--- title: "California at Home — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/california-at-home-pfvwus-pf~1510431366 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1510431366.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "California at Home" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/19f38ec303c074e2_2534-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 1525, Oakdale, California 95361, United States" latitude: 37.7741 longitude: -120.8377 phone: "(209) 848-3729" website: http://calathome.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 60 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # California at Home Original Houzz profile: [California at Home](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/california-at-home-pfvwus-pf~1510431366) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Oakdale, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Modesto, Riverbank, Oakdale, Granite Bay, Waterford, Escalon, Empire, East Oakdale, Del Rio, Valley Home, Bay Area - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - References available - Offers Custom Work - 40 years in business California at Home is a custom residential design and drafting service. We have been in business for over 40 years providing designs and plans for all types of residential projects including large custom homes, additions and remodels, tracts and subdivisions. We pride ourselves on a "team" approach to the design and plan the creation process by working with the various other professionals that are involved in that process, from structural engineers to landscape designers, kitchen and bath specialists, interior designers, civil engineers, truss companies, fire sprinkler companies, etc. We can handle all types of residential projects from a 100 sq. ft. master bedroom closet addition to an 18,000 sq. ft. custom home (of which we have done both) as well as anything in between. Contact us today! ### Services Provided - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Drafting - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Mudroom Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Fresno - Sacramento - Modesto - Riverbank - Oakdale - Granite Bay - Waterford - Escalon - Empire - East Oakdale - Del Rio - Valley Home - Bay Area ### Typical Job Cost $2,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | California at Home | | Address | PO Box 1525, Oakdale, California 95361, United States | | Phone | (209) 848-3729 | | Website | http://calathome.com | | Followers on Houzz | 60 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [California at Home](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/california-at-home-pfvwus-pf~1510431366) - **Website:** http://calathome.com - **Phone:** (209) 848-3729 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Larry Crook, June 2020** > Excellent detail, professionally done. I was in a time crunch and California at Home accommodated me with updates and consideration. **★★★★★ — jameshorodyski, Aug. 2015** > Scott has designed three homes for me over the last several years. He was very responsive to my needs and extremely helpful at problem solving construction issues at a low cost. Scott is very knowledgeable in all aspects of home building, and he has put together(on paper) well built homes. What I like best about Scott is that I was able to keep in contact with him throughout the course of home construction, answering all my questions during the process. I will happily use Scott in the future for all my building needs. **★★★★★ — michael allen, Aug. 2015** > Scott Hicks at California at Home designed a 1000 square foot studio and guest house for our Sierra Foothills property. His work was of the highest quality and his fees were more than reasonable.. Scott worked quickly and efficiently and he coordinated well with the engineers and the general contractor. When we asked for changes they were made quickly and efficiently. We have recommended California at Home to a number of friends who are considering new construction of single family dwellings and major remodels.. **★★★★★ — ca\_surveyor, Aug. 2015** > Scott is helping us design our new house in Oakdale. He's been extremely good to work with and patient with our many changes. Scott is always conscious of the cost of construction and provides sound advice as it pertains to design. His pricing is very reasonable. We have enjoyed working with Scott and will recommend him to others. **★★★★★ — andyzwang, July 2015** > Scott is very creative, responsible, friendly and mainly is getting the job done on time. I would definitely use him again and refer to people that I know. **★★★★★ — brockcb, Sept. 2014** > Scott designed and drafted plans for a master bedroom extension for us. The plans were submitted and approved by the city with no revisions. That was awesome & a relief! He listened to our desires, took time to answer our questions & responded to all our concerns. He is very knowledgeable about codes & rules. He was efficient & his fees were reasonable. It was a pleasant experience working with him. We are looking forward to having our new addition completed. We would highly recommend California At Home to anyone. Thank you Scott, for the great service! > CB ## Selected projects - [Monterey Way Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monterey-way-custom-home-pj-vj~2630970) - Location: Sacramento, CA - Photos: 28 - [Hillsborough Estates Lot 38](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-estates-lot-38-pj-vj~2426639) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 34 - [Modesto Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modesto-custom-home-pj-vj~1987595) - Location: Modesto, CA - Photos: 10 - [Hughson Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hughson-custom-home-pj-vj~2802894) - Location: Hughson, CA - Photos: 23 - [Oakdale Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakdale-custom-home-pj-vj~606242) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 3 - [Hillsborough Estates Lot 14](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-estates-lot-14-pj-vj~937314) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 3 - [Oakdale Custom Home II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakdale-custom-home-ii-pj-vj~2803044) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 3 - [Ripon Custom Home 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ripon-custom-home-2-pj-vj~2426628) - Location: Ripon, CA - Photos: 6 - [Hillsborough Estates Lot 15](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-estates-lot-15-pj-vj~2426648) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 2 - [Hillsborough Estates Lot 42](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-estates-lot-42-pj-vj~2426644) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 2 - [Ripon Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ripon-custom-home-pj-vj~2426629) - Location: Ripon, CA - Photos: 3 - [Hillsborough Estates Lot 39](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-estates-lot-39-pj-vj~2426643) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 4 - [Hillsborough Estates Lot 37](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-estates-lot-37-pj-vj~2426638) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 5 - [Modesto Spec Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modesto-spec-home-pj-vj~2803021) - Location: Modesto, CA - Photos: 2 - [Hillsborough Estates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-estates-pj-vj~2426646) - Location: Oakdale, CA - Photos: 1 [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/california-at-home-pfvwus-pf~1510431366) ## Ideabooks - [Bright Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52573883/list/bright-residence) — 12 ideas - [Wylie Lot 2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28278837/list/wylie-lot-2) — 11 ideas - [Lot 36](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24841652/list/lot-36) — 3 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/calathome) ## Community Q&A **Q: Cladding** *(in Photo Questions)* Is that a wood cladding or ceramic wood look A: It is a wood cladding called IPE (pronounced e-pay). I do not know exactly where the contractor gets it from but it is a very attractive material. **Q: Can you tell me what the paint color is on the walls? Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Unfortunately I was not involved in the paint selection for this particular project but I will contact the developer and see if he can tell me. If he can, I will pass it on. **Q: Island** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the island! A: Thank you. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*