Really good quality professional team! Since we started renovation, the team comes everyday at 7 am to start work. I had referral from another trusted contractor. Cost will seem high in the beginning because they let you know upfront and no surprised later. . But after some research I realized cost is very reasonable. Good communication and very patient with my very many questions.
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5.0 from 17 Google reviews · Sep 30
Specialty Design Build
We specialize in making your American Dream a reality. Our personalized design-build process and full color plans immerse you in your new ADU, Remodel, Addition or Custom Home project from the first phone call through final inspection. When we build your project, it’s an experience that you and your family will remember, savor and cherish for a lifetime.
As an established San Diego County business since 1993, we have served, built and improved the homes of thousands. Our reputation as a community involved, professional and responsive organization continues to drive us toward our goal of being the standard by which all others in our local industry are measured.
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Bathroom - Remodel
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17 reviews on Google
Google · Sep 30, 2026
Newest review Aug 26, 2025 · 0 reviews in the last 3 months (as of Oct 10, 2026)
Newest reviews on GoogleWord for word · read Oct 10, 2026
Amazing company and family to work with. They built a 650 ADU for me. The were honest, professional and delivered what they promised. Look at it this way, usually with construction you have to stay on top of your contractor. It was the complete opposite. They were so on top of everything, so much so they were riding me (in a good way) to get stuff pick out etc.
My house is my baby so I am very guarded with it. They never took anything personal, never questioned my concerns, never let my emotional responses get in the way and always worked with me to solve any problems I had.
To say they delivered is an understatement. I just wish they did more than ADU's and home remodels! I am soo happy I pulled they trigger with them.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
Sheen has done work for us in the past so when we had a flood in the house we did not hesitate to contact Sheen to help with this whole house remodel. Sheen and workers, especially Francisco, did an outstanding job in getting our home completed, from new cabinets, flooring, drywall, new kitchen and painting throughout they made our house brand new! So appreciative in getting this completed so quickly, once insurance paid up!
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
We engaged SHI to do a bathroom remodel. My partner had some design ideas, and Sheen worked with her on the design to not only implement her vision, but also made some helpful suggestions, including removing an interior bathroom wall and door. I cannot speak highly enough of SHI. It was a turnkey solution. Other contractors make big promises, but do not deliver. Or they have cut rate prices, and then the job last six months and is plagued with problems and poor workmanship. Not SHI. Sheen and Marshall regularly communicated and were often present most of the job days. SHI provided electronic tools for job and cost tracking. I found the timeline extremely helpful. The work was great and of the highest quality. The end-of-job punch list was minimal, and SHI noticed a couple items I had not. Moreover, they knocked out the punch list in short order. From design to finish, it was the easiest remodel I have experienced (this is my third bathroom remodel in different houses over the last five years). Incredibly, SHI was on time (early in fact), and under budget. The bathroom is beautiful. I recommend SHI without qualification.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
Specialty Home Improvement renovated two bathrooms and my kitchen in 2020. They did a great job, and we love the new space. But their customer service goes above and beyond the initial build. Recently, I had an issue with a water leak in one of the showers so I sent a note to my rep, and they came by the very next day to look at the situation. After 4 years, now that is customer service.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
Sheen and his team are friendly, hard-working, and knowledgeable professionals. They completed an ADU Garage Conversion so that my elderly mother could live with us and yet have her own space. And the project turned out wonderfully! Unlike some contractors I've worked with in the past, they are very responsive in terms of communication and patiently answer all your questions. Outside unforeseen reasonable changes, they kept to their estimate. When an issue surfaced a few months later with our mini-split, they were quick to diagnose the problem and correct it. I always felt that their interest in my family's welfare was genuine, and appreciated their support throughout the entire process. I would recommend them.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
I've used Specialty Home Improvement for multiple remodels and will use them again. They do what they say when they say they'll do it and are great at communication when issue come up as they always do on a remodel.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
We used Sheen and Specialty Home Improvement and I would definitely recommend him and his team on your home improvement project. They were timely and got our project completed within budget. Came out excellent!
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
We’ve used Specialty Home Improvement for multiple projects on our house (kitchen remodel, 3 bathroom remodels, outdoor bbq island remodel) and each time we’ve been extremely happy with our experience and the final result. Sheen and his crew are very professional and respectful. They show up when they say they will and let us know when they won’t be coming, which is something that doesn’t seem to be common among contractors. We’ve recommended Specialty Home Improvement to many people and I wouldn’t hesitate to have them work on any future projects at our house.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
A year into COVID, it was difficult to find any available worthwhile contractors. Either everyone was price gouging or the price sounded too good to be true. After a few long conversations with Sheen, I felt comfortable to move forward with Home Specialty building my ADU. At my request, I was pretty involved from day one. As a new homeowner I wanted to get a glimpse of how things are suppose to be done. Sheen kicked me over a website with the schedule and contract all on display for me to follow. I would youtube every bit of the process and learn it myself and then watch it be done. Nearly everything was spot on and professional. Sheen answered all my questions promptly in person/or called as they came up. He was always honest, which is not what I always wanted to hear, but which goes a long way these days. By the end of the project, I was happy I ultimately went with Sheen.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
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CSLB #799853. B General Building: building and remodeling jobs that use two or more unrelated trades, and framing or carpentry. C-33 Painting and Decorating: painting, wallpaper and other coatings, including surface prep. Plus 1 more class in the full record. Licensed since Oct 2, 2001: 25 years, longer than 72% of the other 46 licensed Escondido general contractors we list. Expires Oct 31, 2027. The class should match your job.
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Bond with AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY since Jan 1, 2023: the $25,000 bond every California contractor must carry. A bond is separate from liability insurance.
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C-33 Painting and Decorating: painting, wallpaper and other coatings, including surface prep
C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile: ceramic, mosaic and stone tile, and stone slabs for showers, tubs and counters
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Permit history
| Issued | Type | Area | Job value | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Building (home) | Vista | $34,000 | B26-0996 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Addition | Carlsbad | $150,070 | CBR2025-0802 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Alteration (remodel) | Carlsbad | $54,758 | CBR2024-2582 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | ADU (second unit) | Carlsbad | $51,290 | CBR2024-1352 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | ADU (second unit) | Carlsbad | $148,073 | CBR2023-2947 |
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- ADU (second unit)2
- Building (home)1
- Addition1
- Alteration (remodel)1
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- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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