Custom Home Construction in San Diego
Build your home from the ground up. We handle design, engineering, permitting, and construction. One team, one point of contact, one process.
What It Costs and Why
Construction Cost
$250 – $400+/sq ft
Build Timeline
6 – 12 Months
Pre-Construction
3 – 6 Months
Top Cost Drivers
- •Home size and number of stories
- •Site conditions (grading, access, utilities)
- •Architectural complexity
- •Material and finish level
- •Energy code compliance requirements
- •Coastal zone or hillside requirements
Our Approach to New Construction
Building a custom home is the most complex project most homeowners will ever undertake. Our job is to make it manageable. We use the same process-driven approach we apply to remodels, with clear milestones, transparent pricing, and weekly updates, scaled up for the scope of new construction.
We offer full design-build, meaning one contract covers architectural design through final construction. This eliminates the coordination overhead of managing separate architects, engineers, and builders. One team, one process, one point of accountability.
If you already have plans from an architect, we're also happy to work as your builder and bring those plans to life.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom home construction in San Diego typically costs $250 to $400+ per square foot for the construction itself. A 2,500 sq ft home would range from $625,000 to $1,000,000+ in construction costs alone. Land, architectural fees, engineering, and site preparation are additional.
Construction typically takes 6 to 12 months depending on the size and complexity of the home. The pre-construction phase (design, engineering, permitting) can add 3 to 6 months. San Diego's permit timeline varies by jurisdiction and project scope.
Yes. We offer design-build services where we manage the entire project from architectural design through final construction. We also work with independent architects if you already have plans or prefer to hire your own designer.
New homes permitted in 2026 must comply with the 2025 California Energy Code, which expands requirements for heat pump technology, electric-ready infrastructure, and solar readiness. We design and build to meet or exceed these standards.
Yes. Properties in coastal overlay zones (La Jolla, Del Mar, Ocean Beach, and others) may require a Coastal Development Permit in addition to standard building permits. This adds review time and may involve specific design requirements related to coastal resilience. We have experience navigating this process.
Planning a New Build?
Let's talk about your vision. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your project, your lot, and what's realistic.