Keely Design Build — Orange County, CA

You dream it.
We build it.

Keely Design Build — Quality Built On Trust

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A finished KDB kitchen in Orange County

Choosing the wrong contractor costs you more than money. It costs months of your life and shakes your confidence that your dream will ever get built. We start with honest answers about where to begin, who to trust, and what it'll really cost.

Have you hired a contractor who left you wishing you hadn't?

Home improvement is one of the most complained-about industries in the country. Most of those complaints trace back to the same thing: the homeowner never really trusted the person they hired. If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

  • ✕Went quiet the moment you signed a proposal
  • ✕Bills that didn't match the estimate
  • ✕Tore your home apart and didn't come back for weeks
  • ✕Made changes to the project without talking to you
  • ✕Talked down to your family
  • ✕Got defensive when you asked about a charge on a bill
  • You're not difficult for expecting more. You're smart. The contractor who understands that is worth your time.
How We're Different

Three things we do that most contractors don't.

01

You see it before we start.

We design your project so you see exactly what you're getting before construction begins. The same team that designs it builds it. The dream you fall in love with is what gets built.

02

Nothing changes without your say-so.

Open-book pricing throughout. If anything affects your budget or scope, you hear it from us first, in writing, before anything moves. You won't get any surprise bills.

03

You always know where things stand.

Regular updates, a running photo record, and a schedule kept current from start to finish. You never have to chase anyone down or wonder what's happening in your own home.

Meet KDB

We've been the homeowner on the other side of it.
So we built the opposite.

“We've been the homeowner who couldn't get a call back. Who watched the price climb with no explanation. Who had a contractor talk down to our spouse, or left a bathroom torn apart for weeks. That's exactly why KDB exists.”

Before KDB, we spent years in large-scale construction across Southern California: commercial projects, national homebuilders, and high volume solar installations. We learned how to build to a high standard. We also learned what goes wrong when the homeowner gets left out of the loop, and why most renovation horror stories trace back to one thing: communication. KDB is built on fixing that. Honest communication, open-book pricing, and real craftsmanship on every project.

Matt Ratzlaff

Co-Owner

You want work that's done right, not just done fast. Matt is a master craftsman with a Construction Management background and years of experience on large commercial builds. He brings that same precision to every remodel.

Josh Price

Co-Owner

You want a project that flows from the first design decisions through the final invoice. Josh keeps you informed and your project moving every step of the way. His years of executive leadership experience make the complexity of your project feel smooth.

Hundreds of Projects Since 2018License #1071136 & InsuredLEED® Accredited
Your Journey

Three steps.
So you're never lost along the way.

1

Tell us about your project.

We start with a conversation, not a tape measure. What do you enjoy most about your home? What is unique about your family? We listen first, then guide you through each decision.

2

We design the project and design the construction process around your life.

You see your project before construction starts, designed by the same team that builds it. Then we put it in a clear agreement with a schedule and open-book pricing you can understand.

3

We build it with you in the loop.

Regular updates, honest communication, and we don't call it done until you do. After that, we stay reachable. A good contractor doesn't vanish once the check clears.

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Picture This

The project is done.
The contractors are gone.
It is your home now.

You come home after a long day, and the space you dreamed about is real. The kitchen. The patio. The room that finally works the way you live. It's quiet, it's yours, and it's exactly right.

Indoor outdoor living space remodel in Orange, CA by Keely Design Build

Indoor / Outdoor Living

A covered patio, an outdoor kitchen, a space that actually gets used.

Kitchen remodel in Orange County, CA by Keely Design Build

A Kitchen That Draws People In

The room where everyone ends up. Built to a standard you notice every day.

A custom living space that feels like home, remodel in Orange County, CA by Keely Design Build

A Space That Feels Like You

Built around how you actually live, not a showroom version of someone else’s house.

Backyard renovation in Anaheim Hills, CA by Keely Design Build

The Backyard You Keep Putting Off

The space behind your home has been waiting. Let’s finally make it the one your family uses.

You dream it. We build it.

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Where We Work
  • Villa Park
  • Orange
  • Tustin
  • North Tustin
  • Anaheim
  • Santa Ana
  • Yorba Linda
  • Santiago Canyon
  • Fullerton
  • Placentia
  • Irvine
  • Brea
What We Build
  • Whole-Home Renovation & Remodel
  • Kitchen Renovation Orange County
  • ADU Construction Orange County
  • Backyard & Outdoor Living Spaces
  • Indoor / Outdoor Living Design-Build
  • Design-Build Contractor Orange County
  • Licensed General Contractor OC
  • Home Addition Orange County
  • Cost-Plus Home Renovation