Four Generations of Craftsmanship
Design Remodel Build is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction company rooted in a tradition of quality workmanship, accountability, and client trust.
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About DRB
Our story begins with Juan Manuel Negrete, who founded a residential construction business in Peru, specializing in masonry work. His dedication to hands-on building and structural integrity laid the foundation for the values that continue to guide our family today. From the ground up, every project was approached with the same discipline and pride that he instilled in each generation that followed.
Through four generations, we have carried forward a commitment to craftsmanship, resilience, and leadership. Allen Negrete brought the business to Southern California and has spent over three decades building relationships and delivering results that speak for themselves. Today, his sons Johnathan, Anthony, and Fabian carry that same dedication into every project they touch.
When you work with DRB, you're not hiring a corporation — you're working directly with a family whose name, history, and pride stand behind every structure we create. That personal accountability is what sets us apart, and it's a standard we refuse to compromise.
Years of Experience
Generations Strong
Family Owned
What We Do
From concept through completion, we deliver residential and specialty construction with an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Complete new home construction from foundation to finish, built with generational expertise and meticulous attention to detail.
Comprehensive renovation and remodeling services that transform existing spaces while maintaining structural integrity and code compliance.
Expertly designed and executed kitchen and bathroom renovations that combine beauty with function, tailored to your lifestyle.
Expand your living space with thoughtfully designed additions that blend seamlessly with your existing home architecture.
Specialty structural contracting with deep expertise in reinforcement, retrofitting, and complex structural solutions.
A streamlined single-source approach from design through construction, ensuring clear communication and budget certainty throughout.
Our Work
A complete fire-damage rebuild — structural framing, roof and ceiling reconstruction, and full interior restoration that brought a severely damaged home back to life.
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A full restoration of a classic California craftsman — renovated kitchen and baths, refinished interiors, fresh exterior, and re-landscaped grounds, inside and out.
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A contemporary full remodel with a detached studio — clean-lined exteriors, an open studio suite with kitchenette, a spa-style bath, and landscaped patio and lawn.
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A studs-up transformation — an open living and kitchen great room, a serene primary suite, a spa bath, and an indoor-outdoor courtyard, rebuilt from the original structure shown in the pre-renovation photos.
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Custom accessory dwelling units — from detached studios and garage conversions to full backyard homes, built for rental income, multigenerational living, and lasting property value.
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The Negrete family's involvement in construction spans four generations and two countries, rooted in a tradition of craftsmanship, resilience, and leadership.
Building on that legacy, Allen Negrete carried the business forward into its modern form. With over three decades of experience, Allen's leadership has shaped the company into what it is today, setting standards, guiding operations, and ensuring that the principles passed down through generations remain central to every project.
1st Generation
Juan Manuel Negrete
Founded residential construction in Peru, specializing in masonry work
2nd Generation
Jorge Negrete
Expanded as specialty structural contractor, established business in the U.S.
3rd Generation
Allen Negrete
CEO with 32+ years shaping DRB into what it is today
4th Generation
Johnathan, Anthony & Fabian
Continuing the family tradition with the same commitment to quality
Our People
When you work with DRB, you're working directly with leadership that is fully invested in the success of your project.
CEO
Third-generation construction professional with 32 years of experience. Sets direction and ensures standards at every level.
Project Manager & Lead Designer
Over a decade of experience. Oversees projects from concept through completion, ensuring seamless execution.
Operations
Balances his role at DRB with active service in the U.S. Marine Corps, bringing precision and discipline to every project.
Project Manager
Manages projects from start to finish, coordinates crews, oversees inspections, and keeps clients informed throughout.
Insurance Services
When disaster strikes, DRB is ready 24/7. We specialize in fire damage cleanup and restoration, guiding you through the insurance process every step of the way.
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Our family's name, history, and pride stand behind every structure we create.
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We'd love to hear about your project. Reach out to schedule a consultation and learn how DRB can bring your vision to life.
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