Who We Are

A.D. Construction, Inc., established in 2000, is committed to the finest craftsmanship standards and impeccable customer service on every project.

President, Anselmo Donate, is a 20 plus year veteran in the Santa Barbara construction industry. Anselmo began his career working with reputable local builders and obtained the experience and education required to become one of the finest custom builders on the central coast. Anselmo’s clients praised his craftsmanship, attention to detail and work ethic so highly that they encouraged him to take on larger and more complex projects. A. D. Construction. was born to fill this request and meet the needs of Anselmo’s loyal clients.

We are committed to providing the very best in comprehensive client services.

Our Commitment to You

We take personal pride in every home that we work on or build. To create a truly remarkable custom home, we believe it takes collaboration between everyone involved in the designing and building process. Our goal is to develop a team structure that includes our client, architects, designers, and trades people; all working together as a team with the values honesty, professionalism, and dedication.

Our commitment and promise to you is that we will create a home of outstanding quality while focusing on superior customer service and building expertise that exemplifies the vision of our client and the design team.

What Makes Us Different

There are many reasons to select A. D. Construction to bring your dream of a high quality custom built home into reality. Our customer service, experience and pride of workmanship are just a few reasons.

There are two major differences that distinguish us from other custom home builders. The first major difference is our unique pricing method. We have developed system for pricing our jobs that yields the lowest possible price to our clients without sacrificing our exceptional quality.

We welcome the opportunity to estimate your project so that we can demonstrate our savings to you. Our jobs typically come in 10 to 15% lower than any other company, and our final product is top notch.

Another way that we are dramatically different than any other custom home builder is that we build homes with the absolute highest quality of construction standards. From framing to finish carpentry, our homes are built with the utmost attention to detail, resulting in a final product that is unsurpassed.

The best way for you to understand the level of the homes we build is for you to visit one of our past projects. Please inquire about touring one of our homes so you can see and feel the world class nature of our lovely homes.

Our Process

The A. D. Construction pre-construction process begins with the development of a project team that joins together the client, design professional and builder. Forming this team early on in the design process has a number of advantages for the client and yield results that are far better than without such a process. We welcome the opportunity to work with your existing design team or if you have not selected an architect or interior designer, we can provide recommendations of qualified professionals that work with us frequently. As the design development phase progresses, A. D. Construction will contribute our knowledge and expertise on construction methods, materials, products, budget, scheduling and functionality.

Our pre-construction process is a vital step in building process and a key to helping our clients achieve their vision of a beautiful and functional custom home. In our opinion, this process is not only essential to the final outcome but can be quite enjoyable for all participants.

Once we create a solid foundation of a project team we can successfully move forward into the building phase. The A.D. Construction, Inc. team then works attentively to manage the construction budget and project schedule, guaranteeing efficiency, effectiveness and excellence during the building phase. We use sophisticated project management systems together with proactive and professional personnel, to transform the initial vision into a reality that surpasses all expectations. As this process moves forward, the design team and client are kept informed with regular project review letters and team meetings as mandated by the project. Our project team meetings assist in maintaining the focus and attention to scheduling and fine details required during the construction phase.

After your project is completed, A.D. Construction, Inc. welcomes you home with an extensive professional cleaning and owner orientation of all home systems and products. We will continue to make ourselves available to you to answer any questions you may have about your home.

Our process, from pre-construction to the homeowner orientation, is the key to an effective building process and the achievement of success in the final product. Our people and their dedication to your satisfaction make the process of building your home as enjoyable and rewarding as the completed project.

We will provide you with the finest level of service and the best quality in the business. We encourage you to speak with our clients who have been through the process or tour a completed home for yourself. We believe that these personal testimonials are a critical component to your decision making process. Please let us know if you are interested in viewing work we have done and speaking to our clients.