We Build Houses
Across Northern California
Ground-up custom homes, additions, ADUs and remodels — one licensed builder from raw land to finished keys. Family-owned in Santa Rosa since 2000, and Philip Howard is on every job site. Serving Santa Rosa, Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, Healdsburg, Windsor & Calistoga and all surrounding communities since 2000.
A Third-Generation Builder Who Treats Your Home Like His Own
Philip Howard is a Sonoma County native and third-generation builder who has personally led every Howard Construction project since founding the company in 2000. His grandfather was a carpenter. His father was a carpenter. Phil has 26+ years of hands-on Northern California construction experience.
When you hire Howard Construction, you hire Phil directly. He visits your home, writes your estimate, supervises your build, and walks your final punch list. No middlemen. No surprises. No excuses.
& Remodeling
From a single bathroom to a complete custom build — we manage every permit, subcontractor, and detail across all of Northern California.
Kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations built around your life and budget.
- Kitchen & bathroom renovations
- Open floor plan conversions
- Whole-home renovations
- Flooring, carpentry & finishes
Seamlessly integrated additions that grow your space and property value.
- Single & second-story additions
- ADU construction
- Master suite additions
- Garage conversions
Custom pools and backyard transformations for Northern California living.
- Fiberglass & gunite pools
- Outdoor kitchens & pergolas
- Pool decks & hardscape
- Full backyard renovation
Custom wood, composite, and Trex® decks built for Northern California’s climate.
- New deck construction
- Deck replacement & repair
- Pergolas & shade structures
- Concrete patios
Detached garages and outbuildings built to California code with premium quality.
- Detached garage construction
- Garage rebuilds after damage
- Utility & workshop buildings
- Electrical & plumbing rough-in
Full ADU builds across all Northern California counties from permits to occupancy.
- Detached & attached ADUs
- Garage conversion to ADU
- Junior ADU (JADU)
- Full permit management
Finished with Precision.
Detailed written estimates. No change orders without your approval. No hidden fees.
Realistic timelines we meet. Nightly cleanup, professional crews every day.
CA Class B license. Full liability and workers’ comp on every project.
No call center. You reach the decision-maker directly, always.
We are Northern California construction specialists with deep knowledge of permit offices in Santa Rosa, Napa, Healdsburg, Windsor, and every community we serve.
Our most-cited attribute across all reviews is that we communicate proactively. You always know exactly where your project stands.
Clear, predictable, no surprises — from first call to final walkthrough.
Phil visits your home and listens to your vision.
Written line-item pricing. No vague numbers.
We file all permits and schedule your start date.
Daily updates, clean site, professional crew.
We don’t leave until every item is resolved.
“Philip Howard is the most professional contractor I’ve worked with in 30 years. Best ideas, most knowledge, and the finest quality of work one could ever hope for.”
“Their nightly cleanup was remarkable — right down to magnetic nail sweeping. Set them apart from every contractor we have ever hired.”
“We hired Howard Construction for a complete kitchen and master bath in Napa Valley. Philip ran a flawless project — the craftsmanship was absolutely beautiful.”
“Phil handled unexpected dry rot without missing our deadline. We lived in the house the entire time. Remarkable professionalism from start to finish.”
“After the fires, Phil came out personally and gave us a plan that made us feel hopeful again. His team rebuilt our home better than before.”
“Built an ADU on our Sonoma Valley property. Howard Construction handled every permit, every sub, kept us informed weekly. The finished unit is gorgeous.”
Northern California Homeowners
26 years of construction knowledge — freely shared so you can plan with confidence.
$400–$850 per sq ft in 2026, plus land, site work, permits and WUI fire hardening. Where every dollar actually goes.
Read Guide →Detached $180K–$420K, garage conversion $120K–$220K. California ADU law, the 750 sq ft fee threshold, permits and rental returns.
Read Guide →How to spot unlicensed contractors, deceptive bids, and risky contracts before you sign anything.
Read Guide →From Sonoma & Napa wine country to San Francisco & Healdsburg — 26 years of expert craftsmanship across Northern California.
Healdsburg · Sebastopol
St. Helena · Yountville
Novato · San Rafael
Vallejo · Benicia
Ukiah · Cloverdale
Not sure if we cover your area? Call (707) 578-6565 — chances are we do.
dream project?
Serving 20+ Wine Country & North Bay Communities
From our Santa Rosa headquarters across Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Marin and Solano — with dedicated local pages covering permits, soils, fire zones and what we build in each.