Homebuilding is a monumental task, given the logistics and financial considerations. To guarantee achieving the home of your dreams, it may be helpful to hire a home builder. Hiring a contractor will ensure that industry standards and the most up-to-date building practices are met in this tedious process of building a home.
This list features the best custom home builders in Sebastopol, California. To create this list, our editorial team compiled a list of local home builders and assessed each based on a set of criteria: each firms’ work history, capabilities, and overall quality of work.
Richard Hart and Company
13226 Dupont Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472
In business for over 30 years, Richard Hart and Company is an esteemed neighborhood custom home builder servicing Sebastool and surrounding areas. Hart is joined by a talented team of construction professionals that put in the work thoroughly and consistently every time, as attested by previous clients. The firm’s subcontractors network is top-notch as well, ensuring that even the most miniscule work is handled professionally.
The firm’s residential portfolio shows Hart’s forward-thinking approach and dynamic design attitude. The featured project is a contemporary villa dubbed as the Alexander Valley Family Residence. Designed by Andrew Borges of Rohleder Borges Architecture, the home has a sleek and polished look due to the masterful use of materials and clean workmanship.
Kelly Cowan Designs
401 Mendocino Ave. Ste. #100b, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Treating architecture as a practical art, Kelly Cowan Designs is a professional building group that works with residential, commercial, retail, and even landscape projects. The firm operates all over Sonoma County from Healdsburg to Petaluma and Sebastopol. The firm has cutting-edge operations and a deep understanding of the local culture.
The Kelly Cowan portfolio includes projects like this contemporary home with the panoramic views of the Valley of the Moon. The firm completed this top-caliber project packed with amenities such as a massive pool and bocce court. This home is a testament to the firm’s design sensibilities and ability to make context-specific residential projects.
Highline Builders, Inc.
PO Box 2417, Sebastopol, CA 95473
Since 1979, Highline Builders has provided homeowners with top-quality residential build-outs through their strong professional network and keen attention to detail. Company Principal Steve Winkler is a hands-on business owner that has always been in careful service of customers all over the Sebastopol and surrounding areas.
The Highline portfolio includes projects including the Quietwater Ridge, a Modern home with over 7,600 square feet of home space complete with a six-car garage and a vanishing pool. Other residential projects by Highline includes well-thought projects in various home styles including a chateau that falls in the Craftsman home style and a 6,500-square-foot hillside estate following Victorian design.
Clyde Construction, Inc.
7234 Calder Ave., Sebastopol, CA 95472
Clyde Construction is a sought-after custom home builder and general contractor in Napa & Sonoma counties since 1981. Over the long history of the firm, Clyde has developed a distinctive reputation for artisan craftsmanship and friendly customer service. The firm’s customer base includes a loyal following of locals, enabling repeat business and referrals.
Clyde’s custom residential build out portfolio includes the Tamlin Timber home featured in this photo. Manufactured by Tamlin International Homes, Ltd., this project is a modern rendition of the timber home that combines the classical timber design elements such as the traditional structure and use of timber with the more progressive design characteristics including consideration of indoor-outdoor integration, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and strong polished lines.
Annadel Builders Inc.
4010 Montecito Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Built upon the values of stewardship and sustainability, Annadel Builders is a trusted name in local homebuilding, serving Sonoma and Napa counties with client-centric and environmentally-conscious operations. Annadel reflects founder and principal Richard Kirby’s commitment to staying in the front end of construction trends and techniques. Through his persistence and skills, Annadel is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after builders in the area. Projects such as the Chalk Hill Estate show the firm’s unyielding emphasis on build quality and staying faithful to the customer’s specifications. This contemporary home has amazing details that blend in the lush California environment with the progressive detailings of the indoors. The home has an adoration for curves and geometric shapes alike, forming a unique silhouette and structure that responds well to the homeowners’ lifestyle.
Sawyer Construction
3533 Hillcrest Ave., Sebastopol, CA 95472
Sawyer Construction is a crowd-favorite general contractor and custom home builder operating in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. The firm was established in 1990 by Ken Sawyer, second-generation construction professional following in the footsteps of his father who was a contractor in central British Columbia and later on, a homebuilder in Vancouver. Ken Sawyer has a unique background with his training in traditional Japanese temple carpentry. He is joined by a team of experienced construction professionals that give way to high-caliber projects such as the Thatcher, a Modern home in Napa, and the featured Hupomone, a home sitting in a 150-acre land in Petaluma. The home has an interesting silhouette characterized by a sharp triangular segment at the center. Apart from the aesthetic value, the project is also a Platinum Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design (LEED) project, making the home not only pleasant to look at but also pleasant to live in.
Sonoma Hill Builders, Inc.
500 Bicentennial Way Ste. #310, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Sonoma Hill Builders is a luxury residential development firm that understands the intricacies of local communities and the homes that fit these details best. The team has pleased generations of Sonoma and Napa homeowners. The company is headed by Director of Business Development Carrie Hunt. She has lengthy tenure in the construction industry that proves useful to the way the firm operates.
The firm’s portfolio is packed with stylish residential projects that go along with the current trends without feeling feeble or fleeting. The Franz Valley estate for instance is a testament to the firm’s take on the luxury resort atmosphere. The home achieved this feel by maximizing the 55-acre estate with resort-style amenities, Bocce court, potential for 18 plantable acres, and an unmatched panoramic view of the valley.
Holly & Associates
73 Saint James Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Winner of back-to-back Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50 list in 2013, Holly & Associates is a critically-acclaimed contractor and builder that has captured the attention and imagination of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and the North Bay for more than 35 years. The firm’s specialty lies on luxury build outs and projects. Custom homes such as the midcentury home pictured is an interesting take on the humble mountain home concept. This home is nestled in the quiet mountainscape that facilitates an enviable slow living. The home follows this laidback lifestyle with low ground elevation and a straightforward layout. One of the most outstanding features of the home is the continuous use of fine woodwork in the interior and exterior of the home. This gives a uniform look and a bespoke style that echoes the quaint living of the homeowners.
Carreiro Builders
2989 Wiljan Ct., Ste. A, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Known for building not just quality buildings but also strong relationships with locals, Carreiro Builders is a trusted builder in Santa Rosa that is capable of complex remodeling and homebuilding projects done in various home styles. Founder and principal Tom Carreiro along with his brother and partner Steve have instilled the values of workmanship and integrity in the way the firm operates. Quality and reliability are the main attributes to which the firm is being associated. Previous customers adore the way the firm conducts their business. In all pursuits, the firm is particular of the way the projects are being finished.
The Carreiro portfolio packs a lot of stunning projects that capture the firm’s eloquence and skill in homebuilding. The home in the photo is a Modern home defined by the masterful use of dark wood. The stark contrast between the wood and the greenery from the site gives a peaceful yet intentional feeling. As you walk up to the glass entryway and see through into the inviting outdoor living area you feel drawn into the pool and game area as a welcomed guest.
Harkey Construction, Inc.
810 DenBeste Ct. Ste. #101, Windsor, CA 95492
Harkey Construction is a name synonymous with reliable and hassle-free construction services. The firm is experienced in residential and commercial build outs that feature exceptional skills and understanding of the local construction industry.
The Harkey portfolio exhibits the firm’s fluency in different home styles in various styles including Craftsman, contemporary, Mediterranean, and modern homes. The Wine Country Estate features a Contemporary home that is built through top-caliber craftsmanship and outstanding materials such as an 800-year-old fallen redwood tree that makes the front door. The home has a distinctive look and appeal that is achieved through symmetry and impeccable details.
Kirby Construction
625 Ware Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Kirby Construction is a full-service construction company that expertly handles complex residential works all over the North Bay. The firm is lauded with major accolades including the 2006 CELSOC Engineering Merit Award and the 2014 People’s Choice Award at AIA Redwood Empire chapter. Kirby is led by 30-year industry veteran York Saccomanno. He takes the commitment of providing high-quality work at an agreeable price point.
Kirby’s selection of residential projects include a wide assortment of homes including the Craftsman home in this photo. The home has an interesting exterior look thanks to its two-tone appeal and the massive elevation. Intricate stonework and wood give a classic texture to and a timeless appeal, which is topped with a blue roof shingles.
Jim Murphy and Associates
464 Kenwood Ct. Ste. B, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Established in 1968, Jim Murphy and Associates is a construction company committed to crafting timeless homes customized to the client. Founder and CEO Jim Murphy moved to Santa Rosa from San Francisco along with his wife at the age of 21. Not too long after, he found himself in the construction business. For decades, Murphy has worked in the construction scene in various capacities from being a carpenter to now the owner of a construction firm. His stewardship and impeccable work ethic gave way for top-quality projects including this Modern Minimalist home that won the American Institute of Architects’ Redwood Empire 2018 Design Awards in Residential Design. The home takes full advantage of the green environment where it was built through meticulous planning. The indoor-outdoor integration of the home sends an inviting look for both homeowners and their visitors. It is also functional, making the home not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical.
Earthtone Construction
6932 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol, CA 95472
Earthtone Construction is a residential, commercial, and boutique construction company that works with a keen attention to detail and strong emphasis on style. The firm handles everything from the preconstruction to construction proper and maintenance work. Since 1998, the firm has completed top-tier projects all over the region.
This contemporary home, dubbed as the Art Showcase in Sonoma Valley, is one of the firm’s most outstanding works in the residential construction segment. The home is a masterclass in silhouette and layout. Glass windows, steel beams, and bricks give the house a unique look that completes the luxury Californian lifestyle and trademark Sonoma Valley appeal. Earthtone also houses the owners’ extensive art collection. The architecture of the home also takes inspiration with Bacchus, the god of Wine and Architecture.
