Custom Builds & Remodels | Santa Barbara & Goleta
Built with Care.
Built to Last.
Building or remodeling a home is deeply personal—and a meaningful investment in your health and well-being.
We partner with you from early design through construction, integrating building biology principles that prioritize clean materials, healthy indoor air, and moisture-conscious assemblies. With clear communication, reliable timelines, and meticulous craftsmanship, we create spaces that not only look beautiful but truly support your family’s health.
Featured Projects
From initial concept to final details, we take pride in doing things the right way by integrating building biology principles through careful material selection, moisture control, and construction methods that protect both the home and the people living in it.
Schulte Lane Santa Barbara
Interior | Exterior | Kitchen | Bathrooms
Farren Road in Goleta
New Build & Exterior Hardscape
Mesa Lane Santa Barbara
Full Interior/Exterior Remodel & Addition
Who
We Are
Specializing in large remodels, additions, and ADUs, we take an intentional, building biology informed approach, combining craftsmanship, thoughtful planning, and non-toxic, moisture-aware building practices to create homes that support health, comfort, and long-term durability
Our
Work
We help homeowners in Santa Barbara and Goleta bring complex projects to life with thoughtful planning, steady guidance, and skilled craftsmanship. Our role is to simplify the process, anticipate challenges, and deliver a finished home that reflects how you truly want to live.
Crafted With Health
in Mind
As health-forward builders, we design homes with intention so they support your well-being, perform beautifully, and stand the test of time.
Client Testimonials
Trust matters when you’re building a home. We prioritize communication, transparency, and careful execution, and our clients consistently tell us it makes all the difference.
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This team is hands down one of the best general contractors in the Santa Barbara area. They exceeded our expectations in every way. During our remodel, we uncovered significant water intrusion and had to rebuild parts of the house, yet they still found a way to keep the project on schedule. Every aspect of the budget was transparent and easy to understand, and their communication was exceptional — proactive, clear, and always helpful. I strongly recommend LJN Construction for any construction project.
— Wyatt, Santa Barbara
Full Home Remodel -
As a first-time builder, I couldn’t be happier with the results. What stood out most was their honesty and transparency — every question I had was answered promptly, and the team consistently went above and beyond to ensure I felt confident and satisfied at every stage. I would highly recommend LJN Construction to anyone looking for a trustworthy, skilled general contractor.
— Lynn, Goleta
New Build -
We hired Lonnie and his team for what began as a simple remodel but ultimately became a complete home rebuild with an addition after structural issues were uncovered. It was a much larger project than we anticipated, yet they guided us through every step in a way that made us feel supported and confident throughout.
One of the first things we noticed was the sense of calm Lonnie brought to the job site each day. Even with more than 40 people working at once, his steady leadership and clear communication made everything feel organized and under control. He provided proactive weekly updates so everyone understood what was coming next, which meant very few surprises along the way.
Lonnie operates with a rare level of integrity and sets that tone for everyone on site. The project finished on an aggressive schedule, within budget, and with a relationship we truly value. We recommend Lonnie and his team wholeheartedly and are deeply grateful for the outcome they achieved.
— Tyler, Santa Barbara
Full Rebuild + Addition -
Melissa and Lonnie are a great team that build high-quality projects and genuinely care about the details from beginning to end. If you're looking for a skilled, dependable company to remodel your home, I highly recommend reaching out to them.
— Derek Isaac, Business Coach
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As someone who has personally experienced the effects of mold exposure, finding a contractor who genuinely understands healthy building practices was really important to us. LJ Nelson Construction didn't just build us a beautiful home—they approached every decision with our long-term health in mind, from material selection to moisture management.
Beyond the health-forward approach, what stood out was how easy they were to work with. Communication was clear and consistent throughout, and we always felt confident that our budget was being spent thoughtfully and with care. Even with a significant number of changes along the way, they stayed on timeline—which is very rare in construction projects!
The teams level of knowledge, integrity, and follow-through is really admirable and made is feel so supported and confident. Our home doesn't just look great—it feels great to live in.
Celsea, Santa Barbara
Full home remodel -
We had the pleasure of working with Lonnie and Melissa on a large remodel for one of our clients, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The project included four bathrooms, a full kitchen renovation, new flooring throughout, painting, and many other major updates.
Lonnie and Melissa managed every aspect of the project with incredible organization and attention to detail. Their communication was clear, timelines were well managed, and the entire job was executed with a level of professionalism that made the process smooth for both our team and the homeowners.
As designers, having contractors we can trust makes all the difference. Lonnie and Melissa were fantastic partners throughout the remodel, and we would gladly work with them again. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team that is reliable, skilled, and committed to delivering great results.”
— Jodi G. Designs
Santa Barbara Interior Design Partner