Who We Are

Mission, Goals and Guiding Principles

Our company motto, "Green Builders on the Central Coast," says a lot about our focus here at Semmes & Co. Drawing on client dreams and time-tested design traditions, the mission of Semmes & Co. Builders, Inc. is to construct high quality, distinctive, energy efficient homes with a special emphasis on sustainability.

Our Mission

To build high quality, energy efficient homes at a good value for satisfied clients

Goals

To remain the leading green builder on the Central Coast of California
To continue to increase the level of energy efficiency and resource conservation on our projects
To promote green building in our community
To expand our knowledge of green building and design
To train the next generation of craftspeople

Guiding Principles

Accept only projects that are consistent with our values
Build relationships with clients based on trust and integrity
Be respectful and accepting of each other
Share our knowledge with the building profession and the public

Building Principles

Build in harmony with the site
Build as small and simply as possible
Buildings will be able to heat and cool themselves
Buildings will be as resource efficient as possible
Buildings will have the healthiest interior environments possible
Buildings will have heart and soul

Sustainability

“My interest in Semmes and Co. is the true honesty, integrity, and team work displayed on a day to day basis. With Semmes & Co., I catch myself thinking of recycling, sustainability, and the future of building for a better world.”

Scott Beavers, Harvey Plumbing