Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about how we work, what we build, and where.
- What areas does Menton Builders serve?
- Menton Builders is based in Ukiah, California and works across Mendocino County, Sonoma County, Napa County and Lake County, including Ukiah and Healdsburg.
- How long has Menton Builders been in business?
- Menton Builders has served Northern California since 1979. The company spans three generations of builders with more than 50 years of work in the region.
- Is Menton Builders a licensed contractor?
- Yes. Menton Builders, Inc. holds California contractor licence #381334, a Class B General Building Contractor licence.
- What is design-build, and how does Menton Builders use it?
- Design-build places design and construction under one accountable team rather than splitting them between separate firms. Menton Builders provides full-service construction through a design-build approach that covers pre-construction planning, budgeting and project management, aligning all phases early so there is a more streamlined and coordinated path from concept to completion.
- Does Menton Builders build custom homes?
- Yes. Custom homes tailored to the site are a core part of the residential work, planned carefully and built to perform for decades rather than only to look finished on handover day.
- Does Menton Builders build ADUs (accessory dwelling units)?
- Yes. Accessory dwelling units are part of the residential construction service, alongside custom homes and residential additions.
- Does Menton Builders handle remodels and renovations as well as new construction?
- Yes. The renovations service covers full home remodels, structural and seismic upgrades, and performance-focused modernizations intended to honor the original architecture while improving livability, flow and efficiency.
- Does Menton Builders take on commercial and agricultural projects?
- Yes. Menton Builders constructs commercial buildings and agricultural structures, including barns and outbuildings, across Mendocino and Sonoma Counties.
- Does Menton Builders work with rammed earth, straw bale and other alternative building methods?
- Yes. Completed projects include rammed-earth and partial rammed-earth homes, straw-bale homes, timber structures, log home repair, historic restorations and a geodesic dome restoration, in addition to conventional construction.
- How do I start a project with Menton Builders?
- Call the Ukiah office at (707) 468-8814 or send your project details through the contact form at mentonbuilders.com/contact. Sharing the site, scope and rough timeline up front makes the first planning conversation more useful.
- What are Menton Builders’ office hours and contact details?
- The office at 760 Apple Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482 is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Phone (707) 468-8814, fax (707) 468-8826, email aimee@mentonbuilders.com.
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