Modern Home Builders Issue 141 | Page 159

______________________________________________________________________________________ DD
Ford Construction

Prominent in the Santa Barbara, California area, DD Ford Construction( DD Ford) specializes in constructing, remodeling, and maintaining custom homes of all shapes and sizes. For DD Ford, the excitement of home building lies in the finer details, as it strives to deliver the highest standards of service and workmanship possible. Thanks to its extensive workforce spread across four distinct yet closely coordinated departments( New Homes and Major Renovations, Remodels, Maintenance and Finish Carpentry), the company sees project through from inception to completion regardless of their complexity or size. This comprehensive approach encompasses tasks ranging from general labor and demolition to framing, finish carpentry, project supervision, and project management. Ryan Prahm, Partner at DD Ford, shares some valuable insights into the company’ s journey and evolution in the home building industry.

“ Doug Ford founded DD Ford back in 1979. Initially a furniture and cabinetry shop, the business transitioned into remodeling and constructing large homes in Santa Barbara and the Greater Santa Barbara area. Over the past 46 years, DD Ford has grown considerably from a small cabinetry and furniture shop with two employees into a home building business with a workforce of roughly 65 employees. Presently, the company undertakes the construction of some of the largest estates in Santa Barbara, alongside providing hourly maintenance services for many of the properties it has built over the years. Additionally, its expertise includes a wide range of services such as remodeling work, maintenance, and new construction,” he clarifies.
Across these core offerings, DD Ford exemplifies unmatched know-how and craftsmanship that differentiate it among other home builders in the Santa Barbara area.“ We are one of the few companies left
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