A small city in Ventura County, Ojai is home to a number of classic establishments and residential areas. The homes in this community range from modern luxury estates, to traditional Spanish houses, to Meditteranean homes. A common motif with these residences is the scenic view: wide-open fields and mountains give builders plenty of spectacular visuals to frame. The best custom home builders in Ojai incorporate these vistas into the homes they build, offering vibrant finishes to a broad array of designs.
Our editorial team has created a list of the top seven best custom home builders after looking into each firm’s styles, portfolios, processes, and recognitions.
Allen Construction
963 East Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
One of Allen Construction’s best projects is the Pacific Rim modern home, coming in at a size of 4,795 square feet. The contemporary residence features a luxury environment that includes mahogany flooring, Egyptian limestone marbling by the entrance, a pool deck, and a koi pond. A gorgeous feature of this project is the lazy river leading from the infinity pool around the house to the koi pond. The stream provides an anchor for the scenery of the surrounding area, and it offers the homeowner more privacy within the residence. Chairman of the Board Dennis Allen has been advocating for the use of sustainable methods and energy conservation features to enhance the living experience of the clients. Since the firm’s establishment in 1983, the company has blossomed into a top firm and produced a portfolio full of modern luxury houses. The firm has received a number of awards, including the CCGBC 2020 Green Awards: Green Homes Honor Award and the 2019 QR Master Design Awards – Silver Award for Whole House Remodel.
Chad Carper Construction
3396 Thacher Road, Ojai, CA 93023
With over three decades of experience, founder Chad Carper has assembled a team of well-experienced builders and partnered with numerous subcontractors. The company focuses on providing authentically designed houses and fine-tuned details that enhance the overall appeal of the home. The firm’s portfolio includes a bevy of traditional Ojai-style residences that feature the use of stone and wood, creating the look and feel of rustic cabins.
Pictured below is one of the firm’s stone projects, the Las Piedras home. The Old World Craftsman-style residence features the company’s signature stonework with hand-hued beams along with a revamped design of the home. A notable characteristic of the house is its location, surrounded by orange trees, which offers the client a rich outdoor experience. The Ojai Quarterly, “A Cinderella Story,” and Ojai’s Holiday Home Look In Tour, 2014, have featured this project.
Bevyhouse
2215 Palma Dr, Ventura, CA 93003
President Bryan Henson and Chief Design Officer Johnny Hirsch are currently leading Bevyhouse as it continues to produce modern residences and ADUs. Both Henson and Hirsch have an extensive background working for accredited, award-winning firms and that experience has helped them lead Bevyhouse to its current status as a top custom builder. The company’s focus is on providing sustainable features for its projects and promoting healthier lifestyles while keeping their costs down. A result of this approach is the Haku House. This contemporary residence includes Asian-inspired designs using an array of wooden furniture paired with classic white furnishing. The unique landscaping provides a vibrant, lush finish to the house. The result is a straightforward design finished by a blend of modern furnishing and minimalist concepts.
Supan Builders
547 Fairview Road, Ojai, CA93023
Supan Builders is a licensed, full-service firm that has accumulated a portfolio of numerous residences from single-family to multi-family homes during the past 28 years. As a family-run business, the firm is able to offer clients personalized service, with owner Scott Supan overseeing each project. Many of the company’s projects are located in the Ojai Valley, and they emphasize sustainability, artistry, and detailed design.
The firm has worked with various styles of residences including Spanish, Colonial, and French. Pictured below is one of the company’s French-style villa projects, featuring a revamped floor plan and addition. Working alongside architect Steven Foster, Supan Builders was able to provide the villa with a new kitchen, living room, and outdoor loggia, along with additional floor space and a higher ceiling. The result is a modern French-style home with vintage furnishing and a classic structural design.
Kerry Miller Designer / Builder
206 N Signal St, Ojai, CA 93023
Founder Kerry Miller is a well-experienced licensed builder with an extensive background that spans three decades. Starting in 1982 as Southwestern Construction, Miller was serving the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area before moving to Ojai, California, re-naming the firm to Kerry Miller Designer / Builder. His portfolio includes a collection of vintage residences from Spanish-style homes to Mediterranean estates. The picture below is one of the firm’s Spanish projects; this beautiful traditional bungalow is finished by detailed landscaping. With the residence’s limited space, the firm accentuated its appeal by incorporating a large patio and garden area, offering the homeowners a pleasant outdoor experience. The surrounding area is full of natural scenery that provides the home with a vibrant environment that complements the straightforward design of the house. With this unique approach, the firm maintained the functionality of the bungalow and focused on enhancing the outdoor space, improving its appeal.
Timothy J. Droney General Contractor
960 E. Ojai Avenue, Ste #107, Ojai, CA 93023
Over the years, president Timothy Droney has built a portfolio featuring a bevy of Ranch, Spanish, Cottage, and French-style residences. Pictured below is a contemporary ranch-style house that provides a master suite, office, and a family room. New custom cedar doors and windows, cabinets, and ironwork fill out a modern floor plan with a classic structural design that employs stone masonries and tiled flooring. A notable characteristic of the home is the outdoor space that offers a large garden area with views of the mountain. Under the leadership of Droney, the company has thrived since its establishment in 1984 and today it continues to develop its process, making each phase of the building as efficient as possible. The firm has received EPA Lead-Safe Certification and the NAHB Green Building Certification for the projects it has produced.
Craig Young Construction Company
960 E. Ojai Avenue, Suite 101, Ojai, CA 93023
With a portfolio of contemporary, Spanish, Mediterranean, and Cottage homes, Craig Young Construction Company has provided its clients with modern functional residences completed by beautiful scenery. The picture below is a contemporary house featuring a massive interior floor plan with outdoor decks. These decks offer the homeowner views of the surrounding areas and the mountains from afar. Inside, wooden vinyl flooring, black leather couches, and plain white walls comprise the modern setting of the home. The company is able to offer its clients this level of quality, with owner Craig Young overseeing the process of each project. Young’s three decades of experience have led to a deep familiarity with a variety of designs. As a result, he’s able to adapt to each client and provide a unique, personalized home that reflects the homeowner.
