--- title: "Litchfield Builders — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/litchfield-builders-pfvwus-pf~1451657356 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1451657356.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Litchfield Builders" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1a830bec01f98a15_4858-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 757, Montecito, California 93108, United States" latitude: 34.4378 longitude: -119.6159 phone: "(805) 729-2357" website: http://www.LitchfieldBuildersSB.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 111 last_updated: 2026-09-26 --- # Litchfield Builders Original Houzz profile: [Litchfield Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/litchfield-builders-pfvwus-pf~1451657356) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Montecito, CA - **Serves:** Santa Barbara, Montecito, Mission Canyon, Toro Canyon, Summerland - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Litchfield Builders has over 30 years of building experience in the California residential industry. We offer building services for all your projects, no matter the size, and promise to provide the same high level of service, whether your project is a small addition or a new home. Through effective communication, strict attention to detail and a hands-on approach to building, we will ensure your project meets or exceeds your expectations. Steve Litchfield has been building and remodeling homes for over 20 years. After building homes as a framer and finish carpenter right out of high school, Steve decided to further his education in building by enrolling at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s School of Architecture and Environmental Design where he earned a BS in Construction Management. Steve then went to work for one of Santa Barbara County’s premier custom home builders, overseeing some of the company’s most challenging projects and honing his abilities for high-end building. After 12 years as a project manager, Steve is now the owner of Litchfield Builders here in Santa Barbara County where he can offer hands-on custom craftsmanship for small projects or dependable contracting services for larger ones. Please call Steve about any project you’d like to discuss! ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Deck Building - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Custom Home Bars - Energy-Efficient Homes - Attic Conversion - Home Gym Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Santa Barbara - Montecito - Mission Canyon - Toro Canyon - Summerland ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Litchfield Builders | | Address | 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 757, Montecito, California 93108, United States | | Phone | (805) 729-2357 | | Website | http://www.LitchfieldBuildersSB.com | | License Number | 368255 | | Followers on Houzz | 111 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/LitchfieldBuildersSB - Blog — LitchfieldBuildersSB.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Litchfield Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/litchfield-builders-pfvwus-pf~1451657356) - **Website:** http://www.LitchfieldBuildersSB.com - **Phone:** (805) 729-2357 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CL\#368255 - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — agrant20, June 2015** > Steve and his crew done from small, detailed jobs to large, complicated projects for our home in Santa Barbara, CA. He is totally trustworthy and dependable. He also has been maintaining our home for the past 6 moths since we've been traveling a lot. He has just set up a regular maintenance schedule to keep our home in top shape. I wish I had done this before. He treats our home like his own. I would highly recommend him. He also has amazing contacts to save time and money, He is modest, honest and committed to his profession. He is also very calm and easy to get along with. **★★★★★ — dededeck, May 2015** > We hired Litchfield Builders for both indoor and outdoor projects. Steve Litchfield was on-site continually and always accessible and responsive. His sub-contractors were efficient, highly qualified, and professional. The attention to detail was exemplary. We have done many projects with other contractors and he ranks at the top. **★★★★★ — andersoncooper, April 2015** > We had a small room attached to the garage built. Steve kept us informed about what the workers > were doing and when they would be doing it. He answered all questions in a timely fashion. He went > with us to Home Depot to help us decide on the fixtures, as to which would work and to keep us > within budget. He was very helpful in the building process. We would hire him again when we have > other work to do. **★★★★ — CID FRANK, April 2015** > Litchfield Builders has worked with me on several projects in my home. > Litchfield's subs are clean, respectful to my time requests and efficient in > completing the job at hand. Steve Litchfield is attentive to the nature of > the project and has offered great ideas to improve the outcome of the > project. The quotes and costs were right on target. **★★★★★ — dashrontz, Jan. 2014** > Steve and his crew did an amazing job remodeling our garage and building an indoor closet. As unexpected issues came up, he didn't just overlook the problem but worked with us to resolve it to insure our safety and structural integrity. I would recommend his service. > > Dave Shrontz **★★★★★ — stevenkreiner, Sept. 2013** > Steve Litchfield did some significant work on the San Roque area property, including adding a bathroom and remodeling a second. He worked with a draftsperson who was able to get us an over the counter permit for the projects. > > He found some work that had been done without permit that had weakened the supporting joists, causing squeaking and a little sagging and repaired this (new structural beam was required.) > > Steve also installed insulation, a window and a very quiet HVAC unit for the second floor, and was very patient with the HOA's requests for specs. **★★★★★ — singer1124, Aug. 2013** > I truly can't recommend Steve Litchfield enough. > He is honest, capable, experienced and courteous. > I think of him as a son. **★★★★★ — stinahans, Aug. 2013** > I have used Steve on several projects. One was a remodel of our family room, complete with bar and a half bath. The subs he used were first rate. Our built in cabinets are terrific. Counter tops are outstanding. > > When our master bedroom closet started retaining water, I had service master out, another contractor, and then Steve. Steve found the source of the problem (they did not), and fixed the closet before it turned into a disaster structurally. > > He also built an arbor, side patio and firepit for us. Excellent work. Steve produced all on time, and on budget. He stayed in touch with us throughout the projects. > > I have found Steve very fair price wise, responsive and all the subs he has used have been of very good quality. > > These projects spanned 3 years: 2009-2012 **★★★★★ — donferg, Aug. 2013** > Steve was the supervisor on our major home remodel in 2005/06, and more recently has been our "estate manager." As the supervisor on our project, he always had a "can do" attitude, came up with creative solutions, kept his cool in stressful situations, maintained an outstanding working relationship with our design team and subcontractors, and exhibited excellent follow through. > > As our estate manager, Steve identifies areas in the home that need attention and maintenance, identifies the appropriate subcontractors and service people, coordinates their schedules, and follows up to be sure all work is completed well. He is also an extremely talented builder and is able to perform much work himself. ## Selected projects - [Glen Oaks Colonial Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glen-oaks-colonial-cottage-pj-vj~6323158) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 14 - [Las Tunas Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/las-tunas-remodel-pj-vj~6211972) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 34 - [Montecito Modern ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montecito-modern-adu-pj-vj~6212090) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 44 - [El Bosque Remodel, Addition and Hardscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/el-bosque-remodel-addition-and-hardscape-pj-vj~6212532) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 64 - [Mesa Cape Code Rebuild](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mesa-cape-code-rebuild-pj-vj~5955067) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 34 - Description: Craftsman beach house Remodel and Addition on the Mesa in Santa Barbara, CA. Added a second story and opened up the original floor plan. - [Hope Ranch Kitchen and Home Office Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hope-ranch-kitchen-and-home-office-remodel-pj-vj~6323068) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 26 - [Moody Sisters Cottage Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moody-sisters-cottage-remodel-pj-vj~5233301) - Location: Montecito, CA - Photos: 15 - [Padaro Kitchen and Outdoor BBQ remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/padaro-kitchen-and-outdoor-bbq-remodel-pj-vj~1082071) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Mission Ridge Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-ridge-remodel-pj-vj~5264311) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 20 - [Francesci Modern Spanish Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/francesci-modern-spanish-remodel-pj-vj~1099554) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Full House Remodel in Santa Barbara](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-house-remodel-in-santa-barbara-pj-vj~5232528) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 20 - Description: After a dryer fire, this house had to be gutted and rebuilt with new front entry and full house interior remodel. The client had great taste and a designer friend who picked all the interior finishes. - [Mesa Second Story Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mesa-second-story-addition-pj-vj~425898) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 30 - Description: one Story Mesa Track Home converted to a Two Story Cap Cod Ocean View home. Project took 6 months. - [San Roque Interior Remodel and Hardscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-roque-interior-remodel-and-hardscape-pj-vj~2602280) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Interior and exterior remodel. Modern Farmhouse and California Ranch style. - [Beach House Inspired Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-inspired-remodel-pj-vj~1509972) - Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Photos: 17 - [Outdoor Pizza Oven and Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-pizza-oven-and-pergola-pj-vj~1041629) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/litchfield-builders-pfvwus-pf~1451657356) ## Community Q&A **Q: WHERE did you find the reeds for the roof of the pergola??** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Willow Farm in Pescadero, CA. They are real willow branches woven together into panels. We fastened the panels down with self-tapping screws and washers. **Q: Designer?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am absolutely in love with this beautiful home and all of it's stunning finishes. Do you happen to know who the designer was? A: This was a design collaboration between the owners and her friend **Q: Who makes the tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I buy the tile around the fireplace? Brand? A: The tile came from NS Ceramics in Santa Barbara. **Q: Rebuilding help needed :-)** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, I have seen this kitchen and living room in many places and love so many things about the space. Can you tell me where you got the pendants and the railing? We are rebuilding our custom home in the hills of Santa Rosa and I am in the midst of choosing lights, floors, tile, etc. I would appreciate your help, G- A: Hi Govinda! The pendants were handmade byJeff Meister of Ironcad in Santa Barbara. Good luck with your rebuild. So sorry what happened in Sonoma County. We grew up in the city of Sonoma and it was heartbreaking to see the damage the fires did to that beautiful area. **Q: Pendant Lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find the pendant lights? A: Hi! Thanks for your inquiry. These were provided by the designer, who you can find here on Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/cm9design/cm9-design **Q: Post beams** *(in Photo Questions)* What size is the beams Where is the metal bracket company from How is the beam on the angle brace what company can build moton and tension A: Hi Rodney, these are 10"x10" beam, and 8"x8" knee braces. They are standard Simpson column cap connectors. Not sure about your question about motion and tension, can you clarify? Hope these answers help! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*