Ed Honey
Shane did really great work and finished on schedule. I would definitely choose them again on future projects.
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Holehouse Construction
Holehouse Construction is a boutique custom home builder serving Santa Barbara and Montecito. Its work in the area dates to 1983.
Business Highlights
- It describes itself as a second-generation family business.
- It lists CSLB License #645496 and says it is bonded and insured.
Service Area
Santa Barbara and Montecito.
Featured on ProsGrade. Holehouse Construction is one of 3 home builders ProsGrade lists in Santa Barbara, California.
Listing details
5 services listed, including Custom home building, High-end remodels and ADUs. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.5 from 16 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Holehouse Construction compares with the other 2 home builders on ProsGrade in Santa Barbara, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Has the most Google reviews (16) of the 3 Santa Barbara home builders on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
5 services- Custom home buildingGround-up projects; typical homes are 5,000+ sq. ft.
- High-end remodels
- ADUs
- Estate managementRegular maintenance and small projects after a main project.
- Small projectsLimited by availability and scope.
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the crew’s service, quality and people, and one says the work finished on schedule. A client whose projects were underway while she was out of state says the team’s care and attention to detail made her feel almost as if she were in town; she also singled out Shane as especially good to work with. An ADU client praised clear communication and problem resolution amid COVID-era supply delays and labor shortages.
Customer Reviews
Catherine Wilmington
I have done numerous projects with this crew and they never fail to impress! I never feel compelled to write reviews but these guys really are the best. From start to finish, best company I have ever worked with and I have done many projects over the years. Shane especially was incredible to work with. I was worried being out of state when my projects were going but with the great care and attention to detail I received I may have well lived in town. Cheers to this crew!!!!
Julia Nightingale
Just fantastic. Excellent service and even better people. Highly recommend!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Holehouse Construction’s Professional Services Agreement cover?
A paid Professional Services Agreement covers planning, budgeting and scheduling before a construction contract. It usually includes costs for a detailed estimate and may cover design services, with demolition or discovery work when needed.
When should a client involve Holehouse Construction in a custom-home project?
Holehouse prefers to be involved as early as possible but can work with clients at any phase. For custom homes, it can work with the architect to keep the budget and timeline realistic.
How long do Holehouse Construction’s projects take?
The construction phase varies in length depending on scope, and Holehouse keeps clients updated on progress and issues.
How does Holehouse Construction handle project changes?
Changes can modify the contract price, schedule or scope, and Holehouse’s agreement explains how related costs are handled.