Year-round ideal weather, a thriving cultural setting, and a diverse neighborhood define the coastal city of Ventura. There are a lot of great things Ventura offers residents and tourists alike. Aside from musicians, gluten-free products, and ghost hunting excursions, it is home to many luxurious custom homes. That includes everything from intricate styles like Spanish Mediterranean to minimalist contemporary: Ventura has it all.
If you live in Ventura or are about to move there and you’re looking to build, we’ve handpicked the best custom home builders in the area. We considered firms that have worked on notable projects and those that have won numerous awards, and we also factored in the years of experience these firms can bring to your project. If you are looking to build the home of your dreams in Ventura, you will find a contractor on this list that suits your needs.
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.
AAA Development
401 Mobil Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010
In 2007, friends Michael Hansen and Michael Seay spearheaded the opening of AAA Development. Hansen’s stellar background in construction began over 23 years ago while working for Williams Plastering as an apprentice. He used the skills he learned there to build the firm. Seay, on the other hand, has a diverse and interesting background. He pursued a career in the medical device industry after becoming a stone fabricator apprentice. Although Seay has been a part of many medical company giants, he eventually returned to his first love—construction.
The firm serves Ventura with prime custom home construction as well as home remodeling work. Together with its team of construction-savvy craftspeople, the firm has built countless homes in the county. Its work has been featured in the pages of Malibu Magazine and the firm is an active member of the Santa Barbara Contractors Association. Visit its portfolio to become more familiar with its capabilities in building and remodeling homes.
Allen Construction
963 E Main St., Ventura, CA 93001
Since 1983, Ventura has found a reliable custom home builder in Allen Construction. It is an award-winning firm that has been recognized with three Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, the 2019 Chrysalis Award, and several NARI Contractor of the Year Awards. Dennis Allen founded the company on the basis of accountability, relationships fueled by respect, collaboration, and the desire to learn more. The employee-owned firm has consistently delivered award-winning projects from custom homes to historic renovations. There is little to nothing that Allen Construction has not constructed.
The firm’s meticulous attention to detail has earned the trust of its exclusive clientele. Allen Construction’s portfolio is filled with luxurious projects in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles. Its range of designs includes French, Tuscan, Mediterranean, and Craftsman. Have a glimpse at this stunning beach house getaway perfect for unwinding and escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. Architectural Digest, Food & Home Magazine, California Homes Magazine, SB Life & Style Magazine, and Pacific Coast Business Times have all featured Allen Construction’s works.
Cheney Builders
1888 Moonshadow Cir., Camarillo, CA 93012
Cheney Builders is a full-service construction firm located in Camarillo. Custom homes, home remodeling, and even fire rebuilds are some of the specialties the firm offers. Shaun Cheney brings over 19 years of residential and commercial general contracting experience to the firm. Excellent work rarely goes unnoticed, as in the case of Cheney Builders. A majority of the firm’s clients have praised the firm’s responsive, professional, and in-depth service. That says a lot about how Cheney’s team treats each project regardless of size, style, and scope.
Cheney Builders’ team is adept at working with diverse styles from Spanish to contemporary homes. A perfect example of this is a Tuscan-inspired custom home completed in 2014. The luxurious home displays an authentic Tuscan style with stucco exterior and stone accents. Its interior houses exposed wooden beams and decorative ceilings.
Craig Young Construction
960 E Ojai Ave. Suite #101, Ojai, CA 93023
Craig Young’s knack for building homes is greatly influenced by his grandfather. As a young man, he worked with his grandfather on numerous construction projects. Soon he decided to go on his own and start custom home building as a career. He established Craig Young Construction in 1988 and quickly became Ojai’s premier high-end custom home builders. Young gathered a team of goal-oriented and proficient team of builders.
The Craig Young Construction team has worked together on a variety of projects—everything from simple home remodels to grand custom homes. Each project in its portfolio represents the firm’s outstanding performance. Its Spanish-inspired homes exemplify its ability to create homes that will fit California’s rich neighborhood. The firm’s modern homes demonstrate its capabilities in building homes that keep up with today’s lifestyle demands. The firm is also capable of building equestrian facilities, subdivisions, multi-family construction, and home maintenance.
Forest Construction
3302 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91362
With over 70 years in business, Forest Construction has gained a reputation as a family-owned and operated veteran contractor skilled in crafting everything from room additions and remodels to new luxury home construction. From Malibu and Santa Barbara to Santa Monica, this firm has helped over 8,000 homeowners and commercial property owners in the Los Angeles and Ventura counties. They have also been featured in industry publications like Remodeling Magazine recognized as one of the top remodelers in the U.S. and the Ventura County Star where it was voted as Favorite Contractor by its readership for many years as well as Qualified Remodeler where it held consistent ranks within its national list of the “Top 500” builders.
Integral Design & Construction
950 County Square Dr. Suite #116, Ventura, CA 93003
Walt Philipp founded Integral Design & Construction in 1977. It is one of Ventura’s longest well-respected construction firms. Mr. Philipp started out working for a Ventura County general contractor company. Today, his own firm has become an integral part of Ventura’s neighborhood, providing everything from custom homes to historic renovations. The firm’s success is deeply rooted in its ability to develop accurate plans, hold credentials in both designing and building, and provide reliable service to its clients.
Throughout its service in Ventura, its excellent work has built the firm’s blue-ribbon reputation among its clientele. Its portfolio is a culmination of its diverse expertise in construction. The firm specializes in building homes ranging in styles from Spanish to modern design. Just one of its charming projects is this warm, coastal beach home.
Kuhnhofer Builders, Inc.
2419 Harbor Blvd. Suite #148, Ventura, CA 93551
Kuhnhofer Builders’ history in Ventura started as early as 1979. The firm has been trusted by many residents to build their homes, maintain those residences, and develop the commercial buildings that make the communities that contain them possible. A majority of the firm’s previous clients have praised the firm’s capabilities and great track record with construction. Kuhnhofer Builders is owned and operated by Kenny Kuhnhofer.
Kuhnhofer Builders Inc. maintains its sustainability by building great working relationships with clients. Its team of highly-experienced professionals is adept at providing high-quality and durable work. Have a look at its impeccable portfolio. The firm’s works are a reflection of its capabilities in designing and building homes as featured in CleanTechnica.
La Aldea Construction
213 Stanford St., Santa Paula, CA 93060
La Aldea Construction is a Ventura County-based custom home builder founded in 2009. Fernando Contreras has been working in the home construction industry for over 30 years. His profound background in construction has equipped him to lead LA Aldea’s team in several of its projects. The firm thrives on building and remodeling homes for its clientele.
La Aldea’s portfolio showcases custom homes, remodels, additions completed in and around Santa Paula. Have a glimpse at this charming custom home located in Santa Barbara. Its exterior displays an inviting design while its spacious interior is perfect for families and entertaining guests. Other projects in its portfolio include everything from rustic to modern styles.
MSI Construction
1792 Callens Rd. Suite D, Ventura, CA 93003
For more than 20 years, MSI Construction has been one of Ventura’s premier builders of custom homes and remodels. Mark Smith founded the company with the intention of delivering nothing but the highest quality to his clients. Smith and his team have built over 70 homes in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. MSI Construction builds homes and it constructs great working relationships with its clients.
MSI Construction takes advantage of Ventura’s close proximity to the coast. Its portfolio is filled with homes built near the beachfront. A perfect example of this is the Sagamore home built facing the beach. The team took this opportunity to build a contemporary coastal home with large bay windows. Doing so allows owners and guests alike to enjoy the cozy indoors while having a great view of the serene coast.
Scott Birdsall Custom Homes
2300 Alessandro Dr. Suite #200, Ventura, CA 93001
Scott Birdsall Custom Homes is a full-service firm based in Ventura. Scott Birdsall’s expertise in construction is evident in the 100 plus projects he has built across Ventura County. His background in construction started at age eleven: Birdsall would often work on different construction job sites with his father. He later graduated with a degree in History of Art and Architecture from Gonzaga University.
The firm’s team is guided by the hallmarks of serving with strong commitment, integrity, and consistent coordination between clients and partners in business. Scott Birdsall Custom Homes does not limit itself to creating only one home style. Visit its portfolio and see the range it offers from rustic modern to Mediterranean and Nantucket style. This Santa Barbara home displays an elegant and classic Spanish Revival style. The firm worked on the 5,006-square-foot home with Architect Art Sturz.
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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.
