The Golden State is full of natural beauty and thanks to California builders and contractors, its architectural landscape is equally stunning. But finding the right one for the job can be a challenge. Luckily, the AD PRO Directory has launched its new builder and contractor category, making it all the easier to locate the perfect fit—whether you’re remodeling a kitchen or bath, adding an ADU, or starting on a new build. These AD-approved California builders and contractors come with years of experience and have earned the trust (and repeat business) of some of the state’s top designers and architects. Here are 12 names to know now.
Perez Construction
Kinship is at the heart of Perez Construction’s approach. Founded in 2017, the family-owned and operated company specializes in high-end residential renovations in the San Francisco area. It works with a limited number of clients at a time to ensure that each job is completed quickly and given the attention it deserves.
Led by owner and CEO Everson Perez alongside his father, founder and foreman Pedro Perez, the company has transformed homes throughout the city and has worked on several spaces for the annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Perez Construction is passionate about sustainability and supporting the community by working with local nonprofits.
J Kramer Corp
J Kramer Corp is a go-to general contractor for modern projects in Southern California. The Laguna Beach–based firm focuses on executing the architect and client’s vision for the home with immaculate attention to detail and expert building techniques.
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The award-winning firm brings over 30 years of building experience to its work, which includes renovations, ADUs, and new construction. From modern mountain retreats in Mammoth to ocean-view dwellings in Orange County, the firm’s projects capture the best of the setting through a modern lens.
Corr Contemporary Homes
Founded by James Corr in 2007, Corr Contemporary Homes has distinguished itself within the SoCal design community, collaborating with top firms including McClean Design, Blackband Design, and Vantage Design Group. The custom-home builders are known for their ability to execute flawless and sleek designs with an exacting attention to detail.
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The company has worked on projects in Los Angeles’s most exclusive enclaves, from the Bird Streets to Malibu. Corr Contemporary Homes tailors each custom home to their clients needs, and works with a trusted roster of artists, designers, and engineers to make each living space one of a kind.
YW Builders
Founded by Clayton Wu in 2016, YW Builders is a general contractor focusing on luxury residential and commercial building and remodeling in the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm has quickly become a go-to for architects and designers such as Noz Nozawa and Studio Maven, and has worked on projects of all sizes: from custom homes to kitchen renovations.
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The YW Builders team prides itself on completing projects on time and communicating effectively with architects, designers, and homeowners throughout the entire process. With a team that brings experience in many different areas of construction, the firm is able to tackle any type of project and handle any challenges that may arise.
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OC Builders Group
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OC Builders Group is a one-stop shop for new builds and renovations in the Orange County area. The Santa Ana design-build firm’s in-house team of craftspeople, project managers, and designers allows the company to streamline the design and construction process.
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Known for its contemporary properties and commitment to innovation and sustainability, the firm works on new-builds of all sizes, as well as renovations, room additions, and ADUs. A family-owned business, OC Builders Group has served the area for over 20 years, completing everything from new builds in Newport Beach to pool and spa areas in Laguna Niguel.
NA Design Builders
Based in Los Angeles, NA Design Builders is a general contractor specializing in high-end construction and home remodeling. The firm offers a full range of services, including kitchen and bath renovations, room additions, exterior enhancements, custom homes, and garage conversions/ADUs.
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NA Design Builders’ work has been featured on HGTV’s Property Brothers several times. The firm has completed projects across the city, from Malibu to Culver City. The company emphasizes safety and transparent communication, ensuring that each project is held to the same high standard.
Cook Construction
From modern new builds to Spanish Colonial renovations, Cook Construction can do it all. The San Francisco–based firm, which works throughout the Bay Area and Los Angeles, is a trusted partner of firms including William Duff Architects, Ann Lowengart Interiors, Sutro Architects, and AD PRO Directory member Tineke Triggs.
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Cook Construction is known for its ability to take on architecturally complex homes, and the firm’s project management team is able to efficiently communicate with the many collaborators on a residential or commercial project. The firm’s work has been showcased in many publications as well as in the 2023 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.
Larkspur Builders Inc.
Top San Francisco talents such as AD100 designer Ken Fulk, Eche Martinez, and Jon de la Cruz trust Larkspur Builders to bring their designs to life. The Bay Area firm brings a combined 40 years of experience to each of its luxury residential projects, which include everything from a contemporary Noe Valley residence to the renovation of a 1917 Craftsman designed by Julia Morgan.
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The firm is known for its concierge-style approach to project management and its ability to incorporate modern innovations into older buildings without sacrificing architectural character. Larkspur Builders has a streamlined process and aims to make the construction experience easier—and even enjoyable.
Forma Construction
San Francisco-based Forma Construction has brought its commitment to craftsmanship to projects throughout the Bay Area, from Wine Country to Lake Tahoe. Focusing on luxury residential projects, the firm collaborates with architects, designers, and homeowners on new construction, renovations, and historic restorations.
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Forma Construction’s proactive approach has earned it plenty of industry fans and repeat business from firms such as Red Dot Studio, Lindsay Gerber Interiors, and Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors. The firm takes on a select number of projects at a time, giving each collaboration its full attention.
Richard Holz Inc.
Founded in 1974, Richard Holz Inc. specializes in building homes in Los Angeles’s most exclusive neighborhoods, from Beverly Hills to Malibu. The employee-owned company is led by its founder, architect, and contractor, Richard Holz, and has an experienced team of project managers, superintendents, and craftspeople.
Collaborating with architecture and interior design talents, including AD100 firm Atelier AM, KAA Design Group, RIOS, and Moshe Safdie, RHI aims to craft “museum-quality” homes. From traditional Montecito mansions to contemporary wonders in Bel Air, the firm's projects showcase expert craftsmanship and attention to the smallest details.
Hill Construction Company
Hill Construction Company has been building beautiful homes in the Western United States for nearly 50 years. Operating in Southern California and beyond, the firm frequently collaborates with top firms such as Lucas, Walker Workshop, and AD100 listees Olson Kundig and Jamie Bush + Co.
The firm is based in San Diego with offices in Orange County and Los Angeles and works everywhere from the Pacific Northwest to Las Vegas. Hill Construction Company prides itself on its ability to combine classic craftsmanship with the latest technological advances.
MatPel Builders
Founded in 1986 by Dan Matarozzi and Dan Pelsinger, MatPel Builders takes an environmentally conscious approach to renovations and custom builds, incorporating an array of sustainable materials and technologies, from green roofs to radiant heating and cooling. The firm is also experienced with the process of acquiring environmental approvals and ratings, including LEED and Build It Green.
The employee-owned firm focuses on primary and secondary homes in the Bay Area and Wyoming. Whether renovating a historic property in San Francisco or building a custom retreat in Jackson Hole, MatPel Builders brings a commitment to efficient and sustainable building practices.
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Are you looking for a design professional to hire for your next project? Wherever you are, visit the AD PRO Directory to browse our list of AD-approved designers and builders and find your match for a design consultation.
