Service Area · Santa Barbara County
General Contracting
in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara is one of California's most architecturally controlled cities, and Cedar Sun has been doing the kind of careful, period-correct work it demands for years.
About our work in Santa Barbara
Why homeowners in Santa Barbara choose Cedar Sun.
Santa Barbara's housing is some of the most architecturally distinctive in the state. The Spanish Colonial Revival aesthetic enforced through the Architectural Board of Review (ABR) means almost every exterior change is designed to a specific style. We do whole-home restorations on the 1920s and 30s Spanish Colonials in the Riviera, Mesa, and East Side. Hillside custom builds in Hope Ranch (technically unincorporated but adjacent), Mission Canyon, and the Riviera. ADUs in the new state-streamlined form. High-end kitchen and bath remodels throughout. The ABR review is thorough, and we plan our project timelines around it. We submit complete material boards, color samples, and rendered elevations from the start. Coastal Commission review is required south of the 101.
Licensed, bonded & insured · CSLB #1137507 · City of Santa Barbara
What we build
Services we offer in Santa Barbara.
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 Santa Barbara.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Santa Barbara construction.
How long does ABR review take in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara's Architectural Board of Review meets twice a month, and most projects need 2 to 4 hearings (concept, preliminary, final). That's typically 8 to 16 weeks of design review on top of the standard building permit. We plan timelines accordingly.
Do you do hillside builds in the Riviera or Mission Canyon?
Yes. Hillside builds in Santa Barbara involve significant grading review, fire-zone construction (Chapter 7A), and structural engineering for slopes. Most of the Riviera and Mission Canyon are in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and we build accordingly.
Can you do period-correct Spanish Colonial work?
Yes. It's one of our specialties. We source authentic clay tile, hand-troweled plaster, wrought iron, and hardwood detail for restorations and new builds in Santa Barbara's signature style.
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