Gregg Abel Design & Construction

We purchased a cottage in Laguna beach built in 1937 and wanted to keep all of its charm, but modernize it for our family. Gregg Abel and his team did an amazing job of bringing our dream home to life while keeping the cottage style, and at the same time added wonderful touches to make it modern for our family. We get compliments on our home every weekend as people walk by, and highly recommend Gregg!

We retained Gregg to design a vacation home on our lot in Promontory community in Park City , Utah. He quickly got a sense of the architectural style of the community. The design included the aspects we wanted included in our home as well as additional creative ideas we never would have thought of. He was able to reach out and assimulate all the municipal and private community code and design requirements. He established fruitful relationships with those key people paving a way for development of our potential new home. Gregg listened carefully to what we needed. We wound up buying another home but he has continued to work with us on improvements to that residence. His responses have always been timely and he is fun to work with.

For over 20 years we have used Gregg Able Designs for several remodel projects on our home. Each project greatly enhanced the beauty and functionality of our home. Gregg has an artist's eye, is very knowledgeable of construction and design and is a delight to work with.

Gregg worked as both the designer and contractor on a restaurant we opened nine years ago in Laguna Beach. And it is one of the most beautiful and beloved spaces in the city. Laguna Beach can be tricky to navigate when it comes to construction, and Gregg is the master. His family has been building in Laguna Beach for generations and the Abel name is held in extremely high esteem. Gregg knows every facet of the city and what it takes to get a project built. He is dependable, honest, and incredibly hard working. But more than that, he cares. Tirelessly and with the upmost patience and respect, he works toward the end of getting a project built the way it was intended. A master craftsman, Gregg is old school when it comes to details and his passion for design. A door becomes a statement, a column transforms into a showpiece. Each project he touches bears his signature craftsmanship and artistry. Most of all though is what a pleasure it is to work with such a fine man. He treats people with respect and radiates positivity. It was a pleasure working with him and a privilege to get to know him. Together we created a restaurant that is a cornerstone of the community. It was a daunting undertaking, and without Gregg, it would not be what it is.

Gregg Abel has been great to work with. He and his team having done an amazing job with our plans. They worked with us very closely navigating all aspect of planning and city approval process. Gregg has many years of experience and it really shows. Gregg was alway available for me. I would highly recommend Gregg and his Team.

Gregg Abel Design and Construction built my "carriage house" next to my main residence in Laguna Beach, as a vintage cottage with room to keep my vintage car collection. It was a pleasure working together to establish a compatible design for the neighborhood, as well as trying a new construction technique using "Smart Blocks" (leave-in place concrete forms). Gregg also assisted in the Design Review process and his subcontractors were well qualified. The structure won an award for Best Small Structure from the American Concrete Institute.

Wonderful to work with!! Very helpful and knows the business. Rated him 5 out of 5 stars really just a pleasure to work with!!

Gregg Abel is not only a consummate professional but also a kind, incredibly talented human being. Gregg Abel performed three different remodels on our home - all of them with inspired ideas that saved us money, space and made the place look great. He answers his texts, cares about your kids and your schedules and the work he delivers is first class. He will leave your home looking incredible and you will want to know him for life. A total joy.

Gregg Abel is without a doubt one of the most talented architect and designers around. His craftsman style is noticed anywhere you see it throughout Laguna Beach. We have had the pleasure to work with his team on numerous occasions, and have always been pleased with their professionalism and the quality of their work. If you want evidence of his talent, simply look at the houses that he has worked on - they speak for themselves.

In late 2014, I purchased a home in Laguna Beach that was charming but required updating and a kitchen remodel. I hired Gregg Abel and his team and I could not be more satisfied with the entire experience. To begin with, the project required the Design Review approval. Gregg Abel himself was there to guide through every step of the process. His expertise in this area was invaluable and the project was approved first time through. The project itself was completed on time and on budget. This was a miracle in many ways as each room of my house needed some work and Gregg and his team were sure to point out important improvements while at the same time assure unnecessary steps were avoided in order to contain costs. The results were spectacular. The flow of the house is seamless. No one can tell where the work began and ended. The level of detail is impeccable with moldings and flooring and design all blending to the smallest element. I can attribute this to Gregg and his team treating my house as if it were their own and the pride of workmanship is apparent everywhere. One last note. All of this was accomplished while I lived in another state. Yet, never once during the process did I have a worry because I was in the great care of this team. I have moved over a dozen times in my career and have had at least that many houses. I have also had my share of renovation experiences and associated stories with each. Gregg Abel and his team are top notch and this story has a superlative ending. I would recommend Gregg Abel Design and Construction to everyone.

I recently hired Gregg Abel’s firm to update my 1970’s split level home. I couldn’t have asked for a better renovation team. They were respectful of my ideas and budget and came up with a design that surpassed my expectations. The construction team was professional, courteous and excellent at staying on top of every phase of my project. They kept me informed and quickly addressed any concerns. Ultimately, Gregg delivered a modern, serene and light filled home that I absolutely love!

We have just submitted plans, designed by Gregg Abel, to our city to build our dream home. The design process has be wonderful and he and his firm have taken great care in creating plans that meet our family needs and design preferences while still incorporating his signature craftsman style. We are very much looking forward to continuing with his firm for the construction of our home once we complete the design review process.