The town of Los Gatos is located in the south of San Jose, and is adjacent to some of the Bay Area’s most beautiful state parks, including the Big Basin Redwoods Park. Los Gatos has long been a prime destination for its outdoor activities and proximity to nature. There is the nearby Vasona Lake, where people can kayak, and Los Gatos Creek, known for its beautiful hiking and cycling trails. The town itself is distinctive for its well preserved Victorian style architecture. Along with the more recent modern additions, this eclectic mix makes Los Gatos a true architectural gem in the larger Bay Area.
This list compiles the best firms After evaluating the experience, awards, features, accreditations, and projects of architectural firmS, we’ve compiled this list of the top 11 Best Custom Home Building firms in the vicinity of Los Gatos.
If you are thinking about building a custom home, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.
AK Construction
385 Woodview Ave #250 Morgan Hill, CA 95037
AK Construction was established in 2013 by Andy Kwitowski and specializes in a range of architectural styles, including modern, traditional, farmhouse, and Mediterranean designs. The firm is at the cutting edge of architectural innovation, always incorporating new technologies and techniques into its innovative projects.
One of the firm’s notable projects is this beautiful 6,140 square foot modern home in Menlo Park. The house is a six-bedroom, six-bathroom home with a modern structure and design. The building exterior makes careful use of elegant wood, stone masonry, and a classic white color to create an elegant and impressive aesthetic. The outdoor area also includes an elegant patio and dining area. The building’s interior is broken up into multiple levels, and its careful use of space creates a simultaneously cozy and spacious feeling throughout the house.
Bridgford Construction
2380 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 100, Campbell, CA, 95008
Before becoming a residential firm in 2007, owner Chris Bridgford started Bridgeford Construction as a local handyman business. Today, the fim has evolved into tackling much larger projects, including remodelings, additions, and new constructions. With over a decade of experience, the firm routinely creates impressive and high quality modern projects.
This 1,200 square foot house is one of the firm’s best. Referred to as the “Tree House,” it’s built on a hillside property in Los Gatos in the bungalow style. The accessory dwelling unit (ADU) includes an open-concept kitchen with a corner booth and a wrap-around deck overlooking the hillside and trees. The “Tree House” name refers to its position overlooking the many surrounding hills, making it a beautiful home from which to relax and enjoy Los Gatos’ famous natural surroundings.
Campisi Construction
15466 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Jim Campisi established Campisi Construction in 1991, and specializes in environmentally friendly design and eco-friendly additions. The firm has long been at the forefront of solar panel installations in the area since its establishment, and the firm also regularly uses eco-friendly materials like bamboo in their creative designs.
This San Jose home is a two-story home that incorporates these eco-friendly methods and green features. The exterior is all brown and includes a wooden garage door. Much of the interior has bamboo flooring, and the house is equipped with a gas fireplace and significant number of solar panels. Using renewable energy and non-traditional materials allows for a more unique and eye-appealing factor that gives this home its own aesthetic flair. This house is an excellent example of Campisi Construction’s work, demonstrating their ability to create environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing homes for all of their clients.
De Mattei Construction
1794 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126
Mark De Mattei established De Mattei in 1985. The firm has completed over 2,000 projects, and has won a number of prestigious awards in recent years, including the 2019 Best in Silicon Valley: Best New Home Builder & Best Kitchen Remodeler Award, the Mercury News Best in Silicon Valley Reader’s Choice Awards, the 2019 Gold Universal Design NARI META Award, and the 2018 Gold Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration $250,000 and Over META Award. The firm has also been featured in the Silicon Valley Business Journal, The Mercury News, Builder Magazine, and on ABC 7 News.
This home featured in Sunset Magazine is one of the firm’s beautiful modern designs. Its exterior has a warm blue-gray color, well complemented by the light wooden garage door. The interior is designed in a similar light wooden texture, including much of the flooring, cabinetry, and the outdoor patio. The design mixes modern and classic elements, creating a cozy and elegant feeling throughout the house. The home includes a small outdoor courtyard and multiple fireplaces in the living room and bedrooms. This project was featured in Sunshine Magazine, and is a great example of the elegant and careful designs that are typical of De Mattei Construction.
James Ray Construction
124 Belglen Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Owner James Ray founded this firm in 1992 with an emphasis on eco-friendly building. The firm has a long history of developing close and productive relationships with its clients, allowing the firm to create environmentally friendly homes that also conform to the specific dreams and aspirations that each client has for their own project.
An example of the firm’s work is this beautiful modern country-style home. It has a simple and elegant exterior design with a large outdoor deck on the second floor and a patio area on the ground floor. The second-floor deck offers gorgeous views of its natural surroundings, including the nearby Santa Cruz mountains. The interior design radiates comfort and coziness with its mix of traditional and contemporary furnishings. The house includes two dining areas, one designed in a more cozy, traditional style, and the other in a more sleek, modern style. The floors are finished in a dark-colored wood typical of a more traditional country-style house. The firm’s extensive experience is on full display here, as every inch of space is used carefully to create this comfortable home in the Los Gatos hills.
John McCune Construction
370 Village Lane, Los Gatos, California 95030
John McCune Construction has produced many high-end luxury residential homes throughout the years. From elegant traditional interiors to lavish outdoor designs, one look at the firm’s projects makes clear the high quality work produced for each of their clients.
One of the firm’s many projects is this luxury Los Gatos home. The home includes a beautiful outdoor area with a large pool and a comfortable outdoor dining area. In addition to this backyard area, the house also features a large front yard, perfect for a garden or for relaxing family gatherings on the weekends. The entire house itself radiates a warm and comfortable atmosphere, and at night the outdoor lightning turns this house into a bright, vibrant, and elegant space.
Latala Homes
1999 S. Bascom Avenue Suite 700, Campbell, CA 95008
Latala Homes is a family-owned firm established by Paul Latala. It specializes in modern contemporary homes with high-quality, client specific designs. The firm makes careful use of furnishings and other elements to create an elegant aesthetic in each of their projects.
An example of the firm’s work is this contemporary 3,400 square foot home. It includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The joint kitchen and living room is an elegant blend of contemporary and traditional designs, with beautiful chandeliers complimenting the marble kitchen cabinetry and large living room fireplace. The fireplace is designed with classic stone masonry, and the careful blend of different styles makes for a uniquely enjoyable space. The large backyard includes a patio space and a large lawn perfect for family activities and a garden. This house incorporates several design styles to create a relaxing atmosphere perfect for any homeowner.
Maggetti Construction
1770 Hamilton Ave / San Jose, CA 95125
Founders Mitch and Dave Maggetti started out providing wallpaper and painting services in 1981. In 1986, they successfully opened their current firm, offering a range of home designs, including Spanish, Mediterranean, modern contemporary styles. Its projects have been featured in Gentry Magazine and Luxe, and the firm took home the 2011 and 2012 prize for Top 500 Remodelers by Qualified Remodeler.
One of the firm’s best projects is this modern home in Los Gatos Hills. It emphasizes the natural lighting, with every room offering dazzling daylight views through its azure tinted glass. The home has added flair through its high-end furnishings, including a beautiful glass chandelier in the kitchen and master bedroom. It even includes a top-floor pool looking out over the gorgeous surrounding hills and forests. The living spaces are concentrated on the first floor and are designed in a semi-open floor plan, allowing family and guests to easily move through the different spaces of the house. The chic interior, stunning views, and well designed living spaces make this home a real gem in Maggetti Construction’s portfolio, a clear example of the high quality of their work.
Maurice Agrillo General Contractor
651 Fenley Ave. San Jose, CA 95117
Founded in 1985, owner Maurice Agrillo has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He graduated from West Valley College with a degree in Construction Management and has built various homes throughout the Silicon Valley area. The firm’s projects are innovative takes on more traditional styles, marrying the comforting aspects of the traditional with beautiful new elements brought into the mix.
One of the firm’s more unique houses is this 6,000 square foot “Woodside Tree House.” The exterior’s brown and black wood colors combine well with the surrounding woods, giving the house an inviting and warm aesthetic. The interior is equally inviting. Making careful use of natural sunlight, there are strategically placed sunroofs throughout the house, allowing for natural sunlight to stream into the common areas year-round. Some areas of the home are bright and vibrant, while others, like the reading room and office space, are kept at a cozier level of sunlight, in contrast to the lighter common areas. The office looks out onto the adjacent woods, adding to the house’s inviting aura. Classic elements like the light wood cabinetry are well complemented by more modern furniture. The attention to detail evident in every small room is a testament to the firm’s hard work and dedication to every project they’ve undertaken.
Timeline Design + Build
14401 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
President Matthew Harrigan started working in construction as early as 16 years old. He graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in Civil Engineering and later became a certified residential interior designer and licensed architect. His firm, Timeline Design + Build, has received accreditations from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), and the BBB. In addition, the firm’s projects have been featured at length in Punch Magazine, South Bay Accent, and the Home & Garden Magazine.
One of the projects exemplifying the firm’s skill is this beautiful contemporary family home. This house has a warm and welcoming ambiance. The exterior’s blue and brown color palettes perfectly complement the exterior stone masonry, adding a pleasant touch to the house’s overall aesthetic. The interior is a classic design, beautiful dark hardwood floors and white marble countertops. The simple yet elegantly executed interior is a fine example of the firm’s exceptional work.
Wm. H. Fry Construction Company
10351 San Fernando Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014-2832
Having built and improved homes in the San Francisco area for over 20 years, Wm. H. Fry Construction Company owner Bill Fry has over 20 years of experience building and renovating homes in the Bay Area. These decades of experience have served the firm well, as it has garnered multiple awards over the years, including the 2010 Gold Nugget Award at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference, and the Purebond Quality and Design Award consecutively from 2012 through 2017. It has also been featured in Green Building & Design, Palo Alto Home + Garden Design, San Jose Mercury News, and HGTV. It’s also accredited by several organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the California Building Industry Association (CBIA), and the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce.
One of the firm’s beautiful projects is this 6,000 square foot luxury farmhouse estate. The exterior features an outdoor pavilion between the main house and the pool, along with a lovely stone-structure outdoor fireplace. The interior features custom mahogany kitchen cabinets, and the living and dining rooms are designed in a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary elements. The estate is also equipped with state-of-the-art solar panels, radiant floor heating, and a heat recovery ventilator system (HRV). This home also offers breathtaking views of the nearby hills, and is a perfect location from which to explore the greater Bay Area.
About Our Rankings
This list takes a range of ranking criteria into consideration, including but not limited to: work history, customer satisfaction, awards and recognition, geographic area of work, cost, building permits, and clientele. We spent over 40 hours researching local contractors before calculating the final ranking for this post. If there is additional information about your business that could affect these rankings, please fill out this form and we will take it into consideration.
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If you are thinking about building a custom home, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.
