Founded in 1992, Sweaney Custom Homes is a family-led luxury custom home builder serving Bakersfield, California’s Central Valley, and select Central Coast communities. For more than 30 years, Principal and Master Builder Todd Sweaney has helped families transform their vision into thoughtfully designed custom homes through an integrated Design-Build process that brings planning, design, and construction together under one experienced team.

At Sweaney Custom Homes, we believe building a custom home should be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. Rather than asking homeowners to coordinate multiple architects, designers, engineers, and contractors, we provide one accountable leader from the earliest planning stages through final completion. The result is clearer communication, better-informed decisions, fewer surprises, and a more enjoyable building experience.

As a family-led company, our Family Driven Culture shapes every relationship we build. Todd provides Master Builder leadership throughout the design and construction process, while Dana Sweaney, Director of Client Experience, guides homeowners through material and color selections and serves as a trusted advocate from beginning to end. By intentionally limiting the number of homes we build, we provide the accessibility, responsiveness, and personalized service that define the SCH Experience.

Whether creating a timeless Transitional estate, Modern Mediterranean residence, Contemporary retreat, or another architecturally inspired custom home, our commitment remains the same: enduring architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and an exceptional client experience.

Sweaney Custom Homes. A better way to build.

Built on a Lifetime of Experience

For Todd Sweaney, homebuilding has never been just a profession—it has been a lifelong pursuit. Raised in the building industry and formally educated in both architecture and construction management, Todd developed a unique understanding of how thoughtful design, sound engineering, disciplined budgeting, and quality craftsmanship must work together to create exceptional homes.

Over more than three decades, he has refined an approach that balances architectural vision with practical construction expertise. This combination allows projects to be evaluated through both a designer’s eye and a builder’s experience, helping identify opportunities, resolve challenges early, and make informed decisions long before construction begins.

That depth of experience continues to shape every home we build and remains the foundation of the leadership, accountability, and attention to detail our clients have come to expect.