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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

"So Cal Builders & Design Inc made the entire building process stress-free. They were transparent with costs, delivered work on time, and ensured every design detail was perfect. I couldn’t be happier with the final results."
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 by84%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
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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 by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Shofar Landscape Contracting
Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
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Garage - Build

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar Landscaping contracting was honest, timely, and efficient! They were professional and completed all the work we discussed and met our expectations. The crew were wonderful to work with! Looks great! Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Essential Living Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Essential Living Construction (and specifically Oscar Barajas) did a great job helping me with my home remodel. The price was fair, the work was done quickly and the results were impressive. Cracked damaged ceiling drywall was replaced with new drywall throughout the entire house and it looks great. Oscar is a friendly, soft-spoken professional and I would absolutely work with him again."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Marco Montes
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
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Basnett Construction
5.0(
5
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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

"I hired Basnett Construction to remodel my kitchen, and living room areas. They reviewed my draft plans and prepared a more formal set of plans that was submitted to the city for a permit. The project from start to finish took about six months to complete. I was quite pleased with Basnett Construction's professionalism, meticulousness, attention to detail especially in kitchen cabinet, island and new interior door installations, their efficiency, and their ability to be flexible with me in my decision making during the build process. In sum, I'd highly recommend Basnett Construction for remodeling kitchens and other similar projects. They will get the job done "right to your preferences.""
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Bath Tile Remodel

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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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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

"Jo does great work and has worked on multiple projects on my house. New deck, walkway, fence, remodeled my bathroom and den. Jo is very easy to work with and takes pride in all he does. HIRE HIM!!!"
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Average barndominiums last between 50 and 150 years depending on the materials they are made from, how well they are maintained, and the environment they are built in. Barndominiums are very durable and have a much longer lifespan than traditional wood homes. With proper care and maintenance, well-built barndominium homes can last generations. 

You don’t typically need a permit to build a shed, but it’s best to check with your local city clerk to make sure before you start the project. Every town, city, and municipality can have different rules when it comes to any home improvement project. Homeowners associations sometimes have restrictions on the materials you can use on your property as well.

Generally speaking, building a swing set is cheaper than buying a prefabricated one, but this assumes you have all the tools and knowledge to complete the project. The average cost to build a swing set is $514, but you should also factor in the time and effort it will require—if you don’t want to give up your weekend, it’s worth considering buying instead of building.

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.

The steep slope of an A-frame roof withstands high winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall, making them popular all over the world. A-frames also offer simple, quick construction. Finally, an A-frame typically has large windows on the non-roof sides to let in a maximum amount of natural light. Consequently, they are often an affordable building solution for the right homeowner and location.

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