--- title: "Steigerwald-Dougherty Inc. — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/steigerwald-dougherty-inc-pfvwus-pf~276850907 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~276850907.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Steigerwald-Dougherty Inc." category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/727381c50f38ad71_6557-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 884, Solana Beach, California 92075, United States" latitude: 32.9937 longitude: -117.2598 phone: "(858) 259-5100" website: https://steigerwald-dougherty.com rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 363 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Steigerwald-Dougherty Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Steigerwald-Dougherty Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/steigerwald-dougherty-inc-pfvwus-pf~276850907) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Solana Beach, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, University City, Escondido, Carlsbad, San Marcos, La Costa, Encinitas, La Jolla, Solana Beach, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2017), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Online consultation Custom Home Builders and Remodelers: BUILD NEW, REMODEL, RESTORE or REBUILD....you've come to the right place! Thoughts of more space and natural light have always interested you. Or you're envisioning a home that reflects the size of your family or some extra perks that you've worked hard to earn. When the time comes, you have many options, and knowing what to ask potential contractors is vital. “You should first confirm the contractor is licensed and has a clean business record”, says Dave Steigerwald of Steigerwald-Dougherty Custom Home Builders. “It seems elementary, but it’s necessary for permits, zoning and safety.” Next, dissect their portfolio, taking note of design styles. “Don’t just look at photos, visit some of the homes they’ve built and talk to the homeowners about their experience”, added Pat Dougherty. “It’s about trust. A contractor’s integrity is paramount.” Also, find a contractor who will listen closely to your wants and wishes. If they are taking written notes, so much the better, it shows they are passionate about serving you and getting things right. The mantra at Steigerwald-Dougherty is “client and projects first – then company.” That’s been their key to success since 1984. Investing in your home today can make it more comfortable as well as save on energy and water costs. Why Steigerwald-Dougherty? Because excellence matters! ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Multigenerational Homes - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Project Management - Garage Building - Home Restoration - Sustainable Design - Universal Design - Historic Building Conservation - Modular Home Construction - Custom Home ### Areas Served - San Diego - University City - Escondido - Carlsbad - San Marcos - La Costa - Encinitas - La Jolla - Solana Beach - Cardiff By The Sea - Del Mar - Fairbanks Ranch - Rancho Santa Fe - Del Mar Heights San Diego - Ranch Santa Fe ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 9 million We work with talented and established architects and designers who both refer us, and us them. We are a custom home builder, not a production shop. If you want quality and value honesty and integrity, we are the company for you. We are here to serve. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Steigerwald-Dougherty Inc. | | Address | PO Box 884, Solana Beach, California 92075, United States | | Phone | (858) 259-5100 | | Website | https://steigerwald-dougherty.com | | License Number | CA. Li. 481038 | | Followers on Houzz | 363 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — Steigerwald Dougherty Inc. - Blog — http://www.steigerwald-dougherty.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Steigerwald-Dougherty Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/steigerwald-dougherty-inc-pfvwus-pf~276850907) - **Website:** https://steigerwald-dougherty.com - **Phone:** (858) 259-5100 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - San Diego Home/Gardens Lifestyles: Annual Home of the Year, Historic Home Tour, Interior of the Year, Kitchen of the Year. LUXE Magazine: Vol III Issue I, LEED AP - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2017), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Vintage Cellars & Saunas, Nov. 2017** > Vintage Cellars has had the pleasure of working with Steigerwald-Dougherty on many different projects and occasions. Everyone on their team is extremely knowledgeable and passionate, their work is consistently fantastic, and we would highly recommend them to anyone. We look forward to a continued great relationship well into the future and many more projects together. > Thank you, > Gene, Jake, Dean, and the Vintage Cellars team **★★★★★ — 6539john, March 2015** > Fantastic, reputable, professional builders. Very happy with the service and the outcome. Eric Reynolds did a fantastic job working with my clients through the entirety of our project. As this was their first time going through a custom home/ remodel, he helped guide them in the project, and was upfront about the cost. When we started making changes half way into it, he reminded us of our budget, and how the changes could extend our estimated completion date, and was always cognizant of our goals. Very professional and easy to work with. Also one of the first to be a custom LEAD Platinum home here in town. **★★★★★ — remigus, Dec. 2013** > Steigerwald-Dougherty is well-known for building quality homes. From the moment we met Pat Dougherty, we had complete confidence in his ability. We were not disappointed. Pat oversaw every aspect of building our home from the planning stage to the finish. His project manager, Donn Olson, is amazing; he was always on site to coordinate all the subcontractors and did magnificent work in his effort to see every aspect was coordinated and moved along accordingly. Every subcontractor Steigerwald-Dougherty used was top notch! Further, it was easy to contact Pat and Donn so communication was fast and friendly. We are relocating and will use Steigerwald-Dougherty to make many improvements on an existing home. Are we satisfied with their work? You bet! **★★★★★ — Julie Iantorno, Sept. 2013** > We first met Pat Dougherty when we moved into an exquisite custom home built by Steigerwald-Dougherty in 1995. We used their company for all the work needed on the home. Five years later we moved into another custom home that requited a considerable amount of renovation. We used them for that remodel and were extremely happy with our business relationship and the work completed. Finally, we purchased another home that was 40 years old and did an extensive remodel, gutting the inside and extending walls. If we had not been pleased with the previous work, we would have used another contractor, but we have nothing but high regard for Pat Dougherty. He is a delight to work with. The subs showed up when expected and the work was completed in a timely manner... especially in light of the fact that we ran into some surprises with an older home. Also, every expense and cost is detailed in the statement, so there were no questionable expense surprises. We highly recommend Steigerwald-Dougherty for all contracting and repairs. **★★★★★ — markorubel, July 2013** > Watch out when hiring a contractor!! I got worried about my project when I was talking to acquaintances that had their house built from ground up or those who got a big remodel job. They all used licensed contractors (some big names, highly reviewed or recommended!), but the deadlines were not only missed but stretched far out, and many have incurred a lot higher cost than initially presented. > > My project was building a $5M house from ground up and I decided to spend 2 months evaluating all the builders in the area. After talking to 8 of them, going through estimates and their spreadsheets, it was clear that Mr. Steigerwald was the best choice. Not only that he was the easiest to work with during that process, but his spreadsheets (estimates) were the most detailed - important. Other guys had only big items with a lot of room for “adjustments”! > > Now, a year later my house is done and I can only say “thx God!!” that I picked Staigerwald-Dougherty company. They were great beyond I can describe here! As you can tell, I was very glad when asked to write the review. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! My personal number can be obtained from them directly if you want to know more. **★★★★★ — thecastle, Dec. 2012** > We hired SDI to remodel our home in 2010. We were referred to them from a family friend. Chosing a General Contractor is very personal. Your home is your Castle and it is important to find people who care about YOU as well as the project. Making timely decisions is one of the hardest things we had to do. However, with the help of our superintendent, our timely decisions helped to keep the project moving at a steady pace. There's an old saying, "You get what you pay for." The project was a major investment for us and worth every penny. We hare happy to recommend Patrick Dougherty and David Steigerwald and their crew. **★★★★★ — Fenstermann LLC, Dec. 2012** > Steigerwald-Dougherty Inc contacted us for a custom entrance door for a project in Ocean Beach CA. From the beginning it was a pleasure working with David S. and his professional team – they really know their business. **★★★★★ — richardeger, Nov. 2012** > At the recommendation of our architect, and after carefully assessing multiple options, we chose Steigerwald-Daugherty as the builder of our home. Our interface over the years (approx. 10-12 years) has been Dave Steigerwald. Our 4,300 sq foot house, which is upscale and tailored to meet our specific needs, was completed in the year 2003. We have and continue to find Steigerald-doughertyto be responsive, responsible, of highest integrity, and creative/great problem solvers. They are also very easy to work with. What one can never be sure of during the building process is how things will work afterward. Dave (Steigerwald) has always, for 10+ years at this point, been there for us for whatever has been needed. This has and continues to give us tremendous peace of mind. > > We highly recommend Steigerwald-Dougherty for any of your San Diego/La Jola building needs. **★★★★★ — Marc Tarasuck, AIA & Associates, Nov. 2012** > Steigerwald-Dougherty is always hands-on from day one working with the architect and owners to construct intricate designs where the detailing has to be exact. The firm is highly ethical in its financial dealings with an open book policy. The completed projects always exceeded expectations. We have worked with the firm for over thirty years on every type of design. **★★★★★ — BGI Architecture Inc., Oct. 2012** > Steigerwald-Dougherty is an experienced and professional General Contractor. Their knowledge and experience in construction makes each project develop smoothly, on time and on budget. They work with the clients and the other professionals on every project, making the end results noteworthy and distinct. > > The quality of the work completed by Steigerwald-Dougherty and the professional services they provide my clients, as the Architect, has resulted in many outstanding projects. I will continue to collaborate with Steigerwald-Dougherty as a major part of our design team. I highly recommend you consider Steigerwald-Dougherty as your General Contractor. > > John Beery A.I.A. ## Selected projects - [Solana Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solana-beach-pj-vj~118945) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 4 - [Tuscany Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscany-style-home-pj-vj~102177) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 3 - [LEED Green House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leed-green-house-pj-vj~125969) - Location: La Jolla, CA - Photos: 16 - [Hawaii](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hawaii-pj-vj~143978) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Point Loma Cliffs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-loma-cliffs-pj-vj~102218) - Location: Point Loma, CA - Photos: 21 - [La Jolla 05 HC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-05-hc-pj-vj~228379) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [La Jolla 02 HC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-02-hc-pj-vj~135829) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [La Jolla 04 HC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-04-hc-pj-vj~151182) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [La Jolla 03 HC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-03-hc-pj-vj~143957) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Traditional Home on the San Diego Cliffs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-home-on-the-san-diego-cliffs-pj-vj~68790) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 26 - [La Jolla](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-pj-vj~108758) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - [Beach Front](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-front-pj-vj~129465) - Location: Coronado, CA - Photos: 28 - [San Diego / Point Loma South](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-diego-point-loma-south-pj-vj~119537) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 9 - [RSF](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rsf-pj-vj~119753) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 13 - [LA JOLLA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-pj-vj~200767) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Point Loma 2011](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-loma-2011-pj-vj~113520) - Location: Point Loma, CA - Photos: 16 - [Curvy Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curvy-contemporary-home-pj-vj~68783) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [East County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-county-pj-vj~132162) - Location: Poway, CA - Photos: 39 - [La Jolla HC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-hc-pj-vj~132797) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [La Jolla 02 SDI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-jolla-02-sdi-pj-vj~295846) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/steigerwald-dougherty-inc-pfvwus-pf~276850907) ## Ideabooks - [Loberg concepts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23133873/list/loberg-concepts) — 8 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/steigerwalddougherty92075) ## Community Q&A **Q: Do you know what stucco color this is?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the stucco color and would like it for my home! Thanks! A: Stucco colors vary between manufacturers. They also vary over time in the elements. **Q: May I bother you for the manufacturer of the entry door?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The windows and Doors on this project were made by Western Insulated out of Pheonix AZ **Q: Awesome Entrance** *(in Photo Questions)* We are currently designing a Custom Home and our client loves this entrance. They would like to design an entrance like this as a Side Entrance from their motorcourt. Can you please tell me who the architect for this project was? Greatly Appreciated Aspen Homes A: http://www.isarchitecture.com/about\_is\_ione\_stiegler.shtml **Q: Windows?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: What exactly is your question about the windows? **Q: Please can you tell us the stone of the piller?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Check with Grand Entrances http://www.sdgrandentrances.com/ **Q: where can I get those light fixtures?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Decorator bought them with Client. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*