White Oak Restoration
La Jolla
Seamless dustless refinish with a natural matte finish, and zero downtime for the family.
White OakRubio MonocoatDustless Sanding
Investment
Scoped to the project
San Diego · Family-Owned · 20+ Years · B + C-15 Licensed
Design, build & floor your San Diego home.
One accountable, licensed design-build team for hardwood, kitchens, whole-home renovations, and commercial build-outs.
San Diego · Family-Owned · 20+ Years · B + C-15 Licensed
Design, build & floor your San Diego home.
One accountable, licensed design-build team for hardwood, kitchens, whole-home renovations, and commercial build-outs, from planning to final walkthrough.
Dustless Refinishing◆
White Oak Installation◆
Herringbone & Chevron◆
Kitchen Remodels◆
Spa Bathrooms◆
Whole-Home Renovations◆
Exotic Hardwood Restoration◆
Custom Stairs◆
ADUs◆
Commercial Build-Outs◆
Tenant Improvements◆
Additions◆
Dustless Refinishing◆
White Oak Installation◆
Herringbone & Chevron◆
Kitchen Remodels◆
Spa Bathrooms◆
Whole-Home Renovations◆
Exotic Hardwood Restoration◆
Custom Stairs◆
ADUs◆
Commercial Build-Outs◆
Tenant Improvements◆
Additions◆
Engineered Hardwood◆
Wide-Plank Oak◆
Luxury Vinyl◆
Designer Tile & Stone◆
Heated Floors◆
Curbless Showers◆
Design-Build◆
3D Renderings◆
Permit-Ready Drawings◆
Licensed · Insured · Bonded◆
Family-Owned◆
On Time · On Budget◆
Engineered Hardwood◆
Wide-Plank Oak◆
Luxury Vinyl◆
Designer Tile & Stone◆
Heated Floors◆
Curbless Showers◆
Design-Build◆
3D Renderings◆
Permit-Ready Drawings◆
Licensed · Insured · Bonded◆
Family-Owned◆
On Time · On Budget◆
Reviewed by Clients
On Google & Yelp
20+ Years
Serving San Diego
Licensed · Insured · Bonded
B #970145 · C-15 #1002910
Family-Owned
Ben & Lauren Braswell
Services
One licensed team. Floors to whole-home to commercial.
Design, build, and finish under one accountable contractor, from hardwood restoration to tenant improvements.
Swell + Tidal
One company. Two specialties. Zero finger-pointing.
Most remodels lose time and quality in the gaps between trades. The GC blames the flooring sub, the sub blames the GC, and you're stuck in the middle. We removed the gap.
"The construction company flooring pros hire for their own homes."
Swell Contracting
Your licensed general contractor
Full-service design-build for kitchens, baths, whole-home renovations, ADUs, and commercial build-outs. CSLB B #970145.
Tidal Flooring
Our in-house flooring division
Hardwood installation and dustless refinishing by a dedicated flooring crew. CSLB C-15 #1002910. Same team, same standards.
One accountable team
One contract, one schedule, one number to call, with no coordinating between separate companies.
Schedule control
Flooring is planned into the build from day one, not squeezed in at the end by an outside crew.
Finish quality you can see
Floors installed by the same people other contractors hire for their own homes.
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Design to finished home
Watch a space become a home.
From the first concept to the finished room, one in-house team carries your project the whole way. It designs it, draws it, and builds it. No hand-off gap, no finger-pointing.
Design
Concept, space planning, and photoreal 3D, so you see the finished room before a wall moves.
Drawings
Permit-ready construction documents and San Diego permitting, prepared in-house.
Finished home
The same team that designed it builds it, to the drawing, with one point of contact.
Project range estimator
Know your range before the first call.
Answer four quick questions and get an instant planning range, a realistic timeline, and a tailored project guide. No pushy sales call required.
- Budget range tuned to your finish level
- Realistic build timeline
- Free PDF project guide
Project
Scope
Timeline
You
One team, design through build
Design & planning, in-house.
Our design team takes on any project, from a single kitchen to a ground-up home. Because the same team designs and builds, there's no hand-off gap between an architect's drawing and what actually gets built. Here's what each step delivers, and why keeping it in-house protects your project.
Floor plan · conceptSwell Design Studio
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Concept & space planning
We translate how you want to live into a plan: layouts, light, and flow.
- You get
- You get a floor plan and space layout, not just a quote.
- Why in-house
- Designing in-house means the layout is drawn around how you actually live, not handed off to a stranger.
02
3D renderings
See your kitchen, bath, or whole home in photoreal 3D before a wall moves.
- You get
- You see the finished room in 3D and sign off before anything is built.
- Why in-house
- Decisions get made on screen, where changes are free, not on site, where they cost time and money.
03
Permit-ready drawings
Construction documents and San Diego permitting, handled in-house.
- You get
- You get a permit-ready construction set and we manage the submittal.
- Why in-house
- The drawings and the build come from one team, so nothing is lost in translation between designer and contractor.
04
Build
The same team that designed it builds it, to the drawing, on schedule.
- You get
- You get the room you approved, built to the drawing by the people who drew it.
- Why in-house
- One accountable team start to finish means no finger-pointing between architect and builder when questions come up.
Concept to render to drawing.
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Rendering
Featured Work
Recent projects, real results.
Coastal Kitchen Remodel
Del Mar
Open-concept coastal kitchen with a 10-ft island and sightline to the water.
QuartziteCustom Oak CabinetryBrass Fixtures
Investment
Scoped to the project
Whole Home Renovation
Encinitas
A light-filled modern coastal home, taken from design through permit to build.
Wide-Plank OakLimestoneSteel & Glass
Investment
Scoped to the project
Commercial Construction
Spaces that open on time, on spec.
A large share of our work is commercial: retail, restaurants, medical, and office build-outs across San Diego. Tenant improvements, code & ADA compliance, and fast-track scheduling, handled by one accountable team.
Retail
Brand-grade storefronts and fit-outs, delivered before launch day.
Restaurants
Kitchens, dining rooms, and code-critical build-outs for opening day.
Medical
Clean, ADA-compliant clinical spaces that pass inspection the first time.
Office
Tenant improvements and renovations that perform, often on a live floor.
Featured · Commercial
Restaurant Build-Out
North Park · Delivered for opening day
Partners
A construction partner your clients can trust.
When you put your name behind a referral, your reputation is on the line. We're the licensed, accountable team that makes you look good.
How we work
Clear from the first call to the final walkthrough.
No surprises, no mystery. Here's exactly how a Swell project moves, and what you can count on at every step.
- 01
Discovery Call
We start with a short call to understand what you're planning, your goals, your space, and your rough timeline. It's a conversation, not a sales pitch.
No pressure and no obligation, just a clear first step.
- 02
Site Visit
We come to your property to see the space in person, take measurements, and assess conditions that affect scope and cost, like subfloors, structure, or existing finishes.
Seeing it in person is how we avoid surprises later.
- 03
Budget Range
Based on the visit, we share a realistic planning range for your project so you can make decisions with real numbers, before anyone commits to a full design.
You'll know the ballpark early, not after you're invested.
- 04
Design & Scope
We develop the design, material selections, and a detailed written scope so everyone agrees on exactly what's being built before work begins.
Everything is in writing, no vague handshakes.
- 05
Build & Schedule
We confirm a schedule, handle permitting where needed, and build, with one project manager running the job and keeping you updated as it progresses.
One accountable point of contact the whole way through.
- 06
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished project with you, address any final details, and make sure you're genuinely happy before we call the job complete.
It's not done until you're satisfied with the result.
Everything you need to feel safe hiring us.
Not badges for decoration. Live, verifiable proof. Licensed, insured, warrantied, and accountable on every project.
License Verification
Active California CSLB licenses: General Contractor (B) and Flooring (C-15). Verify us directly with the state board.
B · CSLB · C-15 · CSLB
Fully Insured
General liability and workers' compensation in force on every job. Certificates available on request.
Liability + Workers' Comp
Verified Reviews
Reputation built over two decades of San Diego homeowners and businesses.
20+ years · San Diego
Written Warranties
Workmanship warranties on construction and flooring, documented in writing before work begins.
Workmanship guaranteed
Project History
Every completed project becomes a documented, searchable case study with materials and outcomes.
Transparent track record
Financing Options
Flexible financing available so the right project doesn't wait on the budget.
Plans available
Reviewed by San Diego homeowners.
Ben Braswell and Lauren Braswell run Swell hands-on. Read what clients say on Google and Yelp.
Caroline H.
Google Reviews
“Exceeded our expectations — the care and attention to detail were outstanding.”
Phil K.
Google Reviews
“Top notch. They transformed everything — professional beyond belief, on time and on budget.”
Colby P.
Google Reviews
“They take the extra step to satisfy customers.”
Esther N.
Client Review
“I have used several contractors in the past, but have never been motivated to write a review until now. Their work was meticulous and precise and exceeded my expectations.”
Caroline H.
Google Reviews
“Exceeded our expectations — the care and attention to detail were outstanding.”
Phil K.
Google Reviews
“Top notch. They transformed everything — professional beyond belief, on time and on budget.”
Colby P.
Google Reviews
“They take the extra step to satisfy customers.”
Esther N.
Client Review
“I have used several contractors in the past, but have never been motivated to write a review until now. Their work was meticulous and precise and exceeded my expectations.”
Caroline H.
Google Reviews
“Exceeded our expectations — the care and attention to detail were outstanding.”
Phil K.
Google Reviews
“Top notch. They transformed everything — professional beyond belief, on time and on budget.”
Colby P.
Google Reviews
“They take the extra step to satisfy customers.”
Esther N.
Client Review
“I have used several contractors in the past, but have never been motivated to write a review until now. Their work was meticulous and precise and exceeded my expectations.”
Caroline H.
Google Reviews
“Exceeded our expectations — the care and attention to detail were outstanding.”
Phil K.
Google Reviews
“Top notch. They transformed everything — professional beyond belief, on time and on budget.”
Colby P.
Google Reviews
“They take the extra step to satisfy customers.”
Esther N.
Client Review
“I have used several contractors in the past, but have never been motivated to write a review until now. Their work was meticulous and precise and exceeded my expectations.”
Colby P.
Google Reviews
“They take the extra step to satisfy customers.”
Esther N.
Client Review
“I have used several contractors in the past, but have never been motivated to write a review until now. Their work was meticulous and precise and exceeded my expectations.”
Caroline H.
Google Reviews
“Exceeded our expectations — the care and attention to detail were outstanding.”
Phil K.
Google Reviews
“Top notch. They transformed everything — professional beyond belief, on time and on budget.”
Colby P.
Google Reviews
“They take the extra step to satisfy customers.”
Esther N.
Client Review
“I have used several contractors in the past, but have never been motivated to write a review until now. Their work was meticulous and precise and exceeded my expectations.”
Caroline H.
Google Reviews
“Exceeded our expectations — the care and attention to detail were outstanding.”
Phil K.
Google Reviews
“Top notch. They transformed everything — professional beyond belief, on time and on budget.”
Colby P.
Google Reviews
“They take the extra step to satisfy customers.”
Esther N.
Client Review
“I have used several contractors in the past, but have never been motivated to write a review until now. Their work was meticulous and precise and exceeded my expectations.”
Caroline H.
Google Reviews
“Exceeded our expectations — the care and attention to detail were outstanding.”
Phil K.
Google Reviews
“Top notch. They transformed everything — professional beyond belief, on time and on budget.”
Colby P.
Google Reviews
“They take the extra step to satisfy customers.”
Esther N.
Client Review
“I have used several contractors in the past, but have never been motivated to write a review until now. Their work was meticulous and precise and exceeded my expectations.”
Caroline H.
Google Reviews
“Exceeded our expectations — the care and attention to detail were outstanding.”
Phil K.
Google Reviews
“Top notch. They transformed everything — professional beyond belief, on time and on budget.”
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Learning Center
Plan smarter before you commit.
Honest guidance on cost, timeline, and the decisions that matter for San Diego remodels and flooring.
Answers, before you ask.
Yes. Swell Contracting is a licensed general contractor (CSLB B License), and our Tidal Flooring division holds a specialty flooring license (C-15). That means one accountable team for everything from hardwood refinishing to full-home renovations, with no subcontractor finger-pointing.
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