--- title: "Holst Brothers General Contractors — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/holst-brothers-general-contractors-pfvwus-pf~629517745 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629517745.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Holst Brothers General Contractors" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5e035e87010aab21_7736-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5884 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu, California 90265, United States" latitude: 34.0402 longitude: -118.7351 phone: "(310) 457-4117" website: http://www.holstbrothers.com/index.html rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 329 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Holst Brothers General Contractors Original Houzz profile: [Holst Brothers General Contractors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/holst-brothers-general-contractors-pfvwus-pf~629517745) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Malibu, CA - **Serves:** Malibu - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2016–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Holst Brothers Lead Carpenters and Superintendents — combined — have more than 100 years experience producing superbly finished projects,exceeding homeowners’ expectations and finishing under tight budget guidelines. We are hard working, honest and reliable. Our office is locally run out of my showpiece, Paradise Ranch, which is also my home. My passion for architecture, the arts and the outdoors has culminated in a dream career and a home for my family and I. My scrutinizing attention to detail, trustworthiness and the ability to work with clients with an impeccable eye for perfection are what set us apart from other contractors in the area. In addition, our ability to maintain a high standard of customer service and organization has satisfied many clients. From demolition to final punch lists I’m at the site for every stage. My hands-on approach has allowed me to grow my business into one of the best in the area Whether it’s custom home building, or a remodel of an existing residence, Holst Brothers is capable and ready to help. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Extensions - Deck Building - concrete piling replacement - wood piling repair ### Areas Served - Malibu ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Holst Brothers General Contractors | | Address | 5884 Ramirez Canyon Rd, Malibu, California 90265, United States | | Phone | (310) 457-4117 | | Website | http://www.holstbrothers.com/index.html | | License Number | \#B456410 | | Followers on Houzz | 329 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/holst.brothers - Blog — http://holstbrothers.com/index.html ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Holst Brothers General Contractors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/holst-brothers-general-contractors-pfvwus-pf~629517745) - **Website:** http://www.holstbrothers.com/index.html - **Phone:** (310) 457-4117 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2016–2024), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — dmankoff, May 2016** > Jens Holst and his General Contractor firm, Holst Brothers are the best ! > He and his professional staff built our house from the ground up, over a 2 year time period, with integrity, diligent work and consummate detail. > They were always there with a smile, flexible, making suggestions on budget, finishing details, and great supervision of all the subcontractors. > In a world where i have heard "horror stories" of people's experience in building, > we were very lucky 15 years ago, to have found Jens and his team. > and to this day, the house we live in feels brand new, as it was built with great quality > We had our challenges in the process, and Holst Brothers stepped up to the plate and met some difficulties with honesty, integrity and found solution after solution. > Would highly recommend them to anyone... **★★★★★ — b32herndon, May 2016** > Holst Bros are true professionals. We hired them on after a nightmare contractor took advantage of us. Holst Bros came in and assessed what went wrong and have done an amazing job. We completely gutted our 5500sf+ house and they have built for the house of our dreams. Jens and his team do everything that they say they will, they hit every deadline and the quality is the highest. I would recommend them for any type of new construction or remodel project. Simply the best in an industry that can be very shady! **★★★★★ — Living Colors, Inc., March 2016** > Great company to work with. We have worked many years with Jens Holst and are fortunate to do so. We have always respected the working relationship we have with this company. **★★★★★ — patandmikerussell, Jan. 2016** > Project: replaced cabinets, counter tops, sink, entry door, floor, installed halogen lights and exhaust fan; cleared drains, installed new faucets. Result was a remodeled laundry room. > Holst workers are very meticulous regarding small details and thorough clean up. They always welcomed our input and they monitored sub contractors very closely. Pat Guenther, the project manager, is incredibly gifted at organizing, monitoring progress, anticipating problems, and paying attention to small details. **★★★★★ — Paula Sponsler, Dec. 2015** > I have enjoyed working with this company for years on many different projects. Their attention to the details and to the client's wishes is what makes them stand out in my mind. Easy going but serious about quality. **★★★★★ — Malibu Glass, Dec. 2015** > As a glass subcontractor, we've been working with Holst Brothers for over 15 years. They build some of the finest custom residential homes in the area. They are easy to work with, very professional and conscientious, We've even had them do some contracting work for us, and they did a great job! Their men showed up on time, did their work perfectly, and the job came in on budget. I highly recommend this company for any of your residential or commercial projects. **★★★★★ — johnlittlechild, Dec. 2015** > Holst Brothers have done a number of jobs for us ranging from flooring to remodeling cabinetry to replacing HVAC and emergency plumbing repairs. > When we bought our house Jens and Pat had done a lot of work for the previous owners, we quickly found out that their knowledge and experience was invaluable in carrying out the improvements we wanted. > Like all good contractors what you get with Holst Brothers is access to their network of the best people to do the work and a very sensible approach to how to get things done. **★★★★★ — John Kechichian, Aug. 2015** > We are Flooring and Window Covering Retail/Contractors, I have been working with Holst Brothers for over 10 years. Both Jens and Pat are great guys to work with, both are very knowledgeable in construction. When I go out for a job walk or to meet either Jens or Pat at a job site they are never late and always efficient with what needs to be done. Even our installer look forward on doing installation for a Holst Brothers . Highly recommend Holst Brothers. **★★★★★ — rkilroy, July 2015** > Holst Brothers provided excellent results on time. Cleaned up site every day and were very organized throughout the job. They may be somewhat more expensive than other contractors but their work is far superior and worth the extra cost. **★★★★★ — jeffrey\_greenberg, July 2015** > Holst Brothers led our efforts to completely re-model our house. The work performed included everything from new bathrooms, to new kitchen to new outside decks. They were fantastic. The best contractor we have ever worked with by far. Honest, open, and great ideas and execution. If we had an idea, Holst made it happen. If we thought something was too much, they worked hard to find a lower price. First class operation all the way. We couldn't imagine working with anyone else. **★★★★★ — callaway81, April 2015** > Excellent workmanship and always does things on time and generally under budget. Have used Holst Bros for about 5 years now for a variety of projects. ## Selected projects - [Bonsall, Malibu, California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bonsall-malibu-california-pj-vj~2769567) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 30 - Description: Straightline Images - [Paradise Ranch, Malibu, California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paradise-ranch-malibu-california-pj-vj~690868) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 25 - [Paradise Cove, Malibu, California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paradise-cove-malibu-california-pj-vj~690901) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 14 - [Escondido Beach Road, Malibu, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/escondido-beach-road-malibu-ca-pj-vj~1303612) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 32 - [Paradise Cove Guest House, Malibu, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paradise-cove-guest-house-malibu-ca-pj-vj~1164039) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 20 - [Murphy Road, Malibu, California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/murphy-road-malibu-california-pj-vj~1105810) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 28 - [La Costa Beach, Malibu, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/la-costa-beach-malibu-ca-pj-vj~1303676) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: A beautiful beachfront renovation project completed in La Costa Beach, Malibu in 2015. Sold August 2015 to a lucky new owner! Photos: http://www.susanmonus.com/properties\_photos.php?property\_ID=162 - [Malibu Road Project, Malibu, California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/malibu-road-project-malibu-california-pj-vj~690913) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 9 - [El Pescador Project, Malibu, California](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/el-pescador-project-malibu-california-pj-vj~1122109) - Location: Malibu, CA - Photos: 2 - [Di Cecco Renovation, Malibu, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/di-cecco-renovation-malibu-ca-pj-vj~1164096) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/holst-brothers-general-contractors-pfvwus-pf~629517745) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52761247/list/kitchens) — 65 ideas - [Entryways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54560159/list/entryways) — 22 ideas - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53060153/list/bedrooms) — 39 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53058667/list/bathrooms) — 61 ideas - [Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54250084/list/living-rooms) — 43 ideas - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52760707/list/exteriors) — 60 ideas - [Dining Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54559525/list/dining-rooms) — 23 ideas - [Hallways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55507093/list/hallways) — 10 ideas - [Kids' Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55507119/list/kids-room) — 2 ideas - [Laundry Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53359912/list/laundry-rooms) — 20 ideas - [Malibu Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52760147/list/malibu-homes) — 18 ideas - [jholst1's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58066039/list/jholst1-s-ideas) — 1 idea - [Home Offices](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53357714/list/home-offices) — 17 ideas [See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/holstbrothers) ## Community Q&A **Q: Vanity** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the vanity from? Could you please give dimensions and color if custom made? A: Hello! The vanity and paint color were custom-made by our designer, Kirsten Marie, Inc. http://www.houzz.com/pro/kirstenmarieinc/kirsten-marie-inc-kmi **Q: Floor tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* My wife has fallen in love with the floor tiles, please let us know where you got them from?! A: Hello! Our designer, Kirsten Marie, Inc., sourced these tiles from Ann Sacks. Below is the link, in case you'd like more information. Thank you! http://www.annsacks.com/products/tile-stone-mosaic/eastern-promise-field-tile\#/eastern-promise-tangier **Q: Cabinet color** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please let me know the color of cabinet? A: Hello, there! The design and color of the vanity were custom-made by our designer, Kirsten Marie, Inc. http://www.houzz.com/pro/kirstenmarieinc/kirsten-marie-inc-kmi **Q: Cabinet hardware?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share the source of the cabinet hardware please? A: Hello! All hardware and pulls were sourced by our designer (Kirsten Marie, Inc.) from Liz's Antique Hardware in the color "Brushed Brass". Thanks! **Q: Cabinet pulls** *(in Photo Questions)* Where were the brass cabinet pulls purchased? A: Hello! The cabinet pulls were sourced by our designer (Kirsten Marie, Inc.) from Liz's Antique Hardware in the color Brushed Brass. Thanks! **Q: Where can I purchase this vanity AND tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! The vanity was custom-made, but the tile was sourced by our designer, Kirsten Marie Inc., from Ann Sacks. Below is the link in case you'd like more information. Thank you! http://www.annsacks.com/products/tile-stone-mosaic/eastern-promise-field-tile\#/eastern-promise-tangier --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*