My wife and I purchased our "forever home" in 2021. Though it was a residential renovation, the…read moresize and scope of the project resembled a small commercial project: down-to-the-studs demo, blowing out walls, commercial-grade roofing, large solar array with Tesla energy storage, 400 amp electrical, new all-electric, plumbing and HVAC.
At the outset, we met with most of the big-name general contractors in San Diego and several boutique firms and did not feel comfortable with any of them; we felt we would be treated impersonally and mechanistically.
I reached out to an old friend - co-founder of a major construction firm, whose own homes have been beautifully designed and built with extraordinary craftsmanship - for a recommendation. He said, "The guy you want is Scott Sullivan, if you can get him. I trust him for all my personal home projects."
We did... and we were delighted with the results. Our project was completed when promised and within budget... but exceeded our expectations. The Sullivan Pacific crew was professional, reliable, and courteous. We enjoyed having them build our home.
Scott's and his team's best traits are:
* Reliability: Scott delivers what he promises, without fail and without excuses. When suppliers, supply chains, and vendors fail, Scott finds a way to pull through.
* Precision: Scott takes an exacting approach to every detail of a project. He measures everything more than twice and There won't be a light fixture, overhead beam, or a barn door that's a 1/8th off;
* Resourcefulness: Our project took place during the COVID pandemic; the availability of materials and labor were both unpredictable and yet Scott found ways to keep the project rolling.
* Experience: Scott's done and seen everything, he thinks 20 moves ahead to preempt problems and has a material engineer's knowledge of construction materials and processes.
* Enthusiasm: Scott loves his work and it shows. He genuinely wants to please his clients and makes their dream his dream. Yes, he owns the business; but his inner craftsman makes him quick to jump in to do the dirty work, too. His passion for his client projects is palpable and compelling.
We hired Scott again in 2026, when we replaced one of our gas fireplaces with electric. It required a floor-to-ceiling false wall that was reangled to better align with the ambience of the room. It took about a week with demo, construction, electrical, drywall, mudding, and painting; it turned out even better than we'd hoped... and just a little under budget.
Bottom line: Scott is what in the business world we'd call a Get-Shit-Done guy. He's not big on ceremony and drama, just results. You can rest assured that your project is in great hands, and there will be no unpleasant surprises.