Custom Home Builders in Atascadero, CA

Custom homes, remodels, additions and ADUs in Atascadero, from a family team based a short drive up the 101 in Paso Robles.

Start your project Call 805.712.8993

LicensedCA License #986950
Your teamMichael & Chris Harrod
OfficePaso Robles, up the 101
WhereAtascadero 93422 & 93423

Atascadero

Oak-covered hills, close to home

Harrod Built is a family custom home builder led by brothers Michael and Chris Harrod. We build custom homes on your lot in Atascadero, and take on remodels, additions and ADUs here too.

Our closest reference homes are next door in Templeton: the Modern Ranch and the Modern French Country.

What we build here

Custom homes on your lot
Remodels, kitchens and baths
Home additions
ADUs and guest houses
Outdoor living with Paso Robles Landscaping

Building here

Building in Atascadero

City permits

Atascadero is its own city, so permits and land-use rules come from the City of Atascadero’s planning and building divisions.

Native trees

Oaks are everywhere here, and the city protects native trees. We map the trees early so the house, driveway and utilities work around them.

Hillside lots

Many lots are sloped: soils reports, engineered foundations, retaining walls, drainage and access planning for trucks.

Fire zones

Parts of the area are mapped fire hazard severity zones, which means ember-resistant construction under Chapter 7A of the California Building Code and defensible space.

How the job runs

The same way we run every Harrod Built project: a licensed family team and one point of contact from start to finish.

See our full process

01
One licensed family team
Harrod Built is run by brothers Michael and Chris Harrod (CSLB #986950). Michael is the licensed general contractor and stays involved from the first design conversation to the final walkthrough.
02
One point of contact
Chris runs the job day to day: the schedule, the subcontractors and the details. You always know who to call.
03
Permits and pre-construction
Our team handles the permit process, site prep and pre-construction logistics, and keeps you informed before ground is broken.
04
Updates, finishes, walkthrough
Regular updates through every phase, help with finish selections, and a final walkthrough before handover, backed by our warranty.

FAQ

Common questions

Something else on your mind? Call Michael at 805.712.8993.

Do you build in Atascadero?

Yes. Atascadero is part of our San Luis Obispo County service area, a short drive from our office.

Do you do remodels in Atascadero?

Yes. Remodels, additions and ADUs are part of our work in San Luis Obispo County.

Will you build on my lot?

Yes. We build on land you already own or are buying.

Can you look at a lot before we buy it?

Yes, and it’s free. We’ll walk the property with you and talk through access, slope, water, septic and the likely permit path while you can still walk away.

Where we build