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1st Choice Development

Top Spot in Orange Today 4.50 (26 reviews)(844) 292-3700

1st Choice Development

1st Choice Development is a home builder based in Orange, California, specializing in fire rebuilds in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Its fire rebuilds use materials and assemblies rated for up to four hours of fire resistance.

Business Highlights
  • The company lists CSLB number 576474.
  • It says it is fully licensed and insured.
  • It provides workmanship warranties and manufacturer warranties on materials and installed systems.

Service Area

Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Southern California.

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1st Choice Development is one of 5 home builders ProsGrade lists in Orange, California.

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Listing details

3 services listed: Fire-recovery home rebuilds, Custom home design-build and Accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Open Monday to Saturday. Rated 4.5 from 26 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How 1st Choice Development compares with the other 4 home builders on ProsGrade in Orange, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top half of the 5 Orange home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Has the most Google reviews (26) of the 5 Orange home builders on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

3 services
  • Fire-recovery home rebuildsInsurance-adjuster coordination; like-for-like rebuilds or layout changes subject to current codes; fire-resistant assemblies rated for up to four hours.
  • Custom home design-buildArchitectural plans, design selections and construction management.
  • Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)Styles for parents, guests, a home office or rental income.

Reviews

What customers say

Reviewers praise the team's communication and responsiveness, and several describe the work as timely or quick. One customer particularly valued Quinton's regular check-ins on an ADU-property project involving drainage, concrete, landscaping and a shed.

Customer Reviews

Nico Parmley

First Choice Design was recommended to us by our neighbor and they did not disappoint. They remodeled our kitchen and created a new laundry room in our garage. From the initial planning stages to completing the post-construction punch list, the team was helpful, responsive and timely. The project manager, Quinton, and his team were a pleasure to work with and the quality of their work speaks for itself. They will be our First Choice for any home projects in the future. 100% recommend.
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Seema Shah-Fairbank

We recently constructed an ADU on our property in Fullerton. Our initial general contractor only showed up to collect checks and do the bare minimum. They had a lot of trouble getting the project to pass city inspection. So, we contacted 1st Choice Design and Development to finish the job and do landscaping for us. Quinton Jones, of 1st Choice Design and Development, came to our site and gave us a quote to complete all the drainage, concrete work, landscaping, and building a new shed. They were professional, on time, and within budget. Quinton was great at communicating and regularly checked on the project to ensure that everything was completed to our satisfaction. We are so happy with the product and excited to have found a reputable company that cares about its clients. If you are looking for a company to help, make your dreams reality, check out 1st Choice Design and Development and ask for Quinton. You will be so happy you did.
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Christina Kasper

Im more than satisfied with the job done by Andrew and his crew. If there was a delay in work, it was my fault because i insisted on ordering supplies myself in the pursuit to save money. If i had the opportunity to go back in time, i would let the professionals take care of ordering the products. My floors are so beautiful and it was done in such a quick manner. All the workers are trustworthy and very communicative. Its the best experience i’ve ever had with contractors.
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Jodie Thomas

1st Choice Design and Development came into my roofing project after another company not only attempted an illegal installation, but also damaged the integrity of my rafters. 1st Choice Design and Development, Tony and his employees, assisted me with getting a structural engineering plan completed and approved by the city, new permits pulled, and quickly and correctly installed a beautiful new roof. Communication throughout the process was excellent. The integrity of this company's employees were above and beyond my expectations and they all were willing to assist where needed. I will be recommending this company to everyone I know.
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Nathan Santos

I had an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) custom built in San Diego by 1st Choice Development. Huge success, as the final result was exactly how I pictured it, and had a flood of rental applications as soon as it was ready. Worked mostly with Tony Holder with the project coordination, and he was very open and let me communicate any specific details to his employees and subcontractors as needed. Stuff always comes up in construction, especially when it's a big project... But they were always accommodating with my build details to increase quality and have a nicer finish, as long as I covered any material overages that were not part of the drawings/agreement. I think it's always worth it to invest in quality and I was glad to find a contractor that was onboard to do those things, even if it's a little different than the 'standard'. I have worked with a lot of stubborn and naive contractors that think they know everything, and don't want to change any of their ways and don't want to do anything different than what they always do. Not the case with Tony on my ADU build, and that made a huge difference in experience and outcome. Zero change order upcharges. Already planning my next ADU build with them on an investment property. Highly recommend.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a 1st Choice Development rebuild take?

The expected timeline is 8–10 months after permits are approved, with timing affected by home size, permitting and material availability.

How does 1st Choice Development structure payments?

Payments follow agreed-upon phases tied to construction milestones.

What if 1st Choice Development finds additional damage?

The team documents hidden damage and coordinates with the insurance provider before proceeding.

What options does 1st Choice Development discuss if insurance falls short?

It reviews the estimate and discusses options such as value engineering, financing solutions or phased upgrades.

Can 1st Choice Development add an ADU to a rebuild?

An ADU may be possible depending on the property, zoning, lot size and local regulations.