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Zieba Builders is an exclusive, award-winning Luxury Design-Build firm in Coastal Southern California with over 33 years of experience. Long Beach Historic Districts The city of Long Beach is home to 18 designated historic districts, each neighborhood built in a common era. Often, homes are similar in architectural style and overall appearance, forming a distinct […]

Zieba Builders is an exclusive, award-winning Luxury Design-Build firm in Coastal Southern California with over 33 years of experience.   What We Offer At Zieba Builders, we offer upscale residential Design-Build, including:  Whole-home remodels Accessory dwelling units (ADU) Historic restoration Master suite additions  Luxury kitchens Our award-winning Design-Build process guarantees that your project with us […]

Effective January 1, 2021, there are new ADU laws in California. Your friends at Zieba Builders want to make sure you know all there is to know about these changes.    New ADU Funding Laws Cities and counties are not required to develop a plan that incentivizes and promotes the creation of ADUs, according to […]

Have you ever thought about adding squarefootage to your home? Maybe you love where you live, but have outgrown your house? Or you want to create a luxurious retreat with all the amenities you have ever dreamt of, right here in your very own backyard? Perhaps you live in a high-demand housing market and are […]

The first question presenting itself when thinking about a construction or remodel project is also one of the most important: How to make it happen. Generally, there are two main routes: Traditionally, you would hire a designer and/or architect to plan your project with you, then contact various contractors to bid on it, and eventually […]

Summer is finally here! What generally means its time for endless beach days, exciting travels and cozy campfires, happens to also be the best time to build. Even if you do not have any urgent improvements on your mind, owning a house means there is always a little project waiting to be done. Keep busy […]

Even a century later, the (literal) rise of skyscrapers, futuristic exuberance of Art Deco or the minimalist modernity of Bauhaus are some of the first things we think of when remembering the 1920s. These architectural and design trends defined and helped shape a generation and remain influential to this day! Now that we are officially […]

It is that time of the year again – malls bursting with people, the same five jolly songs on endless repeat, no matter where you go, and parties without end to attend. The holiday season is fully here. Of course, with the festivities getting close, we start to notice changes around our house and the […]

Building and remodeling is already a giant project requiring meticulous planning as is, but if you are in Long Beach, chances are you’ll have to keep something else in mind: Countless city ordinances and regulations. Our beloved LB city is famous for its strict zoning laws, going so far as to cause the creation of […]

It’s a lazy evening at home. You’re cozy, laying on your couch and watching TV. Of course, eventually you get sucked into your favorite home improvement show, and after watching a couple inspiring episodes of families getting hooked up with their dream houses, kitchens or bathrooms, you’re ready to dial up your local contractor. Usually […]