Service Area · Santa Barbara County
General Contracting
in Carpinteria, CA
Carpinteria's beach-town scale (small enough to know the planners by name, big enough for high-end coastal remodel work) has made it one of Cedar Sun's most active South Santa Barbara markets.
About our work in Carpinteria
Why homeowners in Carpinteria choose Cedar Sun.
Carpinteria's housing stock is older than most coastal cities. A lot of 1920s through 50s beach cottages and ranch homes within walking distance of the bluffs and the State Beach. We do whole-home remodels, full kitchen and bath renovations, ADUs (popular for both rental income and family housing in this expensive market), and ground-up custom builds when a teardown is the right move. The city is small and the Planning Department is responsive when plans are submitted complete. Coastal Commission review is required for any project in the Coastal Zone (basically anything south of the 101) and we coordinate that as part of the project. Greenhouse and avocado parcels in the foothills are under county jurisdiction.
Licensed, bonded & insured · CSLB #1137507 · City of Carpinteria
What we build
Services we offer in Carpinteria.
New Construction
Ground-up residential and commercial builds.
ADUs
Permitted accessory dwelling units.
Finish Carpentry
Crown molding, built-ins, and trim.
Commercial Construction
Tenant improvements and new commercial builds.
Home Remodels
Single-room updates to full-home transformations.
Kitchen Renovations
Layout, cabinetry, countertops, and tile.
Bathroom Renovations
Tile, vanities, fixtures, and waterproofing.
Electrical & Plumbing
Licensed code-compliant work.
Framing
Structural and non-structural framing.
Concrete
Foundations, flatwork, and structural concrete.
Decks & Patios
Wood, composite, concrete, and pergolas.
See our full services page for project details, or browse recent projects across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Project types
Recent project types in Carpinteria.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Carpinteria construction.
Do you handle Coastal Commission review?
Yes. Any project south of the 101 in Carpinteria is in the Coastal Zone and requires either a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) or a Coastal Commission consent. We coordinate the application as part of the standard permit process.
Can you build an ADU on a small Carpinteria lot?
Yes. Carpinteria's lots are tight, with many under 5,000 sf, but the state's ADU streamlining still allows a detached ADU or garage conversion on most parcels. We design specifically for small lots so the main yard isn't lost.
Do you work in the foothills above Carpinteria?
Yes. The avocado and greenhouse parcels in the foothills above Carpinteria are unincorporated. Permits go through Santa Barbara County Planning rather than the city, but the construction process is the same on our side.
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