Company Profile

With over 19 years of experience, we specialize in both residential and commercial general contracting services. As a licensed and insured contractor in California (#968885), we provide a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of homeowners and businesses alike.

Our services include custom home building, architectural design and engineering, fire rebuilds and restoration, and home additions. Additionally, we excel in kitchen and bathroom remodels, new commercial construction, tenant and leasehold improvements, and more.

Our expertise extends to grading, site drainage, concrete foundations and caissons, steel and ornamental iron work, welding, and retaining wall construction. We are also proficient in framing using wood, steel, and CICF block, as well as the installation of windows, doors, and skylights, and expert waterproofing.

Furthermore, we manage roofing, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC systems, low voltage systems, drywall installation, flooring (tile, wood, carpet), finish carpentry, painting, cabinetry, and countertop installations (including concrete, granite, and Corian). We also offer appliance installation services for both residential and commercial projects.

Regardless of the project’s scale, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled service, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards of quality.

 
 
 

Why Choose Cheney Builders

We are a full-service Design-Build firm. If you don’t already have an architect or draftsman, we can provide a proposal to design your home and manage the entire construction document process from start to finish.

We’ll prepare a Construction Document Services (CDS) agreement that clearly outlines the scope of work needed to produce a set of permitted plans, enabling you to move forward with your construction project.

By assisting during the pre-construction phase, we can help save both time and money. As licensed contractors, we bring practical, cost-conscious insight to the design process through value engineering—ensuring your home’s design is optimized with construction feasibility and budget in mind.

Experienced Fire Rebuild Contractor

We’ve rebuilt several homes in the area that were lost to fire over the years and have developed a strong understanding of fire-resistant construction methods.

Our team has experience building with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), a highly fire-resistant material made from recycled polystyrene, cement, and bonding agents. These blocks resemble oversized CMU blocks but are lighter and less dense. Like CMU, they are reinforced with rebar and filled with concrete, but they also serve as built-in forms and offer excellent insulation value.

In addition to ICF, we have experience constructing homes with steel framing—another strong option for fire resistance. While these materials can increase overall construction costs slightly, there are other effective fire-resistant strategies that have minimal impact on your budget. These include:

  • Fire-resistant vents

  • Eliminating exposed lumber or using heavy timber when necessary

  • Closing soffit areas

  • Using cement board fascia

  • Selecting fire-resistant roofing materials

If you choose to have us design your home, we can provide accurate cost estimates for these upgrades during the design phase—giving you full visibility before construction begins and helping ensure a safer, more resilient home.

Local

We focus our work in the Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Because we are a local contractor we have experience working with local building agencies in both the cities and counties of Santa Barbara and Ventura. Many homeowners will find this to be valuable because each city and county has its own way of doing things. We have become familiar with their requirements and processes which helps both the planning and building process. 

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