Santa Barbara · Montecito
Built with care.
Made for living.
Residential construction and remodeling.
Personal attention. Craftsmanship in every detail.
The company behind your home
Good work starts
with good people.
Your home is personal. Building it should feel that way, too. Chrestenson Construction Inc. brings hands-on attention to residential construction and remodeling throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito.
From the structure behind the walls to the finish of a cabinet, we care about how every part comes together. We work with homeowners, architects, designers, and skilled trades to bring thoughtful plans to life.
02 What we do
Thoughtful builds.
Care in every detail.
A whole-home transformation or one important room. The same care goes into every build.
01Whole-home remodeling
Reimagine the way your home looks, feels, and functions. We bring the structure, systems, interiors, and finishes together in one coordinated renovation.
Talk about your remodel02Kitchens & bathrooms
The rooms you use every day deserve careful planning and precise execution. From cabinetry and stone to tile, fixtures, and lighting, we coordinate the details that make a space work.
Tell us about your space03Additions & ADUs
Create room for what comes next. We build additions and accessory dwelling units with attention to the existing home, the site, and the way you want to live.
Explore your addition04Carpentry & specialty spaces
Framing, finish carpentry, built-ins, libraries, and wine rooms. We give distinctive spaces the care and trade coordination their details deserve.
Share your ideas05Exterior improvements
Connect your home to the outdoors with thoughtful exterior work, from windows and doors to decks, terraces, exterior finishes, and waterproofing.
Plan your exterior project
From our projects
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Project photos and updates from Chrestenson Construction.
03 A look at our work
Thoughtful spaces.
Considered details.
A few views of the spaces we help bring to life. Select a photograph for a closer look.
Behind the scenes
The people behind the craftsmanship.
04 The way we build
A clear plan.
A shared vision.
Construction is a collaboration. We keep the conversation grounded in your goals, your home, and the work ahead.
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Start with a conversation.
Tell us about your home, what you want to change, and what matters most to you.
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Define the details.
Review the scope, plans, allowances, and project priorities so the work has a clear direction.
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Bring it together.
Coordinate skilled trades, materials, and the day-to-day decisions that move your project forward.
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Finish with care.
Give the final details the same attention as the first, with a walkthrough of the completed work.
Thoughtful planning. Straightforward conversations.
We’ll discuss the construction approach that fits your project, including cost-plus proposals with itemized allowances.
05 A place we’re proud to build
Rooted in
Santa Barbara.
Coastal homes. Hillside retreats. Spaces with a character all their own. We’re proud to work in the communities that make this stretch of California special.
- Santa Barbara
- Montecito
- Goleta
- Summerland
- Carpinteria
06 Your next chapter
Let’s build
something lasting.
Have plans in hand, or an idea taking shape?
We’d like to hear what you have in mind.
Chrestenson Construction Inc.
California Contractor License #850940
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