Frequently Asked Questions

We provide full design-build services, including design, preconstruction planning, project management, and construction. Our work spans residential remodeling, commercial tenant improvements, landscape projects, and specialty construction services.  answer to this item.

Our team specializes in constructing residential and commercial buildings.

Yes, we offer comprehensive project management services to ensure that your project is completed on time and within budget.

Our pricing model is based on the scope and complexity of the project. We provide transparent pricing upfront and work with our clients to ensure that there are no hidden costs.

We are based in Los Angeles and serve clients across Southern California, including surrounding cities and counties. to this item.

 You can request a consultation through our website, by phone at 310.817.0333, or by email at info@tekeninc.com. We’ll review your project goals and recommend next steps. 

 Yes. We offer budgeting, feasibility studies, constructability reviews, scheduling, and value engineering to help clients make informed decisions before construction begins. 

 Absolutely. We specialize in commercial tenant improvements, including office build-outs, interior renovations, and space reconfigurations with minimal disruption to operations. 

 Yes. TEKEN Design & Construction operates in compliance with California licensing requirements and maintains appropriate insurance for all projects. Add an answer to this item.

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 Yes. We coordinate permitting, inspections, and code compliance as part of our project management services. 

 We follow structured quality management practices, detailed documentation, and consistent site oversight to ensure work meets design intent, safety standards, and performance expectations. Add an answer to this item.

 Yes. We can provide standalone project management, consulting, or preconstruction services depending on your project needs. 

We also offer Owner's Representative services.

 Our clients include homeowners, business owners, developers, property managers, and institutional clients seeking reliable design-build and construction solutions. 

 Our secret sauce at TEKEN is not limited to one thing, but rather it is a collaboration of the following:

• Strong technical background: Engineering and systems based approach to each project, large or small. 
• integrated design-build approach:  Managed by one team under one contract.
• Customer Centricity: Transparent communication, problem solving, and focus on long-term value set us apart. 

 Start times vary based on scope, permitting, and availability. Contact us early so we can evaluate timelines and scheduling options. 

Yes! Please contact us directly to discuss urgency and availability. 

Yes. Clients are welcome to supply their own materials, fixtures, or equipment. We regularly work with owner-provided items and can integrate them into the project.

 When materials are owner-supplied, you are responsible for:

• Product selection and specifications 
• Quantity accuracy and overage 
• Ordering and payment 
• Delivery coordination and timing 
• Inspecting for damage or defects 

We handle installation, but procurement responsibility remains with the owner. 

 No. TEKEN provides a workmanship warranty only. Any issues related to material performance, defects, or manufacturer quality must be handled through the supplier or manufacturer. 

  You are responsible for:

• Inspecting all materials upon delivery 
• Coordinating returns or replacements 
• Ensuring corrected materials arrive on time 

Delays in replacement materials may impact the project schedule. 

 Insufficient materials can result in:

• Work stoppages 
• Schedule delays 
• Additional labor or remobilization costs 

We recommend confirming quantities carefully before installation begins. 

 Yes. We offer consultation services to:

• Review product selections 
• Confirm compatibility with installation systems 
• Recommend alternatives if needed 

This helps reduce risk and avoid costly delays. 

 If you supply materials, you are responsible for:

• Ensuring materials arrive on schedule 
• Coordinating delivery access 
• Providing a secure, weather-protected storage area 

We can assist with logistics if included in the project scope. 

 Project timelines depend on material availability. Delays in delivery may result in:

• Schedule adjustments 
• Additional labor costs 
• Re-sequencing of work 

Yes. Common risks include:

• Incorrect specifications 
• Compatibility issues 
• Shipping delays 
• Manufacturer defects 

We work closely with you to minimize these risks, but they cannot be fully eliminated.

 In many cases, yes. When TEKEN supplies materials:

• We manage procurement and logistics 
• We verify quantities and compatibility 
• We streamline scheduling 
• We can offer a more comprehensive project warranty

 Can TEKEN install materials purchased from any vendor? 

Some materials require:

• Specialized tools or methods 
• Additional labor 
• Manufacturer-specific installation procedures 

These conditions may result in additional costs, which will be communicated in advance.