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other cool features like thermal heated floors and a bespoke stainless-steel pool slide from the UK.”
It’ s clear that SweisKloss genuinely cares
about building quality homes, as well as incorporating both safety and sustainability.“ We encourage the use of sustainable materials and practices where possible to create a healthy environment for the clients and their families,” Abeer states.“ I always inform clients that I make some decisions on their behalf from both a quality and sustainability perspective, such as using the best insulation and sealing all joints.
“ In terms of fire safety, we often start thinking about plans and processes early, such as the design and orientation of the home depending on its location and plot. We once worked on a large property with enough space to build an eight-foot retaining wall, using naturally fire-resistant materials, to
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act as a fire break. I’ m always staying ahead and learning about the latest trends and innovations in fire-safe homebuilding and conducting research on the best materials to use. We’ re currently trialing the concept of secondary sprinkler systems, for example, installing new spray systems that cover a nine-foot radius surrounding the house.”
Passion and commitment
From speaking with Abeer, it’ s clear to see the genuine passion and commitment behind SweisKloss, and by championing the values of strong communication and design functionality, the business will continue to build safe and sustainable homes across California. However, as our conversation draws to a close, Abeer shares some interesting ambitions for the future.
“ All of our homes so far are custom homes, and I’ d love to venture into the world of spec homes within my lifetime,” she says.“ I have a vision to create a sister brand, SK Homes, that meets demand for well-built, beautiful, sustainable, and healthy homes across Southern California. I’ m gradually exploring this market; I’ ve got some investors lined up and made a few offers on property, but it was difficult to go any further in the process when severe fires hit the area and displaced people earlier this year.”
Back to how the business currently stands, Abeer concludes:“ We have three ground-up builds starting next year, as well as a major home beginning in July, which will be a significant and complicated project for us as we’ re extending the home by adding a basement. We also have plenty of renovations and remodels planned in 2026 and we’ re anticipating working on many rebuild projects as people return to the area.” ■
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