Allen Construction

We have been so fortunate to work with Ian Cronshaw -VP Allen Construction, and their amazing Team, on a number of projects the last few years. We cannot recommend Allen Construction more highly- they are a long standing, trusted, fair and reputable construction company, and will deliver what you can dream and beyond! Thank you Allen Construction for the privilege of working with your fabulous Team!

We couldn't be happier with the quality of work and professionalism of the construction team from Allen Construction and the sub-contractors they brought onsite. Despite living in a different part of the state for most of the build, we were kept very involved with daily pictures and regular phone updates. Plenty of notice was provided for required decisions to ensure our project stayed on schedule, and the supervisor and project manager stayed in touch post-project to ensure everything worked just the way we needed it to. We feel very lucky to have such a beautiful home and such a positive experience of constructing it.

We recently moved into our new home built by Allen Construction and we couldn't be happier! Our home was a Thomas Fire rebuild. It was a completely custom build, requiring complex building methods, thoughtful decision making and exceptional management. Our Allen Team met and exceeded these requirements throughout the project! The communication and customer service from our Allen Team were both excellent. They always kept us informed of the process and schedule, and were available to answer questions right away. Our Allen Team was always very thorough in their explanations and answers to our questions, and they really listened to our needs. They were very personable and cared about our home as much as we did. Their professionalism was top notch, and their workmanship was superior. We highly recommend Allen Construction to anyone considering building a home. We are so grateful to Allen Construction for their guidance and expertise throughout the rebuilding of our home. From the large scope to the minor details, our Allen Team was professional, knowledgeable and supportive. They have been a pleasure to work with, and we are grateful for their part in helping our family move back home!

Everyone at Allen Construction is a pro and they are so very nice! We added a media room to our midcentury house and they were on top of it from day one. The work is top quality, all the people who came to the house were terrific, and the work was done on time! We can't say enough good things about Brett, Matt, Ian, Nancy, and all the rest of the folks at Allen.

. My wife and I moved to Montecito from the East Coast in December, 2017. We were in our new house for only eighteen days before it was significantly damaged in the Montecito mudslide. In a flash we went from our California dream to being homeless. We had planned to make some improvements to our new house and had hired a highly regarded architect prior to the mudslide. When I asked him for a builder recommendation his number one choice was Allen Construction. As of this month we are back in our rebuilt house which is significantly nicer than our original house thanks to the great team working on our project. It’s clear from reading other reviews that Allen is a skilled builder which I can confirm. What I am greatly thankful for is the support they provided getting my wife and I through this nightmare process. From assisting me in obtaining a fair settlement with my insurance provider to dealing with the building bureaucracy they had my back every step of the way. I highly recommend them, a great company with caring people.

Our Design Firm has worked with Allen Construction on multiple projects. They have a level of professionalism that is not seen very often in Construction. On top of that, they are easy to work with, knowledgeable about the industry and truly want the best for their clients. I never hesitate referring clients their way. I know they will be taken care of and in great hands. I love working with the team and look forward to completing more projects with them!

We recently hired Allen Construction to fully remodel our mid-century beach house. We knew it would be challenging to work with an older home full of surprises but they did a great job revitalizing the entire house with current features while mixing in historical charm. Not only did they take very good care of our home with excellent craftsmanship, they made sure we were involved throughout the process with great communication and attention to detail. We couldn’t be happier with the end result! Should we ever need another trusted builder, the team at Allen Construction will be our first call – they should be yours as well!

If you're looking for a contractor who acts as a true partner, who takes on your project with excitement and expertise, hire Allen Construction. Even if you're just in the early stages, already have someone else in mind, or are hesitant about moving forward, call them! Their process of getting to know your project, your personal constraints or concerns, and finding a way to make things happen will set your mind at ease. And once you're convinced that they're the right team to hire, do it! They will not disappoint.

The staff at Allen Construction have been impeccable and we are thrilled we hired them for our project. We have recommended them widely to our friends and neighbors and are honored to do so here, publicly as well. We highly recommend this thoughtful, considerate, smart, and hardworking group!

As an architect with over 35 years in the design and construction industry in Santa Barbara, I can unequivocally recommend Allen Construction as a Builder for any new home construction or remodeling. In my experience, they are knowledgeable, responsive and fair in their interactions with home-owners and wide-ranging in their connections with all the relevant and best local trades and sub-contractors. We have done three large projects together in the last 7 years, all of them a great success.

Allen Construction is top in its field for a reason -- they have a highly qualified team and in my case, they finished the project on time, and under budget. I found all of the Allen team members to be professional, responsive and hard-working. The company also clearly spends a lot of time developing solid relationships with the best subcontractors in town. I specifically worked with Brent Safranski, of Allen Care and Repair. He took significant time with me explaining the next steps of the project, each step along the way as well as managing the project overall with skill and a relaxed demeanor.

It was a pleasure to work with everyone I encountered at Allen Construction during the three instances I utilized them. In 2011, they remodeled my 1951 2/1 bungalow, upgrading the electrical and plumbing as well as modernizing the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and living area. In early 2016, Allen added a master suite that included a wonderful bedroom, bath and office. Unfortunately, in October 2016, my house suffered water damage that required extensive remediation, but I didn't hesitate calling Allen Construction for this purpose. As with the previous two projects, I was extremely pleased as they brought my house back from its waterlogged state to its former beauty. In all three of these major home improvement projects, Allen handled the work professionally, efficiently and always at or under budget. The outcomes are stunning and I'm proud to live in such a lovely home. I recommend Allen Construction enthusiastically and without reservation.