Stone-clad modern hillside home lit at twilight
Finished great room with sliding glass doors to a covered deck

Coastal Estates, Crafted by Hand

Huntington Beach Home Builder for Custom Coastal Homes and Remodels

Hardey Builds is a Huntington Beach home builder creating custom homes, guest houses and whole-home renovations across coastal Orange County, each one finished by hand.

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Craftsmanship Since 2005

A Huntington Beach Home Builder Rooted in Artisan Tile Work

Mike Hardey founded the company in 2005 as a tile craftsman. Tile is honest work, because every joint, edge and grout line shows in the finished room. Nothing can be hidden behind trim. That discipline still shapes the way we build today, and it is why a tile setter's patience runs through every room we finish.

Over 20 years later, the work has grown into custom homes, ADUs and full renovations, and the standard has not changed. We plan layouts before a single tile is cut, check every measurement twice and care about how stone meets plaster and how millwork meets the floor.

Finished white kitchen with a charcoal tile backsplash and a white island
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  • Hexagon tile behind a bronze vessel sink
  • Slate tile backsplash and cream cabinetry
  • White subway tile behind a dark wood double vanity
  • Oak staircase beside a stone fireplace
  • Gray subway tile backsplash behind a white quartz island
  • Reclaimed wood floating shelves
  • Marble backsplash with glass shelves and crystal pendants
  • Granite peninsula with cross-back wood barstools

Featured Work

Coastal Custom Homes Built for Light, Space and Detail

Our homes are designed for the way coastal Orange County lives. Exteriors open to the view with large window walls and outdoor rooms, and they look as good at dusk as they do at noon. Inside, wide open plans let light travel from the front door to the back terrace. Ceiling heights, sight lines and the path from room to room are settled early, while the plans can still change easily.

Charcoal flat panel kitchen with a light wood island Kitchen Charcoal cabinets, light wood island White shaker kitchen with a dark island and gray upholstered stools Kitchen Dark island, white shaker cabinets Freestanding tub under a vaulted ceiling Primary Bath Freestanding tub, vaulted ceiling Guest house living and dining room under a vaulted ceiling Guest House Vaulted living and dining White shaker kitchen under a linear chandelier Kitchen Shaker cabinets, linear chandelier Open plan kitchen with a travertine floor Kitchen and Dining Open plan on travertine

The craft shows up close. We build clean modern homes and California rustic interiors with exposed brick, wood beams and tall window bays. In each one, the materials are chosen to work as one design:

  • Custom tile on floors, walls and showers
  • Stone countertops and kitchen islands
  • Cabinetry, trim and millwork fitted on site
  • Wood beams and brick with sound structural support
  • Lighting and fixtures placed to suit the finishes
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Open living room with corner windows

Our Approach

Our Approach as Custom Home Builders in Orange County

A fine home depends on three things done well at the same time. The design has to be coordinated, the finish work has to be exact and the project has to be run with care. We hold every build to all three.

  • Design-Build Coordination

    We coordinate the floor plan, space planning and finish selections from the start, along with permit assistance. Plans and approvals are in place before construction begins, so each decision is made once.

  • Artisan Finish Work

    Our roots in tile set the bar for every surface. Tile, stone, cabinetry and trim are planned for clean lines and tight joints, then installed by people who care how each edge meets the next.

  • White-Glove Project Management

    One team manages every trade, the schedule and each inspection. You have a single point of contact who knows the whole project, and you hear from us at each stage through the final walkthrough.

Tile is honest work, because every joint, edge and grout line shows in the finished room.

Services

Custom Homes, Renovations, Kitchens, Baths and ADUs

Every service draws on the same team, the same permit process and the same finish standard. A new home on a coastal lot and a single primary bath are planned, managed and finished by one general contractor.

  • Finished entry with a black front door and oak stairs

    Custom Home Builds

    Custom Home Builds

    Hardey Builds is a custom home builder in Huntington Beach, CA, creating coastal homes shaped around the way you live and finished to an artisan standard. Call (562) 257-8121.

  • Kitchen and dining room under exposed wood beams

    Whole-Home Renovations

    Home Remodeling

    Hardey Builds handles home remodeling in Huntington Beach, CA, from reworking a dated floor plan to renovating every room as one design. Call (562) 257-8121.

  • White shaker kitchen with a hex tile backsplash

    Luxury Kitchens

    Kitchen Remodeling

    Hardey Builds provides kitchen remodeling in Huntington Beach, CA, with considered layouts, fine materials and finishes chosen to work as one. Call (562) 257-8121.

  • Backyard guest cottage with a paver walkway

    Guest Houses and ADUs

    ADU Construction

    Hardey Builds is an ADU builder in Huntington Beach, CA, creating guest houses and garden residences for family, guests and extended stays. Call (562) 257-8121.

Custom Homes Designed Around the Way You Live

A custom home should fit your life, not a stock floor plan. We start with your days: where the family gathers, how you entertain, where the morning light falls and how the rooms open to the outdoors. Square footage follows from those answers, never the other way around. A Huntington Beach home builder who starts with your routine can give each room a clear purpose.

That might mean a kitchen island sized for hosting, a quiet study, a primary suite set apart from the main living area or window bays that frame the coast. We coordinate the plans and permits, then manage construction through cleanup and the final walkthrough. Learn how our custom home builds move from the first sketch to move-in day.

Guest Houses, ADUs and Whole-Home Renovations

An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is a second, smaller home on the same lot. Homeowners build them as guest houses, for extended family or for rental use. Our ADU construction covers detached units from layout planning through permits, inspections and finish work. A guest house built by the same team as the main home can share its materials, so the two read as one property.

When a house no longer fits the way you live, a whole-home renovation can change how every room works. We open tight layouts, update kitchens and baths together and bring every finish into one consistent style. When a renovation needs more space, we also build home and room additions that match the original structure.

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Luxury Kitchens and Baths Finished to a Tile Setter's Standard

The kitchen and the primary bath are the rooms you use most and judge most closely. We plan each one as a complete design, with cabinets, stone countertops, backsplash, lighting and fixtures chosen to work together. A Huntington Beach home builder with a finish work background sees how those pieces meet long before they arrive. Read more about our kitchen remodeling work.

Wet areas get special care because our company started in tile. Waterproofing, slopes and tile layout are planned before work begins, so a walk-in shower or a floor-to-ceiling tile wall looks right and stays sound for years. Vanities, plumbing fixtures and lighting are set to the same exact lines as the tile around them. See our bathroom remodeling work for the full scope.

From Consultation to Reveal

Process

Our Home Building Process, From Consultation to Reveal

A clear process keeps a complex build calm. Each stage ends with your approval before the next one begins.

  1. Consultation

    We meet at your property, listen to your goals and study the site. You leave with an honest view of the scope, the options and what shapes the investment.

  2. Design

    We coordinate the floor plan, layout and finish selections, then handle permit assistance with the city. Construction starts only when the plans and approvals are in place.

  3. Build

    Our team manages every trade, the schedule and each inspection. You receive regular updates, so you always know what is complete and what comes next.

  4. Reveal

    We clean the site and walk through the finished home with you. Any detail that needs attention is handled before the project is called complete.

What Homeowners Say About Building With Us

A builder is judged by how the whole project feels, from the first consultation to the final walkthrough. That is the standard we hold every home to.

  • Paige Hardey

    Paige Hardey

    a month ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Mike and his crew were very helpful with their ideas and we’re able to deliver at a reasonable price and on time!

  • Tiffany

    Tiffany

    2 months ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    A pleasure to work with. Great ideas to help me get the design I envision.

  • Todd Snyder

    Todd Snyder

    5 months ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Mike and his team did three project for me and my family. Two bathrooms and major renovation work for my kitchen to ready it for finishing and flooring on top of all of that. The team does the highest level of quality work. No short cuts. Feel like I have a great relationship with him and his team. Couldn’t ask for a better group to do this work. Highly Reccomended. Thanks Mike and team for the great work.

  • Alex Stutzman

    Alex Stutzman

    5 months ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Mike and his guys remodeled a shower for me, the work was very well done. Mike communicates very well and what he says will be done was done in a timely manner. I recommend Mike and his guys for any tile job you may need.

  • Cj Connolly

    Cj Connolly

    5 months ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Great experience! Highly recommend. They were flexible with delays in delivery of the tile and the finished product looks amazing!

  • Chip & Tracy Oppenlander

    Chip & Tracy Oppenlander

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Mike and his team quickly gave us the bathroom we were looking for, and were able to make changes on the fly. Appreciated his help with material selection. Very professional!

  • Anna Nixt

    Anna Nixt

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I hired Mike Hardey to work at our Home in Long Beach. He was always on time, his crew was great to work with and delivered everything we needed on time at the price we could afford, we couldn't ask for more. Communication with Mike was effortless and he always kept us updated on the progress, good or bad after the walls come out you just never know what you will find. Both Bathrooms at my Duplex needed to be remodeled and I needed it completed within a 6 week timeframe and he was able to start the work and get it completed on time. He provided us with all the suggestions for what to purchase and made remodeling both bathrooms so simple. We were stressed, needed the remodel to happen quickly and we were fortunate enough to work with Mike. Mike has a great eye for design and he's professional and honest about what he can provide as far as Construction is concerned. He's got a great sense of humor, he finds joy in his work and with his crew and their professionalism I will use him again and would recommend him to my friends and family. :) I added a few photos to show you the 2 different bathrooms. He moved a Window made it smaller and in another bathroom we rotated the entire bathroom, moved plumbing of what was the weirdest bathroom I had ever seen of 2 showers in the same bathroom into 1 HUGE bathroom that is a lot more functional and up to date. I LOVE how it all turned out and my tenants couldn't be happier too. Construction is expensive, Construction is stressful and when you want it done correctly and you want peace of mind, communication and all your needs met during a stressful remodel you don't need to look any further. Mike did it for us and I am sure he can for you too! :)

  • T Bene

    T Bene

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Hardy Tile did all three of our bathrooms and they did an exceptional job. Everything was on schedule and Mike constantly checked in. The team of guys took great care in completing the work and making sure it met our expectations. When something was amiss such as a completely out of level ceiling (original builder issue), Hardy’s team developed a plan, obtained approval and completed the work with efficiency. We are happy we went with Hardy Tile!

  • Mona Kelly

    Mona Kelly

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Mike has redone both of our bathrooms as well as kitchen and we love it all, I would highly recommend him for any home updates you need.

  • Dale Pettitt

    Dale Pettitt

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Great job Love his work 👍

  • Donna Medine

    Donna Medine

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    “Sometimes you get what you pay for in life, but sometimes you get even more. Mike and his exceptional crew are perfectionists and artists, and their work is impeccable. Three ugly duckling stucco fireplaces were transformed into beautiful focal points that looked as though they had always been in the house. Mike understood and appreciated our eclectic tastes, and designed and delivered exactly what we wanted on budget and on time. We would highly recommend Mike Hardey and his talented workmen.”

  • Matthew B

    Matthew B

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Hardey Tile did an outstanding job on a walk-in shower remodel we recently had done. I actually contacted Mike to re-do a sloppy job done by another contractor and I am so glad I did. In fact, the whole process was seamless and they were able to start within one week of my initial call (which was wonderful because I was out of a shower). Mike was very punctual, easy to work with, and he has an eye for detail. Everything with the project was on schedule and the overall craftsmanship in the end was fantastic. His crew, Manual and Robert, were such a pleasure to work with. They kept the workplace very clean, were respectful (by being on time), and were great about keeping me posted as work progressed. All in all, Hardey Tile really delivered for us and I know you wont be disappointed by selecting them for your next project.

  • Jodi Metz

    Jodi Metz

    a year ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Mike owner of HARDEY TILE has done numerous jobs at my house over the years. If you want a contractor who brings his love for the arts and creativity into designing your project, he is the guy. He is honest and great to work with.

  • Richard Lande

    Richard Lande

    8 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    mike did an excellent job on our new kitchen. can't beat his pricing either. my wife loves her new marble tiles and everything was lvl... thanks again mike!

  • Steve Astle

    Steve Astle

    9 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Mike at Hardey Tile is a great person to work with. He is friendly, professional, and produces quality work. I highly recommend Hardey Tile for all your home renovation projects.

  • Donna Medine

    Donna Medine

    10 years ago

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Sometimes you get what you pay for in life, but sometimes you get even more. Mike and his exceptional crew are perfectionists and artists, and their work is impeccable. Three ugly duckling stucco fireplaces were transformed into beautiful focal points that looked as though they had always been in the house. Mike understood and appreciated our eclectic tastes, and designed and delivered exactly what we wanted on budget and on time. We would highly recommend Mike Hardey and his talented workmen.

Communities

Communities We Serve as a General Contractor in Orange County

As a Huntington Beach home builder, we do much of our work close to home. We also build across coastal Orange County, including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Irvine, along with nearby Southern California communities.

Coastal and inland homes ask for different things. Salt air, older housing stock and tight lots shape many projects near the water, while inland neighborhoods often call for guest houses, additions and kitchen updates. We plan each home around the house and the lot in front of us. Materials near the coast are chosen to stand up to moist, salty air, and finishes are sealed with that exposure in mind.

Questions

Questions About Hiring a Home Builder in Huntington Beach

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Can one company handle both new construction and remodeling?

Yes. We build custom homes and ADUs from the ground up, and we also renovate kitchens, bathrooms and entire houses. One team for both means the same planning, permit and project management process applies to every job. Whether you are building new on a coastal lot or reworking the rooms you already have, you keep one point of contact from start to finish.

Are you a licensed contractor in California?

Yes. Hardey Builds operates under California Contractor License #864044. Mike Hardey founded the company in 2005, and the team brings over 20 years of construction and remodeling experience to each home. You are welcome to ask about the license during your consultation, and we will explain how it applies to the work planned for your property.

What happens during a private consultation?

We meet at your property, walk the space and talk through how you want the finished home to live. We look at the lot, the existing structure and any limits the site may place on the design. From there you receive a clear outline of scope and options, so you can decide on next steps with confidence before anything is committed.

Who handles permits and inspections on my project?

We do. Permit assistance and inspection coordination are part of our full project management. We help prepare what the city requires, schedule each inspection and keep work moving between them. You never have to manage the paperwork on your own, and each stage of construction moves forward only after it has been properly approved.

Do you build in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Irvine?

Yes. Our home base is Huntington Beach, and we build and renovate throughout Orange County, including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa and Seal Beach. We also serve nearby Southern California communities such as Long Beach. Each project is planned around its own lot and neighborhood, whether it sits near the water or further inland.

White shaker kitchen with an arabesque tile backsplash and pendant lights

Private Consultations

Let's Build Your Legacy

A home of this caliber begins with a quiet conversation about your property, your plans and the way you want to live. Call your Huntington Beach home builder any day of the week, Monday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, or send an inquiry and we will arrange a private consultation at a time that suits you.

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