Pictured: Tuscan Revival, Paso Robles
Saratoga · Monte Sereno · West Valley hills
Luxury Custom Home Builder in Saratoga
New custom homes, rebuilds and major remodels in Saratoga, 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
- WhereSaratoga & Santa Clara County
Saratoga
What a high-end home in Saratoga really takes
Saratoga lots are large, often sloped and full of protected trees, and new two-story homes go through City design review, frequently at the Planning Commission. Hillside sites can need grading exceptions, and every protected tree on the plan affects layout, cost and schedule.
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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga
Design review
New homes and large additions go through design review with the City of Saratoga. We price your plans before the hearing so there are no surprises after approval.
Grading
Hillside homes can exceed the normal grading limit and need an exception. Earthwork, walls and drainage are priced from the civil plans, not guessed.
Protected trees
Arborist reports and tree protection fencing are part of the job from day one. We schedule around them.
Fire rules
Many Saratoga hillside lots sit in fire hazard zones. Read building in a fire hazard zone.
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 Saratoga
The three design review paths, hillside lots, protected trees, heritage homes and County Fire review.
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. Most Saratoga 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 Saratoga?
Yes. Teardown rebuilds and major remodels on existing lots are a large part of high-end work in Saratoga.
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 Saratoga? 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
