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Top-Rated Barndominium builders in Santa Barbara - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for So Cal Builders & Design Inc
So Cal Builders & Design Inc
4.6(
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the first meeting, So Cal Builders & Design Inc earned my trust. They listened carefully to my vision, provided helpful suggestions, and delivered exceptional results. My home has never looked better."
Completely renovating both the guest and master bathrooms. In the master bathroom, we're installing a spacious walk-in shower featuring dual black-finished shower heads, elegant floating benches, and marble wall tiles. Meanwhile, the guest bathroom will have a sleek built-in tub and stylish hexagon tiles.
This project involved adding a new master bathroom to the existing house. The shower features sleek white subway tiles complemented by striking black fixtures and shower door hardware. The bathroom floor is adorned with elegant white marble tiles, providing a seamless and luxurious finish. A white shaker vanity topped with a white marble countertop completes the space, creating a clean and sophisticated look.
Experience a whole new level of indoor-outdoor living with the Torres Residence Backyard Remodel. This project highlights the addition of a kitchen sliding door, seamlessly merging your interior and exterior spaces
We remodeled the current kitchen, incorporating the addition of a new sliding door to establish a seamless indoor-outdoor living area
New pool with Baja bench and spa. New pavers, aluminum patio cover and built-in BBQ in the backyard

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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
Avatar for Oshri Construction
Oshri Construction
4.5(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 30 years of experience, you're going to fall in love with our craftsmanship and design of your project. We specialize in New Construction, Gazebo Building, Custom Home Building, Home Renovation, Construction & Remodeling.

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Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Upscale Bathroom
Guest Bathroom

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Response time6 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Shofar Landscape Contracting
Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Garage - Build

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to Shofar Landscape Contracting proudly servicing Santa Maria/San Luis Obispo/ Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. We enjoy meeting potential new clients that would like their project completed efficiently, effectively and professional manner. Here at Shofar we started in landscaping later adding our concrete license to create any ideas you have and make a desirable living space indoor and outdoor. You can give us a call to schedule your free estimate, Thank you

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marco Montes
4.6(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marco is amazing! He went above and beyond to make our home look amazing. He's a genuine guy and fixed things in my home that he noticed needed repairs. He didn't have to, but he did it out of the generosity of his heart. I would highly recommend Marco and will hire him every time I need a repair!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Amaya Building & Remodeling
Amaya Building & Remodeling
5.0(
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Garage - Build

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Octavio, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. He transformed my industrial loft space by building three beautifully crafted bedrooms, and his work exceeded all of my expectations. Not only did he handle the carpentry with incredible precision and attention to detail, but he also took care of the HVAC and electrical systems with the same level of expertise. Octavio truly went above and beyond in every aspect of the project. His craftsmanship is top-notch, and he was always professional, punctual, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. The space feels comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing, all thanks to his hard work. It's rare to find someone who can deliver such high-quality results across multiple trades, and Iâ m extremely grateful for the care and dedication he brought to my project. If you're looking for someone who can handle a range of tasks and deliver fantastic results, Octavio is your guy. I can't recommend him enough!"
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completed all the plumbing and finish work on this bathroom remodel. ready for glass.
Bathroom remodel
large shower
Bathroom remodel

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Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Basnett Construction
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very thorough in explaining everything to us and how he would work. Very respectful of our home. He did a beautiful job, beyond our expectations when it was completed. Very knowledgeable. We are very happy with the outcome. He is a nice guy, it was nice to have him in our home."
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Bath Tile Remodel

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Response time2 days
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Cielo Construction
Cielo Construction
5.0(
4
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Garage - Build

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Residential construction and remodeling company providing home repairs, renovations, finish carpentry, painting, flooring, drywall, exterior improvements, and general property improvement services.

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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

Complex plumbing is tricky and expensive in an off-the-ground dwelling like this. By considering options like composting toilets, rainwater collection, and gray-water sinks, you save money and help the environment. 

The difference between a pole barn and a stick-built barn is in the construction. Large poles in the ground provide support for pole barns. For stick-built barns, 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber (known as sticks) create a frame around load-bearing beams. Stick-built construction is far more popular for residential homes. Pole barns are more cost-effective because they require fewer materials and less labor.

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