Pictured: Tuscan Revival, Paso Robles
Atherton · Menlo Park · Woodside · Portola Valley
Luxury Custom Home Builder in Atherton
New custom homes, rebuilds and major remodels in Atherton, from a family general contractor that plans the review and permit path before construction pricing.
- LicensedCSLB #986950
- Your teamFamily-run general contractor
- Office1345 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles
- WhereAtherton & San Mateo County
Atherton
What a high-end home in Atherton really takes
Atherton estates are among the largest homes on the Peninsula, and building them is shaped by the Town’s heritage tree rules, setbacks and permits for special structures. A 10,000-square-foot home with a basement, pool house and full landscape is a multi-year project, and the budget is set by decisions made long before the first footing.
Harrod Built is a family-run, licensed general contractor (CSLB #986950). We build to your architect’s plans or design-build with our studio, and we price the work from the drawings early so the design stays within the budget you set.
Our office is in Paso Robles, and the finished homes shown on this site are in San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties. What we bring to Atherton is the same team, process and craftsmanship you see in those homes.
What we build here
- New custom homes and estate rebuilds
- Whole-home remodels and additions
- Guest houses
- Hillside foundations, retaining and drainage
- Fire-zone construction details
- Pools and outdoor living with our landscape company
Building here
What to know before building in Atherton
Heritage trees
Heritage tree removals and tree protection zones go through the Town of Atherton. They often set the footprint and the driveway.
Basements
Many Atherton homes add a basement. Shoring, waterproofing and dewatering are priced from the soils report so they don’t surprise you later.
Special structures
Pool houses, sport courts and other accessory structures can need their own approvals. We include them in one schedule.
Whole-site budget
House, hardscape, pool and planting are priced together with our landscape company, so you see the full number.
Contract type
Fixed price or cost-plus changes how risk and allowances work. See fixed price vs cost-plus.
Plans ready?
If you already have an approved plan set, send it over. We return a line-item bid you can compare to any other builder’s.
Areas we serve
Where we build in the Bay Area
Custom homes, whole-home remodels and additions on the Peninsula and in the South Bay, plus San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties.
Peninsula & South Bay
Monterey Peninsula
Planning guides
Budget and planning guides
Cost to build a custom home in SLO County
What drives the budget on a Central Coast custom home, and how to get a real number.
Remodeling an older home
What changes when you open up an older house: structure, systems, energy rules and the permit path.
Home remodel cost in Paso Robles & SLO County
Kitchens, baths, whole-home remodels and additions: the cost drivers we see.
Building or remodeling in Atherton
Zoning clearance, special structures permits, heritage trees, basements, drainage and construction rules.
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. Most Atherton homes are drawn by an outside architect, and we price and build from those plans. We can also review drawings for cost before zoning review or the building permit.
Do you build teardown rebuilds in Atherton?
Yes. Teardown rebuilds and major remodels on existing lots are a large part of high-end work in Atherton.
How do you handle the distance from Paso Robles?
We plan reviews, inspections and subcontractor scheduling up front and staff the job for the drive.
How do we start?
Call or send the form with the address and a few notes. We start with a site visit and a review of any plans you have.
One family, three companies: plans for big custom homes, remodels and additions from Harrod Drafting & Design, and pools, hardscape and planting from Paso Robles Landscaping, our landscape company. Have an approved plan set? Send it with the form below and we’ll price it line by line.
Start your project
Building in Atherton? 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
CSLB License #986950
