A home designed around your life — and your lot.
We design and build one-of-a-kind homes across San Diego County: infill lots, tear-down rebuilds, view properties and hillside sites. One team carries it from feasibility to keys.
- Project types
- Custom homes · Rebuilds · Hillside · Coastal
- Includes
- Feasibility, design, engineering, permits & construction
- Energy
- Title 24, solar, all-electric & battery-ready options
Feasibility comes before floor plans.
The most expensive surprises in custom building are the ones found after design is underway: a setback you didn’t know about, a sewer lateral that won’t work, a slope that needs a retaining wall, or an overlay zone that changes everything.
We begin every new home with a feasibility study so your design starts from facts.
- Zoning, setbacks, floor-area and height limits
- Coastal, fire-hazard, hillside and historic overlays
- Survey, topography and geotechnical needs
- Utilities: sewer or septic, water, power service, gas or all-electric
- Access, grading, drainage and stormwater requirements
Every piece of a custom home, coordinated.
Architecture & interiors
Floor plans, elevations, exterior materials and interior selections shaped around how you live.
Engineering
Structural, civil and geotechnical work coordinated with licensed engineers.
Permits & plan check
Submittals, corrections and agency coordination with your city or the County.
Construction
Foundation to finish, scheduled and supervised, with inspections managed for you.
What happens, in order.
A simplified look at how a custom home comes together after permits are issued.
Site work
Mobilization, erosion control, demolition (if any), grading and utility trenching.
Foundation
Excavation, rebar and inspections, then concrete — slab, raised floor or engineered hillside foundation.
Framing
Walls, floors, roof structure, sheathing and shear walls, followed by framing inspection.
Systems rough-in
Plumbing, electrical, mechanical, low-voltage and solar conduit, each inspected before walls close.
Envelope
Windows, roofing, weather barrier, exterior finishes and insulation.
Interiors
Drywall, cabinetry, tile, flooring, trim, paint, fixtures and appliances.
Completion
Final inspections, landscaping and hardscape as scoped, walkthrough and punch list.
Where the budget goes.
Every lot and every home is different, so we price yours specifically. These are the factors that move the number most.
Land conditions
- Slope, retaining walls and grading
- Soil type and foundation design
- Utility distance and service upgrades
- Access for equipment and deliveries
Size & complexity
- Square footage and number of stories
- Structural spans and large openings
- Roof form and exterior materials
- Glass, view walls and specialty doors
Selections
- Cabinetry, stone and tile
- Plumbing fixtures and appliances
- Flooring, trim and lighting
- Smart-home, solar and battery systems
New construction questions
Can you help me evaluate a lot before I buy it?
Yes, and it’s one of the most valuable things we do. We review zoning, setbacks, height limits, overlay zones (coastal, fire, hillside), utility availability, access and likely soil conditions so you understand what can be built — and roughly what it will cost — before you commit.
How long does a custom home take in San Diego?
It depends heavily on the site and jurisdiction. As a general guide, design and permitting commonly take several months to a year or more (longer in the coastal zone or on complex hillside lots), and construction of a custom home commonly takes 12 to 18 months or more. We give you a project-specific schedule during feasibility.
Do you build tear-down rebuilds?
Yes. Demolition permits, utility disconnects, and any required hazardous-material surveys (common in older homes) are coordinated as part of the project.
Will my new home need solar?
California’s energy code generally requires solar photovoltaic systems on newly constructed single-family homes, with some exceptions. We design for compliance and can incorporate battery storage, heat pumps and EV charging.
Have a lot — or looking at one?
Bring us the address. We’ll help you understand what it can hold before you spend on design.