Dana Point storm damage
Storm repair and rebuild in Dana Point and Capistrano Beach.
Hurricane Marie's swells reached homes on Beach Road in Capistrano Beach in September. We repair and rebuild storm-damaged homes, from planning and permits through construction. Avorino is a licensed general building contractor, CSLB #1107538.
We repair and rebuild. We don't build seawalls or other shoreline protection, and we don't do emergency water extraction. A coastal engineer or a restoration company handles that work, and we can start once it's done.
Where things stand on Beach Road
As of the City of Dana Point's Beach Road update of October 8, 2026. Check the City's page for the latest.
- The City reported 7 homes red-tagged, 12 yellow-tagged and 4 green-tagged. Two homes that had been red-tagged were demolished, and one red-tagged home was pending demolition.
- The City proclaimed a local emergency on September 9 for coastal flooding from Hurricane Marie in the Capistrano Bay Community Services District. The City Council ratified it on September 15.
- Tags have changed as homes were reinspected. ABC7 reported on September 29 that four yellow tags had changed to green, and that a tag can change again if damage worsens.
- The City offers home safety inspections. Call (949) 248-3564.
- The full update is on the City's Beach Road updates page (opens in a new tab).
Who decides what on Beach Road
Rebuilding on Beach Road runs through more than one authority. Knowing which one decides what keeps the project moving.
City of Dana Point.
Inspects homes, issues and changes the tags, and issues the building permit for a repair or rebuild.
California Coastal Commission.
Issues emergency coastal development permits on Beach Road. The City says it does not issue them and has no authority over shoreline protective measures.
Your engineers.
A structural engineer assesses what can be saved. A coastal engineer designs any shoreline protection.
Avorino.
Plans the repair or rebuild, prepares permit drawings with your engineer, and builds it. We don't build seawalls or shoreline protection.
If your Beach Road home is tagged
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Leave the tag in place.
Only the City changes a tag, after it reinspects the home.
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Ask for a reinspection when conditions change.
The City's inspection line is (949) 248-3564.
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Keep a record.
Photograph the damage and keep receipts for any emergency work.
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Check who you hire.
Work of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Look up the license on the CSLB website before you sign.
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Get the scope in writing.
Ask for emergency work and the rebuild to be priced separately.
Repair or rebuild on the coast
In a FEMA flood zone, if restoring a home costs 50 percent or more of its pre-damage market value, the whole building must meet current floodplain rules. The City's building official or floodplain administrator decides this, not FEMA or an insurer.
Replacing a structure destroyed by a disaster can be exempt from a coastal development permit when it conforms to zoning, keeps the same use and location, and is no more than 10 percent larger. Whether your home qualifies is for the City or the Coastal Commission to decide.
Read the full guide to storm damage repair on the Orange County coast.How we help Dana Point owners
We repair storm-damaged homes and rebuild homes that can't be saved, in Dana Point and across Orange County. We plan the work, prepare permit drawings with your engineer, and build it.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues emergency coastal permits on Beach Road?
The California Coastal Commission. The City of Dana Point says it does not issue them.
How do I get my home's tag reviewed?
Call the City's inspection line at (949) 248-3564. Tags on Beach Road have changed after reinspection, and a tag can change again if damage worsens.
How many Beach Road homes were tagged?
On October 8 the City reported 7 red-tagged, 12 yellow-tagged and 4 green-tagged homes. Two red-tagged homes had been demolished, and one was pending demolition. Check the City's page for the latest.
Can a red-tagged home on Beach Road be rebuilt?
That depends on what the City finds, the coastal permit path and, in a flood zone, the 50 percent rule. The City decides. We plan and build the repair or rebuild once the path is clear.
Do you build seawalls or remove water?
No. We repair and rebuild homes. A coastal engineer handles shoreline protection, and a restoration company handles water removal.
Do you work in Dana Point?
Yes. Dana Point is in our Orange County service area.
Talk to us about your property
Tell us what happened and what your tag says. We'll tell you what the repair or rebuild involves.
Sources
- City of Dana Point, Beach Road Updates (opens in a new tab)
- Dana Point Times, State, county, city emergencies declared following Hurricane Marie damage (September 25, 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- ABC7, Capistrano Beach, already battered by Hurricane Marie, braces for more damage (September 29, 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FEMA, Substantial Damage FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- California Public Resources Code 30610 (opens in a new tab)
- Contractors State License Board, Disaster Information (opens in a new tab)