Don't be afraid to think big with your home remodeling ideas. Our custom 3D home design service is the starting point for our design build process and it lets your vision come to life before we build. Learn more about our design build process or get started building your dream home by requesting your free quote today!
Welcome to Ritz Design Build, your trusted San Diego general contractor and home builder since 1965. With nearly 50 years of overseeing home remodeling projects, such as room additions, second story additions, kitchen/bath remodels and complete floor to ceiling home design and build projects, we have the expertise to handle all your home remodeling needs.
Because we are not a mega-company (nor desire to be) and only provide services with the quality and personal support our clients deserve, we do a limited quantity of new home and custom renovations each year. We use state-of-the-art software to visually portray your new dream home in an intimate setting.
Welcome to Ritz Design Build, your trusted San Diego general contractor and home builder since 1965. With nearly 50 years of overseeing home remodeling projects, such as room additions, second story additions, kitchen/bath remodels and complete floor to ceiling home design and build projects, we have the expertise to handle all your home remodeling needs.
Because we are not a mega-company (nor desire to be) and only provide services with the quality and personal support our clients deserve, we do a limited quantity of new home and custom renovations each year. We use state-of-the-art software to visually portray your new dream home in an intimate setting.
Services
Each home is unique, however our process is the same. With a well-established framework, we can concentrate our efforts on the creative process. Unlike every other company out there, we provide our designs and estimates absolutely free of charge to qualified customers. The entire process takes up to 30 hours of our time, so we only invest this time when working with prospective clients who are able and willing to make their decision right away.
Ritz Design Build has earned an exceptional reputation over the decades for our ability to deliver exceptional homes to our clients. Ritz Design Build was born out of a need to deliver a better product to our clients. As a Design Build firm, we blend the creative vision of a design with the Ritz ability of a builder to manage a construction project in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
We think the Design Build Process is the best way to get the results you want when renovating your home. Because of the greater efficiencies and enhanced communication, it's the only way we work. We don't build other company's plans. The goal of Design Build is to deliver a project that exceeds your expectations.
Visiting our design studio is like coming over to a friend's house. As part of our process, we'll invite you to visit our design studio and meet the team that will be working with you through the entire time. We'll also explain our process and let you know what you can expect. After you sign a contract and the design process has begun, we'll invite you back to our Design Studio to view large full color 3D digital renderings of your home addition.
When it comes to inviting someone into your home, we want to do our best to help you make an informed decision that you can feel confident about. Here are some questions we find many customers often ask. There are many factors that are taken into account. The diversity of additions, complete remodels and ground up design builds all factor different costs.
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Chanel T.
Aug 12, 2021
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Monica P.
Jun 19, 2021
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After meeting with 6 different companies we decided to go with Ritz Design Build for our home project. We were nervous as we had heard horror stories from friends about working with contractors in general, but our experience with Ed and his team was great! They exceeded our expectations in each step of the process, from designing what our vision was through the professionalism of the builders to the final walkthrough.
Ritz Design completed the project ahead of schedule and constantly was in communication with us which was very important to us. There was one mistake, a window was broken but
Ritz Design completed the project ahead of schedule and constantly was in communication with us which was very important to us. There was one mistake, a window was broken but
Patrick Taylor
Mar 17, 2021
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I am a hard grader and I realize I have high expectations as it concerns quality work and customer service. Ritz Design Build knocked it out of the park. Experienced and talented staff. Very responsive. Quality material. Attention to detail. Focus on customer satisfaction. Did I mention that this project was started and completed in 2020 during COVD? Ritz got it done in the time frame that was promised. Incredible work Ritz Design Build! Any future projects will be worked by Ritz Design Build. Fact.
Chanel Torbie
Feb 22, 2021
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I can totally recommend Ritz Design Build. I hired Ritz for room addition and remodel. Despite Covid-19 situation, they work hard to meet the planned schedule while executing quality workmanship. I really love the result.
I believe that they sincerely want to make their customer happy. I would hire Ritz again.
I believe that they sincerely want to make their customer happy. I would hire Ritz again.
John E.
Aug 17, 2020
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Ritz Design build did a major remodeling project for our Point Loma home. Working with Ritz, and Ed Ritter, was a very satisfying and smooth experience. The project ended up looking so good that passersby would always stop and comment on how well they loved our home. When we decided to sell our home and move back to the "burbs," our home sold in one day, with several offers being over the asking price. I have no doubt that the work that Ritz Design Build did was very much a reason for our success. Equally as impressive was the fact that Ed, when we called on him to fix a few minor
Danny L.
Feb 08, 2018
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These guys are clowns! They bilk their customers for every cent to the point where it's almost criminal. The owner, Ed, is petty, demeaning, self-aggrandizing, and self-absorbed. The only good thing about him is his dog. Shar, the PM/sales manager/office manager, cares about one thing; money. They are both pretty loathsome individuals.
They claim that they've been in business since 1965, but that's not really the case. The parent company was founded then but Ed moved out here from somewhere and bought the company. So really they've been in business for about 15 years
They claim that they've been in business since 1965, but that's not really the case. The parent company was founded then but Ed moved out here from somewhere and bought the company. So really they've been in business for about 15 years
Jim S.
Nov 25, 2016
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We selected Ritz to do our home remodel after they did another house in the neighborhood. That person had been through several remodels on other properties and chose Ritz to work on their current house. We were not disappointed. Ritz Design Build has excellent subcontractors that get the job done right the first time. Their designer is excellent and came up with a couple different designs on how we could expand the bathrooms and master bedroom. The design we chose was very efficient with no dead space. They even let us get a late design change in the day the foundation was being dug which
Nancy Milligan
Nov 10, 2016
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They did a great design on my kitchen remodel and it turned out really nice. I liked the project manager, Chris Waymire, but he was let go at the end of the job for some reason. All in all, I felt they went above and beyond in many respects. I think the price/value was good too. I talked to three general contractors one was at a much, much higher price. For the same money, I might've been able to get new cabinets but no serious remodeling done.
Another GC I spoke to had some great ideas, but it sounded like he'd be doing far less work for my budget. Ritz is the only one that stuck fairly close
Another GC I spoke to had some great ideas, but it sounded like he'd be doing far less work for my budget. Ritz is the only one that stuck fairly close
Cherry B.
Jul 12, 2015
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We did not expect the owner, Ed Ritter to show up when we first set a meeting and we're looking for a company that would fit our needs for an addition of our home in Mission Hills. He gave us a rundown of what his company was all about which was a good fit to what we were looking for. We contracted Ritz and the project was completed in time and within our budget. They delivered what they had promised to do!!! The standard and the quality of the work and services rendered were excellent. The staff and crew were all courteous, respectful and dedicated. The project manager, Chris, was
Mark P.
Mar 06, 2015
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Our experience with Ritz was one of the most professionally satisfying experiences we've ever had. After designing and building no less than four homes as we traversed the country, first in the Navy and then in civilian life, we like to think we learned something about good design, permitting and construction practices. The professionals at Ritz have, in our mind, re-defined the standard of excellence for us.
We built a two-car garage with a small granny flat apartment above it; certainly not one of Ritz's high dollar projects, but you wouldn't know it by the attention given our
We built a two-car garage with a small granny flat apartment above it; certainly not one of Ritz's high dollar projects, but you wouldn't know it by the attention given our
Dave H.
Jan 05, 2015
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One star because we have to give it to them. One more star because they answered the phone and actually followed through with an appointment. Which leads to the other part of the review...
Though I tried my best to keep the secretary on the phone long enough to explain to her our project status and what we're looking for, it appears that effort was in vain. Leslie (the secretary) was itching to get off the phone during our initial phone call, though I wanted to explain that we are primarily looking for a bid for the labor piece of our project since we are working with a designer in material
Though I tried my best to keep the secretary on the phone long enough to explain to her our project status and what we're looking for, it appears that effort was in vain. Leslie (the secretary) was itching to get off the phone during our initial phone call, though I wanted to explain that we are primarily looking for a bid for the labor piece of our project since we are working with a designer in material
Eric T.
Dec 22, 2014
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Scott G.
Nov 12, 2014
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Thank you Ritz Design! The team at Ritz helped us achieve our goal of completing an 800 sq ft addition to our home in Clairemont, including a living/dining area, master bedroom suite and additional 1/2 bath. The process was easy and the guys were there 100% of the time to answer all of our questions. We felt very comfortable with all of the explanations from the first design to the inspection process to the completion of the project. We were very confident that the Ritz team would complete the project on time and we were right, they one upped us and completed the project earlier than anticipated
Virginia McCracken
Oct 29, 2014
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Ritz Design Build constructed a beautiful bathroom addition to our home in Imperial Beach. Their excellent design helped maximize limited space and carefully integrated the new addition with the existing structure. Their skilled, experienced workers obviously took pride in their work. Our interaction with all members of the team was pleasant and helpful. Their communication was friendly and they responded quickly to questions. We would not hesitate to recommend them to other homeowners seeking a high quality result.
Bernie Clark
Sep 27, 2014
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Ritz Design Build built our dream dining room. All we thought we wanted was a rectangular room large enough for a table for 12. We live in an HOA in the Tierrasanta area of San Diego CA and have a small back yard with not much room for expansion. The Ritz team designed (thanks John!) and built a gorgeous, perfectly sized dining room with a vaulted ceiling and two push-out windows. In addition to the dining room Ritz also added two arches to our existing living area, built beautiful cabinets in our original small dining area, replaced our flooring and redesigned our fireplace. The result is an updated
Heidi Steiner
Sep 13, 2014
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I did an extensive remodeling project with Ritz Design and they delivered an outstanding job. The project involved pushing out two walls, new windows, doors, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, insulating all walls, outdoor room and new roof. Ritz Design stands behind their work and honors your warranty. I highly recommend Ritz Design for any remodeling project and would hire them again.
Leslie Abbott
Aug 09, 2014
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Ritz Design Build is a new name for a company that has been around for over 48 years in San Diego... known before as "Budge-It Home Remodeling Inc." in Clairemont, They have recently moved locations and opened a beautiful design studio right next to the Godfather restaurant. With 5 star ratings and reviews everywhere on the internet, thousands of completed projects in the county, fair pricing and professional quality work- You can expect the team at Ritz Design Build to give you the best 3D designs, the best home addition money can buy- at the BEST price. Always finishing on time and within budget
Tanya B.
Sep 21, 2013
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Ed Ritter, and his son are top notch, contractors, and carpenters. Very through, very well priced, and quite easy going. good contractors are really hard to find these days. Many contractors just dont do what they say there going to do, but these guys do that and more. I would highly refer them if you are in need of a home remodel/addition.
Dominick U.
Feb 15, 2013
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We were very Pleased to do business with Budge-It ! The Entire team gave us 5 star service! Really professional ,Clean and Great attention to detail. They came out to our El Cajon location and took care of our every need. It's Really nice to finally find a Solid company like Budge-It, to get the job done...As well as making all of your visions and dreams become a reality!
Amy S.
Oct 10, 2012
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BudgeIt came in and saved us after we had found out that our permitted plans that had taken 4 months and $7500 from an architect were unbuildable. They not only drew up new plans and got the permits for us but assisted us in getting a refund from the old permit. Our addition of a bedroom and dining room went up in just a few weeks and the guys from BudgeIt were not only profesional and efficient but also very hardworking and considerate of our young children and dogs. They went above and beyond at every turn and we are so happy with our new space. We look forward to working with Ed Ritter and
