How much does it cost to build a custom home in Pacific Grove, CA?

The cost of building a custom home in Pacific Grove depends on the size of the home, the complexity of the design, the lot conditions, and the level of finishes selected. As luxury home builders, we provide detailed estimates that align with your vision and budget while ensuring the highest quality construction.

Why should I choose local home builders in Pacific Grove instead of a national company?

Working with local home builders means partnering with a team that understands Pacific Grove’s unique zoning, design requirements, and coastal building codes. We also collaborate with trusted local contractors to ensure every detail of your home is completed to the highest standards.

What types of custom built homes do you specialize in?

We create a wide range of custom built homes, including coastal-inspired retreats, modern estates, and traditional luxury residences. Every home is tailored to reflect your lifestyle and designed with superior craftsmanship and long-term value in mind.

How do you ensure high end quality in construction?

As a high end home builder serving the Pacific Grove area, we use only premium materials, proven construction methods, and top-tier finishes. Our team oversees every stage of the project to guarantee a final result that exceeds expectations.

What makes Harrod Built stand out among Pacific Grove luxury home builders?

Our company is recognized for blending luxury design with superior craftsmanship. Working across the Monterey County area, Harrod Built is a family team trusted to deliver custom built homes of exceptional quality for homeowners who care about the details.

Stone cottage with arched wood entry and stone garden walls, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Pictured: Quaint Cottage, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Monterey County · Pacific Grove 93950

Custom Home Builders in Pacific Grove, CA

New custom homes and larger remodels in Pacific Grove, with design review, coastal permits, trees and water planned from the first site walk.

Start your project Call 805.712.8993

LicensedCA License #986950
Your teamMichael & Chris Harrod
Now buildingSanta Lucia Preserve, Carmel
OfficePaso Robles, about two hours away

Pacific Grove

Older neighborhoods, careful building

Harrod Built is a family custom home builder led by brothers Michael and Chris Harrod. In Pacific Grove we focus on new custom homes and larger projects, including major remodels and additions to older homes.

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.

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

Custom home under construction with board-and-batten siding, a metal roof and a new stone wall, Santa Lucia Preserve, Carmel

Now building

Now 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.

Board-and-batten walls and new planting along a stone path, home under construction in the Santa Lucia Preserve — Progress photo

Kitchen range wall with a plaster hood, under construction in the Santa Lucia Preserve — Progress photo

Stone fireplace below timber beams and an iron chandelier, under construction in the Santa Lucia Preserve — Progress photo

Building here

Building in Pacific Grove

Design review and older homes

Pacific Grove has many older homes, and new homes and larger changes go through city design review for fit with the neighborhood. Some houses are on the city’s historic inventory, which adds its own review.

Coastal permits

Parts of Pacific Grove sit in the Coastal Zone, which brings coastal permit rules into play alongside the city’s own review.

Trees and small lots

Trees are protected, and lots are often small and close together, so we plan staging, deliveries and parking with the neighbors in mind.

Water

Across the Monterey Peninsula, water is a real constraint for new homes and additions. Confirm your water situation before design gets far along.

Featured New Homes

Modern French Country

Modern Ranch

Tuscan Revival

Santa Barbara Style

Morro Bay, CA – Contemporary

Carmel, CA - Quaint Cottage

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Process

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.

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!!”

Chris Boggs · ADU client

“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.”

Mark Gustlin · Home addition client

FAQ

Common questions

Something else on your mind? Call Michael at 805.712.8993.

Do you build in Pacific Grove?

Yes. Pacific Grove is part of our Monterey County service area, where we focus on new custom homes and larger projects.

What approvals does a project here need?

Usually city design review and a building permit, and in some areas a coastal permit. Homes on the historic inventory get extra review. We check this on the first site walk.

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.

Carmel & Monterey County All service areas

Start your project

Building in Pacific Grove? Tell us about your project.

A few details help us call you back with useful answers about budget, schedule and permits.

805.712.8993

michael@harrodbuilt.com
1345 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446
CA License #986950