Site and Structure
Grading, foundations, retaining, shoring where required, and framing executed to tolerances that make every finish trade possible.
Custom Home Building
Ground up homes built for a lifetime.
A custom home is the largest and most personal project most families will ever undertake. Laurcon builds a limited number of them each year across San Diego's coastal communities, with the founder involved in every one.
The Work
From raw land to the day you turn the key.
Our custom home practice covers the entire arc of a project. We evaluate the property before purchase when clients want that assurance, join the architect during schematic design to keep the budget honest, manage entitlement and permitting alongside the design team, and then build.
During construction, a dedicated superintendent runs the site daily. Every trade is scheduled against a master calendar, every inspection is coordinated in advance, and every change is documented in writing before it is executed.
At completion, we do not simply hand over keys. We walk the systems with you, deliver the documentation package, complete the punch list, and remain available long after the warranty period ends.
Scope
What a Laurcon custom home includes.
Envelope and Waterproofing
Roofing, flashing, membranes, siding, and glazing detailed specifically for the marine environment of the San Diego coast.
Systems
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, automation, and solar coordinated during design rather than improvised in the field.
Millwork and Finishes
Cabinetry, stairs, paneling, stone, tile, and flooring installed by craftsmen who have worked with us for years.
Outdoor Living
Pools, spas, roof decks, outdoor kitchens, hardscape, and landscape integrated into the build rather than added afterward.
Accessory Structures
Detached casitas, guest houses, studios, and garages designed and permitted as part of the overall property program.
Coastal Construction
Built for the environment it stands in.
A home three blocks from the Pacific faces conditions a home in an inland valley never will. Salt laden air attacks fasteners and hardware. Marine layer moisture drives condensation. Wind driven rain finds every unsealed transition.
We specify corrosion resistant fasteners and hardware, detail continuous drainage planes, select finishes rated for coastal exposure, and sequence the envelope so that assemblies are inspected before they are covered.
These decisions add cost during construction and save far more over the life of the home. They are not optional on a Laurcon project.
- Corrosion resistant fasteners, connectors, and exterior hardware
- Continuous drainage planes with tested flashing details
- Coastal rated windows, doors, and exterior finish systems
- Envelope inspections documented before closing walls
Typical Engagement
What to expect on a ground up project.
Every property is different, and the figures below describe patterns rather than promises. We provide project specific numbers during preconstruction once we understand your site and program.
- Design and permitting9 to 18 months
- Construction duration16 to 30 months
- Preconstruction lead time2 to 4 months
- Projects taken per yearDeliberately limited
- Owner reportingWeekly during construction
- Contract structuresCost plus or fixed price
- Entitlement timelines vary widely by jurisdiction
- Coastal Commission review can extend the calendar significantly
- Long lead materials are ordered during preconstruction
Recent Homes
Custom homes we have built.
8th Street
Coronado, CA
A brand new coastal residence on Coronado Island, built from the ground up with custom hardwood stairs, designer lighting, and floor to ceiling windows framing ocean views.
Acacia
Coronado, CA
A new single family custom home in Coronado with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a pool, and a roof deck built for coastal entertaining.
Pine Street
Coronado, CA
A new single family custom home in Coronado with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a roof deck, a pool, and a detached casita.
Balboa
Coronado, CA
A new single family custom home that opens into a bright, open concept great room with a chef's kitchen, crystal chandeliers, and oversized sliding doors.
Begin
Let us talk about your property.
Every Laurcon project begins with a conversation about the land, the vision, and the budget. There is no obligation and no pressure, only an honest read on what it will take to build well.