Comprehensive Construction Services Throughout San Diego

Ballow Construction is San Diego’s premier general contractor, combining 34 years of local expertise with a unique advantage: we’re real estate developers and owners ourselves. This dual perspective—as both builders and property investors—fundamentally changes how we approach every project.
Residential Ground-Up Construction

Custom Homes & Multi-Family Development in San Diego

Building a home or residential development from the ground up requires more than construction skills—it demands an understanding of value creation, neighborhood dynamics, and San Diego’s unique building environment. As property developers ourselves, we bring insider knowledge to every residential project.

Our Residential Process

We guide clients through every phase—from site evaluation and permitting to design-build collaboration, construction, and final walkthrough. Our kaizen operating system ensures quality at every step, while our development experience helps you avoid costly mistakes and maximize your investment.

What We Build

34+Years Experience
Developer-OwnedPerspective
San DiegoLocal Expertise

Why Developers Choose Us

As active residential developers, we understand pro formas, construction budgets, timeline pressures, and the specific improvements that generate the best returns. We think like owners because we are owners.

Ideal For:

Real estate developers and investors
Homeowners building custom residences
Property owners maximizing value with ADUs
Multi-family investors and syndicators

Commercial Construction in San Diego | Tenant Improvements & Office Build-Outs

Your commercial space should support your business success, not hinder it. Ballow Construction specializes in commercial tenant improvements, office build-outs, and retail construction that deliver functional, attractive spaces designed for productivity and customer experience.

Commercial Services Include

What Sets Us Apart

We understand that commercial construction impacts your bottom line. Timeline delays cost you revenue. Poor space planning reduces efficiency. Subpar finishes hurt your brand. Our systematic approach minimizes disruption, controls costs, and delivers spaces that work as hard as you do.

Government & Corporate Capability

Ballow Construction is actively pursuing 8(a) and HUBZone certifications to better serve government agencies and large corporate clients. Our bonding capacity, systematic quality control, and experienced project management team meet institutional requirements.

Project Types We Excel At

Expert Remodeling Services Throughout San Diego County

Strategic remodeling can dramatically increase property value while improving functionality and aesthetics. Whether you’re updating a rental property, renovating your home, or refreshing commercial space, our developer perspective ensures every dollar spent generates maximum return.

Remodeling Services

The Developer’s Approach to Remodeling

Not all renovations create equal value. As active real estate investors, we guide clients toward improvements that generate the best ROI. Premium countertops in the right neighborhood? Absolutely. In others? We’ll suggest smarter alternatives that cost less and deliver comparable appeal.

Our Remodeling Process

We begin with understanding your goals—are you preparing to sell, improving a rental, or creating your dream space? This shapes our recommendations. Then we provide detailed estimates, manage all permitting and inspections, coordinate trades, and deliver a finished space that exceeds expectations.

Renovation Expertise

Multi-Family Construction & Real Estate Development Services

Ballow Construction specializes in multi-family development projects, bringing our unique dual perspective as both general contractor and active real estate developer. We don’t just build what you draw—we collaborate to maximize unit mix, optimize costs, and deliver projects that pencil out.

Multi-Family Capabilities

The Developer-GC Advantage

Most contractors focus solely on construction. We analyze your project through an investor’s lens: cost per door, timeline to stabilization, construction financing implications, and market positioning. This results in smarter decisions, better budgets, and higher-performing assets.

Development Services Beyond Construction

Through our affiliated real estate companies, we can also assist with:
 

Ideal For:

Real estate developers and syndicators
Family offices and institutional investors
Opportunity zone investors
Build-to-hold multifamily investors

Additional Construction Services

Design-Build Services

Collaborative approach partnering clients with architects from concept through completion.

Pre-Construction Services

Feasibility studies, budgeting, value engineering, and planning before breaking ground.

Project Management

Comprehensive oversight of timeline, budget, quality, and stakeholder communication.

Permitting & Entitlements

Navigating San Diego's permitting process with experienced knowledge of local jurisdictions.

What Type of Project Are You Planning?

Every project is unique, but our approach remains consistent: developer-level insight, kaizen-driven quality, and 34 years of San Diego expertise. Whether you’re breaking ground on a new development, renovating existing space, or building your dream home, let’s discuss how Ballow Construction can add value to your vision.

Call Us

858-384-6243

Email Us

info@ballowconstruction.com

Lets Discuss About Your Project