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address: "Santa Barbara, California 93108, United States"
latitude: 34.4378
longitude: -119.6159
phone: "(805) 331-1151"
website: http://www.NewhavenBuilders.com
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# Newhaven Builders Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Newhaven Builders Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/newhaven-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2015223971)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA
- **Serves:** Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Beverly Hills, Carpinteria, Montecito, Toro Canyon, Summerland
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2021), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

“Newhaven” literally translated means a "new place of dwelling." Newhaven Builders, Inc. has been building “new places” of shelter for the past ten years in the San Gabriel Valley and the Central Coast of California. The founder, Ken Rideout, arrived in California from Michigan in 1975. After thirty plus years in the construction industry, he now is a highly sought-after custom home restoration and remodeling contractor serving discriminating home-owners who have a rich awareness of historical preservation and attention to detail.

OUR MISSION
To provide exceptional service in building quality projects and mutually rewarding partnerships with clients that earn their respect and trust. The result of this association is pride in ownership and positive experiences in a field that is inherently challenging.

Although the Company is regarded as a specialist in the construction of high-end architecturally significant homes and builds mostly residential custom homes, its work also includes commercial properties. Whether you have an outdoor deck or a new home to build, Newhaven Builders, Inc. handles any size job.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Home Additions
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Home Extensions
- Basement Remodeling
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Wine Cellar Installation
- Historical Remodel
- Historical Renovation
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Pasadena
- Santa Barbara
- Beverly Hills
- Carpinteria
- Montecito
- Toro Canyon
- Summerland

### Typical Job Cost

$170,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Newhaven Builders Inc. |
| Address | Santa Barbara, California 93108, United States |
| Phone | (805) 331-1151 |
| Website | http://www.NewhavenBuilders.com |
| License Number | 761971 |
| Followers on Houzz | 16 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Newhaven Builders Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/newhaven-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2015223971)
- **Website:** http://www.NewhavenBuilders.com
- **Phone:** (805) 331-1151

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2012 Pacesetter Award-Custom Home Magazine
- Awarded Santa Barbara Contractors Assn
- 2010 Builder of the Year-Residential Remodels

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2021), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — kathy mayes, March 2017**

> Ken and Cindy helped me with a Master Bedroom and Bath remodel that turned out gorgeous.
> They both have excellent taste and guided me in the selection of materials and finishes which they used to expertly construct my new oasis.  They are not inexpensive, but worth every penny.

## Selected projects

- [Hillside Home with Pacific Ocean Views](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-home-with-pacific-ocean-views-pj-vj~1551955)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Pacific Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-riviera-santa-barbara-ca-pj-vj~2900533)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Originally the site of a French Normandy residence, this remodel created a heritage quality project by blending elements from Moorish Revival, Spanish Baroque, and other Mediterranean styles. The result is a consistent, harmonious, yet distinctive architectural identity characterized by tile roofs, heavy wood beams, plaster walls, soft-lines, exposed balconies, intricate tile work, and austere wrought iron. Using “Olde World” techniques including hand-extruded plaster molding, hand-hammered wrou…
- [Greene & Greene Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greene-and-greene-craftsman-pj-vj~2900472)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Built for Esquire F. W. Hawks, an original Greene & Greene craftsman’s 1904 house in the historical Proctor and Gamble neighborhood of Pasadena. Fully renovated in 2007 and includes the following construction highlights: -Restored Batchelder fireplace with entertainment center adjacent -Enclosed sun porch to extend kitchen area -Restoration of vintage molding -Reproduction quality kitchen cabinetry -Handcrafted light scones with architectural features to match the period of the house -Massive fr…
- [Contemporary Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-beach-house-pj-vj~1520246)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 28
  - Description: This contemporary renovation focused on soft lines and subtle transition of space and that resulted in a legacy quality project by blending complimentary architectural elements. Situated on a narrow peninsula of land with the Pacific Ocean to the South and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the North, this project optimized views that seize the retreat experience by integrating generously scaled lift-and-slide doors on the oceanside along with picture windows to capture the backdrop of the Santa Ynez o…
- [Mid-Century Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-ranch-pj-vj~2900512)
  - Location: La Cañada Flintridge, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: 3,100 square foot renovation integrating beauty with comfort and featured in Los Angeles Times. -New master suite and bathroom with added fireplace and vaulted ceiling -Replaced "Cottage-cheese" ceiling with Vertical grain Douglas fir tung & groove and lifted ceiling to create more volume -Removed walls to create open floor plan -Cream and Amber toned terrazzo flooring (Composition includes broken beer bottles with mother-of-pearl) -Living room fireplace brick facade was re-clad with Idaho stone…
- [Altadena Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/altadena-craftsman-pj-vj~2900584)
  - Location: Altadena, CA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: 4,000 square foot renovation/restoration including vintage reproduction 3 car garage. Elaborate heritage quality renovation of 1910 craftsman home. -New master suite and bathroom with Batchelder reproduction fireplace -Vertical grain Douglas fir moldings and trim to match original details. -Vertical grain cabinetry by Warren Hile Studios to match vintage period of home
- [Hilltop Mid-Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hilltop-mid-century-modern-pj-vj~2900465)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Renovation of Ocean View Master Suite and Second Bathroom. State-of-the-art construction and ultra-sleek modern style. Construction highlights: -Custom veneered cabinetry separating bath from bedroom -Pollo Perala stone on all countertops and solid surfaces -Sleek shower enclosures -Backlit vanity mirror -Marmoleum strata flooring with inlaid patterns -High-end Hansgrohe Fixtures
- [Lombardy 1779- Historic Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lombardy-1779-historic-restoration-pj-vj~2900550)
  - Location: San Marino, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Pasadena Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pasadena-craftsman-pj-vj~2900698)
  - Location: Pasadena, CA
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: Historica Pasadena
- [Sharpe Ranch/ Vegetable Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sharpe-ranch-vegetable-garden-pj-vj~2954413)
  - Location: Arroyo Grande, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [San Rafael- Dome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-rafael-dome-pj-vj~2953939)
  - Location: San Rafael, CA
  - Photos: 2

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/newhaven-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2015223971)

## Ideabooks

- [Interior Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60143855/list/interior-inspiration) — 9 ideas
- [Exterior Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60143856/list/exterior-inspiration) — 6 ideas

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*