De Mattei Construction

What De Mattei Construction does

De Mattei Construction is a family-owned, private luxury custom home builder and remodeling contractor founded in 1985 by Mark De Mattei and headquartered at 1794 The Alameda, San Jose, California, with a secondary office in Aptos serving the Central Coast. The firm specializes in ground-up custom home construction, whole-home and kitchen/bath remodels, home additions and ADUs, design-build project delivery, and a smaller portfolio of commercial hospitality builds (notably restaurants and a specialty Luxury Car Barn project) across affluent Bay Area and Central Coast submarkets including Atherton, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Woodside, Santa Cruz, and Carmel.

The company operates a fully integrated design-build model that combines in-house architectural coordination, design consultants, project managers, budgeting, permitting, and construction execution under a single team supported by a curated network of external Bay Area architectural partners (EYRC Architects, Mark English Architects, Aidlin Darling Design, Tobin Dougherty Architects, Mauricio Melchor Architecture). Its core technology is craft-based rather than software-based: no proprietary platforms, AI systems, or APIs are disclosed, and capability is anchored in construction craftsmanship, project management discipline, and integrated design-build delivery.

De Mattei generates revenue through project-based contracts spanning custom home construction, remodels, ADUs, and select commercial work, with pricing that varies materially by scope (mid-range bathroom remodels around $500/sq ft, high-end bathrooms $800-$1,200/sq ft, luxury appliance packages up to $20,000+). The go-to-market motion is sales-led and referral-driven, combining direct field consultations, website and SEO content, and earned media from five Sunset Magazine Idea House placements (2002-2018) and features in Architectural Digest, Dwell, and Architectural Record. With 75+ team members and nearly 2,000 cumulative clients, the company has earned Best New Home Builder in Silicon Valley for 2023 and 2024, the 2023 AIA California Residential Design Award, and the 2022 Gold Nugget Grand Award.

Name

De Mattei Construction

Legal name

De Mattei Construction

Website

https://demattei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Mattei Construction is a family-owned luxury custom home builder and remodeler founded in 1985, serving affluent Bay Area and Central Coast submarkets with design-build services spanning new construction, remodels, ADUs, and select commercial hospitality projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Construction

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (23611), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Detached ADU (Backyard Cottage) Construction (HSAPAMAA)

Keywords

• Custom home construction
• Luxury home remodeling
• Design-build services
• Residential construction
• Accessory dwelling units

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Construction: Ground-up construction of luxury custom homes, estate properties, and contemporary residences across the Bay Area. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with homeowners.
2. Home Remodeling Services: High-end remodeling services including whole-home renovations, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and structural changes. Billed as project-based contracts with transparent budgeting.
3. Home Additions & ADUs: Custom accessory dwelling units and home additions, expanding existing residential properties. Project-based revenue from design and construction services.
4. Design-Build Services: Integrated design-build model combining architectural coordination, budgeting, project management, and construction under one team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Mattei Construction is a Bay Area luxury custom home builder and remodeling contractor offering ground-up new construction, whole-home remodels, kitchen and bathroom renovations, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), beach homes, and select commercial restaurant build-outs. The firm operates an integrated design-build model that bundles architectural coordination, design selections, permitting, project management, and construction execution under one in-house team serving homeowners from San Francisco to Carmel.

Product overview

De Mattei Construction offers a comprehensive portfolio of luxury residential construction and remodeling services across the Bay Area and Central Coast. The company's service offerings are organized around four primary areas: Custom Home Building (including new construction and design-build services), Home Remodeling (encompassing whole-home renovations, kitchen remodels, and bathroom remodels), Home Additions & ADUs (including second-story additions and accessory dwelling units), and Specialty Projects (such as beach homes, Sunset Magazine featured homes, and commercial restaurant builds). The company operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a modular software platform, combining in-house expertise in design coordination, project management, and construction craftsmanship. Services are delivered through their offices in San Jose and Aptos, serving communities including Los Gatos, Atherton, Palo Alto, Woodside, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, and Carmel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 happy clients over more than 35 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EYRC ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Mattei partnered with EYRC Architects on the Ribera Road project which won the 2023 AIA California Residential Design Award. This represents a core strategic partnership for complex architectural projects requiring specialized design expertise.
• Lauren Nelson DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partner for the Sunset Idea House 2018 project in Los Gatos. Provides interior design coordination as part of integrated project delivery.
• Tamura LandscapesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape design partner for the Sunset Idea House 2018 project. Provides landscape architecture and design services for residential projects.
• Mauricio Melchor ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partner for the Modern Masterpiece project in San Jose. Provides architectural design services for custom luxury homes.
• Mark English ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partner for the Contemporary Stunner Atherton project. Renowned Bay Area architectural firm providing design services for luxury custom homes.
• Tobin Dougherty ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partner for the Modern Farmhouse Los Gatos project. Provides architectural design and planning services.
• Chelsea CourtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design partner for the Modern Farmhouse Los Gatos project.
• Cagwin & Dorward Landscape ContractorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape design partner for the Modern Farmhouse Los Gatos project.
• Aidlin Darling DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on the Tree House in Palo Alto project featured in Dwell magazine. Prestigious architectural firm specializing in innovative residential designs.
• Mark English ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on the California Modernism Los Gatos project featured in Architectural Record. Midcentury hillside home transformation designed by Mark English Architects and built by De Mattei.
• Architectural DigestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in Architectural Digest for the Woodside modern home project. Editorial coverage provides marketing visibility and credibility.
• Sunset MagazinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership through multiple Sunset Idea House projects (2002, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2018). Editorial features and home tours provide significant marketing exposure and brand credibility.
• Dwell MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in Dwell magazine for the Tree House Palo Alto project. Editorial coverage for modern architectural designs.
• Architectural RecordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in Architectural Record for the Los Gatos midcentury hillside home remodel. Industry publication coverage provides professional credibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Total Concepts: Bay Area design-build firm specializing in custom homes, remodels, and additions. Comparable integrated service model and regional focus.
• Schaub Construction: Bay Area luxury custom home builder serving Atherton, Woodside, and Hillsborough with a similar design-build model and high-end residential focus. Direct competitor for the same Bay Area luxury homeowner segment.
• Segale Builders: San Jose-based luxury custom home builder with an integrated design-build approach. Comparable in scale, geography, and client base to De Mattei's Bay Area operations.
• Jim Lee Construction: Bay Area luxury home builder specializing in custom residences and high-end remodels in the Peninsula and South Bay. Direct competitor for the same affluent homeowner segment.
• Young & Borenstein: Los Altos-based custom home builder focused on luxury residential projects in Silicon Valley. Comparable in service mix, scale, and Bay Area geography.
• Artistic Builders: Bay Area luxury custom home builder with a design-build model and similar project mix of custom homes and high-end remodels. Comparable customer base and revenue tier.
• VM Design & Construction: San Jose-based design-build firm offering custom homes and remodels in the Bay Area. Overlapping service portfolio targeting similar luxury residential clients.

Regional players

• AJ Perri: New Jersey-based luxury remodeling and home improvement firm. Comparable in remodel focus and project-based pricing model but operates in a different geography.
• Hallmark Construction: West Coast luxury custom home builder with similar design-build capabilities and high-end residential focus. Comparable in business model but serves broader California markets.

Emerging players

• Plant Prefab: Sustainable prefab home builder operating in California with a focus on custom and ADU projects. Emerging player in the same luxury custom home space but uses a different (prefab) delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DeMatteiConstruction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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