A row of Glenn Lyons custom homes on Grand Boulevard in Venice, California

Custom Homes · Since 1992

Higher standards, by design.

Glenn Lyons Custom Homes builds and remodels custom contemporary and craftsman homes across the Los Angeles Westside — from Malibu to Palos Verdes.

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Selected Work

Built on the Westside

Residential

  1. 01

    234 Grand Boulevard

    Venice, CA

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  2. 02

    559 Radcliffe Drive

    Pacific Palisades, CA

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  3. 03

    331 Windward Avenue

    Venice, CA

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  4. 04

    12631 Admiral Avenue

    West Los Angeles, CA

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Commercial

The same discipline, applied to tenant improvements, structural upgrades, and ground-up commercial work.

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    4030 Del Rey Avenue

    Marina del Rey, CA

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  2. 06

    721 E 5th Street

    Los Angeles, CA

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Coming Soon

Design-build projects by GLC — designed and built in-house, no architect.

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    8878 Apache Loop

    Parker, AZ · Design-Build

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Project Films

Walk through our builds

What We Do

One team, every phase of the build

From foundation to finish, Glenn Lyons Custom Homes coordinates the full scope of work — so quality, safety, and schedule stay in one set of hands.

  • New Construction

    Ground-up custom homes and commercial builds up to five stories above grade — from large estates to detailed infill.

  • Remodels & Additions

    Whole-home remodels, second-story additions, kitchens, baths, closets, laundry, and basement renovations.

  • ADUs & Conversions

    Accessory dwelling units and garage conversions — gyms, man caves, she-sheds, and music or yoga studios.

  • Foundations & Structural

    Foundations, basements, retaining walls, caissons, grade beams, structural steel, shoring, and welding.

  • Concrete & Sitework

    Polished floors, ADA ramps, flatwork, driveways, stairs, grading, excavation, drainage, and erosion control.

  • Pools & Outdoor Living

    Pools, spas, ponds, water features, outdoor kitchens, and basketball or tennis courts.

  • Finishes & Millwork

    Finish carpentry, tile and stone, custom ceilings, plaster, Roman clay, and smooth-wall finishes.

  • Systems (MEP)

    Plumbing, radiant, boilers and heat pumps, full electrical, low-voltage and automation, and HVAC.

  • Permits & Compliance

    Permit acquisition and expediting, private inspections, Title 24, ADA, and green compliance.

About

Redefining the standard of custom home building on the Westside since 1992.

On time. On budget. Perfection.

Glenn Lyons brings more than three decades of industry-leading experience across residential and commercial construction, and a lifetime of hands-on master craftsmanship spanning every trade and phase of the work. We take a disciplined approach that prioritizes safety, structural integrity, aesthetic precision, and operational efficiency.

We don't just build structures — we build lasting relationships around the execution of complex architectural visions, with a firm commitment to cost, schedule, and quality. Our project management runs on one non-negotiable metric: on time, on budget, done right.

From large custom estates to highly detailed renovations, we offer comprehensive turnkey solutions from concept to final walk-through. Communication is the cornerstone of how we work — clear, direct, and frequent, with honest assessments and real-time updates at every phase.

  • 1992Established
  • 30+ yrsBuilding the Westside
  • TurnkeyConcept to walk-through

Track Record

Completed projects

Three decades of custom homes — built with some of the Westside’s best architects, and as GLC design-builds.

Residential

  • 2337 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice2–3-story contemporary duplex with roof decksDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 12631 Admiral Ave, West LA1-story ADU garage conversion and complete exterior remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 438 Altair Place, Venice4-story contemporary with roof deck — structural remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 1321 Appleton Way, Venice1-story split-level contemporary craftsman with pool — remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 1348 Appleton Way, Venice2-story contemporary with roof gardens, solar, and pool — Dwell magazine build; “Ying Yang House,” Home of the Year runner-upLarry Scarpa Architecture
  • 1335 Appleton Way, Venice2-story contemporary craftsman with detached garage and gym — new buildGLC design-build
  • 1479 Blue Jay Way, Hollywood HillsHillside basement addition with elevator and gourmet chef's kitchen
  • 714 Brook Tree Road, Pacific Palisades1-story contemporary craftsman — remodelTalbot / McLanahn Architecture
  • 1220 Cabrillo Ave, Venice3-story contemporary with roof deck — structural remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 232 Grand Blvd, Venice3-story contemporary with roof deck — new buildDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 234 Grand Blvd, Venice3-story contemporary with roof deck — remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 304 Grand Blvd, Venice3-story contemporary with roof deck — new buildMelinda Grey Architecture
  • 308 Grand Blvd, Venice3-story contemporary with roof deck — new buildDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 416 Grand Blvd, Venice3-story below-grade contemporary — new buildMelinda Grey Architecture
  • 3531 Greenwood Ave, Mar Vista2-story addition and complete home remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 853 W Marco Place, Venice2-story contemporary new build — Dwell magazine buildBarbara Bestor Architecture
  • 746 Milwood Ave, Venice2-story contemporary — new buildDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 764 Nowita Ct, Venice2-story contemporary with detached garageDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 838 Palms Blvd, Venice2-story contemporary addition to a 1910 craftsman — remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 1246 Palms Blvd, Venice2-story contemporary addition and complete home remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 559 Radcliffe Dr, Pacific PalisadesContemporary hillside basement addition, pool, and complete home remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 249–251 Rennie Ave, Venice2-story contemporary and 2-story ADU over garage — new buildDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 2346 Veteran Ave, West LA2-story contemporary addition to existing homeCharles Ward Architecture
  • 3669 Sweet Water Mesa, Malibu2-story contemporary addition and complete home remodelDavid Gray Architecture
  • 860 Superba Ave, Venice2-story contemporary craftsman — addition and remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 303 Windward Ave, Venice3-story contemporary addition with ADU — remodelDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 331 Windward Ave, Venice1-story original craftsman cottage — restorationDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 334 Windward Ave, Venice2-story ADU above three-car carport — new buildDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 509 28th St, Marina del Rey3-story contemporary with roof deck and pool — new buildDesign Unlimited Architecture
  • 2724 6th St, Santa Monica3-story split-level contemporary hillside — new constructionDesign Unlimited Architecture

Commercial

  • 901 Pacific Ave1-story remodel of 5 units with seismic and ADA compliance
  • 4030 Del Rey Ave, Marina del Rey3-story contemporary remodel over an existing parking structure
  • 721 E 5th St, Los Angeles4-story + basement interior remodel — ADA, fire, LADWP, and sewer upgrades

Where We Build

We serve the Los Angeles Westside — from Malibu to Palos Verdes, and inland from Venice Beach to Downtown.

  • Malibu
  • Pacific Palisades
  • Santa Monica
  • Venice
  • Marina del Rey
  • Playa del Rey
  • Mar Vista
  • Culver City
  • West Los Angeles
  • El Segundo
  • Manhattan Beach
  • Hermosa Beach
  • Redondo Beach
  • Palos Verdes
  • Downtown LA

Get in Touch · Free Estimates

Let’s talk about your project.

Glenn takes calls directly. Reach out to discuss your build, remodel, or addition — estimates are free, with no obligation.

Ask Glenn about

  • Palisades Fire rebuild discount
  • Neighbors discount
  • Home-maintenance program for our custom builds
  • Value engineering — bring GLC onboard before design
Address
1335 Appleton Way, Venice, CA 90291