Last updated on May 22nd, 2024 at 01:39 am

The gorgeous city of San Diego is located in one of the nation’s busiest states. With its beach-perfect climate and thriving economy, taking up residence there is an attractive option for many Americans. 

Residents looking to refurbish their home, however, may have a long, tedious task in front of them. Working on condos and apartments are small scale jobs, and such spaces come with special challenges. However, a good interior contractor knows how to create a space that can bring joy for years. The contractors listed home have a reputation for upgrading and modernizing San Diego’s beautiful properties. It’s also noting that several of these contractors practice green building. Every single one of these firms is exceptional and bring a personal approach to their work. And whether you’re looking to add some West Coast quirkiness to your kitchen or trying to match the beauty of the window view, these firms want to take the challenge on.

If you are thinking about upgrading an apartment or condo interior, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.

 

 

Teknik Inc.

4411 Mercury St. Suite #207 B, San Diego, CA 92111

Teknik Inc. is a family-owned design-build firm with over twenty years of experience in San Diego. The firm’s understanding of each client’s needs—whether it’s more space or an updated layout—makes it a popular choice for many homeowners. Teknik has the ability to stay under budget and preserve location while creating the client’s dream home. 

Teknik understands that more and more families want to improve, not move. With that in mind, the company’s aim is beyond just upgrading the look of a home. Its goal is to provide guidance in the creation of a lifelong sanctuary that is both efficiently functional and truly enjoyable for the next two generations to come. Testimonials from clients have praised the firm for its quality of service, professionalism, and flexibility in accommodating any upgrade request. 


EcoArtisan Builders

2061 Talon Way, San Diego, CA 92123

Founded in 2006, EcoArtisan Builders is a San Diego-based firm that combines design and green building technology for its projects to create appealing homes that have minimal impact on the environment. Its owner, Mark Letizia, has over 34 years of experience in residential construction. His early years in the industry were spent learning about construction methods and energy-efficient designs, which set the foundation for his firm’s core values.  EcoArtisan Builders offers construction and remodeling services for its clients and has a dedicated team of designers who will see to it that every project is optimized for healthy, sustainable living while giving it the style and elegance clients deserve. The firm even offers energy efficiency testing: they check the client’s home for energy loss, air leakage, and water efficiency.

EcoArtisan Builders was able to work on a San Diego studio type condo where it was fitted with custom made cabinets, glasses, and tiles. Though small, the expanse has a cozy ambiance thanks to the roomy kitchen-bedroom space and floor design.


Mathis Custom Remodeling 

10926 Dutton Dr., La Mesa, CA 91941

Mathis Custom Remodeling & Interior Design is a general contractor and design firm with over 25 years of experience in the industry. The firm is capable of creating beautiful designs and spaces for several types of projects, which you can see in its portfolio. It aims to be the contractor every client wants, providing dedication and integrity for every project.

One client was especially satisfied with the work the firm did for her condo, stating that Mathis was not like the other contractors she hired before and that the owners took a personal interest in the job, thoroughly discussing ideas and showing full respect for the loft. Mathis Custom Remodeling also provides other contracting services, including green building, new home construction, and custom cabinetry. 


Elite Living Remodeling Inc

8650 Miramar Rd. Suite A, San Diego, CA 92126

Elite Living Remodeling Inc is a Californian firm that provides an array of home improvement services for the San Diego metro area. Through the years, it has transformed and remodeled numerous residential spaces, turning them into areas of style and refinement. The firm specializes in full house remodels, kitchen remodeling projects, and bathroom renovations.  Whether it’s a custom home that needs an upgrade or a condo that is due for refurbishing, Elite Living Remodeling is adept at addressing each need efficiently. 

Apart from the usual remodeling services, the firm also offers quality home products, including flooring, countertops, and cabinetry. Elite Living Remodeling’s more than ten years of experience in new construction and renovation assures each client that the company can fit their financial budget in a stress-free timeline. In turn, old and new clients have praised the firm’s expertise and dependability in every project. For more information about Elite Living Remodeling Inc, you can visit their website at www.EliteLivingRemodeling.com


CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel — recognized by Kitchen & Bath Design News among its Top 50 Innovators — has been bringing new life into the homes of San Diego and North County clients since 1990. Experts in kitchen and bath remodels, home additions and full remodels, the award-winning CairnsCraft team offers a professional, seamless, low-stress construction process that ensures a phenomenal, on-budget result. By combining imagination and creativity with functionality, the outcome is impressive from a quality and design standpoint, and a unique reflection of the client.

CairnsCraft transformed this previously plain downtown San Diego condo into a modern-glam space that is bathed with natural light, brings the outside in and highlights the amazing San Diego Bay view. With a new kitchen and bathroom, as well as new furniture, light fixtures, and flooring — it’s a showpiece. To know more about CairnsCraft Design & Remodel, you can visit their website at http://www.cairnscraft.com.


Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling 

12396 World Trade Dr. Suite #108, San Diego, CA 92128

A month after their marriage, Sergei and Elena Kaminskiy opened their first company, which focused on small handyman operations. This would eventually evolve into a full-service remodeling company, fully affiliated and green-certified. Kaminsky Design & Remodeling has been a constant winner in the San Diego Union Tribune’s annual Best in categories, including Best Contractor and Best Local Construction Company. Its commitment to giving customers the best quality service through transparency and experience is what keeps the firm at the top. Clients have expressed their gratitude and satisfaction for the firm’s professionalism and project quality.

Kaminskiy Design & Remodel has worked on a whole home remodel for a Northpark condo. The project featured a traditional style with modern elements that made brilliant use of brown wood tones for the floors and cabinetry. 


Groysman Construction

12484 Heatherton Ct., San Diego, CA 92128

Since 1994, Groysman Construction has been one of the go-to firms for San Diego’s remodeling needs. This family-owned firm has completed a wide array of kitchen and bathroom projects, and though it may be focused on those kinds of services, the company has also worked with whole home renovation, as you can see in this Downtown condo.

This project features a modern style interior with a gorgeous countertop which displays new appliances and accessories. Testimonials from previous clients have praised Groysman Construction for its attention to detail and team professionalism. One condo owner noted that the firm managed to exceed her expectations with excellent timing and precision despite the demanding work she hired the firm to do. Whether it’s a small job or a whole house project, Groysman Construction is ready and able to provide.


Lars Remodeling & Design

5925 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego CA 92123

Lars Remodeling & Design is a design-build firm that specializes in interior and exterior remodeling. The firm has been in business since 1991, founded and managed by Jason Larson. At that time, he was just 22 years old, and he’s spent his years improving his firm and creating good working relationships with his clients.

The homes he has worked on have had charming results. Each home employs a unique design suited to the tastes and needs of the commissioning clients. The firm’s dedication to its clients earned it a Guildmaster award for exceptional customer service. When it comes to whole condo remodeling services, Lars Remodeling is ready to take on the task and make the most out of the living space. A good example is the work it did for a posh, trendy Bankers Hill condo. 


Marrokal Design & Remodeling

9474 Kearny Villa Rd. #205, San Diego, CA 92126

Marrokal Design & Remodeling is an award-winning firm that’s attentive to detail and has a passion for the craft. For over thirty years, the firm has built a reputation based on integrity and trustworthiness. For these values, it has won several BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics through the years.

Other accolades include multiple Contractor of the Year honors and a Market Leader award from Remodeler Magazine. Marrokal Design & Remodeling is capable of most renovation services and can work on ADUs and custom homes. Some more notable projects include a high rise loft that was given an industrial aesthetic. The bathroom featured the use of dim stone and wooden materials, a contrast to the cleaner, mixed-contemporary look of other rooms.


Jackson Design & Remodeling

4797 Mercury St., San Diego CA 92111

Now in its 30th year in business, Jackson Design & Remodeling has set a high standard for its residential construction services.  With a portfolio that consists of gorgeous new homes and dazzling renovation jobs, it’s no wonder that the firm has a fine reputation. Satisfied clients have written and spoken of the firm’s dedication to its craft, taking the time to highlight the company’s effective and efficient communication with its clients. Its high rise and fast growth have been noted by the Better Business Bureau and Guildquality.

BBB has awarded it six consecutive Torch Awards for ethics and the latter has granted the firm 13 consecutive GuildMasters for exceptional customer service. Besides this, the firm has also won numerous other accolades for design and excellence from several organizations and magazines, including Chrysalis Awards, National Association of Remodeling Industries Contractor of the Year Awards, and Master Design Awards. You can see why in Jackson Design’s portfolio. The Seaside Condo project is a great example, where the firm did a full remodel for the vacation home that resonates with its beautiful seaside view. The firm used soft colors and other intricate designs to bring out an aura of relaxation that would put the owner’s mind at ease.


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If you are thinking about upgrading an apartment or condo interior, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.

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  • Brooke Adams

    Brooke is a Deputy Editor at General Contractors with around five years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the construction and home improvement space. Her expertise covers a wide range of topics including addition construction, home remodeling, and landscape design. Brooke has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, and she also brings extensive experience as a project manager for a top construction firm, overseeing multi-million dollar projects. Additionally, she is certified in LEED and OSHA safety standards. Expertise: Addition Construction, Home Remodeling, Landscape Design Key Highlights: Over 5 years of experience writing and editing in the construction space, Deputy Editor at General Contractors Education: Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Certificates in Public Relations and Social Media