Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Engineering Solutions
Pacific Coast Civil has been delivering comprehensive civil engineering, land planning, and surveying services since 1996. Our in-house team of engineers, surveyors, and permit specialists provides end-to-end project support from feasibility studies to construction approvals. With over 75 completed wildfire rebuild projects, we specialize in navigating complex regulatory environments across Southern California's challenging terrain. Our integrated approach minimizes delays through direct agency coordination and technical expertise in grading, drainage, and stormwater compliance. We maintain strong relationships with local municipalities to expedite permit processing while maintaining strict adherence to code requirements.Our 35-year legacy demonstrates consistent technical excellence through ALTA surveys, erosion control plans, and ADA-compliant designs. We differentiate ourselves through cohesive project management that combines technical rigor with personalized service for architects, developers, and homeowners. Our team's deep understanding of hillside, coastal, and fire-affected properties enables tailored solutions that balance regulatory compliance with practical implementation. This commitment to technical precision and client partnership has established us as a trusted resource for both new construction and post-disaster rebuilding projects throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Services
Grading & Drainage Design
Stormwater Management
Wildfire Rebuild Engineering
Land Planning
Topographic Surveys
Permit Processing
Erosion Control Plans
Site Feasibility Studies
Construction Staking
Hillside Development
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- In-house team of civil engineers, surveyors, and permit specialists
- End-to-end project lifecycle management from feasibility to approval
- Specialized expertise in Southern California's fire zones and hillside developments
- Technical excellence with 35+ years of regulatory compliance experience
- Direct agency coordination to expedite permit approvals
Services
Wildfire Rebuild Engineering
Comprehensive civil engineering for fire-damaged properties including site assessment, code-compliant redesign, and permit coordination. Our team specializes in navigating post-wildfire regulations across Malibu, Los Angeles, and Ventura County. We integrate grading plans with erosion control measures to ensure safe, durable reconstruction that meets current standards while respecting property owners' needs.
Land Planning
Strategic land planning services covering feasibility studies, subdivision mapping, and entitlement support. We create site-specific designs that balance zoning requirements with development goals for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our team prepares technical exhibits for agency approvals while addressing topographic challenges and environmental constraints in coastal and hillside locations.
Topographic Surveys
Precision topographic surveys documenting terrain features, structures, and utilities for design and construction purposes. Our surveyors use advanced equipment to create accurate base maps that inform grading plans and drainage solutions. We specialize in fire-damaged property assessments and support all project phases from initial due diligence to final as-built documentation.
Permit Processing
Full-service permit coordination handling submittals to local municipalities and regulatory agencies. We prepare technical documentation, address compliance issues, and maintain direct communication with planning departments to expedite approvals. Our expertise includes wildfire rebuild permits, zoning variances, and environmental compliance documentation for both public and private sector clients.
Stormwater Management
Custom stormwater management systems incorporating Low Impact Development (LID) principles. We design biofiltration systems, detention basins, and erosion control measures that meet MS4 permit requirements. Our solutions address site-specific hydrological conditions while ensuring long-term drainage performance for residential, commercial, and post-fire rebuild projects.
People
Richard Doss
Founder
With over 35 years of experience, Richard Doss established Pacific Coast Civil in 1996. He leads complex engineering projects while maintaining direct client relationships. His expertise in Southern California's regulatory environment and challenging terrain has shaped the firm's approach to wildfire rebuilds and hillside developments.
Questions
What areas do you serve for wildfire rebuild projects?
We specialize in Los Angeles County and Ventura County, including Malibu, Thousand Oaks, and fire-affected regions throughout Southern California.
What civil engineering services do you offer for new construction?
We provide grading design, stormwater management, street/utility design, and full permit processing for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
How do you handle complex hillside development challenges?
Our team combines slope analysis, erosion control planning, and agency coordination to address topographic constraints while maintaining design integrity.
What surveying services are available for fire-damaged properties?
We offer boundary determination, topographic mapping, and construction staking specifically tailored for post-fire rebuilding requirements.
How does your in-house permit processing benefit clients?
Direct agency communication streamlines approvals by addressing compliance issues proactively, reducing delays in both routine and emergency rebuild projects.
