Pictured: Tuscan Revival, Paso Robles
Palo Alto · Old Palo Alto · Crescent Park · Los Altos
Luxury Custom Home Builder in Palo Alto
New custom homes, rebuilds and major remodels in Palo Alto, 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
- WherePalo Alto & Santa Clara County
Palo Alto
What a high-end home in Palo Alto really takes
Palo Alto lots are small for what they cost, so every square foot of a new home or whole-home remodel matters. New two-story homes go through the City’s individual review, protected trees are common, and many homes add a basement to get the space they need.
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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto
Two-story review
New two-story homes and second-story additions go through review with the City of Palo Alto. We price the plans before you submit so the design stays on budget.
Basements
Basements add space without adding height. Shoring, waterproofing and dewatering are priced from the soils report.
Protected trees
Street and protected trees shape the footprint. Tree protection is part of our site plan from day one.
Small lots
Tight lots mean careful staging, deliveries and neighbor communication. We plan them before the job starts.
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 Palo Alto
Individual Review for two-story homes, protected trees, flood zones, basements and deconstruction.
Building or remodeling in Los Altos
Design review, the Zoning Administrator, daylight plane, protected trees and the City permit path.
Building a new home in Los Altos Hills
Site development review, Fast Track, floor area by slope, story poles, oaks and the Town permit path.
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. Most Palo Alto homes are drawn by an outside architect, and we price and build from those plans. We can also review drawings for cost before design review or the building permit.
Do you build teardown rebuilds in Palo Alto?
Yes. Teardown rebuilds and major remodels on existing lots are a large part of high-end work in Palo Alto.
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 Palo Alto? 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
