Santa Barbara is most known for its vast, sandy beaches; whether residents or visitors are looking for the perfect wave or sunset, there are plenty of options. Uptown, white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs highlight the city’s Spanish colonial history. State Street also features premium shops and restaurants that provide local spirits and seasonal cuisine.
Seeking a trusted contractor is a must if you’re looking at giving your bathroom a refreshed look. In this list are some of Santa Barbara’s leading bathroom remodeling contractors. Our team chose each for their portfolio, affiliations, and press features.
Allen Construction
201 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
With solid roots in Santa Barbara for three decades, Allen Construction has become the area’s leading provider of responsible and high-quality construction. As pioneers in the green building movement, the firm’s team members are more than craftspeople. They are progressive thinkers who create beautiful, energy-efficient, healthy living spaces. New clients come to Allen Construction because of its reputation for quality and dependability. Long-term clients stay because of its expert guidance even after the project’s completion.
Allen Construction was founded in 1983 by Dennis Allen, who now serves as the Chairman of the Board. For over 40 years, Dennis has been bringing his passion for energy conservation and sustainability to his work, building quality, healthy homes for neighbors in Santa Barbara. In 2016, the studio was selected as the Western States ESOP company of the year, an honor it attributes to the culture, centered around its core values and dedication that each employee brings to the job daily.
In late 2019, Allen Construction completed an ESOP transaction with Dennis Allen and his wife Jenny, the company’s founders, that brought employee ownership up to 51%. This was a huge milestone for the company as becoming a majority employee-owned company has always been its long-term goal. It is also a proud member of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
800 N. Milpas St. Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Since 1986, Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc. has worked to develop a unique community one home at a time. From the start, Bruce Giffin and Geoff Crane had the same mission of building and remodeling fine homes for people. They acknowledged they could better achieve that goal by working together as a team and launched Giffin & Crane General Contractors based on mutual trust, understanding, and a work ethic of consistent learning.
Today, the firm’s executive team comprises principals Eric Carlstedt and Derek Shue, representing the next generation of cutting-edge contractors to fully embrace the firm’s long-standing core values, the tradition of quality, and care for its clients. Under their watch, the studio embarks on every project as a new opportunity to apply its focus on creating outstanding construction to benefit its clients. Giffin & Crane also believes that the relationships it has built with its clients over the years are as meaningful as the homes it constructs.
Some of the company’s works have appeared on the pages of Builder Magazine. It is also proud to be affiliated with industry organizations such as the Santa Barbara Contractors Association, the Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region, the Home Builders Association of Central Coast, and the AIA Santa Barbara.
Castle Construction of Santa Barbara
22 W. Calle Laureles, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Castle Construction of Santa Barbara is a design-build firm specializing in kitchen, bath, and whole home remodeling. It offers design services and can take the client’s project from concept to completion. With 25 years of experience in the field, the studio sees no challenge as too big or too small, and it dedicates its utmost energy to every project it takes on.
With its boutique-style showroom to assist clients in their design and decision-making process, Castle Construction is Santa and Ventura’s partner with creative kitchen spaces. Castle Construction has been recognized by the Santa Barbara Contractors Association and is led by Jason M. Tapia. Because every job and customer is unique, Jason and the team customize each of its designs to fit the client’s needs exactly.
Projects General Construction, Inc
21 E. Carrilo St. Suite #190, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Launched in 2008, Projects General Construction, Inc. is a unique building company specializing in complete home renovation, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, ADUs, and additions. Co-owned and operated by women, the firm’s team is knowledgeable, supportive, and approachable. From the initial meet-and-greet to final walk-throughs, its collaborative approach ensures that the client is well-informed and continuously advised by its expert team.
Projects General Construction coordinates costs and labor, assists with shopping for finished materials, and oversees cleanup at the end of the day. Its on-site supervision also prevents delays and minimizes disruption to the homeowner’s life, making the client’s living space remain livable.
Towards the beginning of her senior year, Christi Clayton took a trip to Santa Barbara to visit Giffin & Crane General Contractors to meet the owners and see some of their work. Seeing the quality and care they put into every project, Christi immediately fell in love with the company. In 2001, she was hired on as an estimator and seven years later was asked to run the smaller division, Giffin & Crane Projects, Inc. After running Projects General Construction for eight years, Christi decided to buy the company in 2016 and set out to build the only all-female construction company in Santa Barbara. To ensure consistency of communication and quality control in every phase, Christi is personally involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operations.
Luxe Remodel
1117 State St. Suite #71, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Luxe Remodel is one of the most prestigious licensed general contractors that specializes in residential construction. The company’s goal is to guarantee quality building services and maintain client communication throughout the project. Its team of professional contractors and project managers supervises and manages each project. It collaborates with industry-leading architects and interior designers to ensure a new space is built to fit its clients’ lifestyles.
Luxe Remodel is headed by its founder and chief executive officer, Oren Levy. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship. Oren has renovated and built custom homes in Southern California. He established the company in 2014, realizing a wide gap in the construction and remodeling space. Oren founded the company to bridge the gap and transcend the industry’s highest levels of integrity and professionalism. The company has continued to grow and develop into one of the largest design and build companies in Southern California.
Toro Construction
3463 State St. Suite #365, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Toro Construction is among Santa Barbara’s leading interior design companies equipped to help clients design and build any project. Launched in 2003, the studio specializes in building new residential and commercial construction. The firm’s skilled team is backed with the experience to assist clients from the beginning to the finishing touches.
Tony Toro started his career as an electrical contractor, focused on helping local Santa Barbara residents with every electrical need. After many years, all of Tony’s satisfied clients started asking for remodeling assistance, and he saw the need to get his general contractor’s license to help. In 2017, Alex Arraiga partnered up with Toro Constriction, bringing his 25 years of industrial engineering background. Alex has brought a breadth of experience with fine custom artistry and excellent management skills and helped elevate the studio to the next level of professionalism.
The buildings that Toro Construction has built stand out with quality, and it can help clients design and build additions, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and retrofitting. Since its launching nearly two decades ago, the firm has done many projects in Santa Barbara and serves Goleta and Montecito.
Barton Construction Inc.
1346 San Rafael Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Based in Santa Barbara, Barton Construction Inc. is a licensed, full-service construction firm seasoned in all aspects of construction, including new homes, remodels, room additions, kitchen and bath remodeling, and commercial work. It offers its clients pre-construction, general contracting, construction management, design-build, scheduling, demolition, and reconstruction services, exceeding their expectations by producing quality work and completing projects on time and within budget. The studio is proud to provide the security of a skilled project management team and the flexibility afforded to small businesses.
After many years of owning a computer programming business, Brett Barton gave up his stagnant career to follow his passion as a builder in 1998. A licensed general contractor since 2006, Brett is committed to client service. Alongside his experienced, fully insured crew, the Barton Construction team prides itself on being experts, with a notoriety built on reliability, trust, and quality. Learn more about the company and their work at www.bartonconstructioninc.com.
Jack ‘N Tool Box, Inc.
520 Laguna St. Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Jack ‘N Tool Box, Inc. is a licensed, full-service general building contractor serving Santa Barbara and the Tri-Counties. The firm was launched in 1987 by Jack Byers after coming back from a career overseas managing large sub-sea construction projects. It was started by offering maintenance and repair services and has gradually grown over the years to perform all parts of residential and commercial building construction.
Jack’ N Tool Box currently employs 20 people, comprising five office and supervisory staff and 15 field personnel. Field personnel are skilled artisans in various trades, such as rough and finish carpentry, tile, stone, drywall, and painting. Most of the company’s key personnel have been with them for over ten years.
The studio’s professional memberships include the Santa Barbara Contractors Association, the Association of Construction Inspectors, the NKBA, the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce, and the Santa Barbara Better Business Bureau.
Ashton & Hope Construction
133 E. De La Guerra St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Based in Santa Barbara, California, Ashton Built Construction has grown from a small home remodeling contractor to a large-scale commercial and residential construction firm. Today, it is led by Kyle Robert Ashton as CEO and Robert Hope as managing partner. It maintains its client-first approach and insists on bringing integrity, honesty, and accountability to every job.
Ashton Built Construction is often renowned as one of the leading general contracting firms in Santa Barbara due to unparalleled artistry and the ability to understand and perform high-level aesthetics that clients desire. The company’s continued success is due to its dedication to practicing safe construction approaches and strict adherence to all zoning laws, building laws, and regulations. It works closely with clients, civil and structural engineers, architects, and designers with a collaborative mindset and a common goal. The firm’s specialized team will oversee every build phase, whether the project calls for a traditional, contemporary, or modern design.
Lynn Morris Contracting
2644 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Lynn Morris Contracting (LMC) has been in business in Santa Barbara for over 34 years. Its experience varies from ground-up new construction to remodeling, additions, and commercial projects. In addition to high-end custom residential projects, LMC has an extensive background in historical restoration work. It has been performing historical restorations on Casa del Herrero for two decades and has the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History as a client. In addition, LMC has completed restoration work on numerous George Washington Smith, Lutah Maria Riggs, and Reginald Johnson-designed residences.
Lynn Morris Contracting is mainly known for integrity and high-quality results, as well as its organizational skills in scheduling and cost-effective management. Besides its reputation for fostering a spirit of cooperation within the team of owner, architect, and subcontractors, the studio is also renowned for consistently completing projects on time and has piqued the interest of the press, including Santa Barbara News and Sunset Magazine.
Holehouse Construction Company
818 Reddick St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Holehouse Construction Company is a father-son team building custom homes in the Santa Barbara area since 1983. Its work encompasses many styles and ranges from creative remodels to the construction of large estates. The firm has also built a team of professionals committed to creating exceptional projects with its client’s needs and concerns listened to and implemented. Led by John Holehouse as president, Holehouse holds its subcontractors and vendors to the same high-performance standards it set for itself.
Holehouse Construction Company has been featured in Architectural Digest and Architect Builder Magazine. It was likewise honored with several awards from various professional organizations, including four years as “Builder of the Year ” by the Santa Barbara Contractors Association. The quality of its work, the value it represents, and its lasting bond with the homeowner are what the company is known for in the community.
Caldwell Construction
1386 Camino Meleno, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Caldwell Construction is a Santa Barbara-based general contractor that integrates beautiful design with precise execution. Its team believes that a home remodel should not be a trying process but rather an opportunity to work with partners who understand the importance of executing the client’s vision and building their dream. Attention to detail is at the forefront of the firm’s process. No matter the size of the project, from initial design to building to long-term maintenance, Caldwell understands every detail of a project and produces something lasting and timeless.
The team is led by Sean Caldwell, who has an extensive background in the construction industry. His training includes apprenticing under his father, a decade in the Carpenter’s Union, and training at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. These paved the way for a career that includes designing and building high-end residential homes from the ground up to erecting 70-story high-rises worldwide, including Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler, British Columbia, Australia, California, and Puerto Rico.
For the past 18 years, Sean has specialized in residential projects throughout Santa Barbara County. His projects have spanned single-room remodels to custom home builds, working with clients from Goleta to Carpinteria. He understands the charm and aesthetics of each community and can navigate the complex permitting and development guidelines required at all stages of renovation.
