Green Building Services in Carmichael, CA

“Elma Gardner is a very talented designer and a fun person to work with. We originally contacted her to help us with the kitchen and bathroom cabinetry design and install for our new home. She offers all the design help needed to complete a project. First, she presented a couple of different layouts for us to consider. The designs were fantastic. Then she scheduled appointments for us to meet with her at several different showrooms including: lighting, plumbing, appliance, and tile showrooms. She listened to what we wanted and helped us make good choices. She was available to meet at the job site during construction. Elma runs a great business; she is very organized, efficient and accommodating. She gets things done on time and she is easy to contact by phone, email or in person. The cabinetry company that she works with makes high quality, beautiful cabinets.”

“Being a Custom Home Builder, it is very important to have only the best team possible right from the beginning. Donald Joseph, Inc. is a firm that has done wonders for my clients and my company. Donald and Kevin understand how to design to fit their clients budgets and exceed their expectations. Kent Sciutto President Turn-Key Construction Group, Inc.”

“Thanks to Justin. After our house burned down in the wild fires, Justin helped us move along ( as we still only had a vague idea of what we wanted but we knew we wanted to move back quick) and designed a house that fits our property and fits our living style with extra suites for when our sun & daughter visit. Can’t wait to have it finished so we can move in!”

“Paul has been involved in a variety of projects with me. He brings a wealth of knowledge about what's possible and practical for home remodeling as well as new construction; especially for urban infill projects. His perspective on design options and ideas is refreshing and contributes to a finished project that comes in on time and within budget. Paul's in depth understanding of zoning issues and his many business and government contacts contributes to a smooth project with no surprises.”

“I am in interior designer in Sacramento and have worked with Ellis Architects. They are top notch firm. They know their stuff, are well versed in "green" construction, and really listen to what the client wants. They also honor deadlines and really understand a client's budget.”

“Lezley Barclay is everything we were looking for in an architect. She listened to our needs and designed a spectacular family home for us in Tahoe. As a professional, Lezley is organized, responsible, skillful, creative and up to date on new architectural design trends, materials and procedures. She has been personable and respectful of our wishes and idiosyncrasies. She has blended seamlessly into a team of spectacular professionals we have hired to complete our home. We have subsequently hired Lezley for many other projects including three more custom homes and numerous home renovations. It is a pleasure to highly recommend Lezley Barclay for any architectural project you may be preparing to tackle. Amy C. Lake Tahoe/ Truckee”

“Mark was recommended to us by a local contractor, and he turned out to be great throughout the entire process. He did conceptual drawings and then the full set of plans for a major remodel on our Spanish revival home in 2009. We had alot of our own ideas and he respected them, all the while adding his own input and rolling it all together into a stunning final result. Most of the work centered around a kitchen remodel and adding a covered back porch and entry from the driveway. There was also a bath room laundry room, office area and dining room with a fireplace. He was very pleasant to work with (easy going, nice guy, etc) which helps enormously when you're trying to get the mental images of what you want on to paper. One thing still stands out is that his plans were so thorough and full of so many details. Very impressive work, and our project wasn't easy.”

“We loved working with Melissa and Jay-they are talented, professional, creative and thoughtful. They are hands-on, accessible, hardworking and caring. We needed an Architect who understood the needs of a growing family and who could redesign our home into something that would better reflect our lifestyle-Jay and Melissa were the perfect match. Not only were they wonderful to work with, but their passion and knowledge were incredible. It was helpful to have people who were focussed on the end result given that we needed to phase our project. Melissa and Jay were accommodating in helping to develop a master plan for the house as a whole, and then breaking the actual projects up into manageable phases. They had great suggestions for keeping the project within budget, while at the same time understanding where to splurge. Their knowledge of materials, products and construction resulted in a home that is far more wonderful than we expected. We appreciate that they were always available and willing to work at the pace that we needed, and that they were there with recommendations and options for every decision from design options, to cabinetry and hardware choices, to an excellent sense of color and material. They made the process enjoyable and easy. We look forward to working with them again when we are ready to start the next phase.”

“Roger provided a series of archicad drawings for a Beverly Hills office building renovation that effectively recreated the space. I highly recommend Roger to anyone I know, Commercial or Residential, that is looking for an architect.”

“We are a Design/Build/General Building Construction Company that specializes in exceptionally high energy efficient framing systems (SIPs) and green building practices for residential custom homes and remodels. We searched for a Designer that had a deeper knowledge of Green Building design when we found Geoff Williams with California Home Designs. It was a plus when we learned that he had some experience with designing with SIPs. We've been building a relationship with Geoff over the past year where he helped us complete a design in progress and met with a new client for a Design/Build project coming up. His knowledge of Design and Architecture came through to our clients. He demonstrated to us his creativity and innovative approach to his designs. Geoff Williams has been a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend California Home Designs.”