Commercial Construction
Commercial construction in Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara: retail, office, warehouse and workshop buildings.
- Family owned
- Central Coast local
- Residential + Commercial
- CA Lic. #1045554
What we build
Retail and office spaces
Retail, office and other commercial spaces that work well and look professional.
Warehouses and workshops
Warehouses, workshops and office buildings, including steel buildings.
Parking areas and slabs
Parking areas, slabs and floors built for heavy use. See concrete.
Commercial roofing
Flat roofs, metal roofing and other commercial systems. See roofing.
Project management
Planning, scheduling and coordination of every trade, so the job runs smoothly.
Before you start a commercial project
- Confirm the zoning allows your use of the building with your city or county planning department.
- If you lease, check what the lease says about improvements: who pays, who approves and who owns them.
- Expect a building permit and plan review for most commercial work.
- Alterations to commercial buildings can trigger accessibility requirements; your designer and building department can confirm what applies.
What affects the cost
- The size and use of the space.
- Structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work.
- Accessibility and code upgrades triggered by the work.
- Finishes.
- Plans, engineering, permits and fees.
After the on-site visit you get a written estimate, so you can see the scope and cost before you decide.
Why build with JD Green
Before we build, we make sure we understand what you need and what you want to spend.
- Residential and commercial: Foundations, buildings, roofing and finishes from one contractor.
- Licensed: California contractor’s license #1045554.
- Family-owned and local: Ninth-generation Santa Maria Valley, working across the Central Coast.
What happens after you call.
Call or text us, or send an estimate request. Tell us what you want to build, where it is, and when you’d like to start.
We meet with you to look at the site and talk through your plans, options, and budget, so the scope is clear before any work begins.
We handle the design details, permits, and scheduling, then manage the crews and keep you updated through construction.
We walk through the finished work with you and make sure everything is right before we call the job done.
Common questions
What is a tenant improvement or build-out?
It’s the work that turns a commercial space into what a specific business needs: walls, lighting, plumbing, finishes and so on. In leased space, the lease usually says who pays for and approves it.
Do commercial projects need permits?
Most do. Commercial work usually needs a building permit and plan review from your city or county building department.
Will my project trigger accessibility upgrades?
It can. Alterations to commercial buildings often trigger accessibility requirements under California’s building code. Your designer and building department can confirm what applies to your project.
What should I check before signing a lease that needs a build-out?
Confirm the zoning allows your use, and get clear in writing who pays for the improvements, who approves the plans and what happens to the improvements when the lease ends.
What affects the cost and timeline of a commercial project?
Mainly size and use, the systems involved, any code or accessibility upgrades, finishes, and plan review and permit time. You get a written estimate once we understand the project.
Do you build steel buildings and warehouses?
Yes. See steel buildings, including pre-engineered buildings.
How do I check that a contractor is licensed?
Look up the license number on the Contractors State License Board website, which shows whether a license is active and what it covers. JD Green Construction’s California license number is 1045554.