--- title: "DD Ford Construction — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/dd-ford-construction-pfvwus-pf~1006712629 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1006712629.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "DD Ford Construction" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d50311bb0df69221_4620-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "303 Palm Ave, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States" latitude: 34.4197 longitude: -119.7078 phone: "(805) 965-4055" website: https://www.ddford.com rating: 5 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 15 followers: 888 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # DD Ford Construction Original Houzz profile: [DD Ford Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/dd-ford-construction-pfvwus-pf~1006712629) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA - **Serves:** Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, Ojai, Santa Ynez, Mission Canyon, Toro Canyon, Summerland, Hope Ranch - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2013–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves In a nutshell, DD Ford Construction is a Santa Barbara custom home builder that builds, remodels and maintains custom homes of all shapes and sizes in the Santa Barbara area. Our priority is providing you with only the highest levels of service and workmanship. Knowing we’re focusing on the finer details, means you’re left free to concentrate your attention on the most important aspect of the job – realizing your dream. We have four specialized but closely coordinated departments: New Homes & Major Renovations, Remodels, Maintenance and Finish Carpentry. This workforce can see your project through from concept to finish no matter the scope or size. This includes general labor and demolition, framing, finish carpentry, project supervision and project management. This harmonious way of working is how we're able to combine rigorous attention to detail with innovative design and build solutions. Here, it isn’t just the homes that are built to last, we also go to great lengths to develop trusted relationships for the long-term. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Flooring Installation - Home Restoration - Energy-Efficient Homes - Garage Building - Custom Home Bars - Green Building - Garage Design - Foundation Construction - Structural Engineering - Home Theater Design - Swimming Pool Construction - Demolition - Lighting Installation - Linoleum Flooring Installation - Aluminum Siding - Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Baseboard Installation - Brick Masonry - Brick Siding - Cedar Siding - Composition Roofing - Concrete Construction - Concrete Repair - Countertop Installation - Crown Molding Installation - Deck Repair ### Areas Served - Santa Barbara - Goleta - Carpinteria - Montecito - Ojai - Santa Ynez - Mission Canyon - Toro Canyon - Summerland - Hope Ranch ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | DD Ford Construction | | Address | 303 Palm Ave, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States | | Phone | (805) 965-4055 | | Website | https://www.ddford.com | | License Number | 997585 | | Followers on Houzz | 888 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/DD-Ford-Construction/132430440131792 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/DDFordConst - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-d-ford-construction-inc- - Blog — www.ddford.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [DD Ford Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/dd-ford-construction-pfvwus-pf~1006712629) - **Website:** https://www.ddford.com - **Phone:** (805) 965-4055 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2013–2024), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 23 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Connie and Ed Wernet, April 2018** > We have been extremely impressed with DD Ford's quality of workmanship and excellent communication with us every step of the way. They were thorough in their approach to completing the job and provided weekly meetings to clarify what had been accomplished and what goals still needed to be met, including cost and material options. We highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Karen Stone, Nov. 2017** > They are fantastic down to every detail. Very conscientious to meet the client's expectations. They were very neat and tidy and the end product was/is stunning. They are also great with communication. **★★★★★ — Alan Grossbard, Nov. 2017** > We worked with these guys for over a year on a massive remodel. House turned out beautifully and everyone we worked with was wonderful. I'd work with them again in a heart beat. **★★★★★ — Ronald Abeles, Sept. 2017** > DD Ford served as the general contractor for the construction of our new home in Santa Barbara, California. In contrast to the horror stories one hears about building a home, our experience was a joy. DD Ford's team was conscientious, reliable, innovative, dedicated, and a pleasure to be around. Moreover, their subcontractors demonstrated the same traits and commitment to high quality work. We recommend them without any reservations! **★★★★★ — John P, Aug. 2017** > DD Ford recently built a new home for us and they were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. After reviewing our architect's plans and getting a sense for the types of finishes we wanted, they came up with a very detailed, realistic and reasonable budget. They were extremely knowledgeable and creative in bringing the architect's plans to life and they came up with multiple ideas along the way to maximize practicality and trim costs without sacrificing quality. Our requests for additions to the original plans and budget were always fairly priced and we were always given full credit for any deletions. The quality of their work and their attention to detail were well above what we expected and their integrity minimized the stress associated with building a house. The weekly progress meetings we had with them were always informative and enjoyable. Our home was completed on time and choosing DD Ford again in the future would be a no brainer. **★★★★★ — 1toast, Aug. 2017** > Hiring DD Ford to build our home is the best decision we could have made. We were beyond impressed with Doug, Casey, Misha and the rest of the DD Ford team. They are consummate professionals. We had absolute confidence that our home was being built to the highest standards. Communication was superb. Deadlines and budgets were met. The quality of the workmanship continues to amaze us every day. Needless to say we would hire DD Ford again in a heartbeat. **Comment from DD Ford Construction:** > We loved working with you! Thank you so much for your kind words. **★★★★★ — Dawn Lafitte, Oct. 2016** > I would highly recommend working with DD Ford. So reliable, great quality of work and great people. They go above and beyond! **★★★★★ — citomom, March 2016** > The pictures of my property are already showcased in DD Ford's body of work on Houzz titled East Mountain. My project was a joy from start to finish and DD Ford had their superintendent, owner, and budget manager at every design meeting with my architect. We finished on budget, and I have a custom home with amazing details. Everyday their superintendent was on site to manage the subcontractors and keep the schedule on track. We finished on time and I'm certain it was because of their management capabilities. They worked amazingly well with my architect and let her ideas flow freely, followed her plans, and created my beautiful home from the ground up. > There was a lightness and enthusiasm to our project and I am grateful every morning when I wake up in my fabulous space. I had lost my home in a wildfire and wasn't somebody actively looking to build a house. Since I had lived on the property for many years I knew what elements I wanted in my new home, and they delivered beyond my expectations. > I can honestly say that you won't be disappointed if you hire DD Ford! As a realtor I have referred clients to their remodel department and they have been pleased as well. When your project is finished, they also have a maintenance department that can keep your mechanical room working and follow up with painting, etc. as any need arises. **★★★★★ — Tim and Morton-Smith, Oct. 2015** > Ryan, Trevor, Casey and the entire DD Ford team were a joy to work with. Every project has its ups and downs and can be stressful for the homeowner. We always felt we had all the information we needed to make the best decisions and that gave us the most important thing in a remodel, peace of mind. We used DD Ford once and will use them again. **★★★★★ — hilarymaybank, Oct. 2015** > Not only was the workmanship EXCELLENT, but we loved how organized DD Ford was. The original bid was super detailed - that was very reassuring. We so appreciated the weekly reports from our Project Manager: the bullet points before each meeting (knowing who was handling what, when & how much), the recap of these meetings, the time lines, the $$ tracking. All this info was very helpful. We also just genuinely liked everyone on the job. Our Project Foreman went out of his way to always be helpful and communicative. He told me I could call anytime and a couple of weekends ago, I did! When the gas had been turned back on but still not working, he walked me through the reset at the earthquake shut off valve and then stopped by (on a Saturday) to make sure it worked. Extra Bonus: we received great compliments from our immediate neighbors on the consideration paid to them during the process. **★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2014** > I hired DD Ford to do a complete remodel of my home. The expertise of the project supervisor and project manager and the level of quality of their work were beyond that of any other individuals I have worked with in the past. The attention to detail, the adherence to budget and schedule, coordination of subcontractors, "can do" attitude and the efficiency of communications all exceed my expectations. They made the process seem easy. The end product speaks for itself – I’m extremely happy with my new home and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality general contractor. **Comment from DD Ford Construction:** > Thank you @luisep! You were a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — melissaandralph, July 2014** > A full kitchen remodel and design - with the addition of a new hallway - wine closet/ cellar and exercise room. The entire project was a pleasure - the entire DD Ford Team was extremely professional and honestly I was a bit sad to see them all go. They will be my first phone call for the next project. ## Selected projects - [Park Lane West](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-lane-west-pj-vj~6702877) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 21 - [Valley Club Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valley-club-guest-house-pj-vj~6702897) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 12 - [Montecito Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-transitional-pj-vj~6702865) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 12 - [Designer's Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designer-s-sanctuary-pj-vj~6702913) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 19 - [Homecoming Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/homecoming-residence-pj-vj~6702863) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 14 - [Pimiento Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pimiento-lane-pj-vj~5580842) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 29 - Description: This one of a kind home is comprised of four charming structures on this half acre property. An exquisite main house, a delightful guest house, a workshop converted into a movie theater, and a detached garage act as this family’s retreat. The goal of this project was to preserve and re-develop the unique character and qualities of this pre-existing compound, while using artful creativity to design a central outdoor living space that connects each building with a delightful garden scape. - [Mexican Hacienda](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mexican-hacienda-pj-vj~2335331) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 21 - Description: Jim Bartsch Photography - [Valley Club Mid-Century](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valley-club-mid-century-pj-vj~1764088) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 16 - [Mesa Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mesa-contemporary-pj-vj~2840228) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 13 - [Hope Ranch Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hope-ranch-retreat-pj-vj~1763895) - Location: Hope Ranch, CA - Photos: 21 - [Traditional Mediterranean](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-mediterranean-pj-vj~2855871) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 11 - [Riven Rock Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riven-rock-estate-pj-vj~2006841) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 24 - [Romero Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/romero-canyon-pj-vj~547745) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: Originally built in 1931 and nestled beautifully among giant oaks in the Montecito hills, this historic Romero Canyon home was a joy to restore to its original charm. As a Design-Build project, we were able to form a solid partnership with very fun clients, one of whom is a furniture designer by trade. With their impeccable style, we renovated the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living room, fireplace, guest cottage, out buildings, pool, and as a surprise gift to the client, we restored the origin… - [Carpinteria Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carpinteria-beach-pj-vj~424000) - Location: Carpinteria, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: “A once in a lifetime project!” After 7 years in design and review, we broke ground on an historic Avenue Del Mar home. 95 caissons anchor this 7500 square foot home and raised the floor height 8 feet to gain ocean views over the sea wall. With the majority of the beach elevation able to open completely to the shoreline, each detail was constructed like a boat to weather the beach front environment for a long life. Every single exterior and interior wall, except a mechanical closet, is stained o… - [East Mountain](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-mountain-pj-vj~71813) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 7 - [Penny Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penny-lane-pj-vj~879122) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 4 - [Traditional Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-beach-house-pj-vj~62609) - Location: Carpinteria, CA - Photos: 12 - [Spanish Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-colonial-pj-vj~62604) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 11 - [Montecito Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-guest-house-pj-vj~546979) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: During this renovation, we set out to create the feel of a full-scale home, with the comfort desired in a home-away-from-home for guests. This was accomplished by extreme attention to both visual and mechanical detail displayed in the painstaking high gloss white paint finish on all the millwork and cabinetry, the Belgium exhaust fan for the kitchen range, and the bathroom tile that mimics the shimmer, color, and movements of the ocean, while still replacing all existing plumbing and electrical… - [Club Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/club-road-pj-vj~424023) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 10 [See all 36 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/dd-ford-construction-pfvwus-pf~1006712629) ## Ideabooks - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761100/list/bathrooms) — 34 ideas - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761188/list/fireplaces) — 11 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761159/list/kitchens) — 30 ideas - [Living/Family Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761168/list/living-family-rooms) — 35 ideas - [Office Island](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30727355/list/office-island) — 2 ideas - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761180/list/outdoor-spaces) — 34 ideas - [Pools and Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761208/list/pools-and-water-features) — 13 ideas - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761162/list/bedrooms) — 22 ideas - [Home Offices](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761366/list/home-offices) — 4 ideas - [Wine Cellars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761161/list/wine-cellars) — 3 ideas - [Hallways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761586/list/hallways) — 5 ideas - [Dining Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761174/list/dining-rooms) — 16 ideas - [Entries](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761186/list/entries) — 11 ideas - [ideas for 1180](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27158680/list/ideas-for-1180) — 39 ideas - [Powder Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761172/list/powder-baths) — 3 ideas - [BBQ and Outdoor Dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761214/list/bbq-and-outdoor-dining) — 3 ideas - [Media Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761170/list/media-rooms) — 4 ideas - [Decks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761181/list/decks) — 6 ideas - [Staircases](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25761199/list/staircases) — 7 ideas [See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ddfordconstruction) ## Community Q&A **Q: Valley Club Mid-Century layout** *(in Photo Questions)* Good morning, Is it possible to have an idea of the Valley Club Mid-Century plan (layout) please? Thank you very much A: Thanks for your interest in the property! Unfortunately the drawings are privately owned by our client, so we don't have the legal rights to share, but we're happy to hear that you like what you see. **Q: what is ceiling made of?** *(in Photo Questions)* is it wallpaper? A: It sure is! The interior designer spec'd that, so I'm not sure of the specifics but it turned out great! **Q: The floor tile is gorgeous! What brand is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the whole bathroom. But the floor tile really makes it. Is it porcelain or cement tile? And who makes it? Thanks A: Thanks! We love it too- it was a concrete tile made by Lily. **Q: the length of bar.** *(in Photo Questions)* How long is this bar? It’s beautiful. A: Thanks for the compliment! The bar is about 9' wide (clear)....Just enough for the tequila tasters to stack side by side within the opening! :) **Q: Floors** *(in Photo Questions)* After looking at millions of photos on houzz, this is the house/project that I like THE BEST. So good job, designer! And lucky you, owners! I have one more question. Are these 7" or 8" wide floors? Thanks! A: Thanks so much for the compliments! The floors are an 8" French Oak. Good luck with your project! **Q: Pathways material** *(in Photo Questions)* What a beautiful landscaping job! Are the pathways made out of decomposed granite? A: Thanks for the compliment! You've got a great eye, the pathways are a Decomposed Granite material. We love the natural beauty of stone! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*