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OUR COMPANY

MCLEOD CONSTRUCTION has spent over 30 years building homes and commercial spaces for clients across Ojai, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Seattle, and the Tri counties.

With our industry experience, we specialize in Residential, Commercial, Spec Home Projects, and ADU Design Build.

From design to final finishes, we work closely with our team of architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure your vision stays on track, on time, and on budget.

Our Services

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RESIDENTIAL

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We bring the experience you need for residential remodels. Whether it’s a small bathroom update or a full design-build project. Backed by a trusted network of architects, contractors, and suppliers, we get the job done right, on time, and with quality you can count on.

COMMERCIAL

We build custom commercial spaces that support how your business operates. From industrial buildings to restaurants and offices, we manage new construction and remodels with speed and efficiency. Our supplier relationships and material access allow for faster turnarounds and cost savings.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Whether you're estimating or ready to build, we offer pre-construction consulting and construction management services. Perfect for owner-builders who want to choose their own subcontractors while benefiting from the guidance of a experienced licensed contractor.

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ADU DESIGN BUILD

We offer full service design and construction for custom ADUs that provide independent living and lasting value. Designed for family members, renters, or caregivers, our ADUs are built with care and efficiency. From conversions to detached builds, our team oversees the entire process from permitting through construction.

  • "An invaluable source of wisdom"

    I have been consulting with CJ on a potential building project for the past several months. He has been an invaluable source of information and wisdom and he has been incredibly generous with his time, willing to visit sites with me and patiently explain the complex permitting process and the myriad costs involved in every step of the building process. CJ is straightforward and he has his clients' best interests at heart.

    -Andrea G

  • "Professional and timely"

    If you are looking for someone to work on a project for you, look no further. Whether it be ground-up-builds, remodels, or simply handyman work, CJ and his team will do it professionally and in a timely manner. CJ build a shed for our house and it came out beautifully. I did not know where to begin but CJ helped me draw out plans and and was extremely cost-efficient in his execution. He has also helped my restore a beach property. The permitting process for this project was horrendous but CJ was able to navigate it with ease.

    -Duncan R

  • "Up front, clear and true to their word"

    Cj and his crew are true professionals. Up front, clear and true to their word. Every worker that came on site was respectful AND cleans up before they leave every day. Tradesmen that are skilled and care about the job being done right. Really a positive experience working with CJ

    -Deirdre D.

  • "His Attention to Detail is Amazing"

    I've worked with CJ since 2004 and I am truly honored to be one of his sub contractors. His attention to detail is amazing and always communicates well his crew and subs. We worked on small and large projects together and every customer gets #1 priority! Not only a great contractor but also a great person and proud to call a true friend...cheers.

    -Micheal B

  • "Creative Solutions"

    CJ McLeod was the general contractor on my "new construction" hillside home and guesthouse in Ojai. I had a very complicated and challenging project and CJ was integrally involved over the entire timeline - from a wilderness lot to the certificate of occupancy. His expertise and advice were invaluable. He helped me with land clearing, water system, design and plans, utility hookups, road building, retaining walls, swimming pool, etc. and ran the entire construction project. He interfaced with the permitting authorities and prevailed on many many issues that required exception or creative solutions. His subcontractor team was flawless, he ran an extremely clean job site and was onetime / on budget for everything that was in his control. It sounds pretty unbelievable but its true. I obviously enjoyed working with him very much.

    -David M

  • "A Man of his Word"

    As an Interior Designer, I have worked with many contractors over the last few decades - and no one has impressed me more than CJ. He is honest, strait forward, extremely reliable, knowledgeable and kind. He's a man of his word, and amazingly hard working. His attention to detail is spot on, and his job sites are always kept tidy and organized. I have worked on many jobs with CJ, and can't think of anyone else I would trust as much to build my own house. He's a very solid builder, and a very solid human!

    -Erin E