Award winning San Diego Design-Build Experts
15+ years of local expertise with 3,500+ successful projects
Get your project done 25-30% sooner
Your All-In-One Design-Build Partner in San Diego County
Building in San Diego from the coastal bluffs to the canyon lots requires a team that understands local zoning as well as they do luxury construction. At Urbatect, we bring design, permitting, and construction under one roof to simplify the journey for San Diego homeowners.
Instead of managing separate professionals, you get a single point of contact. This integrated approach is why our ADUs, Remodels and Homes are San Diego bestsellers; we design specifically for your lot’s unique topography while navigating the city’s complex permit process for you.
Serving Homeowners
Across San Diego
As a trusted ADU builder and ADU contractor in San Diego, we serve homeowners throughout the City of San Diego and all 18 incorporated cities in San Diego County.
Our Awards and Recognition
Our Design-Build Approach For San Diego County Homeowners
Consultation & Site Visit
Every project in San Diego County begins with a discussion. We connect with you to understand your vision whether it’s an ADU, home addition, custom home, or site improvements. During the site visit, we review your property together, explore ideas, and outline what’s feasible based on local regulations and site conditions. You’ll gain clear guidance, practical insights, and a team focused on simplifying the process from the start. We then provide a detailed, well-defined proposal aligned with your goals.
Design Services
After aligning on your goals, our design and project management team develops plans tailored to your space, preferences, and budget. You stay involved throughout the process, with 3D visuals to help you understand the layout before construction begins. By coordinating design decisions early, we help minimize revisions and keep the project on track.
Permitting Services
Our permitting team manages the entire approval process, from documentation to coordination with the city. We handle submissions, follow-ups, and revisions to keep things progressing efficiently. You stay informed at each stage while we take care of the details behind the scenes.
Construction Services
Once construction begins, a dedicated project manager and experienced crew oversee the build from start to finish. We manage scheduling, materials, and inspections to maintain quality and consistency. With ongoing updates and clear communication, you will always know how your project is progressing.
Our Completed Projects
Addition to a Senior Living Facility
Lynnwood
- Size: 120 units
- No of stories: 3
- Special Features: Addition to a ground up senior living facility with 120 units & cottage homes
Albany ADU
Albany, CA
- Size: 800 sq ft
- No of stories: 2
- Special features: ADU with ~200 sq ft patio with wood trellis
Amburose Custom Home
Fremont
- Size: 2,984 sq ft
- No. of stories: 2
- Special features: Grand Entry with Stone Accents
Arcilla ADU
San Diego
- Size: 375 sq. ft
- No of stories: 1
- Special features: Compact design and skylight
Camden ADU
Oakland
- Size: 222 sq. ft
- No of stories: 1
- Special features: Compact design & murphy bed
Castro Valley ADU & Office/Gym Space
Castro Valley, CA
- Size: 798 sq ft ADU + 639 sq ft attached office/gym space
- No of stories: 1
- Special features: Attached office/gym space & newly completed driveway
Custom Home
Santa Rosa
- Size: 3,512 sq ft
- No of stories: 2
- Special features: Modern farmhouse design
Flying Lady Winery
St. Helena
- Size: 40,305 Sq. ft.
- No of stories: 1
- Special Features: A 2 story residence accompanied by a winery building, featuring an outdoor tasting deck.
Gallegos ADU
Watsonville
- Size: 750 sq ft
- Number of stories : 1
- Special features: Exterior deck & front porch
Governor ADU
Harbor City
- Size: 704 sq ft
- No of stories: 1
- Special features: ADA Accessibility
Millbrook Residence
Santa Rosa
- Size: 3416 sq ft
- No. of stories: 2
- Special features: Modern farmhouse-style custom home
Milpitas ADU
Milpitas
- Size: 800 sq ft
- No of stories: 2
- Special Features: 2-story unit designed to maximize living space with private entry, open living, and full-home functionality.
Modern Custom Home
Santa Rosa
- Size: 4,444 sq ft
- No of stories: 2
- Special features: Symmetrical modern farmhouse with grand entry and high ceilings
Multi Family Development
Location: San Diego
- Size: 18 units
- No of stories: 4
- Special Features: Ground up 18 unit multifamily development
Paxton custom home
Santa Rosa
- Size: 2,683 sq ft
- No of stories: 2
- Special features: Modern 2-story home with pool, spa and stone facade
Perlita ADU
Los Angeles
- Size: 1,200 sq ft
- Number of stories : 2
- Special features: Roof deck
Phan ADU
San Leandro
- Size: 750 sq ft
- No of stories: 1
- Special features: Designed for flexibility
Salvator Apartments
Sacramento
- Size: 120 units
- No. of stories: 4
- Special Features: Developed comprehensive steel shop drawings for the ground-up, four-story apartment complex
Sawgrass Residence
Santa Rosa
- Size: 3,100 sq ft
- No of stories: 1
- Special features: Vaulted beam ceilings & open layout
Shaff ADU
Aptos
- Size: 685 sq ft
- No of stories: 2
- Special features: 2 Car garage
Sierra Home
Sacramento
- Size: 4,084 sq ft
- No of stories: 1
- Special features: Mediterranean-inspired home with pool
Smiley custom home
Olympic Valley
- Size: 3,529 sq ft
- No of stories: 2
- Special features: Modern architecture with high ceilings
St. Leo’s Apartments
Redwood
- Size: 15 units
- No. of stories: 3
- Special Features: Ground-up construction, 3-story wood structure consisting of 15 units
Tynan Village Apartments
Salinas
- Size: 171 units
- No of stories: 4
- Stucco/construction work on the most recent project remodeling
Whittier ADU
Whittier
- Size: 700 sq ft
- No of stories: 1
- Special features: Custom built design
Why Choose Urbatect for Design-Build in San Diego?
With a design-build approach, everything is handled under one roof—from the first sketch to the final inspection. That means less back-and-forth, fewer delays, and better results. Homeowners across California choose design-build because it:
- Saves Time – With design, permits, and construction all coordinated, projects move up to 30% faster
- Reduces Cost Overruns – Coordinated designs and construction early in the process helps prevent surprises and keeps your budget on track
- Simplifies the Process – One point of contact, one clear timeline, and a streamlined experience
- Delivers Better Quality – Designers and builders work together from the start to avoid disconnects
- Improves Communication – With a dedicated project manager, you’re always in the loop
- Builds with Confidence – Everything is fully permitted, code-compliant, and built to last
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FAQs
1. What is design-build in San Diego?
Design-build is an integrated approach where one team manages design, permitting, and construction under one roof, reducing delays and streamlining the process for San Diego homeowners.
2. Does Urbatect handle ADU plans and permitting in San Diego?
Yes. Urbatect manages the full ADU design-build process in San Diego County, including accessory dwelling unit plans, permit submissions, and construction.
3. How long does a design-build project take in San Diego?
A typical ADU project in San Diego takes approximately 8–14 months from design through construction completion. Urbatect’s integrated approach can deliver projects 25–30% faster than traditional methods.