ABOUT CC

Building wildfire-resilient, energy-smart homes for a safer, more sustainable  Los Angeles

Coldwater Construction is not your average builder... we’re your neighbors. We grew up watching fires crawl over the Santa Monica Mountains and learned firsthand how vulnerable Los Angeles can be when disaster strikes.

Our mission is simple: protect our city by building wildfire-resilient, energy-smart homes that are safe and sustainable for decades to come.


As Angelenos, we’ve seen how hotter summers, drier winters, and high-risk hillside development have made our neighborhoods increasingly vulnerable. The 2025 Winter Fire Complex proved that “defensible space” alone isn’t enough — we need integrated protection systems that combine energy efficiency with wildfire defense.

That’s why we built CC as a one-stop shop.


We design and install complete systems that reduce grid strain, lower cooling costs, and  protect against ember intrusion and radiant heat.


Unlike most companies that only tackle one piece of the puzzle, we do it all under one roof — integrating design, construction, roofing, solar, and fire-hardening into a seamless system that protects both your property and your power.


Every project we take on is personal and every install helps defend the same hills, canyons, and community we call home.

Our Mission

We are committed to building a climate-resilient Los Angeles through structural retrofits, new construction, and energy-smart roofing.


Wildfire intensity and frequency have exploded in recent years. The Woolsey Fire in 2018 was a wake-up call for all of California — but the 2025 firestorm marked a new era of crisis, with the Kenneth, Hurst, Eaton, Sunset, and Palisades Fires overwhelming communities at an unprecedented scale. These disasters exposed the deep failures in our preparedness and the lack of fire-resistant infrastructure in WUI zones. Meanwhile, rising temperatures and skyrocketing energy costs are pushing the grid to the brink.


We believe the solution lies in Cool Roofs, Solar, Wildfire Protection Retrofits, Anti-Incendiary roof layering, and Roofline Sprinkler Systems. Our mission is to deliver these protections where they’re needed most — starting with the neighborhoods and city we call home.


Where Energy Efficiency meets Wildfire Defense

  • Licensed, Bonded, & Insured
  • Expertise & Efficiency
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed

Trusted by warehouses, retail buildings, and residential property owners across Los Angeles.

Our Team

Founded in the heart of Coldwater Canyon, our work is grounded in the values of sustainability, safety, and community resilience — shaped by the very landscape we grew up in.

Jack Klines

Chief Executive & Financial Officer (CEFO), Founder

Jack grew up in Coldwater Canyon and went on to study at the University of Portland and the UCLA Anderson School of Business, where he focused on entrepreneurship and business development. His background combines field-level leadership with strategic planning, making him the operational backbone of Coldwater Construction. Jack leads day-to-day operations, overseeing business strategy, legal compliance, sales, branding, growth initiatives, licensing, insurance, and the company’s overall financial health. He is passionate about applying business as a tool to address environmental challenges and climate risk at the local level.

Aidan Jones

Chief Research & Development Officer (CRDO), Founder

A fellow Coldwater Canyon native, Aidan studied Environmental Studies at Western Washington University, focusing on justice, community resilience, and disaster risk reduction. During his time there, he published his research paper: “The 2018 Woolsey Fire: San Fernando Valley Impact Report and Lessons in Future Resilience”. Aidan now leads sustainable construction research, integrating wildfire defense and structural resilience with a commitment to aesthetic integrity. He uses ArcGIS spatial analysis to develop cost estimates and assess structural vulnerability, ensuring data-driven project planning. He also specializes in cost-benefit analysis, ensuring homeowners invest in upgrades that offer the greatest long-term value.

Edgar Gonzalez

Chief Construction Officer (CCO), Licensed and Bonded Contractor

Edgar was born in Westwood and grew up across Southern California and Mexico.  He entered the construction world early, working hands-on  with skylights and roofing systems before developing deep expertise in full-scale waterproofing for both residential and commercial buildings. Over the years, he has founded and led multiple companies- including Simple Solutions Construction, Skylight Gurus, & now CC,  developing a reputation as a trusted expert in complex construction systems, operational oversight, and high-performance building solutions. Today, Edgar oversees all construction operations, applying his technical expertise to ensure that every project meets our strict quality standards and all regulatory requirements.