Completed single-story coastal home in Santa Barbara built by Horst Construction

Horst Construction

Custom Home New Builds

Ground-up custom homes for owners building from scratch. Our new-construction capability is active — including a Palisades build completing in 2026.

Who this is for

  • Owners building a new custom home
  • Clients working with an architect on a ground-up design
  • Buyers of a lot or teardown planning new construction

What's included

  • Ground-up residential construction
  • Architect and designer collaboration
  • Pre-construction planning, budgeting and scheduling
  • Full-finish build with a single point of contact

Challenges we solve

New builds that run long and over budget

Detailed pre-construction planning sets a realistic scope, budget and schedule.

Losing touch with the builder

Connor stays your single point of contact through the whole build.

Related projects

All projects

How we approach it

Our process for custom home new builds

New builds are where pre-construction planning matters most — we invest heavily up front so the build runs to a clear scope, budget and schedule.

See our full process →

Frequently asked questions

Do you build new homes, or only renovate?

Both. Our new-construction capability is active, including a Palisades home completing in 2026.

Do you work with our architect?

Yes — we're design-collaborative and can engage before or alongside your architect.

Let's plan your project properly.

Book an initial consultation with Connor. We'll help you determine the best pathway for your project — you don't need to have it all figured out yet.

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