interior finishes if the source continues.
The goal is not simply to cover the visible damage. The first question is where the water is coming from and why. Once the source is understood, the appropriate exterior repair, waterproofing, drainage or reconstruction can be addressed and affected construction can be evaluated.
Fix the source of the problem—not only the place where the damage became visible.
One documented example: a Studio City rooftop deck where the leak was traced and fixed, the damaged wood structure repaired and a new waterproof coating applied before the finish went back on.
Roofing, Stucco, Paint, Windows & Doors.
These are the layers that meet the weather first. Each one is visible, and each one is part of how the home stays dry.
Roofing.
One of the Home’s Most Important Protective Systems
The roof protects the home from direct exposure to weather and water. When substantial roofing work is required, the project involves more than the finished roofing material. Flashing, penetrations, roof edges and transitions all need to work together as part of the completed system.
- Roof replacement
- Substantial roofing work
- Flashing and roof transitions associated with the project
- Coordination around roof penetrations
- Related fascia or edge conditions where part of the scope
Stucco & Exterior Finishes.
Stucco is both a major visual element of many Los Angeles homes and part of the exterior building assembly. Substantial stucco work needs to consider the condition of the existing surface, transitions to windows and doors, penetrations and the relationship between repaired and existing areas.
- Substantial stucco repair
- Stucco replacement where required
- New stucco associated with construction
- Surface preparation
- Primer and exterior finish coatings
- Integration around windows, doors and other exterior transitions
Exterior Painting.
Appearance and Protection
Exterior paint has an immediate effect on curb appeal, but proper exterior painting is also part of protecting exposed building materials. Preparation matters. Loose or failing coatings, deteriorated surfaces and damaged wood should be evaluated before new finishes are applied.
Where exterior wood has deteriorated beyond what can reasonably be preserved, affected material may need repair or replacement before the finish work is completed.
A new finish should not simply hide deterioration underneath it.
Windows & Exterior Doors.
The Opening Is Only Part of the Work
Replacing exterior windows or doors affects more than the unit itself. The opening, exterior transition, waterproofing details and surrounding finishes all need to come back together properly.
Accelerate Construction can coordinate substantial window and exterior-door replacement as part of the exterior construction scope, including related finish restoration where required.
- Existing openings
- New windows and exterior doors
- Exterior transitions
- Waterproofing/flashing as applicable
- Stucco or finish restoration
- Interior finish restoration where affected
Decks, Water & the Ground Around the Home.
Rebuilding the Deck · Playa del ReyDecks & Balconies.
Structure, Waterproofing and Finish Have to Work Together
A deck or balcony is both an exterior living surface and a construction assembly. Depending on the project, framing, slope, waterproofing, finish materials, railings and transitions back to the building all need to be coordinated.
- New or rebuilt decks
- Structural framing
- Plywood/substrate where appropriate
- Waterproofing systems
- Tile or other approved finishes
- Steps
- Railings
- Deck lighting when included
Waterproofing & Drainage.
Keep Water Where It Belongs
Waterproofing and drainage address different parts of the same basic issue: controlling how water interacts with the property and the building.
Waterproofing can include substantial exterior conditions such as walls, decks, balconies and other areas where an appropriate waterproofing assembly is required.
Drainage work can include:
- French drains
- Drainage improvements
- Collection and routing of surface or subsurface water where appropriate
- Coordination with hardscape and exterior construction
The right solution depends on understanding where the water is coming from and where it needs to go.
Waterproof Coating · Studio City
Concrete, Pavers & Hardscape.
The Ground Around the Home Is Part of the Exterior
Driveways, patios, walkways and other hardscape have a major effect on curb appeal and how the property functions day to day. Their layout also needs to work with surrounding grades, drainage, entries, gates and other exterior elements.
- Concrete
- Pavers
- Driveways
- Patios
- Walkways
- Steps
- Other substantial hardscape
Walls, Fencing, Gates & Railings.
These elements help define the property, provide privacy or separation and contribute significantly to the finished appearance of the exterior.
- Block or retaining walls where applicable
- Fencing
- Pedestrian gates
- Driveway gates
- Exterior railings
- Related structural or finish work
The Details That Complete the Exterior.
Some exterior components may appear secondary, but they affect both appearance and performance. Gutters, fascia, trim, penetrations and transitions are part of how the exterior comes together.
One Exterior Project Can Involve Many Trades.
Exterior projects often cross trade lines. Replacing windows may involve waterproofing, stucco and painting. A deck can involve framing, waterproofing, tile, railings and electrical work. Drainage may need to coordinate with concrete or pavers. Roofing work can connect to fascia, gutters and exterior finishes.
As a general contractor, Accelerate Construction can coordinate these different parts as one construction project rather than leaving the homeowner to manage each trade separately.
The individual parts matter—but so does how they connect.
What the Old Roof Was Covering · Los AngelesWhat You See—and What’s Underneath.
Exterior deterioration is not always limited to the visible surface. When existing materials are removed or opened, the condition underneath can be evaluated before the area is rebuilt or covered again.
Years of working on existing Los Angeles homes help us anticipate many of the conditions we may encounter, but the actual condition of concealed construction can only be confirmed once it is accessible.
When deterioration is found within the construction scope, it should be addressed properly before the finished exterior goes back together.
Personally Supervised by Alon.
Exterior construction involves many transitions—roof to wall, window to stucco, deck to building, hardscape to drainage and new construction to existing materials. Those connections are where coordination matters.
Alon remains directly involved in the project, coordinating the work, reviewing progress and making sure the different parts of the exterior come together properly.
Direct Communication
You communicate directly with the person responsible for the construction.
Jobsite Supervision
Alon reviews the work as it is performed and the transitions that decide how the finished exterior performs.
Trade Coordination
Roofing, stucco, painting, waterproofing, framing, hardscape and the other trades are coordinated in the sequence the project requires.
Inspections
For permitted work, Accelerate Construction coordinates required inspections, and Alon personally meets with the inspector.
Permits & Inspections.
Depending on the scope, exterior construction can involve structural, electrical, building or other permitted work. Requirements vary with the project and property.
Accelerate Construction coordinates required permitting related to our construction scope, schedules applicable inspections and works through the inspection process as construction progresses.
Alon personally meets with the inspector for required project inspections.
The work isn’t finished simply because it’s completed. It needs to be completed properly and to a level of workmanship we’re comfortable putting the Accelerate Construction name on.
Selected Exterior Work.
Exterior construction by Accelerate Construction across Los Angeles. Open a project to see it from the existing condition through construction to the finished result.
A Better Exterior Protects More Than Curb Appeal.
Exterior construction should improve how the property looks while respecting the more important job the exterior performs every day—protecting the home underneath.
Whether the project involves roofing, stucco, painting, windows and doors, a deck, waterproofing, drainage, hardscape or several exterior trades working together, Accelerate Construction approaches the work as one coordinated construction project.
Planning an Exterior Project?
Whether it is one part of the exterior or several trades working together, we can discuss the property, what needs to be done and the next steps toward permits and construction.