Shipwright Homes
Shipwright Homes is a Newport Beach custom home builder and remodeler, founded in 2014 by Dennis Holland and Julie Karges. It designs and builds custom residences and undertakes full-scale renovations across Orange County, drawing on a shipwright-inspired craft approach.
Business Highlights
- Licensed and insured general contractor.
Service Area
Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, North Tustin and Aliso Viejo.
Taking calls through ProsGrade. Shipwright Homes is one of 9 home builders ProsGrade lists in Newport Beach, California.
12 services listed, including Custom home design, Home building and Home renovations. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 10 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Shipwright Homes compares with the other 8 home builders on ProsGrade in Newport Beach, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 9 Newport Beach home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 5.0 average of other Newport Beach home builders on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (10) than 5 of the 8 other Newport Beach home builders on ProsGrade.
- One of 4 Newport Beach home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
12 services- Custom home designProgramming and site review.
- Home buildingGround-up custom residences, from site walk through final walkthrough.
- Home renovationsWhole-home renovations, additions and full-scale remodels.
- Full kitchen remodelingDemolition through installation; cabinets, countertops, flooring and layout.
- Kitchen designWork zones, traffic patterns and clearances.
- Custom cabinetryBuilt-ins and kitchen cabinets; soft-close hardware, full-extension drawers and dovetail joinery.
- Cabinet installationFor new builds and remodels, with attention to fit and alignment.
- Cabinet refinishingUpdated colors, stains and finishes.
- Countertop installationQuartz, granite and marble.
- Kitchen island installationWorkspace, storage and seating.
- Bathroom remodelLayout updates and fixture upgrades.
- Garage constructionAttached and detached garages.
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the workmanship and communication on custom-home and remodeling projects. One customer highlights smooth collaboration with a designer; another says firm subcontractor bids clarified kitchen costs and the team kept the jobsite clean.
Customer Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Shipwright Homes take to build a custom home?
Most custom homes take 9–14 months from groundbreaking to move-in, depending on size, complexity and site conditions.
Does Shipwright Homes work with a homeowner’s architect?
It works with clients’ existing architects and can introduce design partners it has worked with for years.
Can homeowners stay in their home during a Shipwright Homes renovation?
Sometimes; it depends on the project scope, layout and how disruptive the work will be.
How does Shipwright Homes handle unexpected conditions during a renovation?
It documents what it uncovers, explains the discovery, proposes options and writes a change order before additional work.








