Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinets and counters, a new layout, or a full tear-out, with the plumbing, electrical and permits handled by one crew.
Kitchen Remodels in Somis 
Ventura County · 22–35 min from our office
General Contractor in Somis, CA
Remodels, additions, custom homes and fire rebuilds on Somis ranch and residential properties. Unincorporated County permits, septic systems and wells are part of how we plan every job here.
Working in Somis
Somis is a small agricultural community in the Las Posas Valley, founded in 1892 on part of the old Rancho Las Posas. It is unincorporated, so there is no city hall: building permits come from the County of Ventura, and County zoning governs what can be built on agricultural and rural residential land. Most homes here sit on larger lots among avocado and citrus orchards, and many have outbuildings, long driveways and septic systems.
The area is not on a public sewer, so every addition that adds a bedroom raises a question about septic capacity, and new homes need a septic system designed for the soil. Some properties also rely on private wells. Those requirements can decide where an addition or a new house sits on the lot, so we look at them before anything is designed.
In November 2024, the Mountain Fire burned through the hills around Somis and into Camarillo Heights, destroying 243 structures in all. Rebuilding and hardening homes here is part of our work now. The County approved permit fee waivers for Mountain Fire rebuilds and lets fire rebuilds go straight to Building & Safety without the usual zoning clearance, which shortens the path to a permit.
Permits in Somis
County of Ventura RMA Building & Safety
Unincorporated Ventura County: all Somis permits go through the County.
- Counter:
- Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave, 3rd floor, Ventura, CA 93009
- County Environmental Health reviews septic systems and wells for additions and new homes.
- Mountain Fire rebuilds have County fee waivers through December 31, 2026, and skip the separate zoning clearance step.
- We prepare the drawings and handle County plan check and inspections under CSLB license #920095.
Around Somis
A few places every Somis homeowner knows, and the neighborhoods we cover.
The Las Posas Valley
The valley between Camarillo and Moorpark where Somis sits, planted in avocados, citrus and row crops along Highway 118.
Fulkerson Hardware
The long-running hardware store that has served Somis farmers and ranchers for generations, a fixture of the small town center.
Mountain Fire burn area
The 2024 Mountain Fire burned 19,904 acres in the hills around Somis and Camarillo Heights. Rebuilding is under way across the area.
Neighborhoods and ZIP codes
- Somis
- Las Posas Valley
- Balcom Canyon
We serve all of Somis, ZIP code 93066.
Somis homes
Somis homes range from older farmhouses and ranch houses to large custom homes built on hillside parcels in recent decades. Many properties have more than one structure, such as barns, garages and workshops, and owners often want to expand the main house or rebuild an older one.
Because the area is rural and unincorporated, projects here involve septic systems, private wells, agricultural zoning and fire department access more often than anywhere else we work. Much of the hill country around the valley is in mapped fire hazard zones.
What Somis homes need
Septic capacity for additions
Adding bedrooms can require confirming or upgrading the septic system through County Environmental Health before the building permit is issued.
Fire rebuilds and hardening
Rebuilds after the Mountain Fire are built to Chapter 7A wildfire standards, and existing homes benefit from ember-resistant vents, enclosed eaves and fire-resistant siding.
Agricultural zoning
County zoning on agricultural parcels limits the size and placement of homes and additions. We check it before design starts.
Fire department access
Long or steep driveways may need widening, turnarounds or added water supply to satisfy fire department requirements for new construction.
Our services in Somis
Every service below is available to Somis homeowners, with the same license, permits and guarantee.
- Kitchen Remodels in Somis
Bathroom Remodeling
Guest bath refreshes, full primary bathrooms, tub-to-shower conversions and accessible, curbless showers.
Bathroom Remodels in Somis Whole-Home Remodeling
Reworked floor plans, widened halls and doorways, new flooring and finishes throughout, managed by one licensed contractor.
Whole-Home Remodels in Somis Home Additions
Room additions and second stories: bedrooms, family rooms, offices and primary suites, from structural plans to final inspection.
Home Additions in Somis Outdoor Living Spaces
Patios, patio covers, pergolas, decks, outdoor kitchens and fire features built for the Ventura County climate.
Outdoor Living in Somis Concrete Work
Patios, walkways, slabs and foundations under our C-8 Concrete license, so one contractor is responsible from the foundation up.
Concrete in Somis Stucco Repair & Installation
Crack and patch repair, texture matching, and new stucco tied into additions and window replacements.
Stucco in Somis Water Damage Repair
Rebuilding after leaks: drywall, ceilings, framing, flooring and finishes put back by one team once the source is fixed.
Water Damage Repair in Somis Seismic Retrofitting
Cripple-wall bracing and foundation bolting for older raised-foundation homes. LE is a registered Earthquake Brace + Bolt contractor.
Seismic Retrofits in Somis
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Plan around the land
Septic, wells, fire access and County rules: tell us about your Somis property and we will map out what your project needs.
Somis FAQs
Who issues building permits in Somis?
The County of Ventura. Somis is unincorporated, so there is no city building department; the County's Resource Management Agency handles planning and building, and Environmental Health reviews septic and wells. We work with all three offices on Somis projects.
Can I add a bedroom to a Somis home on septic?
Usually, but the septic system has to be able to handle it. Adding bedrooms can trigger a review by County Environmental Health, and an older or undersized system may need to be expanded or replaced. We find out what your system is permitted for before the addition is designed.
What help is there for rebuilding after the Mountain Fire?
The County of Ventura approved permit fee waivers for Mountain Fire rebuilds, estimated at about $20,000 per home and in effect through December 31, 2026, with possible extensions. Rebuilds also skip the zoning clearance and go straight to Building & Safety. We help with the plans, permits and construction.
Do you build new custom homes on Somis lots?
Yes. We build from your architect's plans and pour the foundation ourselves under our C-8 Concrete license. Rural lots need septic design, water supply, fire access and County approval, and we plan for those before construction is priced.
How far is Somis from your office?
About 22 to 35 minutes from our Santa Paula office, through the Las Posas Valley or by way of Camarillo. We are on Somis job sites regularly.
Popular services in Somis
Nearby areas we serve
- Camarillo, CA22–40 min from Santa Paula
- Moorpark, CA25–40 min from Santa Paula
- Santa Paula, CA5–12 min from Santa Paula
- Fillmore, CA15–25 min from Santa Paula
Helpful pages
- Insurance Discounts for Fire-Hardened Homes in California (Safer from Wildfires)
Seismic & Fire
- Rebuilding After the Mountain Fire: Permits, Fee Waivers & Timeline
Seismic & Fire
- Wildfire Home Hardening for Ventura County Homes: Vents, Eaves, Siding & Zone 0
Seismic & Fire
- All service areas
- About LE Construction
Serving Somis and Surrounding Neighborhoods
From Somis, Las Posas Valley, Balcom Canyon to the rest of Somis, we are 22–35 min from our Santa Paula office.
ZIP codes we serve here: 93066