SANTA BARBARA REMODELING CONTRACTOR | OUR WORK

Homes Worth Coming Home To

The homes in our portfolio are places people live in, gather in, and are proud of. Take a look at what we’ve built as a trusted Santa Barbara remodeling contractor and luxury new home builder for families throughout Montecito, Santa Barbara, and Malibu.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, black and gold fixtures, a black bathtub with gold fixtures, a wooden tray with towels, white slippers, a towel hanging on a black hook, and a shower enclosure with a glass door.

Homes That Tell a Story About the Family Who Lives There

We don’t build spec homes or cookie-cutter renovations. Our work starts with a conversation about who you are, how your family lives, and what your home needs to be both now and in the years ahead. The images you see here are the result of knowing our clients deeply before we ever break ground. Each home is uniquely different because the families behind them are as well.

Anand Family, Owners of DAC Builds

The Family Behind the Builds

DAC Builds is a family-owned Santa Barbara remodeling contractor and custom home builder serving Montecito, Santa Barbara, and Malibu since 1996. We self-perform electrical, cabinetry, carpentry, and millwork in-house, and we treat every client like our only one. Our portfolio represents three decades of relationships, craftsmanship, and homes built to last.

What Our Clients Tell Their Friends About Working With DAC Builds

The homes we build start with a relationship and end with a client who would refer us without hesitation. Here’s what makes that possible:

Family-Owned & Operated

You Are Known Here

We know our clients’ names, their families, and what matters most to them before we ever break ground. That culture has been part of this company since the beginning and it runs through every person on our team.

In-House Trades

Your Project Stays in Fewer Hands

Electrical, cabinetry, carpentry, and millwork are all self-performed by our licensed in-house team. That means fewer handoffs, tighter timelines, and one accountable crew from start to finish.

Fixed Cost Transparency

You Know the Number Before We Break Ground

Every project begins with a   pre-construction phase followed by a fixed-cost proposal. Our clients know the number before work starts, and we stand behind it.

FEATURED IN THE MONTECITO JOURNAL

Trusted to Finish a 100,000 Square Foot, 5-Star Resort Project

"I was in the process of trying to finish a 100,000 square foot hotel project at a 5-star quality. Daniel Allen Construction [DAC Builds] stepped in and helped guide the project to completion with precision and quality workmanship. Whenever a task needed a keen eye and a professional finish, Daniel Allen was the crew we asked to do the work. Exceptional leadership and easy to work with."

Brian S., Owner, Inn at Matteis Tavern
Bathroom vanity with a gray cabinet, marble countertop, oval sink, bronze faucet handles, a square stone accessory, and a large wooden framed mirror. To the left, a beige towel hangs on a hook. A wall-mounted white sconce light is to the left of the mirror.

Your home could be next

Imagine walking through your finished home the way our clients do: proud of every detail and ready to have people over. When you’re ready for that moment, connect with us, a Santa Barbara remodeling contractor who cares about your home and your family.