AYA Homes

Shawn Ajdari's 25+ Years Of Building Excellence

We’re a design-build general contractor serving San Francisco, the Bay Area, Reno, and Washoe County. From custom homes and kitchen or bathroom remodeling to ADUs and whole-home renovations.

Best of Houzz 2026 Service award
Best of Houzz 2025 Design award
Best of Houzz 2024 Service award
Best of Houzz 2023 Service award
Best of Houzz 2022 Service award
Best of Houzz 2021 Service award
Best of Houzz 2020 Service award
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7+ Years Best of Houzz • Excellence in Custom Home Building & Remodeling

Our Services

What Do You Need Help With?

Explore our most requested remodeling, renovation, and construction services across San Francisco, the Bay Area, Reno, and Washoe County.

Build a home around the way you want to live

A new home requires more than a good plan. We coordinate design, engineering, structure, systems, permitting, and construction early so every decision supports how the finished home will work and perform well safely.

Rethink your existing home with a clear plan

A full remodel starts with understanding the existing home. We coordinate layout, structure, systems, materials, and construction so new spaces work naturally with what is already there from planning through completion.

Design a kitchen around how you actually live.

A well-planned kitchen brings together layout, storage, appliances, lighting, plumbing, ventilation, and finishes. We resolve these details early so the space works efficiently and feels natural for daily use.

Create a bathroom where every detail has a purpose

Bathrooms require careful work behind the finished surfaces. We coordinate layout, waterproofing, drainage, ventilation, plumbing, lighting, tile, and fixtures to protect the home and improve daily comfort long term.

Add useful living space without overlooking the details

An ADU requires careful coordination of site conditions, design, structure, utilities, permitting, and construction. We bring these pieces together so the new space functions well and fits the property over time.

Expand your home without losing what makes it work

A home addition must connect with the existing structure and systems. We coordinate engineering, permitting, materials, and construction so the new space feels integrated rather than simply added on as planned.

Strengthen the parts of your home that matter most

Seismic retrofitting starts with understanding how an existing home is built. We coordinate assessment, engineering, and construction to address vulnerable foundations, cripple walls, and connections over time.

Address structural problems where they actually begin

Structural problems require more than fixing what is visible. We coordinate engineering and construction to identify underlying conditions and complete the appropriate repairs for lasting stability for years to come.

Luxury Custom Home Projects in the Bay Area

Mediterranean-Inspired Custom Home Build

A contemporary custom home build with a Mediterranean-inspired exterior, a home theatre and a pool integrated into the design.

Yellowstone Ranch Estate

A distinctive Cheyenne residence set on 6.73 acres, featuring expansive mountain and rolling-hill views, soaring ceilings, refined finishes, and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Modern Home Remodel in San Francisco

A modern home remodel designed to enhance comfort, functionality, and everyday living. Thoughtful updates and quality craftsmanship bring a fresh, refined feel to this San Francisco home.

Why Bay Area Homeowners Choose To Build With Us

Personal Guidance, Not Just Construction

You’re never left to figure things out on your own. We take the time to understand your goals, explain your options, and guide you through the decisions that shape your home. We make sure you know what comes next, what to expect, and why it matters.

Your Project Gets the Attention It Deserves

Every project matters. We stay closely involved, keep priorities clear, and manage the work with the attention it deserves—even when other projects are underway. Your project stays organized, monitored, and moving forward without unnecessary delays.

Dependable From Start to Finish, Every Time.

We do what we say, communicate when something needs attention, and take responsibility for the work from beginning to completion. You should know who is responsible. We stay accountable and keep you fully informed throughout the process, every step.

WHO WE ARE

The Mind Of An Engineer,
The Experience Of A Builder

Shawn Ajdari — Founder, AYA Homes

ENGINEERING DEGREE · MBA · BUILDER IN ATLANTA, CHEYENNE, SAN FRANCISCO AND RENO

That background shapes how Shawn builds today: problems get anticipated on paper rather than discovered mid-project, and every decision is made with the finished home in mind. He guides each client through the process personally, with careful planning, honest communication, and uncompromising attention to detail.

AYA Homes — where experience, expertise, and personal commitment come together to build the home you’ve imagined.

The Experience Of Working With Aya Homes

Hear directly from homeowners who have trusted AYA Homes with their homes and shared their experience working with us.

A Better Way to Build Your Home

Our Home Building & Remodeling Process

1. Discovery

We discuss your goals, assess your property, and review project feasibility.

2. Pre-construction

Define the scope, review the budget, and coordinate key requirements.

3. Design Development

We coordinate architectural plans, engineering, material selections, and permitting.

4. Construction

Our team manages scheduling, trades, materials, construction, and quality control throughout the project.

5. Final Walkthrough

We review the completed work, address final details, and ensure everything is ready for you.

Get In Touch

Ready To Start Building?

Our team is here to guide you every step of the way- from exploring designs to final handover.

Email

ssajdari@gmail.com

Reno,NV Office

(770)-364-4177

FAQs

Got Questions?
We've Got Answers!

Find everything you need to know about AYA Homes – in our FAQ section!

Yes. AYA Homes provides full design-build services for homeowners across San Francisco, the Bay Area, Reno, and Washoe County. We coordinate planning, design, engineering, permitting, construction, and project management from start to finish, helping keep every phase aligned from the initial concept through final completion.

Yes. AYA Homes is licensed in California (CSLB #1056771) and Nevada (NSCB #0095415), bonded, and carrying general liability.

AYA Homes has over 25 years of experience building and remodeling homes, with projects completed in the Atlanta metro area, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and now the Bay Area and Reno.

Our kitchen remodeling costs vary widely depending on the project scope, materials, and layout changes. During a free consultation, we’ll review your space and provide a detailed, itemized estimate tailored to your project.

Bathroom remodel costs depend on the scope of work, from a simple refresh to a full layout change involving new plumbing. We provide a transparent, itemized quote after an in-home consultation.

Yes. AYA Homes manages the full permitting and inspection process for every project, working directly with local building departments in both California and Nevada.

Timelines depend on project scope, but we provide a detailed schedule after the initial design and planning phase, and keep you updated throughout construction.

Yes, AYA Homes designs and builds ADUs, including garage conversions and new backyard units, and can walk you through current California ADU regulations.

Yes. Earthquake retrofitting and structural engineering are core services for our Bay Area clients, especially for older homes with unreinforced foundations or cripple walls.

Schedule a free consultation through our contact page. We’ll discuss your project, walk the space if needed, and provide next steps and a detailed proposal.

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