Top-rated custom home builders.

Get matched with top custom home builders in Portola Valley, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your custom home building project in Portola Valley, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY PORTOLA VALLEY, CA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon49
    Verified custom home building reviews

Find Custom home builders in Portola Valley

Avatar for Sentri Homes

Sentri Homes

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Sentri Homes

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
675 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


Parco Studio

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Parco Studio

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience

Parco Studio is committed to excellence in 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.

Parco Studio is committed to excellence in 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.


Avatar for DARCO, LLC

DARCO, LLC

4.90(
5
)
Approved Pro

DARCO, LLC

4.90(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Darco Construction is a premier full-service construction company, specializing in custom home builds, remodels, and commercial projects. With a commitment to excellence, we bring your vision to life with top-tier craftsmanship, transparent budgeting, and meticulous attention to detail. From architectural design to project completion, our experienced team ensures a seamless process, delivering beautiful and functional spaces that exceed expectations.

"DARCO did a wonderful job on my kitchen/ dining space remodel. It is even more beautiful than I imagined, and everything was done with such high quality. I love sharing how beautiful it is with family, friends and neighbors!"

Judy M on November 2022

Darco Construction is a premier full-service construction company, specializing in custom home builds, remodels, and commercial projects. With a commitment to excellence, we bring your vision to life with top-tier craftsmanship, transparent budgeting, and meticulous attention to detail. From architectural design to project completion, our experienced team ensures a seamless process, delivering beautiful and functional spaces that exceed expectations.

"DARCO did a wonderful job on my kitchen/ dining space remodel. It is even more beautiful than I imagined, and everything was done with such high quality. I love sharing how beautiful it is with family, friends and neighbors!"

Judy M on November 2022


Avatar for Eugene Loh, Architect

Eugene Loh, Architect

4.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Eugene Loh, Architect

4.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are an ethical, honest, and professional company. We are easy to communicate with, always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service, and superior customer service, always leaving the job site clean. We take pride in our services and enjoy turning new clients into repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You will be pleased you did. Thank you.

"null"

Bob T on August 2019

We are an ethical, honest, and professional company. We are easy to communicate with, always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service, and superior customer service, always leaving the job site clean. We take pride in our services and enjoy turning new clients into repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You will be pleased you did. Thank you.

"null"

Bob T on August 2019


Avatar for Cardinal Custom Construction

Cardinal Custom Construction

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Cardinal Custom Construction

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. We strive to meet our client’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to the completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We specialize in new home construction, major remodels, as well as ADU construction. Most new homes built in less than 12 months, remodels 3-6 months, ADU is 6 weeks. Please be mindful that building in the Bay Area is expensive. Average building costs for our company START at 300 dollars a square foot for new build or remodel- PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU WANT TO ENGAGE OUR COMPANY.

"We hired Dave and his crew to build our new home. Dave and his design/engineering team made some wise changes to our plan that saved time and money. His crews were able to build are home ahead of schedule, on budget, while maintaining excellent craftsmanship. Dave was super accomodating and easy to deal with on difficult decisions. I highly recommend Cardinal for your project."

Jay M on August 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. We strive to meet our client’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to the completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We specialize in new home construction, major remodels, as well as ADU construction. Most new homes built in less than 12 months, remodels 3-6 months, ADU is 6 weeks. Please be mindful that building in the Bay Area is expensive. Average building costs for our company START at 300 dollars a square foot for new build or remodel- PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU WANT TO ENGAGE OUR COMPANY.

"We hired Dave and his crew to build our new home. Dave and his design/engineering team made some wise changes to our plan that saved time and money. His crews were able to build are home ahead of schedule, on budget, while maintaining excellent craftsmanship. Dave was super accomodating and easy to deal with on difficult decisions. I highly recommend Cardinal for your project."

Jay M on August 2020


Avatar for MB Custom Builders, Inc.

MB Custom Builders, Inc.

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

MB Custom Builders, Inc.

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MB Custom Builders Inc. is committed to excellence in 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.

MB Custom Builders Inc. is committed to excellence in 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.


Avatar for Beausoleil Architects

Beausoleil Architects

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Beausoleil Architects

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
33 years of experience

Beausoleil Architects specializes in residential projects, new homes and remodels. We work with you to design a project that integrates form, function, budget, and environmental sensitivity. We are committed to sustainable design and are certified Passive House consultants and certified Green Building Professionals.

Beausoleil Architects specializes in residential projects, new homes and remodels. We work with you to design a project that integrates form, function, budget, and environmental sensitivity. We are committed to sustainable design and are certified Passive House consultants and certified Green Building Professionals.


Avatar for Norwell

Norwell

5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

Norwell

5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

At Norwell Builders we help you make the home you live in the house of your dreams. Norwell both designs and builds residential remodeling projects. From kitchen remodels to room additions, Norwell is dedicated to bringing custom remodeling projects to our clients at a fixed price! At Norwell we take your project seriously. We have assembled an outstanding team of designers, project managers, and trades people, to ensure we create the optimum solution to your needs- A solution that is aesthetically interesting, and also functional and lasting. Our challenge is to balance your needs, the style of your home, the budget, and in some cases the delivery schedule. Striking this balance is what sets Norwell apart.

"Meticulous"

Sam I on May 2018

At Norwell Builders we help you make the home you live in the house of your dreams. Norwell both designs and builds residential remodeling projects. From kitchen remodels to room additions, Norwell is dedicated to bringing custom remodeling projects to our clients at a fixed price! At Norwell we take your project seriously. We have assembled an outstanding team of designers, project managers, and trades people, to ensure we create the optimum solution to your needs- A solution that is aesthetically interesting, and also functional and lasting. Our challenge is to balance your needs, the style of your home, the budget, and in some cases the delivery schedule. Striking this balance is what sets Norwell apart.

"Meticulous"

Sam I on May 2018


Avatar for Team2 Architecture + Design

Team2 Architecture + Design

4.72(
22
)
Approved Pro

Team2 Architecture + Design

4.72(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

Team2 Architecture + Design is a practice established in the pursuit for excellence in design. We believe that architecture is a social art, catering to the material and spiritual needs of people, and is a reflection of the times. We believe in the unique nature of each project, regardless of the size. Design is in the details, and we passionately strive toward achieving a comprehensive response to all the projects we undertake.

"Hire this firm. Shilpa was excellent."

Caroline W on January 2022

Team2 Architecture + Design is a practice established in the pursuit for excellence in design. We believe that architecture is a social art, catering to the material and spiritual needs of people, and is a reflection of the times. We believe in the unique nature of each project, regardless of the size. Design is in the details, and we passionately strive toward achieving a comprehensive response to all the projects we undertake.

"Hire this firm. Shilpa was excellent."

Caroline W on January 2022


Morton Frank, F.A.I.A., Architect

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Morton Frank, F.A.I.A., Architect

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
55 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MORTON FRANK designs each project special for each Client, so that the Client gets exactly the home, or any other building type, that they desire. Mr. Frank's many years of experience enables him and his staff to produce work on schedule and on budget. He is always available for guidance and oversight throughout the Construction so that the work runs smoothly and the Client's interests are constantly being protected. Mr. Frank's expertise and specialties include Green Building Design, Barrier-free and Universal Design for the Disabled, Construction on Steep and/or Difficult Sites, Complex Renovations and both Passive and Active Solar Energy Design. Ordinarily, the firm does projects with construction costs of at least $150,000. Occasionally, they will do projects of a lower cost of construction if the Client still requires creativity/imagination and high quality design.

"Experienced Architect. Thoughtful and systematic approach to architectural matters and brings experience in dealing with a variety of contractors, designers and licensed engineers."

Thomas C on March 2017

MORTON FRANK designs each project special for each Client, so that the Client gets exactly the home, or any other building type, that they desire. Mr. Frank's many years of experience enables him and his staff to produce work on schedule and on budget. He is always available for guidance and oversight throughout the Construction so that the work runs smoothly and the Client's interests are constantly being protected. Mr. Frank's expertise and specialties include Green Building Design, Barrier-free and Universal Design for the Disabled, Construction on Steep and/or Difficult Sites, Complex Renovations and both Passive and Active Solar Energy Design. Ordinarily, the firm does projects with construction costs of at least $150,000. Occasionally, they will do projects of a lower cost of construction if the Client still requires creativity/imagination and high quality design.

"Experienced Architect. Thoughtful and systematic approach to architectural matters and brings experience in dealing with a variety of contractors, designers and licensed engineers."

Thomas C on March 2017

...
Showing 1-10 of 226
Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

Ultimately, a work warranty is only as reliable as the contractor you’ve hired. That’s why trust and reputation are such important factors, in addition to having a solid contract and confirming appropriate licensing, insurance, and bonding. When looking for a contractor, it’s a good idea to read online reviews and ratings to see what kind of experience past customers have had. Issues with your contractor can make for an unsatisfying renovation process, but a reliable contractor can make the process go as smoothly as possible.

Craftsman-style homes are predominantly found in the Western United States, specifically in Southern California, where the style originated. Since the climate was mild and there was access to plenty of natural resources, Southern California became a hub for this style at its inception. That being said, if you consult with an architect near you, you can have a Craftsman-style home anywhere.

One of the best ways to negotiate with a homebuilder is to forgo price reductions. Instead, negotiate over upgrades and incentives, as many builders are more willing to go down that road than to decrease their own fee. Even if they were willing to take a cut, a reputable homebuilder often knows their worth, so a willingness to negotiate could be a red flag. Beyond that, builders are typically willing to negotiate closing costs instead of offering a discount on the base price.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.

The Portola Valley, CA homeowners’ guide to custom home building

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"