Reliability. Craftsmanship. Ingenuity.
A licensed Santa Barbara general contractor building remodels, additions, and outdoor spaces with the detail and durability your home deserves — managed personally, start to finish.
We build like it's our own home — because in this town, it might as well be.
Island View Construction has served Santa Barbara and the Central Coast since 2007. From the first concept sketch to the final walkthrough, owner Carlos Gonzalez is personally involved in every project — bringing nearly two decades of craftsmanship to remodels, additions, and outdoor living.
We hold every project to the same standard: quality materials, honest communication, realistic timelines, and a finish that respects the Spanish Colonial character Santa Barbara is known for. No project is too small for careful attention, and none too large for disciplined project management.
Meet the Company →Full-service contracting, tailored to the Central Coast
Four specialties, one standard of craftsmanship. Each project is designed, developed, and delivered by a team that knows Santa Barbara homes inside and out.
Home Renovations & Additions
Room additions, primary suites, open-concept reconfigurations, and whole-home renovations that add square footage and resale value.
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Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels
Custom cabinetry, stone countertops, tile, and lighting — the highest-return interior project, designed around how you actually live.
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Outdoor Living
Trex decks, pergolas and palapas, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and drought-smart landscape that turn a backyard into a retreat.
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Commercial & Office Remodels
Tenant improvements and office build-outs delivered on schedule and on budget, with a strategic, client-focused approach.
Learn More →Every finish tells a story of the place it belongs to.
Santa Barbara's Spanish Colonial heritage demands more than competent construction. It demands materials and methods that age well, look right, and feel intentional — from the roofline to the threshold.
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Lime Plaster Walls
Traditional venetian and lime-wash finishes that breathe with the structure and develop character over decades, not months.
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Hand-Set Tile
Spanish and Saltillo tile laid by hand for kitchens, baths, and patios — each piece placed for pattern, not speed.
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Teak & Trex Decking
Outdoor decks built for the California climate — natural teak or low-maintenance Trex, both set to last a generation.
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Red-Tile Roofline
Mission clay barrel tiles installed and flashed to the same code-compliant, storm-tested standard that defines the Santa Barbara skyline.
A clear path from concept to completion
Our four-phase process keeps your project on budget, on schedule, and transparent at every step.
Pre-Planning
We define expectations, scope, and a realistic budget before a single nail is driven — building a foundation for success you can measure.
Design & Initiation
Concepts become permit-ready plans. We line up only vetted, licensed subcontractors and confirm materials and timeline.
Execution
Disciplined project management keeps trades coordinated and the site clean, with clear communication through every phase.
Completion
A detailed final walkthrough. The job isn't done until it's done right — and you're completely satisfied.
It's not how well a project starts, but how well it finishes. I'm involved every step of the way — and the drive to complete your project doesn't end until you're completely satisfied.
Proudly serving Santa Barbara & the Central Coast
From the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains to the coastline, we build for homeowners and businesses across the region — with deep familiarity for local permitting, design review, and the architectural styles that define our community.
- Santa Barbara
- Montecito
- Goleta
- Hope Ranch
- Carpinteria
- Summerland
Let's take your concept from the first sketch to the finished space.
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day with a clear, honest estimate.