We bought a house in Santa Monica that we wanted to redesign in a modern style. We found Glynn Design Build in neighbor2neighbor and we had a great experience with them. We ended up needing practical work done as well since we found out that the house had a lot of problems with the electrical and plumbing. Britt was a great designer, and Aaron has a design background also so he also has an opinion and helps out with design recommendations, too. Working with the city of Santa Monica was not easy, but they took care of that well. Their pricing was on the higher end, but you get what you pay for and they definitely were not the highest bid. Hiring a general contractor would have been cheaper, but you don’t get the design qualifications like you do with a design build firm. They were always honest regarding budget and time. We love them. We have literally no complaints whatsoever. I feel lucky that we picked them.
- Margy & Daniel Blackman, Santa Monica

Britt and Aaron are amazing! I love the way they work. Another architect drew the original plans, but had I known about them before, I would have had them do it all. As builders, they have come up with great ideas to enhance the plans. They saw that our bedrooms could be extended out another 3 feet within the permit. They realized that if we changed the roof slightly we could have a good sized attic for storage. They had ideas about the windows…the list goes on and on. They aren’t just a builder that takes the plans and follows them. They’ve got brains and they use them.
- Alan Kerner, Santa Monica

Britt was my designer on our guesthouse and Aaron was the general contractor. They are now remodeling our entire house. The process has been very collaborative. I have felt very respected and guided. They have stopped me in a gentle way from making mistakes. They normally do contemporary houses, but mine is a traditional Cape Cod and they have respected that. I can’t say enough good things about them!
- Laurie M., Encino

Aaron Glynn was the contractor that I worked with on the remodel of my entire house. I felt that Aaron was a good communicator, reliable and honest. The quality of their work was high and the work was on schedule.
- M. Wali, Pacific Palisades

Working with Glynn Design Build was a true design build process where opportunities were seized upon in the moment, but once we set up a plan of action, the follow-through was excellent. Aaron was definitely a team player. We came to the table not only with some plans, but also a bunch of sketches with the direction in which I thought we wanted to head. We got the plans approved, put them aside, and embarked on designing the house. Some things were easy, but others, like the roofline, required a process. Aaron was great at communicating ideas in different modalities to make sure everyone was on the same page. That could mean drawing, or explaining in words, or holding up sticks to show how the idea would turn out. There was never a time when he lost patience or lost people in what he saw. In the end, the house doesn’t look stilted or overworked. Having a good team is critical, too, and they have great subs. The supervisor, Matt, did the perfect amount of handholding. If he didn’t know the answer to something, he’d find out, or if we had a concern, he was on it. When you are spending that much money, you want to be sure the process isn’t going to go haywire.
- Aaron & Joni Kramer, Santa Monica

Aaron Glynn was my contractor on a renovation project. He was totally ethical and aboveboard -- meticulous in financial accounting and craftsmanship. I always knew where we were in the process because of the flow chart he provided. Being a designer, he is wise in terms of construction issues and precautionary measures. I am happy to recommend him 100%.
- Sherie S., Venice

I can’t say enough good things about Britt. I looked to her for every decision in remodeling our studio. Her taste is modern and clean. She understands materials and how things need to be built. She gives great attention to detail and had a good handle on costs.
- Heather L., Marina del Rey