Custom Home Builders in the Bay Area

Custom Home Builders in San Francisco & San Jose

Your Trusted General Contractors in the Bay Area

Service Areas: San Jose, Palo Alto, Berkeley, Sunnyvale, Oakland, Fremont and San Francisco

Leading Custom Home Builders and Contractors in the Bay Area

Why Choose Us as Your Custom Home Builder?

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What Sets Us Apart as Custom Home Builders in the Bay Area?

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Custom Home Building Process in San Francisco & the Bay Area

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Consultation & Concept Development

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Design & Planning for Custom Homes

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Permit Acquisition & Site Preparation

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Construction & Quality Assurance

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Final Walkthrough & Project Completion

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Frequently Asked Questions

We usually begin with a conversation. You don’t need blueprints or a final design—just an idea of what you want. From there, we walk you through the early planning phase, talk budget, and help outline what’s realistic for your site, your timeline, and your goals.

Yes. Our team manages permitting and site preparation in-house. We’re familiar with the local process in cities like San Francisco, San Jose, and surrounding areas, so we’re able to keep things moving without unnecessary delays.

It depends on the stage of the build and what changes you’re considering. We do our best to accommodate adjustments when possible, but some changes may affect budget or timeline. We’ll talk it through with you before anything moves forward.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on the size of the home, the complexity of the design, and the location. We’ll give you a more accurate estimate after the initial planning and permitting phase is complete.

Yes. In addition to custom homes, we build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across the Bay Area. If you’re thinking about adding a guest suite, rental unit, or backyard studio, we can help design and build one that fits your space and meets local codes.

Yes. Always have. Just call or email, and we’ll find a time that works. Could be a site visit or a phone call, depending on where you’re at in the process.