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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Ladera Ranch - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

"After dealing with frequent roof repairs, we finally decided on a complete replacement for our Livermore home. Avi kept us informed every step of the way, and the finished roof exceeded our expectations. It's made a noticeable difference during hot summer days."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Laguna Bay Developing
4.7(
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"David and Team recently took on a challenging deck rebuild project at our home. Our home is on a hillside, and also required plans / approvals for the City. David communicated effectively and in detail throughout the process, and did a great job keeping the project on budget and schedule. The Team worked diligently through the issues we encountered, resulting in a beautiful deck that is the highlight of our property. We would recommend Laguna Bay Developing without hesitation!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OZ-ARI Development Group
5.0(
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Offers commercial services

"I recently hired Oz-Ari Construction for a garage conversion, and they did an outstanding job! From start to finish, their team was professional and attentive. They transformed my garage into a beautiful living space, completing the project on time and within budget. Communication was great, and they were always ready to address any concerns. I highly recommend Oz-Ari to anyone looking to do renovations!"
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Santa Monica 2022

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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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PRESTIGE HOME DESIGN
5.0(
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose and his team are the ultimate professionals. I highly recommend Prestige Home Design. Our extensive remodel is now our dream home. Our remodel included increased square footage, new plumbing, electrical, HVAc, roof and windows. Jose brought lots of great ideas to us and kept all the subs on task."
Dana Point
Dana Point
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Dana Point
Dana Point

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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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YNG Architects, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Small jobs welcome

"The person assigned to our project, a small room addition did not capture what we were looking for. She had errors in her drawings. If she would have reviewed her design drawing she would have seen that some of the layout did not make sense (i.e. not enough room for a certain cabinet, the counter top was not right) Her dimensions were off."
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Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Nicolaisen & Sons Construction Company, Inc
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Nicolaisen & Sons Construction Company, Inc is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Maria & Tony
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Maria & Tony
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for L.A. Expert Builders
L.A. Expert Builders
5.0(
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Serving Ladera Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I hired LA Expert Builders on ADU Garage Conversion. It wasn't a simple project, but Nir and his well organized crew made it simple as possible. Nir was very honest and he carefully listened my requests and did everything as I wanted. His team was very respectful to my home, they kept working area very clean and they were also very respectful to me and my family. The project went unexpectedly smooth with no issues and was finished ahead of schedule. I'm impressed how everything turned out, just perfect! Thank you Nir and thank you LA Expert Builders!"
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

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