Know what to expect
before you commit
One of the advantages of working with the Catalog is cost clarity. There are no surprise design fees, no open-ended retainers. Here's exactly what you'll pay and what you get.
Paid upfront to begin the process. Confirms your intent to move forward and is credited in full toward your design licensing fee at signing.
A single licensing fee that covers your pre-approved Catalog plan and the support our team provides from consultation through construction. Paid at signing.
Standard rate for fire survivors. Non-survivor licensing rate is $10/sq ft.
Design & planning
- Homeowner consultation — guided support throughout the entire process
- Design guidance & pricing — help selecting the right plan for your property and budget
- Interior design guidance — curated packages for finishes, fixtures, and materials
- Complete pre-approved plan set — full architectural drawings, pre-approved by the permitting authority
- Structural engineering — fully engineered drawings and calculations
- Energy calculations — Title 24 compliance documentation
Build support
- Bid support — we work with you to ensure a competitive bidding process
- Contractor connection — we'll help you narrow down a list of potential contractors
- End-to-end support — our team checks in your rebuild through completion
We'll work with you to confirm your construction bid is complete — from foundation to fridge.
Cost breakdown
Based on a 1,500 sq ft Catalog home in Altadena| Catalog Fees | |
| Intent to proceed (deposit) | $500 |
| Design licensing (1,500 sq ft × $5) | $7,500 |
| Intent to proceed credit | −$500 |
| Total Catalog fees | $7,500 |
| Construction (Contractor Estimate) | |
| Estimated construction cost | $635,000 – $690,000 |
| Catalog fees as % of total build | ~1 – 1.2% |
Construction costs are contractor-dependent and vary by site, finishes, and market conditions. Figures above are estimates based on recent Altadena projects. Your contractor will provide a full all-inclusive bid before you sign any construction contract.
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Pre-approvedTypical build
*Based on 1,500 sq ft at the fire survivor licensing rate.
What if I'm uninsured or underinsured?
We work closely with local partners to connect homeowners with additional funding resources and non-profit build support as needed. We're also actively fundraising to waive or reduce licensing fees for severely under- or uninsured homeowners. Reach out to our team directly — we'll work through your situation with you.
Not sure where you fit?
We'll walk you through what this looks like for your specific property — no commitment required.