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Multifamily and HOA Reconstruction
Reconstructing a multifamily property while residents are still in the building is one of the most demanding types of construction work. It requires phased scheduling, constant communication with residents and boards, and a team that’s done this enough times to know where problems show up before they actually do.
Saarman has been reconstructing multifamily and HOA properties since 1982. Our 200+ person team includes project managers, superintendents, and trade crews who specialize in occupied-building work. We’ve completed projects ranging from 20-unit condominium renovations to 300+ unit apartment community rehabilitations across California and Hawaii.
What Multifamily Reconstruction Looks Like
Every multifamily reconstruction project is different, but the core elements remain consistent: building envelope repair or replacement (roofing, cladding, waterproofing, windows), structural repairs, unit rehabilitation, common-area upgrades, ADA compliance work, and building system improvements.
We handle all of this with our own in-house crews, which gives us direct control over quality and scheduling. When a project involves multiple trades working in sequence across dozens of units, that kind of control matters.
HOA Reconstruction
Working with HOA boards adds a layer of communication and governance that not every contractor is equipped to handle. Board members need accurate budgets, clear timelines, and regular reporting that they can share with homeowners. Residents need to understand the construction schedule and how it affects their daily lives.
Saarman’s project teams have presented to hundreds of HOA boards. We know how to develop scopes that align with reserve study budgets, phase work to keep common areas accessible, and keep the lines of communication open throughout the project.
We serve as an HOA reconstruction contractor throughout California and Hawaii, with teams experienced in the specific code requirements and building types in each market.
Affordable Housing and Resyndication
For affordable housing properties approaching resyndication, the building’s physical condition is central to every financing conversation. Lenders and tax credit investors need a capital needs assessment that covers the full scope of required work, and they need confidence that the contractor can deliver on budget and on schedule.
Saarman has experience with resyndication-driven renovation projects, including energy-efficiency upgrades, accessibility improvements, and building envelope work that financing structures typically require. We understand how the construction timeline intersects with the financial closing process, and we work with development teams to keep both on track.
If you’re an affordable housing contractor or developer in San Diego, Los Angeles, or elsewhere in California, preparing for resyndication, Saarman can handle the construction scope from assessment through completion.
Where We Work
Our multifamily reconstruction teams serve properties throughout Northern California, Southern California (including Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego), and Hawaii (including Honolulu and Oahu).
Each region has its own code requirements, permitting processes, and construction conditions. Our project managers have direct experience in each market, which means faster startups and fewer surprises.
Get Started
If your multifamily or HOA property needs reconstruction, we’d like to hear about the project. Call Saarman at (510) 749-0960 or visit saarman.com/contact to start the conversation.
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Rehabilitation / Reconstruction
Saarman Construction is dedicated to satisfying the needs of our clients. We believe the best way to do that is to rehabilitate and reconstruct buildings safely, with longevity and health as the highest priority. A methodology that will stand the test of time.
Seismic Retrofitting
Seismic retrofitting is about reinforcing your building for safety during earthquakes. Both the quakes you feel and the tremors that you do not. We understand the seismic demand on structures, and it is our endeavor to make every structure we work on structurally sound.
Property Maintenance
Call Saarman for your property maintenance needs. We are building boy scouts, perennially equipped for the very worst deferred maintenance conditions. We provide complete maintenance services from the foundation to the roof and even below grade!