Carpinteria has all the elements that make a town great: the main street is full of places to eat and drink, there’s the gorgeous beach to play on, bike paths for easy transportation, fair-priced accommodations, and a number of friendly locals. Understanding all of this, custom home builders in the area have been inspired to build homes that add to the greatness of the oceanside city.
As our editorial team completed the list of The Best Custom Home Builders in Carpinteria, California, we looked for firms that embrace the town’s calm, laid-back virtues. Included on this list are firms that are true to their core values and to realizing clients’ desires in the homes they create. We carefully studied each firm’s ability in different architectural styles, their building techniques, their sustainable strategies, and their collaborative process of creating award-winning projects.
Allen Construction
201 N. Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
As pioneers of green building, Allen Construction creates energy-efficient and healthy living spaces. This modern masterpiece in northern Ventura County, owned by actor Bryan Cranston, is a great example. Mr. Cranston was clear from the beginning: he wanted to promote the philosophy of green living and the green lifestyle in this passion project. The team ensured the home achieved Platinum certification from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes Rating System. Due to the passive solar design and high-performance exterior shell, the home was 56 percent more energy-efficient than California Energy Code standards require.
Photo by Jake Cryan Photography.
Dwell magazine was impressed by the unique innovations of this home. Aside from recognition in publications, Allen Construction also received the 2020 Green Homes Honor Award from Central Coast Green Building Council Green Awards, and the firm was also included in the 2020 Qualified Remodeler Top 500. The Allen team actively collaborates with its clients and works hard on every project. Every member of the staff brings unique and valuable expertise, passion for the craft, and a dedication to the satisfaction of every client.
DD Ford Construction
303 Palm Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Living for finer details, DD Ford Construction builds, remodels, and maintains custom homes of all styles and sizes in the Santa Barbara area. The firm emphasizes close coordination between construction departments to promote harmonious work throughout. From concept to maintenance, DD Ford Construction remains flexible and responsive to partners and clients and constantly looks for ways to expand and improve its designs and solutions. After four decades of service, the firm now employs over 40 highly skilled people and is regarded as one of the top custom home builders serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding areas.
For five consecutive years since 2015, DD Ford Construction has been topping the list of 550 Remodeling. A great example of the firm’s work is this historic Avenue Del Mar home. The team anchored the 7,500-square-foot home with 95 caissons to raise its floor height and gain ocean views over the sea wall. Each detail was constructed like a boat for long-term beachfront durability. DD Ford Construction planned every area of this historic property to be enjoyable and livable; it includes a beachfront wading pool, a sports court, a 2,200-square-foot guest house, and a deck-top spa.
Lynch Construction
209 Santa Cruz Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Located in the Glen Oaks community, this French country home has four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and a living room that offers a view of the private garden that includes a pool, a spa, and a waterfall. An outdoor kitchen acts as the centerpiece of the patio, ideal for intimate dining or formal social functions. Making this home unique are four remote-controlled fireplaces, a custom security system, and an outdoor lighting system. To add more character, Lynch Construction custom-constructed all the doors, slated the roof, and plastered both interior and exterior walls of the home.
This project is proof of Lynch Construction’s passion for building fine, durable homes. From new homes to remodeling, additions, and commercial work, the firm has created homes that blend flawlessly with the surrounding landscape. Serving clients and working with the finest craftsmen of Santa Barbara county, Lynch Construction wants to bring joy and comfort to every homeowner.
RHC Construction, Inc.
2070 Creekside Rd, Montecito, CA 93108
RHC Construction’s portfolio comprises architectural styles including French country, Tuscan villa, Spanish colonial revival, Santa Barbara cottage, and contemporary. Since moving to Santa Barbara in 1996, RHC Construction has been curating structures that emphasize historical authenticity as well as the precision of the sleek, elegant lines of modernist design. An example of their work is the Toro Canyon Residence, an award-winning project featured in Carpinteria Magazine and other numerous national and international publications.
Staying true to its philosophy of quality construction and service, RHC Construction’s track record of collaboration with top professionals in Santa Barbara is the reason for its success. The goal is always a synergetic building process that meets and exceeds the client’s expectations. That philosophy has allowed the firm to be directly involved and bring genuine craftsmanship to every project for over 30 years. Also, RHC Construction emphasizes compiling specific bids, work descriptions, shop drawings, and material take-offs.
Lindsey Adams Construction Inc.
P.O. Box 271, Summerland, CA 93067
Lindsey Adams Construction is a family-owned business rendering clients uncompromising professional service and a high level of craftsmanship. The firm is built based on time-honored values and traditions and brings homeowners peace of mind and a reliable, genuine relationship they deserve. Services of the firm comprise new construction, remodeling, commercial building, and tenant improvements.
Based in Santa Barbara, Lindsey Adams Construction has established and remodeled some of the most prestigious estates in the area. It includes the remodel of this residence in Montecito, owned by a couple living 500 miles away from the construction site. Despite this challenge, the firm completed this project with responsiveness, integrity, and timeliness. Key features of this home include a Mediterranean exterior and interior, with an open floor plan that provides easy and convenient access to every part of the home.
Sampanis Construction Inc.
7225 Gobernador Canyon Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013
While working on this home, Sampanis Construction was strict about the choice of materials and the project’s ultimate footprint. The client was particular about an economically and environmentally sustainable outcome, so the firm did everything to respect these requests throughout the whole process. The team embraced collaborative work in the design process to implement cost-saving measures, improve design efficiency and expedite the project completion.
Committed to excellence, Sampanis Construction has been recognized as one of the leading construction firms in Santa Barbara. It has been providing a wide range of building and remodeling services for over three decades. From the simplest to the most complex projects, the firm works closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences and lets the successful outcome speak for itself.
