Meet Solishia -
Your Construction Permitting Expert
After spending years as the Environmental Health Administrator at the City of Malibu, I witnessed firsthand the frustration homeowners faced navigating the complex permitting process. Following the devastating Woolsey Fire, I reviewed hundreds of rebuild applications and saw how the system could both help and hinder recovery efforts. That experience inspired me to start Home Run Experts—to use my insider knowledge to help property owners succeed rather than struggle with the permitting process.
Government Experience
As Malibu's prior Environmental Health Administrator, I was responsible for reviewing and approving construction projects, septic system designs, and environmental projects. This role gave me deep insight into what agencies look for in applications, common approval pitfalls, and the relationships that make projects move smoothly through the system.
Technical Expertise
I'm a licensed geologist with hands-on construction experience across residential, commercial, and multi-family projects. This combination of technical knowledge and regulatory experience allows me to design solutions that work both in the field and in the approval process.
Local Knowledge
Having worked throughout Southern California—from Malibu to Ventura County to Los Angeles—I understand the unique requirements of different agencies. These relationships and local knowledge are invaluable for moving projects forward efficiently.
My Mission
My mission is to help every homeowner impacted by wildfires rebuild and get back into their homes as soon as possible by navigating the complex and frustrating permitting process. I specialize in obtaining construction permits and designing septic systems in Southern California, serving as the bridge between property owners, consulting teams, and local agencies to get projects approved and moving forward.
Why I'm Different
Most permit consultants have never sat on the other side of the approval table or construction site. I have. I know what reviewers are thinking, what they're looking for, and how to present projects for success. When you work with me, you're getting someone who has approved thousands of permits and knows the system from the inside out.
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I'm the only permit consultant in Southern California who has sat on both sides of the approval table and worked in construction. As the former Environmental Health Administrator at the City of Malibu, I reviewed and approved hundreds of permits—including countless Woolsey Fire rebuild projects. Now I use that insider knowledge to help clients navigate the same process I once administered.
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6 years. During my tenure, I was responsible for reviewing construction permits, septic system designs, and environmental projects throughout Malibu, giving me deep insight into what agencies look for in successful applications.
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Yes, I maintain my active geological license and continue to apply that technical expertise to construction projects. This combination of regulatory experience and scientific background allows me to design solutions that work both in the field and in the approval process.
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Yes, I'm happy to provide references from satisfied clients. Due to the sensitive nature of rebuilding after loss, I always ask permission before sharing client information, but many are willing to speak about their positive experience.