Chris Yule
Great work and follow-up! Cefalia Development is a great organization, always prompt and extremely professional. I would recommend them to anyone needing construction/development services.
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Cefalia Development
Cefalia Development
Cefalia Development is a third-generation California building firm based in Costa Mesa, specializing in luxury custom home building throughout Southern California. It also develops residential and multifamily projects in Orange County and performs infrastructure work in the public right of way.
Business Highlights
- Jeff Cefalia has a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Jeff Cefalia holds active Class A and Class B contractor licenses.
- Jeff Cefalia is a licensed real estate broker.
- Jeff Cefalia is personally involved in every job, from feasibility and budgeting through final walkthrough and turnover.
Service Area
Southern California (custom home building); Orange County (residential and multifamily development).
Featured Local Business
Cefalia Development is one of 3 home builders ProsGrade lists in Costa Mesa, California.
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Listing details
4 services listed, including Custom home builds, Real estate development and Infrastructure and public works. Open 7 days a week. Rated 5.0 from 21 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Cefalia Development compares with the other 2 home builders on ProsGrade in Costa Mesa, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 3 Costa Mesa home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, well above the 4.5 average of other Costa Mesa home builders on ProsGrade.
- Has the most Google reviews (21) of the 3 Costa Mesa home builders on ProsGrade.
- The only one of the 3 Costa Mesa home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
4 services- Custom home buildsCost-plus or fixed-price contracts; full design coordination.
- Real estate developmentLuxury spec homes, accessory dwelling unit development, multifamily and mixed-use projects, and SB9 subdivisions.
- Infrastructure and public worksPublic right-of-way work: sidewalks, curb and gutter, sewer laterals, water mains, Edison trenching, and street restoration.
- Real estate brokerageLand and lot acquisitions, new-construction property listings, off-market sourcing, and interior staging.
Reviews
What customers say
Reviews praise the team's professionalism and construction quality, including its custom homes. A homeowner describes the remodel team as reliable and detail-focused, while an architect notes Jeff's proactive approach, thoughtful questions and problem-solving.
Customer Reviews
Bryan Harris
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Cefalia Development on many sales of their custom homes, and they consistently deliver exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication make the closing process smooth and efficient for our team. Cefalia Development sets a high standard for custom home building and is a trusted name in luxury construction. I absolutely recommend them to anyone that is looking to build a custom home!
michelle Wong
Cefalia Development helped us with our home remodel, and we couldn’t be happier! Jeff and his team were reliable, honest and detail focused. We thoroughly enjoyed working with them and would highly recommend them to anyone looking!
Timothy Nguyen
I’m a local architect who has worked with Jeff and his team at Cefalia Development with exceptional results. Because Architects work so closely with builders, we quickly learn who truly performs at a high level. Jeff stands out with a proactive mindset, thoughtful questions, and ability to solve the many problems that arise on a construction project. His background in development is also a unique resource to any project.
The success of a build relies on a strong architect-owner-contractor team, and Jeff holds up his end every day. He makes my life easier, which makes me want to return the favor!
Michael and Marcy Valdez
We have been working with and have known the Cefalia family for years. They build beautiful custom homes and the service and workmanship is fantastic. We highly recommend working with Jeff Cefalia and his company
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cefalia Development keep clients updated during custom-home construction?
For custom-home construction, the process includes daily site supervision, weekly progress updates and full project oversight.
Does Cefalia Development manage permits for custom homes?
Yes. Its custom-home preconstruction process includes permitting, bidding and utility planning.
What support follows a custom-home build?
The process includes a final walkthrough, punch-list completion, warranty activation and ongoing post-completion support.
Does Cefalia Development perform residential utility work on private lots?
No. Its infrastructure work is confined to the public right of way, and it does not perform residential utilities within private lots.