Locals are right when they say that once you come to San Diego, it’s hard to leave. The city’s idyllic climate, more than 70 miles of pristine beaches, world-famous attractions, and charming neighborhoods and communities are only a few of the reasons why families who have outgrown their homes find it hard to move. Luckily, you don’t have to. This list of the best home addition contractors in San Diego, California can help you find the best solution for improving your home. Whether you need to expand your kitchen, create a larger living room, or add a new room for a baby on the way, these firms can help you transform even a small home into your family’s dream home.
Remcon Design Build
7154 Convoy Ct., San Diego, CA 92111
Remcon Design Build focuses on kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and room additions. It also provides architectural design, outdoor living and hardscaping, garage conversions, second-story additions, ADUs, and commercial and tenant improvements. The firm is owned by Rohit Vyas and Ronen Barda, who collectively have more than 37 years in the construction industry. Together, they lead a team of outstanding professionals that are devoted to improving the lifestyle of every family they serve.
Thanks to this dynamic team, the firm is able to be a single point of contact for custom, high-quality designs, plans, permits, and materials. In addition, the team guides clients from the project’s starting point until its completion, responding to every inquiry and minimizing headaches.
Jackson Design & Remodeling
4797 Mercury St., San Diego CA 92111
Established in 1989, Jackson Design and Remodeling is an award-winning firm specializing in design-build, custom homes, whole home remodels, kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, outdoor living spaces, ADUs, and green remodeling. The firm has won at least 208 awards for professionalism, ethics, and design. These include six BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, six for Professional Remodeler’s Market Leader, and 59 for NARI’s Contractor of the Year. The company’s streamlined and tracked process is the reason behind its success. The Jackson team develops and adheres to the client’s parameters, construction methods, and budgetary goals and strives to make home remodeling an enjoyable process for each client. The company has a 98% customer satisfaction rating in GuildQuality, an independent survey company.
The firm is led by Todd Jackson, who has over 30 years of experience. A licensed general contractor since he was 23, Todd is also a certified green professional and a certified aging-in-place specialist. He has won prestigious honors over the past years, including being named the Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal and achieving a finalist spot for the distinguished Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Of the more than 860 projects that Jackson has completed over the years, this modern family kitchen remodel is a notable example. The homeowners wanted a warm and welcoming kitchen, so the Jackson team created an open floor plan dining and kitchen area. They balanced out the lighting and bold cabinetry by utilizing floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors for a bright and airy ambiance. To go with the modern theme, they also designed the home’s three bathrooms with their own distinct, contemporary, and sophisticated style.
Lars Remodeling & Design
5925 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123
Jason Ray Larson was only 22 years old when he established Lars Remodeling and Design, a remodeling and construction firm that has served San Diego County for over three decades. The firm has a reputation for producing outstanding remodeling projects. In fact, it is one of the first San Diego companies to be approved as a certified remodeler by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry or NARI. The Lars team comprises designers, project managers, remodeling professionals, and trade partners, all of whom are highly qualified, skilled, and dedicated. Their quality work rests on a foundation of trust and teamwork that extends to the clients. The collaborative work environment results in a home that exceeds the client’s expectations.
An example of the firm’s work is their addition to a traditional, 858-square-foot bungalow home in Ocean Beach. The homeowners purchased the home with the intention of maximizing and increasing their living space. The Lars team achieved this by adding a second story that increased the living space to 3574 square feet while maintaining the home’s charming, California Spanish design. The firm redesigned the first floor with an open-floor concept filled with natural light, and added a large, custom dog run alongside the house for the family’s furry friends.
Marrokal Design & Remodeling
9474 Kearny Villa Rd. #205, San Diego, CA 92126
Marrokal Design and Remodeling has been in business since 1981 and has established a name for itself in the San Diego construction and remodeling industry. The firm specializes in custom homes, ADUs, kitchen and bath remodels, room additions, aging-in-place structures, and outdoor living rooms. In 2015, Tom Capizzi joined CEO Gary Marrokal as co-owner of the firm. Together, they lead a team of expert craftsmen and professionals committed to serving and delivering superior results. The clients are their number one priority, and they are dedicated to surpassing every expectation set. A testament to the firm’s excellence is its 104 awards, including eight Professional Remodeler Design Awards and 33 Contractor of the Year Awards from NARI.
In their impressive portfolio of work, this kitchen and great room addition are worth mentioning. The Marrokal team removed the peninsula and stole some space from the adjacent room to create an L-shaped, coastal kitchen. They also removed several walls to further open up the room and create a spacious environment. The homeowners wanted a space ideal for entertaining, and the team resolved this by adding a large living room that seamlessly connects to the outdoors and pool area through the folding doors.
Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling
12396 World Trade Dr. Ste. 108, San Diego, CA 92128
In 2005, Sergei Kaminskiy started a small handyman company together with his wife, Elena. That company quickly grew and became Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling, a full-service design and remodeling firm specializing in whole home remodels, room additions, ADUs/granny flats, bathrooms and kitchens, outdoor living spaces, and universal designs. The company comprises a highly trained team of designers, craftsmen, trade partners, and project managers who are experts in improving spaces and will guide clients through the construction process. This team has helped the firm establish its name and earned it numerous awards, such as 2019 Favorite and 2018 Winner in Building Contractor, Kitchen & Bath Remodeler, and a Local Construction Company award by San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll. In addition, the firm is certified by and affiliated with the BBB, NARI, NKBA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Sergei is a certified Green Professional.
Shown here is the children’s playroom the Kaminskiy team added to a home situated in the lovely community of Scripps Ranch. They used glass-paned doors so that the children could be easily monitored from the living room. The room is open and wide, perfect for children who want to tumble around. The room can also easily be converted to another room after the children are grown, to avoid the need for more construction in the future.
CairnsCraft Design & Remodel
4660 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107
Charles and Marie Cairns founded CairnsCraft Design and Remodel, a design-build firm serving the San Diego Metro area with remodeling and construction work. The firm specializes in whole home remodels, kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, fireplaces, specialty areas, and outdoor spaces, as well as project consultations, architectural design, lighting design, and space planning. The company takes pride not only in creating functional and beautiful living spaces but also in providing outstanding solutions that will better accommodate the client’s family. The CairnsCraft team prioritizes the client’s needs, then ensures that the spaces are functional and accessible to anyone of any age or ability.
In 2019, the firm was named the Best Home Remodeler in San Diego by the Best of Ranch & Coast Magazine. In addition, it received the 2019 Reader’s Choice Award for Construction/Contractor by The Peninsula Beacon and the 2019 Bathroom of the Year award from San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles. These are only a few of the numerous awards that CairnsCraft has received over its 30 years in the industry. Learn more about them at cairnscraft.com
Classic Home Improvements
600 S. Andreasen Dr. Ste. A, Escondido, CA 92029
Since 2010, Classic Home Improvements has delivered a distinctive approach to construction. The firm makes it their mission to provide high-quality yet affordable remodeling services while consistently striving for improvements. It also strives to be a benchmark that other companies use by facilitating a collaborative, respectful, and open-door environment. The Classic Home Improvements team never fails to uphold and embody the firm’s motto: “Quality through consistency in everything we do.”
The firm’s president and owner, Jack Crocker, has more than 30 years of industry experience. He has spent his entire career in construction, starting as a 16-year-old job site laborer in the summer. Jack worked his way up, studying one trade at a time, with the intent to master all aspects of the construction process.
Shown here is the Classic team’s expert remodel and renovation of a Temecula home’s kitchen, which was expanded by removing the exterior wall facing the backyard. The site has a stunning view of the Temecula Valley, but it was obstructed by a huge stone fireplace. The team removed the fireplace and installed folding doors. They also created a vaulted ceiling, giving the room a much bigger feel. Learn more about their work at http://classichomeremodeling.
Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
2851 Camino Del Rio S. Ste. 310, San Diego, CA 92108
With over 46 years of construction industry experience, Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel has proven its proficiency in remodeling and construction. The firm is a family-owned business that has served San Diego for four generations, making clients feel they’re part of the family. The Murray team proactively listens to clients and takes care to fully understand their wants and needs. They guide them in every step of the process, offer different options, and help them make the best decisions together. From there, the team takes a straightforward approach and gives the clients an upfront and honest assessment of what to expect from the project. If a problem arises, the team ensures that they will come up with the perfect solution. This approach has proven to be effective and has helped grow the firm’s reputation. It has won six BBB Torch Awards for Ethics and been named one of the Big50 in Excellence in Fine Design by Remodeling Magazine.
Gregg Cantor leads the firm as the president and CEO. He first joined the firm in 1977 as a carpenter’s helper and job site cleaner. He worked his way from an assistant superintendent to head superintendent, then bought the firm from his grandfather, Murray Lampert, after he retired in 1990. Since then, Gregg has managed and completed over 2500 home remodels and new constructions in San Diego. In addition, he served as a Vice Chairman for the San Diego BBB and is a former Director on the BBB Council. He is also a resident expert on the ABC 10 News program “The Home Pro Show.”
Stel Builders, Inc.
7950 Dunbrook Rd., San Diego, CA 92126
Established in 2006, Stel Builders is a design-build and remodeling firm focusing on San Diego’s residential market. The firm specializes in room additions, interior reconfigurations and remodels, whole-home remodels, second-story additions, outdoor living spaces, and custom homes. The Stel team makes it their mission to provide clients with specialized attention and complete satisfaction while designing a better setting for their lifestyle. Having multiple contracts can be confusing, but the firm manages the entire construction process under one roof, including the design, cost appropriation, and construction planning and management.
Together with its skilled staff, the firm’s president, Seth Larson, has completed over 300 projects designed to perfectly fit each homeowner. These projects have also brought countless referrals to Stel Builders, and repeat business makes up the majority of the company’s clients.
Kitchens Plus
7943 University Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
Kitchens Plus is a full-service general contracting firm specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, and design consultations. Since the firm’s inception in 1987, it has completed more than 1500 remodels in San Diego and its surrounding areas. The company’s president, Matt Barnes, leads a team of skilled craftsmen, designers, and licensed architects, some of which are Certified Kitchen Designers and acknowledged by the American Society of Interior Designers.
The Kitchens Plus team understands that their work is more than just a remodeling project; it is also a way to improve their clients’ daily life. That is why they tailor every aspect of the service and process to better accommodate the client. The team respects every home they set foot in, and leaves a clean worksite every day. Their clear understanding, unmatched service, and fair pricing have helped the firm thrive and grow throughout its 34 years of service. Referrals and repeat clients make up 85% of the company’s projects.
K-CO Construction Incorporated
3670 Clairemont Dr. Ste. #9, San Diego, CA 92117
For over 26 years, K-CO Construction has worked with almost every floor plan in San Diego, remodeling entire homes, kitchens, and bathrooms, as well as constructing room additions and ADUs. The firm focuses on projects that are within 15 minutes or a 5-mile radius of its Clairemont office. The K-CO team believes that time is precious and shouldn’t be wasted sitting in traffic. They want to quickly respond to client needs and give them their utmost care and attention. This helps them ensure that they are keeping clients happy and satisfied.
The firm was founded in 1995 by Dave Konstantin, a third-generation builder. He was soon joined by his step-son, Chad Gardner, who has proven to be invaluable to the company with his construction background and degree in business management from San Diego State University. Chad served as the Vice President and General Manager of the firm before stepping up as its current President and owner after Dave’s retirement.
One of K-CO’s remarkable projects is its transformation of a 1950s cottage situated near the beach in La Jolla. The Spanish-style home was given a second level addition to better accommodate an active family who loves entertaining guests. The main floor is now redesigned with an open kitchen featuring a farm-style table and bench seating. Wooden beams, a mosaic tile mural, and arched, wood-clad windows were also added to reinforce the home’s Spanish theme. The master suite, children’s room, bathroom, and guest rooms are located on the second floor, that can be accessed via a wooden staircase with craftsman-style tiles and wrought iron railings.
Precision Home Design & Remodeling
4225 Executive Square Ste. 600, San Diego, CA 92037
For over 22 years, Precision Home Design & Remodeling has been helping San Diego County and its surrounding areas with their remodeling and construction needs. The firm specializes in custom home builds, complete home remodels, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, and energy-efficient solutions. The Precision team’s expertise in design, engineering, and building results in high-quality projects. The team also makes every effort to fully educate clients about the process and help them make informed decisions. This allows the clients to thoroughly customize their home according to their needs, down to the most minor details that the team ensures will never be overlooked.
The La Harina CT Project is a complete home renovation and addition that the Precision team accomplished in San Diego. They added 300 square feet of space to the home to create a spacious, modern kitchen with a walk-in pantry and an additional powder room. They also fully renovated three bathrooms, installing new vanities and countertops for more functional space. Energy-efficient solutions were added to the new, lightweight concrete roof by incorporating a smart solar system.
Ritz Design Build
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Ste. K, San Diego, CA 92111
Ritz Design Build is the oldest firm on this list and has established a well-tested framework for its remodeling and construction work. With over 56 years in the industry, the firm is proud to have worked in almost every neighborhood in San Diego. This experience greatly helps the Ritz team design and estimate the scope of each project, which they do free of charge to qualified customers. They believe that every decision must be made with full knowledge and information; that’s why they present the whole plan to clients before asking them to sign and give the go-ahead.
The Ritz team’s expertise in techniques and materials was utilized in this beautiful home remodel for the Edleson family. The family wanted to transform their beach house into their dream retirement home. The company started by adding a second level for the master suite and bathroom. The living room was remodeled, and the team expanded the tiny kitchen, making it both functional and beautiful, with hand-finished custom cherry cabinets and granite countertops.
San Diego Remodeling Pros
16776 Bernardo Center Dr. Ste. 203, San Diego, CA 92128
With over 24 years of experience, San Diego Remodeling Pros has earned its spot as one of the premier remodeling and improvement contractors in San Diego. The firm makes it its mission to exceed client expectations with the help of the most skilled professionals in the industry. Its process is simple yet highly effective: treating clients as if they are the only client. This enables the team to provide quality service and attention to every aspect of the project.
The firm provides kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, room additions, and outdoor living spaces. Every project is led by Mike Schneeman, who has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He works with designer Susan Matanguihan, who has over 25 years of experience designing a wide range of projects, from small bathrooms to full-scale house remodels.
HK Construction, Inc.
13956 Sam-O-Reno Rd., Poway, CA 92064
HK Construction has been in the industry for over three decades. The company’s experience allows them to offer a wide variety of services, including new home construction, home remodeling, room and loft additions, aging-in-place structures, and many more. The firm has gained a reputation in San Diego and surrounding cities as one of the most reliable construction contractors in the area. It is also accredited and certified by the Better Business Bureau and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
The HK team is managed by the owner and founder, Mark Gieselmann, who has spent most of his life in the construction industry and brings over 41 years of experience to the role. The team’s proficiency and skill allow them to complete projects with the least amount of disruption. They also work hard to minimize cost, hassle, and headaches by getting the job done right the first time.
