The Heart and Soul of California Design

Not your standard home builder by any means, Wardell Builders, Inc. is everything but ordinary. “We get hired to build complex, odd, unusual projects,” says Terry Wardell, the company’s founder. “This is what we are good at – extremely good at!”

Such creativity is perhaps the first thing that separates Wardell from other custom home builders. Adding to the company’s long list of credentials is that it is a build-only – not a design-build – company, which means it is not tied to one architect, or one team of designers. “This allows us to work on the most interesting architecture that’s done,” says Wardell.

Wardell Builders, Inc. is recognized equally for its lavish contemporary houses, made from concrete or metal with precision, and for its traditional homes. Building with 100-year-old tiles, antique timber and true interior plaster, the company uses only the best materials for its projects. The builders search all over the world to find the right resources and specialty companies for every home, from France, China and England, to the United States and Canada.

Based in the earthquake-prone city of San Diego, California, Wardell must always be on his toes, preparing his homes for the worst. But the experienced builder isn’t intimidated by this challenge. “If it wasn’t challenging, we wouldn’t do it,” he says. He admits that when a professional design team works with a sophisticated and educated client, obstacles are bound to appear. “It is the builder’s responsibility to address those hurdles and come up with concrete solutions,” he explains.

Wardell Builders, Inc. prides itself on envisioning the finished project and its meticulous attention to detail. “I have always had a very good ability to think in three dimensions,” explains Wardell. “I think that’s a quality of any truly good builder.”

With a price tag ranging from $2 – 20 million for a custom home, Wardell attracts a well-established, discerning clientele. Although building in California can be tricky, it is its expertise in structural design and construction that makes Wardell Builders, Inc. a premier choice in custom home building.

When asked about his favourite project to date, Wardell chuckles and responds, “I don’t even have a favourite architectural style!” He proceeds without skipping a beat. “If you put your heart and soul into something, it is very hard not to love it, and if you put your heart and soul into many things, you tend to love them all.” He explains that his appreciation for architectural styles and what they have to offer, paired with a project that truly reflects the client and their lifestyle, creates a personal relationship. The final product, he believes, is an extension of the relationship created between the client and the builder. This is something that you can’t help but admire.

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