Pictured: Modern French Country, Templeton
San Luis Obispo County · San Luis Obispo 93401 · 93405
Custom Home Builders in San Luis Obispo, CA
Custom homes, remodels, additions and ADUs in San Luis Obispo and the surrounding county, from a family team based just up the 101 in Paso Robles.
- LicensedCA License #986950
- Your teamMichael & Chris Harrod
- OfficePaso Robles, up the 101
- WhereSan Luis Obispo 93401 & 93405
San Luis Obispo
The county seat, 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 and around San Luis Obispo, and take on remodels, additions and ADUs here too.
Our closest reference homes are up the 101 in Templeton and Paso Robles: the Modern French Country, the Modern Ranch and the Tuscan Revival.
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 San Luis Obispo
City or county
Inside city limits, permits run through the City of San Luis Obispo, which also has its own design review for new homes and larger changes. Parcels outside town go through San Luis Obispo County Planning & Building. We confirm which applies on the first site walk.
ADUs and additions
Many owners here add an ADU or an addition rather than move. We check setbacks, parking and utility capacity before design starts.
Hillside lots
Lots on the hills around town bring soils reports, engineered foundations, retaining walls, drainage and access planning for trucks.
Fire zones
Parcels on the edges of town and in the hills can sit in mapped fire hazard severity zones, which means ember-resistant construction under Chapter 7A of the California Building Code and defensible space.
More on building on the Central CoastFeatured New Homes
Modern French Country
Modern Ranch
Tuscan Revival
Santa Barbara Style
Morro Bay, CA – Contemporary
Carmel, CA - Quaint CottageProcess
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 San Luis Obispo?
Yes. San Luis Obispo is part of our San Luis Obispo County service area, just down the 101 from our office.
Do you do remodels and ADUs in San Luis Obispo?
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.
Need plans first? Our design studio, Harrod Drafting & Design, draws permit-ready house plans, ADU plans and remodel drawings for San Luis Obispo: home design and drafting in San Luis Obispo.
Where we build
Nearby in San Luis Obispo County
Custom homes, remodels, additions and ADUs across San Luis Obispo County.
Start your project
Building in San Luis Obispo? 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
