For more than three decades, Sweaney Custom Homes has been recognized for leadership, innovation, building excellence and community impact. These honors reflect our commitment to doing things the right way - for our clients, our trade partners and our community.
OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER
An Integrated Design-Build Process
The best custom homes are planned before they are built. Our Integrated Design-Build Process brings planning, design, budgeting, selections, and construction together early so decisions are coordinated around one vision rather than managed across disconnected firms.
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VISION & DISCOVERY
We begin with a private conversation to understand your vision, lifestyle, and goals.
Lifestyle & priorities
Lot evaluation
Initial visioning
Budget brief
02
DESIGN & PLANNING
Collaborative design that reflects your vision and is grounded in real-world constructability.
Architectural design
Interior planning
Engineering coordination
Code & permitting
Value engineering as needed
03
PRE- CONSTRUCTION PLANNING
The foundation of a successful build. We plan thoroughly before construction begins.
Budget alignment
Site & utility review
Engineering coordination
Specification development
Trade partner input
Schedule & sequencing strategy
04
PRICING & SELECTIONS
Alignment on scope, finishes, and investment to ensure clarity and confidence.
Finish direction
Allowance clarity
Material decisions
Lifestyle & durability
Budget impact of selections
05
CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP
Expert management and craftsmanship bring your home to life.
Trade partner coordination
On-site leadership
Quality craftsmanship
Clear communication
Schedule management
Safety & site care
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COMPLETION & AFTERCARE
The home may be complete, but our relationship doesn’t end at move-in.
Final walkthrough
Punchlist completion
Warranty coordination
Ongoing support
A lasting relationship
OUR FAMILY
Family-Led. Personally Invested.
A strong process matters, but the people leading it matter just as much. For more than 30 years, Sweaney Custom Homes has remained family-led. Our Family Driven Culture brings accessibility, continuity, personal accountability, and genuine relationships to every stage of the Integrated Design-Build Process.
Building a custom home means working closely together over an extended period of time. We get to know our clients, their families, how they live, and what matters most to them. Those relationships often extend well beyond the completion of the home—and many have grown into lasting friendships that we value as much as the homes we’ve built together.
TODD SWEANEY
PRINCIPAL &
MASTER BUILDER
Visionary. Builder. Leader.
With more than 30 years of experience, Todd provides Master Builder leadership from early planning through completion—aligning design, budget, constructability, engineering, and construction around one vision while maintaining personal accountability throughout the project.
Dana serves as a trusted advocate throughout the process, guiding clients with clarity, care, and creativity while helping them navigate important decisions and ensuring each home reflects the family’s vision and lifestyle.
Ryder manages the day-to-day execution of each home, coordinating trade partners, schedules, site operations, and quality control. Working closely with Todd, he helps ensure the plans, specifications, and expectations established during preconstruction are carried through in the field.
TYLER SWEANEY
DIRECTOR OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Strategic. Technical. Solutions-Focused.
Tyler leads the technology and digital systems that support our team, strengthen project communication, and improve the client experience. His focus on connected systems and emerging technology helps SCH operate more efficiently and keeps information accessible throughout the building process.
SUPPORTED BY A TRUSTED TEAM
Behind every Sweaney home is a trusted team of designers, engineers, consultants, accounting and project support, field leadership, craftsmen, trade partners, vendors, and suppliers—all coordinated through one family-led standard.
DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS
Trusted designers, engineers, and consultants who bring expertise, innovation, and attention to every detail.
ACCOUNTING & PROJECT SUPPORT
Dedicated professionals who keep communication clear, details organized, and the process moving forward.
FIELD LEADERSHIP
Experienced leadership on site every day, coordinating trades, schedules, and quality from start to finish.
CRAFTSMEN & TRADE PARTNERS
Skilled craftsmen and long-standing trade partners who share our commitment to excellence and integrity.
VENDORS & SUPPLIERS
Quality materials and reliable suppliers who help us build homes that stand the test of time.
HOW THE TWO COME TOGETHER
How We Create the SCH Experience
Our Integrated Design-Build Process creates alignment. Our Family Driven Culture makes that process personal. Together, they create the SCH Experience — a clearer, more connected, and more rewarding custom home journey.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A Clear, Guided Experience From Start to Finish
Know where you stand, understand what comes next, and move forward with confidence—supported by an experienced team that guides the decisions and remains accountable throughout your journey.
CLARITY
You understand where the project stands, what decisions are ahead, and how they impact your home.
GUIDANCE
You receive experienced direction and support rather than being left to navigate hundreds of decisions alone.
COMMUNICATION
Proactive, direct communication keeps you informed and the team aligned.
PERSONAL CONNECTION
You work directly with an accessible, family-led team that takes the time to know you and understand what matters to your family. For many of our clients, that relationship continues beyond the home and grows into a lasting friendship.
ACCOUNTABILITY
One experienced team remains accountable for coordinating the details, solving problems, and carrying your vision through completion.
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
The Experience, In Their Words
The SCH Experience is best understood through the people who have experienced it. Hear from homeowners, design professionals, and trade partners about the relationships, communication, craftsmanship, and leadership behind a Sweaney home.
Homeowner Experience
Jason Ghilarducci
Todd, Dana, and Ryder Sweaney did an outstanding job designing and building our dream home. They were personally involved throughout the entire process and cared about every detail as though they were building the home for themselves. If you’re looking for a beautiful, well-built, structurally sound home, I highly recommend Sweaney Custom Homes.
Professional Perspective
Paul Brown Architect Inc
I have worked with Todd on several projects. As an Architect, it's always a bonus to work with an individual that is determined to construct our designs as they have conceived. His attention to detail, his ability to see the end product are paramount to his success in building the highest quality home.
Trade Partner Perspective
Coronado Stone Products
The quality of construction and attention to detail that Sweaney Custom Homes puts into everyone of their homes is outstanding. Their home designs are simply amazing and they continue to reach for new levels of innovation with every high end Custom Home they build. I definitely recommend Sweaney Custom Homes for anyone looking for the next level in home comfort.
Learn more about Sweaney Custom Homes’ awards and recognition, including national industry honors, community recognition, and more than two decades of recognized excellence in custom homebuilding.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Has Sweaney Custom Homes received awards and recognition for more than 20 years?
Yes. Sweaney Custom Homes has received industry and community recognition spanning more than two decades. Notable honors include the national 2006 BUILDER Magazine Pacesetter Award, recognition as Best Custom Home Design/Build Firm by BUILD Magazine in 2022, and being named the #1 Bakersfield Custom Home Builder by Home Builder Digest in 2024. These honors reflect the company’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship, construction leadership, and excellence in custom homebuilding.
What national recognition has Sweaney Custom Homes received?
In 2006, Sweaney Custom Homes received a national Pacesetter Award from BUILDER Magazine, recognizing the company’s achievements within the homebuilding industry. This distinction remains an important milestone in the company’s history and reflects the principles of leadership, innovation, and accountability that continue to guide its Master Builder-led approach today.
What role did Sweaney Custom Homes play in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition?
In 2004, Sweaney Construction was selected by ABC as the lead builder responsible for managing and coordinating the Elcano family home rebuild in Bakersfield, California, for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Working alongside local trade partners, suppliers, and volunteers, the company helped bring the project to completion. The project subsequently received the 2005 Beautiful Bakersfield Chairman’s Award, along with additional civic and government commendations.
What do Sweaney Custom Homes’ awards and recognition mean for homeowners considering a custom home?
Awards and recognition provide insight into a builder’s experience, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Sweaney Custom Homes’ history of recognition complements more than three decades of hands-on construction experience. Today, the company’s Master Builder-led, integrated Design-Build approach brings design, budgeting, and construction together under one accountable team.standard cta at the bottom of the page
The principles behind decades of recognition—leadership, craftsmanship, collaboration and accountability—continue to guide every custom home we build today.
