Crafting Stunning Central Coast Homes

At Schaefer Custom Homes, we're setting the standard for Coastal Community remodeling contractors in San Luis Obispo and throughout Central California. Over the past decades, we have gained notoriety for providing the most effortless professional custom home redesign and remodel experience. Through innovative project management, faultless design and concierge-style customer assistance, we've made the home remodeling process easier than ever. Our team of experienced local contractors are with you every step of the way, from capturing your initial vision to putting the finishing touches on your dream remodel.
Creating a custom home with remodeling gives you the freedom to live the way you want, in a home designed specifically for your lifestyle. Whether you want two bedrooms or ten, your options are almost unlimited. At Schaefer Custom Homes we give you the control and expert assistance to make your dream home a reality.

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Where We Build Near San Luis Obispo County

Nipomo
Shell Beach
Morro Bay
Los Osos
Atascadero

Paso Robles
Creston
Avila Beach
Cayucos
Santa Ynez

Las Ventanas
Cabrillo Estates
Anza Vineyard Estates
Santa Isabel Ranch
Monte Sereno

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Our Remodeling Services in San Luis Obispo, CA

Whole Home Remodeling

A Complete Remodel for your San Luis Obispo Home

A whole home remodel is exactly what it sounds like, every room fully redesigned to fit your life. As custom home builders, this is our bread and butter. We LOVE to create fully custom homes that are perfectly tailored to the lifestyle of the homeowner. As Schaefer Custom Homes, San Luis Obispo is one of our most popular locations for complete home remodels.

Accessory Dwelling Unit

At Schaefer, we're setting the standard for Coastal Community remodeling contractors in San Luis Obispo and throughout Central California. Over the past decade, we have gained notoriety for providing the most effortless remodel experience. Through innovative project management, faultless design and concierge-style customer assistance, we've made the ADU building process easier than ever. Our team is with you every step of the way, from capturing your initial vision to putting the finishing touches on your accessory dwelling unit.
Creating an ADU (either attached or detached from your primary dwelling) gives you the freedom to live the way you want, on a property designed specifically for your lifestyle. Whether you want a secondary dwelling for family or a rental space, your options are almost unlimited. At Schaefer Custom Homes we give you the control and expert assistance to make your vision a reality.

Home Additions

One of our most popular services for growing families is a room addition for their home. Whether the goal is to add certain features that are only possible with increased space or to just let each member the expanding family have more space to live their lives, our builders will seamlessly add a single room or many rooms to your home, and make it look like they've always been there!

How to Choose a Home Remodeling Contractor in San Luis Obispo County

We know you can't choose just anyone for your home project. Your home is precious. It holds all of the things that are most valuable to you, and it should be handled with care. Here are our recommendations for you to find the best contractor in San Luis Obispo, CA for your project!

Show Answer Choose a General Contractor or Building Company
A general contractor is a professional in the construction industry who does it all. He or she will have the expertise to do both remodeling and new construction, which is important when completing a home remodel. Your contractor should fully understand ALL ASPECTS of home building. Home remodels can have unexpected twists and turns, so you need a contractor that understands everything from flooring to plumbing. Start your search by looking for a general contractor.
Show Answer Hire a Local Business
When you're planning a home remodel, it's always best to choose a Local Business. Nobody knows San Luis Obispo and what is needed for a home here like a local resident! From property permits and local laws to what materials create the most comfortable home, local contractors know best.
Show Answer Compare Builders
Searching for a builder can be a challenging process. The best way to select a builder is to think of them more as a consultant than a contractor. A competent consultant will help you through every phase of your project bringing together a competent team of designers and consultants to make sure you avoid all the pitfalls and experience a building process that you would be happy to do again. Speak with the builder’s referrals and ask them how they enjoyed the process and how satisfied they are with the completed work. What you are looking to do is form a partnership with your builder which is completely different than say, hiring a plumber. You are placing a large sum of assets in the hands of your builder. Be certain they are worthy of your confidence and trust.
Show Answer Read Reviews
The most common way to find a good contractor is through personal recommendations from friends, but if none of your friends have used a contractor before, reviews are a good second. Reviews will tell you whether a contractor is willing to put in extra time to make your remodel perfect and whether they do good work overall.

The Remodeling Process

Consultation

At the consultation we will begin by getting to know you and your family. We want to make sure we're on the same page from the very beginning, so that we can stay on the same page throughout the entire process. At this meeting, you'll share your needs and your wants, as well as your budget. We'll discuss price, construction costs, and our commitment to you in detail before moving forward. Once we're absolutely sure that we're the best contractor for you and that we fully understand your vision, we'll move to the next step.

Design

The next step is working with our design teams to get your dream home down on paper. Here, you'll share your remodeling ideas and vision with a design team that will bring your dream to life. We've remodeled a diverse collection of incredible custom homes, so your designer has all the experience needed to completely capture your vision. As a team we’ll use your insight, budget, and more to create the perfect home, suited exactly to you.

Construction

Once everything has been approved by you, your local building department and we’ve been provided building permits and assurance from your bank, we can begin the remodeling your home. During the construction process, our team will offer recommendations and advice so that your new construction lasts a lifetime. The Schaefer team takes care of all the work so you can enjoy your remodel stress-free without it disrupting your life.

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Why Choose Schaefer Custom Homes?

Streamlined Communication

Every part of our team (architects, designers, builders, carpenters, painters) have worked together for many years on many projects. This allows for effective communication from architect, to contractor, to subcontractors, and artisans, and keeps our building teams right on track. With our streamlined communication process, our clients also receive concierge-style customer service through our Client Portal. This means that you never have to wait on anyone to get back to you, because you can contact your project management team 24/7 on the portal!

Unrivaled Craftsmanship

We are true craftsmen who love the work that we do. The passion that we bring to our builds results in truly spectacular results for our clients. From choosing building materials, to investing time into our craft, we don't cut corners. We are a team of highly skilled builders who pay very close attention to detail in every part of your project. Earning our client’s trust and confidence is of foremost importance to us. We believe our customers should be able to trust the company that they invest with to build their dream. Therefore, we make sure to treat all aspects of your future project with the care we would if it were our own.

Client Committed

Our reputation is the foundation of our success, one that we stand behind and live beside. We come highly recommended because we work alongside our clients and create a partnership where vision meets experience. We are committed to translating your vision into a truly personal and distinctive living experience, and that's why our customers and homeowners call us the best home remodeling contractors in San Luis Obispo. We love what we do, and we do an amazing job every time.