BARCBuilder Group
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Est. 2013
Quiet Confidence.
Disciplined Execution.
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01/07Selected Works
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02/07On Craft
Here, every home is built
to be remembered.
For thirteen years, BARC has built custom homes across Atherton, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, Woodside, and Portola Valley — guided by craft, restraint, and an uncompromising standard. From ground-up custom homes to full-scope renovations, developments, and high-end additions, every project is led by a senior principal in close collaboration with the architects and interior designers our clients trust.
About BARC03/07Material Studies
Nakamoto Forestry yakisugi · Socorro Development
White oak great room · Beechwood Craftsman
Mahogany + glass · Monte Sereno
04/07Our Process
Build with purpose.
01
Pre-Construction
- Client listening
- Architect + Designer collaboration
- Budgets and timelines
- Constructibility review
02
Construction
- Senior project lead
- Direct trade relationships
- Material sourcing and review
- Weekly walkthroughs
03
Post-Construction
- Lifetime maintenance
- On-demand service
- Dedicated home care
- Ongoing peace of mind
05/07Consultations
Access expert advice
at any stage.
06/07Client Stories
Working with Preston and the BARC team was unlike any contractor experience we had before. The finished home exceeded everything we imagined.
S. and M. Harrington · Custom Home · Los Gatos
07/07The Studio
Built by the few,
for the few.
BARC is a small studio of builders, project managers, and craftspeople led by founder Preston Falbo. Our core team gives full attention to a handful of homes each year — each a quiet monument to craft.
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+/—Perspectives
Flawless structure enables
flawless finish.
A modern frame for cultured design — Nakamoto yakisugi, El Dorado stone, Marvin Modern.
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Heritage detailing, built modern — and a daylight basement engineered as part of the build.
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