--- title: "Ocean Pacific Builders — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ocean-pacific-builders-pfvwus-pf~153276067 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~153276067.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ocean Pacific Builders" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d8130f0c0853164d_5348-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Encinitas, California, United States" latitude: 33.0535 longitude: -117.2689 phone: "(760) 613-1809" website: http://oceanpacificbuilders.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 15 years_in_business: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 15 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Ocean Pacific Builders Original Houzz profile: [Ocean Pacific Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ocean-pacific-builders-pfvwus-pf~153276067) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Encinitas, CA - **Serves:** Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, La Costa, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 16 years in business ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 16 years in business - Offers Custom Work Ocean Pacific Builders is a family owned and operated construction remodel company, specializing in high quality renovations and additions. We are fully licensed and insured. Over the past 20 years, Ocean Pacific Builders is proud to serve the Southern California area while providing a professional yet personal experience. Whether you are contemplating a bathroom remodel or a beautiful new addition to your home, we have the skill and experience to complete your project on time and on budget. Our mission is to build and design your space according to your wants and needs. We take great pride in all our work and reassure that all customers will be 100% satisfied. Getting an estimate for your project is quick and easy. Tell us about your remodeling plans, and we’ll be happy to give you a free quote. Find out more about each of our services and see our testimonials page to hear what our past customers have to say about their completed projects. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Flooring Installation - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Home Restoration - Pool House Design & Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Project Management - Custom Home Bars - Window Replacement - Green Building - Home Gym Design & Construction - Siding Installation - Concrete Construction - Barn Design & Construction - Wine Cellar Installation - Tiny House Construction - Trim Work - Modular Home Additions - Stucco Installation - Stone Installation - Stone Siding - Stucco Repair - Log Home Construction ### Areas Served - Carlsbad - Vista - San Marcos - La Costa - Encinitas - Solana Beach - Cardiff By The Sea - Del Mar - Fairbanks Ranch - Rancho Santa Fe - Del Mar Heights San Diego - Ranch Santa Fe ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 5 million Cost varies per project. Please inquire for more information. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ocean Pacific Builders | | Address | Encinitas, California, United States | | Phone | (760) 613-1809 | | Website | http://oceanpacificbuilders.com | | License Number | 849196 | | Years in business | 16 | | Followers on Houzz | 15 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ocean Pacific Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ocean-pacific-builders-pfvwus-pf~153276067) - **Website:** http://oceanpacificbuilders.com - **Phone:** (760) 613-1809 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 15 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Mike Bell, Sept. 2020** > I met Eric through a neighbor when we needed a new patio cover. I was in a time crunch and my regular contractors were busy. We were so impressed with him and his crew that we decided to have him finish the whole project. What started out as a simple patio cover turned into a true work of art throughout our home. They did it all: Patio, Custom outdoor kitchen, Awesome interior wood walls, electrical, plumbing, etc. I have been a Real Estate Broker for many years and OP Builders is now on the top of the list of go to contractors. They won me over with their attention to detail which is not easy to do. They have my highest recommendation! **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. ### All 15 reviews **★★★★★ — Roxy Smith, Nov. 2020** > This review is long overdue. We recently completed a huge remodel of our home which consisted of removing several walls and 2 huge chimneys removed to create an open concept. A steel beam weighing well over 1500 pounds was put in place via a crane through the roof to support the ceiling (an amazing site to see). An actual laundry room vs having it in the garage plus a butler pantry was built, and my dream kitchen put in. I can’t say enough about Ocean Pacific Builders (Eric Lauchlin). He is extremely professional and always went above and beyond. Eric and his workers are amazing. No matter what they did that day (tearing down walls or ceilings, demolition of concrete, putting electrical wiring it didn’t matter because they always made sure to have everything swept and cleaned up which I really appreciated since we were still living in the house during this huge remodel. Eric’s sub-contractors and recommendations for kitchen cabinets and appliances were all on point as well. We have plans to do some additional remodeling in the future and we will definitely be calling Ocean Pacific Builders. Before and after photos shown. **★★★★★ — Richard Apel, Nov. 2020** > Ocean Pacific Builders (Eric) built a wood garden arbor structure for us and did a wonderful job. The quality of the work was excellent and quickly executed. Fair pricing, good communication, no issues. We can highly recommend OPB! **★★★★★ — Justin, Nov. 2020** > Hello my name is justin I’m a plumbing contractor for about 24 yrs. I’ve worked on many projects with Eric at ocean pacific builders. His attention to detail and design skills are very impressive. There crews are easy to work with as well. Anyone looking to have Ocean pacific builders create your dream. I 100% think you are making the correct decision. **★★★★★ — We added a front porch to our home., Oct. 2020** > Ocean Pacific Builders was one of multiple bids we reviewed for our project. We selected them on price, referrals and response. Their price was competitive, previous clients praised their work and they turned around the bid request in short order... now that the work is completed We know we made the right choice. **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you so much for your review to was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — robbe mcgregor, Oct. 2020** > I was very satisfied with Ocean Pacific Builders. They did an outstanding job with our installations and remodeling. I would recommend this business to any who asked for a great and proffessional job. **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Ocean Pacific Builders. Our priority is customer service and we are ecstatic that we met that mark! Kind folks like you make our job a pleasure. **★★★★★ — Matthew Greenly, Sept. 2020** > Just finished our Neptune kitchen and bathroom remodel. Our place was in dire need of upgrading now that we are stuck inside more. Eric did a wonderful job working with us to create a beautiful living space. Everything was handled very professionally and he was very transparent throughout the process. We met with several people to find the best deal but ultimately felt the most comfortable with Eric. Glad we did because it turned out perfect for us! **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thanks for the awesome review, Matt! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Thank You! **★★★★★ — brett crowder, Sept. 2020** > Eric and his team at OPB helped us with a full remodel of our home in 2015. We were very pleased with their attention to detail. The finished product exceeded our expectation. > > We would definitely use them again in the future. **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you Brett it was a pleasure to work with you. I hope your family enjoys your new renovated home. **★★★★★ — Larry Acker complete demo and home remodel, Sept. 2020** > We moved from Buffalo New York and had little experience with California codes and requirements.Eric the owner recommended quality design ideas due to his experience in doing everything from bathroom remodels to million dollar projects. There is no surprise with this builder who is on time and produces quality work on a budget.I would recommend him to one and all due to the results he creates with a flair showing his pulse is on design which makes his work so valuable. I am considering future projects and my hope is that Ocean Pacific Builders will always care for me as they have in the past. **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this feedback...Thank you so much for the business and we look forward to be of service to you in the future! **★★★★★ — Remodel, Sept. 2020** > Ocean Pacific Builders, specifically Eric Lauchlan and his amazing crew completed our fantastic kitchen and bathroom remodel in spectacular fashion. We appreciated Eric's very straight forward and honest approach to helping us through this process always providing detailed insights that made working with him very easy. Our experience with other contractors has been so varied over the years it was refreshing to work with a contractor who we felt actually cared instead of this just being another job. We will be bringing their crew back for more projects in the future and have recommended his services to all our friends/family. We highly suggest considering Ocean Pacific Builders for any of your home improvement projects. **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. **★★★★★ — DeMaria Landtech, Inc., Sept. 2020** > Eric Is great, We have done 3 jobs together and he is very easy to work with and always puts his clients best interest first. He has great care and concern for his projects and takes his craftsmanship very seriously. I highly recommend his company. > > john **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a team player and helping to share the word about us. We're here for you anytime. **★★★★★ — David Kibbee, March 2019** > I have used Ocean Pacific Builders on more that one occasion. Eric of Ocean Pacific Builder's worked on a custom home for me that involved very complex detailed construction in the Greene and Greene architecture. The quality of workmanship was not only outstanding, but Eric was able to do very complex finish work that maintained the Greene and Green look while adapting a turn of the centry architecture to modern day building codes. I have had him back repeatedly to do subsequent projects and am currently in disscussions for a new project. Not many contractors are capable of this level of complexity and quality. > > Ocean Pacific is not the cheapest contractor in town. Ocean Pacific takes the time to do quality work, solve unexpected problems that always come up in remodels. They are the contractor that provides quality and value. > > Ocean Pacific is not for the home owner that looks for the cheapest bid to do the cheapest quality work and then complain about the job do to their ignorance in construction. **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Dear Mr. Kibbe, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our team will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to working with you again. **★ — M G Jackson, March 2019** > Our experience with Ocean Pacific Builders was poor. We had problems with tracking billing, significant breaches in timelines and schedules, maintaining budgets accurately, as well as a host of unnecessary gaps in professionalism that made with should have been a collaborative build absolutely miserable. We could not recommend Ocean Pacific Builders from our experience. We did check his references, one is an “employee” and the other is a neighbor, but we were hopeful he would work out. It did not, and we are still recuperating. There are so many options for contractors out there, get one that listens and works with you. We waited months to write our review to provide this insight to anyone considering making our mistake. Best wishes on your renovation **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to write to us. I wanted to let you know how sorry we are that you went through that difficult experience. We make it a point to be known for customer service, so this situation caught us off guard and we would love to learn more about what specifically happened. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (760)613-1809 **★★★★★ — Susan Swansen, Nov. 2017** > Eric remodeled our two bathrooms and we were very pleased with the results. He has extensive knowledge and expertise and we would highly recommend him for any construction project. **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to review our company on Houzz. We are glad that you are pleased with the end result and look forward to working together on any future projects. **★★★★★ — Kristen Henley, Nov. 2017** > I had a leak in our kitchen which ended up requiring new floors, cabinets and counters. Eric with Ocean Pacific Builders was very helpful and provided ideas for a remodel and a way to stay within our budget. I love the professionalism of his whole crew and staff. I am very happy with our new kitchen and thankful to OPB as they did a fantastic job. I will definitely be using OPB on all my future upgrades. **Comment from Ocean Pacific Builders:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to review our company on Houzz. We are glad that you are pleased with the end result and look forward to working together on any future projects. ## Selected projects - [Pool Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-spaces-pj-vj~2776924) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 4 - [Living Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-spaces-pj-vj~2698286) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 6 - [Exterior Shots](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-shots-pj-vj~2210243) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 8 - [Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interiors-pj-vj~2698287) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 3 - [Kitchen Upgrade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-upgrade-pj-vj~2808804) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 2 - [Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2808874) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 2 - [Kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~6369836) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Patio cover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patio-cover-pj-vj~6369851) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Second story remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/second-story-remodel-pj-vj~6369846) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Cardiff deck and windows](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cardiff-deck-and-windows-pj-vj~6369838) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Accent wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accent-wall-pj-vj~6369859) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Second story remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/second-story-remodel-pj-vj~6369865) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [La cantina door](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-cantina-door-pj-vj~6369872) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Pond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pond-pj-vj~6369868) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Custom front door](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-front-door-pj-vj~6369867) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Retaining wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retaining-wall-pj-vj~6369853) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Exterior siding , new windows and trim.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-siding-new-windows-and-trim-pj-vj~6369828) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Custom entry door](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-entry-door-pj-vj~6369826) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ocean-pacific-builders-pfvwus-pf~153276067) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840802555.m3u8?s=b8c0ee91129886094d928563ba65759aef6e23ab&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?** Yes, we are fully licensed and insured, ensuring peace of mind for all our clients. This commitment to proper credentials reflects our professionalism and dedication to quality service in every project we undertake. **What kind of projects you specialise in?** We specialize in high-quality renovations and additions. Our expertise covers a wide range of projects including custom homes, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home extensions, guesthouse design, and even tiny house construction. We also handle specialized work like barn design, outdoor kitchens, and wine cellars, ensuring your vision comes to life. **Do you handle full home additions and major renovations?** Absolutely! We specialize in high-quality renovations and additions. Our services explicitly include home additions, home extensions, and comprehensive home remodeling, as well as custom home and new home construction. We have the skill and experience to tackle major transformations for your home, bringing your vision to life. **Can you help with design and material selection?** Yes, we can definitely help with design. Our mission is to build and design your space according to your wants and needs. While material selection isn't explicitly mentioned, it's an integral part of the design process, and we guide our clients through those choices to ensure their vision comes to life beautifully and functionally. **What makes your general contracting services different from others locally?** As a family-owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience, we offer a professional yet personal experience. We specialize in high-quality renovations and additions, are fully licensed and insured, and are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. Our mission is to build and design your space precisely to your wants and needs, on time and on budget. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*