Hot springs and wineries are just a few of the many reasons why tourists love Calistoga, California. Borrowing part of its name from the Saratoga Springs of New York, Calistoga has established its own hot springs reputation—especially due to its famous mud bath. The city’s natural beauty has been a great source of inspiration for many homes in the area, and finding an experienced custom home builder is key in making the most out of living in this charming city.
To help, our editorial team has created a list of the five best custom home builders in the area. We ranked based on their expertise, principles, processes, and custom home projects.
Carreiro Builders Inc.
2989 Wiljan Court Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
With 30 years in construction and project management, Carreiro Builders Inc. has developed great communication skills. The firm uses this essential skill in building solid relationships not only with clients but also with other industry professionals. Testimonials show that numerous architects commend the firm’s coordination and smooth delivery of architectural plans. One example is how Carreiro Builders can expertly build coastal projects, which can have complex designs aimed to weather a harsh coastal environment.
Environment-conscious practice is another key aspect of this Santa Rosa custom home builder. Carreiro Builders’ green building involves a lot of elements such as recycling and using energy-efficient products. For instance, the firm suggests recycling construction materials that could have been wasted and disposed of in a landfill. The company also promotes using energy-efficient tube skylights as these capture natural light into the indoors and therefore reduces light energy needs.
Total Concepts
211 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Total Concepts build homes in the beautiful and diverse Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. It follows that the firm strives to build unique homes that are deserving of the counties’ features, visually and culturally. A perfect example of such homes is this featured Napa Valley Montecito home. And while the company is passionate about its service areas, it still goes beyond scope through advocacy projects. These projects include building homes, orphanages, and offices in the region and other countries.
In all its projects, Total Concepts commits to three principles: integrity, excellence, and teamwork. These principles remind the firm of what they want to be: taking responsibility, challenging the norms, and learning from each other. The firm also employs a culture of life-giving that promotes kindness, generosity, and creativity while enjoying the process.
Sonoma Hill Builders
500 Bicentennial Way #310, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
A remarkable estate, this property sits on 55 acres of land, located three miles away from Calistoga and ten miles from St. Helena. It highlights resort-style amenities, panoramic views, and a bocce court which all contribute to engaging outside living. White oak and concrete flooring gracefully complement the custom stone, marble finishes, and hand-made custom light fixtures inside. Sonoma Hill Builders installed pull-away glass door systems and a stunning infinity edge pool.
This showpiece exhibits how Sonoma Hill Builders thoughtfully implements a built-to-suit approach from master planning, design, pre-construction, and general contracting phases. As a luxury custom home builder, they’ve established a full-service process to perform residential and rebuild projects in Wine Country. They offer expert support on insurance settlement negotiations, site clean-up, design, and build services. Valuing relationships for residents in Sonoma and Napa Counties, Sonoma Hill Builders completes all of their projects with a commitment to the highest quality construction and top-caliber service.
Schmitt + Company
2159 Big Ranch Rd., Napa, CA 94559
Schmitt + Company is a quality-over-quantity custom home builder. The firm takes on a limited number of projects per year to ensure keen attention, and therefore high value to each home. And one of the most eye-catching ones is this featured horseshoe-shaped property. This Napa Valley Farmhouse features spaces that are perfect for socialization: it has a wide common area and a pool with a valley view. Each bedroom in this house also has outdoor seating areas.
Perhaps the most distinctive characteristic of this modern home is its tower. The goal of the tower is to provide a 360-degree view of the vineyards surrounding the property. It features a two-story spiral stair, port-style windows, and a top deck. Such design would be a challenging feat for any custom home builder, but Schmitt + Company was able to use glass on all four sides to maintain the sturdiness of the structure.
Clyde Construction
7234 Calder Ave., Sebastopol, CA 95472
Clyde Construction is a known artisan builder of custom homes in Napa and Sonoma counties since 1981. The reputation of the firm is attributed to its CEO Andrew Clyde who is a master builder. As a carpenter four decades ago, Clyde had built Victorian Homes in San Francisco. His fascination with the intricacies of Victorian-era structures has then developed his respect and passion for authenticity and old-world craftsmanship.
Since then, Clyde has incorporated the principles of authentic design, great attention to detail, and excellent craftsmanship into his projects. One of these is a traditional Napa Valley farmhouse style, pictured in this article. This recent custom home project is 5,600-square-feet and situated in a 1.1 acre of land. The house features a 3-car barn/garage with a suite, lap pool, and an outdoor kitchen.
