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Everything that can make a home truly yours, we can design and build. Doors that are 400 years old and pieces of art dating back to the beginning of civilization. Technology that would seem out of this world conveniently integrated into your home. From rustic to refined, the finishes are too many to mention. You can rest assured that we will build for you the perfect living experience, designed and created just for you.

Experience

During the last forty years that we've been building beautiful homes in Rancho Santa Fe, we have come across it all. Homes that are simple, basic, warm, and fun. Homes with grand entrances to modest openings. Elaborate art displays and charming gardens. Atriums, theaters, and cozy fireplaces. The best kitchens and barbeque areas, bars, pools, entertainment rooms, computer and sound systems, master suites, guest quarters, and offices. Offering privacy, elegance, and charm.

Cost

When discussing the construction of a home, the subject of cost invariably will, and must, come up. Over the years, we have developed methods of maximizing the value of every dollar you put into your home. We always put our best foot forward and use the best materials, the best sub-contractors, and the best artisans we can find. We set budgets for both time and spending, and we're strict about these. We recognize the importance of maintaining a degree of flexibility before and after the budget is set, but rarely deviate from it once set.

Client Satisfaction

We are on-site for as long and as often as needed to ensure the successful completion of the project. We honor our clients' wishes, we honor the home itself, and in so doing, do honor to ourselves.

Client #1: "I wanted to take the time to thank you and your crew for the excellent work on our house. It was a pleasure to work with Todd Ruffner who supervised the job from the very beginning when the job was just a concept, to contract and then all the way to the end result. He did a terrific job juggling the workload, client pressure (me) and managing the team. Productivity was high and no lulls happened. Both [] and I feel we got the best experience one can have on a construction project. Todd and the team made it fun. While the budget did not really exist, your team was able to do the work at the other bid price while adding 4 extra flagstone jobs. Thank you."

Client #2: "Another fantastic job completed! [] and I are delighted with the outcome of this project and wanted to pass along our sincerest thanks to you and your crew on this project.

I also wish to point out that having Todd run the project has made this project go smoothly and again we are delighted with his efforts in getting this work accomplished. You have a wonderful crew starting with the boss himself. We sincerely appreciate your thoughts and ideas prior to starting the project. A true test of the value of a contractor on a job is that if you are still friends when the job is complete and this is the second project you have done for us and we are delighted and STILL friends!!

I will continue to refer Holcombe Homes freely. If you wish to have potential clients call me for a review of our experience, please feel free to do so."

Client #3: "This is the most incredible invoice I've ever seen from a builder -- so complete, easy to understand and actually pleasant to read!

Thank you again for all your help and assistance and creativity. You really added a special dimension to my new home that I really appreciate."

Client #4: "We have been working with you and Holcombe Homes since we purchased our house last June. In that time, we have worked with you and your team on several projects and have been pleased with your service and responsiveness. We especially appreciate the time you came to our house on a Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. to finish the work which a sub contractor left incomplete. We have found that the projects have been completed on time and on budget, and the finished product has been excellent.

Additionally, all of the Holcombe Homes employees and subs have been wonderful to work with and have in our home. Thanks for the good service."

Client #5: "Thank you for the invitation to evaluate the performance of you and Holcombe Homes, Inc. Per your questions, please see our responses and general comments below:

You made a variety of small, complex jobs easy to request. You provided creative ideas and delivered services on-time with a cheerful, courteous and trustworthy staff. You effortlessly coordinated and managed the Holcombe Homes staff and outside vendors.
You are a problem solver...the solutions you provided were often unique and made the transition into our new home a pleasant experience.
You have diligently provided estimates prior to undertaking any work and the estimates have been consistently accurate. You also provided alternatives in a variety of price ranges which allowed us to work within our budget and spend money on the items of most importance to us.
Jobs have been promised and delivered within very acceptable parameters. If there was to be any delay in delivery of a service, you have kept us apprised of the circumstances and were willing to work with us to the best of your ability.
We have ben very pleased with the final products, services and team provided by Holcombe Homes. We have been pleasantly surprised with your candor, and appreciate the occasions that your suggestions provided the best alternative not just the option that would solely benefit your company. While this might not have resulted in maximizing profits from our activities in every case, it has resulted in satisfied clients that will return to Holcombe Homes in the future.

Again, we appreciate this opportunity to provide feedback to you an the professional manner that you display in your work performance."

Client #6: "Many thanks to all of you for a great job. It changed the whole way we us the yard. We would never have done it without your guidance."

Client #7: "It is with pleasure that I write this letter to acknowledge the work of Todd Ruffner.

We have added over $[] of enhancements to our home since purchasing it from your family. This effort spanned greater than a two year time frame.

Todd was your "on site" supervisor. He planned work with outside subs, inserted creative ideas and managed the process, with an ever changing work scope from his customer. He was constantly attentive to cost control and high quality workmanship. This was further complicated by us continuing to live there during the work.

I can say without reservation that Todd did an outstanding job guiding this effort. His "can do" approach to every problem and his management skills were outstanding.

I would be pleased to recommend him for similar and greater responsibilities in the future."

Holcombe Homes Inc

P.O. Box 1609, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067