Located within the San Ramon Valley and Contra Consta County, San Ramon takes great pride in being one of the best places to live in California. The city provides residents with great suburban living: great restaurants, coffee shops, and plenty of parks.
It’s a popular choice for families and has a well-respected school system. Homes here vary in architectural themes, ranging from modern to the most traditional. We decided to showcase five of the best custom home builders in the area. They were chosen based on merit, backgrounds, and their specific skills. Each of these companies has curated their own great portfolios that have been recognized in several publications.
Eagle Peak Builders
2411 Old Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94583
Eagle Peak Builders is respected for its timeless, classic work. The firm has been in business since 1991 and extends its services throughout the Bay Area. Aside from its custom home build-outs, the firm has been noted for its great whole house remodels, accessory dwelling units, room additions, and home improvements. Interested and potential clients may avail themselves of the firm’s free estimates and can expect a highly hands-on approach from the firm’s talented team. They will assist clients throughout the entire process, from start to finish. Principal Thomas Birdsall is an experienced builder with a background in remodeling, custom home construction, and project management. He first got a glimpse at an early age into the industry through his father, who was a builder himself. Under his leadership, the firm maintains affiliations with organizations that enable it to further enhance its skills. The firm’s craftsmanship is best showcased in the project below.
In the photo above, the firm was challenged with an extensive update. It tore the existing structure down and rebuilt it from the ground up. The home now features a timeless craftsman theme, as well as a number of personal touches.
Horizon Building
14 Molina Ct., San Ramon, CA 94583
Horizon Building specializes in both commercial and residential construction and works through every aspect of the process. The firm works with homeowners and planners and adheres to the highest standards; this process has consistently produced stellar results. The firm is experienced in working in a wide range of project types and provides clients a complete and comprehensive range of general contracting services, including preplanning and assisting with material selection. The firm’s portfolio is an impressive gallery of not only ground-up construction work but also minor home upgrades and several large-scale remodels. Some of its other projects include medical buildings, schools, senior living facilities, and apartment complexes.
For the project below, the firm’s team made use of a bright and lively color palette. It also opted for wood-paneled exteriors and worked on a short set of stairs that lead to the main entrance.
Lundgren Homes
6754 Bernal Ave. 740-102, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Lundgren Homes is a family-owned and operated business that draws inspiration from its two decades of experience in the industry. The firm is the brainchild of Chris Lundgren, a professional who maintains a one-on-one approach with the firm’s clients. He makes sure that their needs will be met, their lifestyles accommodated, and that each project will receive the benefit of his experience. The firm has been in business since 2005 and also takes on commercial building and tenant improvements. Since it started taking on commercial spaces, the firm has had the opportunity to work on numerous offices and retail buildings, which have enabled the firm to expand its clientele list. The firm is well-known for the durability of its work as well as its use of fine materials. It typically conducts soil tests for its sites and engineers excellent foundations as a result. And the firm often infuses various sustainable elements into its work such as energy-efficient windows and great heating and cooling systems.
The project above best embodies the firm’s expertise for classic Spanish-Californian colonials. The Lundgren Homes team opted for clean stucco finishes, as well as terracotta roofing. Several unique fixtures and wrought iron details complete the effect.
Wehrli Construction
696 San Ramon Valley Blvd #241, Danville, CA 94526
Drawing inspiration from over two decades of industry experience, Wehrli Construction Inc. services the entirety of the Bay Area and much of Central California. Wehrli Construction Inc. works on a wide range of project varieties as well as architectural themes. As such, the team employs a highly hands-on process, with homeowners included in every phase especially the bidding process. Some of Wehrli Construction’s projects can be found in Alamo, Diablo, Danville, Lafayette, Orinda, Blackhawk, Walnut Creek, Sunol, and of course, San Ramon. Wehrli Construction Inc. is also well-regarded for its great major remodels. Additionally, the company hires only the most talented specialists, from master plumbers to top-level electricians.
For the project above, the team went with a classic elegant-traditional theme. Dark wood floors were used across the home, with white marble countertops to complement. Wehrli Construction Inc. knows how to be simplistic, yet elegant. The team has tackled a variety of other home styles, consisting of: traditional farmhouse, tuscan villa, modern contemporary, and so much more.
Young & Burton Inc.
1947 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Suite #200, San Ramon, CA 94583
Founded in 1985, Young & Burton specializes in every aspect of home construction and remodeling, and it also takes on select commercial projects. The firm operates out of its office in San Ramon. The firm extends its services throughout the greater Bay Area, from the East Bay to San Francisco and from the Napa Valley to the Monterey Peninsula. The firm is composed of a talented, experienced team of professionals and artisans. This group also includes several expert estimators, bookkeepers, and project managers. Since its inception, the firm has also completed hundreds of projects. The firm is known for its great cost-effective methods and accurate estimates, assuring its clients that it will not exceed the agreed-upon budget.
The project above was completed in Piedmont. It was completed in collaboration with Graff and Associates, Alice Wiley & Associates, and David Thorne. The main home spans 9,500 square feet, while its separate guest home is approximately 1,000 square feet. The project itself sits on two acres of landscaped grounds and features hand-hewn, old-growth redwood beams, highly customized interior millwork and cabinets, and old-world-inspired plaster interiors.
