Rebuilding with confidence.
Answers to common questions about rebuilding in Altadena.
Why do you call yourself a homebuilder rather than a contractor?
Homebuilders are responsible for the entire development process, while contractors generally focus on construction. HeyDay works from planning and design through budgeting, permits, construction and delivery.
Can I build differently from what I had, still covered by insurance?
There may be opportunities to improve your original house while staying within applicable rebuilding rules. The specifics depend on the project and insurance policy.
How did you design the business to build for insurance policies?
We combined our local building experience with insurance estimating, customer service, software and consistent production planning to build high-quality homes at workable costs.
How can you say you will rebuild our home for insurance proceeds?
We develop detailed estimates using insurance-industry costing methods and work to align construction scope, selections and pricing with the available budget. Coverage and final amounts must be evaluated case by case.
What if my insurance proceeds are too little?
We evaluate the scope and estimate early and work with the homeowner and insurance specialists to understand what can be built and where gaps may remain.
What about historic elements of the lost house?
Historic details may require specialty trades and separate estimating. Our prior work includes restoration of a historic synagogue.
Why do you want to be involved from the beginning?
Early involvement lets the team coordinate design decisions, permitting, budget and construction planning before expensive commitments are made.