Now building · Santa Lucia Preserve, Carmel
Monterey County · Monterey 93940
Custom Home Builders in Monterey, CA
New custom homes and larger projects in Monterey, with design review, coastal permits, hillside lots and water planned from the first site walk.
- LicensedCA License #986950
- Your teamMichael & Chris Harrod
- Now buildingSanta Lucia Preserve, Carmel
- OfficePaso Robles, about two hours away
Monterey
Hills, history and the bay
Harrod Built is a family custom home builder led by brothers Michael and Chris Harrod. In Monterey we focus on new custom homes and larger projects, usually with an architect our clients already trust.
Nearby, we built the stone cottage in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and we’re building a custom home in the Santa Lucia Preserve now. Every Monterey County job is run by one of our project managers, or by Chris or Michael himself, with an update every week.
What we build here
- New custom homes
- Guest houses as part of a larger project
- Larger remodels and additions
- Outdoor living with Paso Robles Landscaping
Now buildingNow building · Santa Lucia Preserve · Carmel
A custom home in the Preserve
A new custom home, now under construction. We’re working within the Preserve’s design review alongside Monterey County permitting.
These are progress photos from the build. We’ll add more as construction continues.
Building here
Building in Monterey
City design review
Inside city limits, new homes and larger changes go through the City of Monterey’s design review, and historic districts add their own rules. We work with your architect so the drawings are ready for it.
Coastal permits
Parts of Monterey sit in the Coastal Zone, which brings coastal permit rules into play alongside the city’s review.
Hillside lots and trees
Hillside lots bring soils reports, engineered foundations, retaining walls and drainage, and tree removal is regulated. We map slope and trees early.
Water and fire
Water is a real constraint across the Monterey Peninsula, so confirm your water situation before design gets far along. Wooded hillside parcels can also sit in mapped fire hazard severity zones, with ember-resistant construction under Chapter 7A of the California Building Code.
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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.
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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.
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One point of contact
Chris runs the job day to day: the schedule, the subcontractors and the details. You always know who to call.
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Permits and pre-construction
Our team handles the permit process, site prep and pre-construction logistics, and keeps you informed before ground is broken.
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Updates, finishes, walkthrough
Regular updates through every phase, help with finish selections, and a final walkthrough before handover, backed by our warranty.
In their words
What our clients say
“Michael and Chris were great to work with!! Very helpful through the process of building an ADU at our house. They were knowledgeable and responsive to our needs and asks. Would definitely use them again!!”
“Harrod did a great job on our addition to our house. The end results is awesome and exactly what we had hoped for. Chris Harrod, who led the effort, kept things on schedule, communicated with us promptly and managed the sub contractors well. I highly recommend Harrod for any building projects.”
Do you build in Monterey?
Yes. Monterey is part of our Monterey County service area, where we focus on new custom homes and larger projects.
What approvals does a new home in Monterey need?
Typically city design review and a building permit, a coastal permit in some areas, and extra review in historic districts. Water and trees are checked early.
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.
Do you take on remodels here?
In Monterey County we focus on new custom homes and larger projects. Smaller remodels we keep closer to home in San Luis Obispo County.
Where we build
Nearby in Monterey County
Custom homes across the Peninsula and the valley.
Start your project
Building in Monterey? Tell us about your project.
A few details help us call you back with useful answers about budget, schedule and permits.
805.712.8993michael@harrodbuilt.com
1345 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446
CA License #986950
