About Us: Built on Family, Experience, and Trust

                                                        Ofir Nagar | Founder & CEO, Shulmen Construction LA

I founded Shulmen Construction LA, but the story behind it started long before the company ever had a name.

I built it out of a real love for construction, out of years on the job site, and out of values that were passed down to me through my family and the people who walked alongside me. When I stand on a job site in Los Angeles today, I know exactly where I came from to get here.
 

Three Generations of Working With Our Hands

My grandfather was a carpenter. He worked with patience and respect for the material, and the smell of wood and the precision of his craft are some of my earliest memories. From him I learned, even without many words, that there is real value in clean work, in the small details, and in turning raw material into something strong, useful, and beautiful.

My father carried that path forward in his own way. He was a maintenance contractor for marble and stone plants, an environment that demands strength, precision, and accountability, along with a deep understanding of material and machinery. From him I learned what it means to make sure everything works, to hold to a standard, and to do work that has to last.

Between my grandfather's carpentry shop and my father's stone plants, I grew up in a world where things are built, repaired, and done right. I was drawn to it from a young age, and over time I came to understand that real construction is far more than what you see from the outside. It is also what hides behind the walls, beneath the floors, and inside the bones of the house. Those lessons are the foundation of who I am today.
 

The Mentor Who Shaped Everything

Over the years, my path was shaped more than anything by Robert, a seasoned professional with fifty years of experience in construction. Robert was far more than a mentor to me. He was a teacher, a guide, and a true friend.

For years we worked side by side,
and he shared with me a deep well
of knowledge built over decades.
But beyond the technique and the
tools, he gave me a belief I still carry
today: that every project, big or small,
deserves integrity, precision, patience,
and respect. He believed that when a
person puts their home in your hands,
you owe it your full seriousness.

We lost Robert to COVID-19 when he
was seventy. Losing him was hard,
and his absence is still felt. But his voice is in my head on every walkthrough, on every tough call, on every small detail most people would never notice.

His standards, his work ethic, and the respect he had for this trade still guide the way we work. For me, carrying these values forward is not just a professional commitment, it is personal. Every project we take on is part of that legacy.
 

What We Do Today

Today, Shulmen Construction LA proudly serves homeowners and property owners across the greater Los Angeles area, from Hollywood Hills to Hancock Park to Beverlywood. We specialize in:

• New construction — building from the ground up

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — design and build

• Room additions and home expansions

• Structural repairs

• Kitchen and bathroom remodels

• High-end renovations and technical building solutions

We have brought generations of hands-on experience together with modern construction practices to deliver exceptional results for the places that matter most to you.
 

Why Homeowners Trust Us

We are a fully licensed and bonded, boutique family-owned company, and the numbers reflect the way we work:

• Licensed California General Building Contractor (Class B) — license verified

• 5.0 rating across 370+ Google reviews and an Exceptional 5.0 on Thumbtack

• Recognized as a Top Pro for consistently high ratings and reliability

• 15 years in business with a background-checked, professional team

Behind every one of those numbers is a homeowner who handed us their most important asset and trusted us to do it right.
 

How We Work

As a family-owned company, we understand that a construction project can be complex and, at times, stressful. Whether it is a new home from the ground up, an ADU, an expansion, a full renovation, or a structural repair, your home is one of your most important assets, and we never take that lightly.

Our licensed team approaches every project with personal attention, clear communication, and responsible project management from start to finish. We work carefully, build to code, respect your time, and uphold the standards our name was built on.

To us, good construction is not just about finishing a job. It is about protecting your home, increasing its value, earning your trust, and delivering work that lasts for years.
 

Let's Build Something That Lasts

Whether you are building from the ground up, adding an ADU, expanding your home, managing an investment property, or caring for the house you live in, we bring the precision and expertise it takes to protect and enhance what you have built.

At Shulmen Construction LA, we combine experience passed down from one generation to the next, modern construction methods, and the values I learned from the people who shaped me. We are proud to carry this tradition into every home we build, expand, repair, renovate, and improve.