Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Design-Build Partner for Custom Homes in Long Beach
October 5 is a California-based design-build firm with over 35 years of experience, specializing in custom home construction, remodeling, and historical preservation. Our approach integrates architecture, design, and craftsmanship under one contract, ensuring seamless collaboration from concept to completion. We prioritize balance, symmetry, and subtractive design principles to create timeless spaces that harmonize with their environment.Our Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts and advanced budgeting tools provide transparency, while our hands-on team of architects, designers, and craftsmen deliver precision down to 1/16th of an inch. We focus on both homeowner desires and structural integrity, treating every project as a collaboration to transform visions into enduring, functional art.
Services
Custom Home Building
Home Remodeling
Historical Renovation
Green Home Design
Landscape Design
Luxury Home Building
Design-Build Process
Energy Efficient Upgrades
Pool Design
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of design-build expertise with a focus on precision and craftsmanship.
- Our Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts eliminate budget overruns and provide transparency.
- We integrate subtractive design principles to create serene, purposeful living spaces.
- Our team includes master craftsmen with rigorous skill and material mastery assessments.
- We maintain continuous client collaboration from initial sketches to final walkthroughs.
Associations and certifications
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What people say
Unparalleled attention to detail
Stress-free process
Transparent budgeting
Exceptional craftsmanship
Timely delivery
Services
Custom Home Building
We design and construct bespoke homes tailored to client preferences while incorporating timeless design principles. Our process ensures every element, from structural integrity to interior finishes, meets exacting standards. Clients benefit from our hands-on approach, advanced budgeting tools, and commitment to creating spaces that endure for generations.
Home Remodeling
Our remodeling services enhance functionality and aesthetics while preserving architectural integrity. We specialize in open floor plans, energy-efficient upgrades, and historical restorations. The design-build approach streamlines timelines and ensures cohesive execution from concept to completion, with a focus on minimizing client disruption.
Historical Renovation
We restore historic properties to modern standards while maintaining original character. Our expertise spans Victorian, Craftsman, and Mid-Century styles, using traditional techniques and materials. Projects include structural reinforcement, system upgrades, and meticulous recreation of architectural details to preserve cultural and historical value.
Green Home Design
Our eco-conscious designs integrate energy-efficient systems, renewable materials, and water conservation strategies. We optimize natural light, indoor air quality, and thermal performance while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Services apply to new builds and remodels, reducing environmental impact without compromising comfort or durability.
Landscape Design
We create cohesive outdoor environments that complement interior spaces. Services include custom pools, verandas, and plant selection tailored to climate and topography. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures functional, aesthetically balanced landscapes that enhance property value and livability.
People
Jim Brophy
Architectural & Design Team Management
With a background in chemistry and lifelong passion for construction, Jim leads our architectural team. He emphasizes craftsmanship as art, blending scientific precision with creative vision to ensure every project achieves structural and aesthetic excellence.
Questions
What makes October 5's design-build process unique?
Our integrated approach combines architecture, design, and construction under one contract, eliminating communication gaps. We use advanced budgeting tools and maintain continuous client collaboration throughout every project phase.
Do you work on historical home renovations?
Yes, we specialize in historical renovations with over 25 years of experience preserving architectural integrity while modernizing systems and functionality for contemporary living standards.
How do you handle budget changes during a project?
Our live budgeting system provides real-time cost updates for design changes. Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts ensure transparency, and our process minimizes unexpected expenses through meticulous pre-construction planning.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southern California, including Long Beach, and handle luxury projects in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Our team also works remotely for select clients outside these regions.
Can you incorporate sustainable building practices?
Yes, we integrate green building techniques into all projects, including energy-efficient systems, renewable materials, and water conservation strategies while maintaining design integrity and functionality.
How do you ensure quality control?
Our craftsmen undergo rigorous skill assessments, and we maintain on-site project managers throughout construction. We exceed building code standards with enhanced structural integrity, sound dampening, and safety features.
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Solange Riley
May 06, 2017
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I can't say enough of this company, they are so details oriented and top quality. If you use this company as i did, you will be surpassed by the result , nothing is overlook from quality to profesional result.
