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Our mission: To positively impact the lives and lifestyles of every family whose home we build. It’s a responsibility we welcome. Please read on to find out how we have defined the award-winning, top caliber service we have provided our San Diego clients for over three decades.

We’re family-owned and our values are, too.

As a family of thinkers, builders and creators with our roots deeply entrenched in providing personalized, curated design, management and construction services to our clients, and where precision and attention to detail are paramount, it’s important to have a set of values and mindset that support our mission. What does that mean?

  • We are Driven

    Perfection is always our goal, but we grudgingly accept excellence. We demand it of ourselves, we expect it of our trade and industry partners.

  • We are Tenacious

    When you don’t know how to quit, it isn’t an option. Unwavering dedication to discovering creative solutions to difficult issues is our mantra. We are unyielding in the face of adversity.

  • We are Passionate

    Energy is essential for Creation. Forward-thinking positive momentum requires enthusiasm. Excellence results from desire. These are the fuels of our Passion.

  • We don’t just believe in Quality, we live it

    It is the end, tangible result of all of the above combined with thoughtful, directed effort in our every deed and action.

Find out how our values translate into a superior remodeling experience »
Learn more about why our clients trust their homes to us »

Specialty Design Build exceeded our expectations in all areas. The bathroom remodel project was completed ahead of schedule and with superior workmanship. And throughout the project, Sheen and his employees were prompt, courteous, clean, and maintained excellent communication as the work progressed. The added value of working with Sheen was being able to relax and let him handle all aspects of the project–it was actually a pleasant experience! We will definitely use this company for all of our future projects and will recommend them enthusiasically to our friends and neighbors.

Randy & Melanie G.Encinitas, CA

Specialty Design Build was very professional, provided all information upfront with not hidden surprises, and kept us informed throughout the entire process. They advice that they gave us from start to finish included various options and was logically spelled out. We were very pleased with their responsiveness to our questions. We have already recommended them to a friend.

Eric & Linda A.Escondido, CA

A lot of good recommendations along the way as far as structure, tile layout ideas, plumbing, etc… Very meticulous with the tile especially. Always asked for my input during all phases of the remodel, then gave his own recommendations, before proceeding with the work. Will use him for our kitchen remodel next year.

Mike & Roxanne B.Oceanside, CA

I’ve worked with Sheen Fischer and his company, Specialty Design Build, Inc. on 6 – 8 projects over the past 3 years. He has performed in a highly professional manner for me and also for clients to whom I’ve referred him. I wouldn’t even consider calling anyone else for my home improvement needs.

Kerry W.Rancho Santa Fe, CA

I am very very happy with the work that Sheen and his workers provided for us. He was ahead of schedule and he stayed in communication with me through the whole project, not to mention the beautiful work he and his workers did in my house. I am so happy I found someone that I can trust. I would recommend him to anyone.

Arlene M.Carlsbad, CA

We were so pleased with our completed kitchen that we proceeded to contract a second phase completing the entire house with new flooring, travertine and glass tile bathroom, doors and casings, paint and windows. We are thrilled with the outcomes and feel we have an entire new house which functions well, offers a great floor plan and use of space, and utilizes stone, granite, cabinetry, tiles, floors and paint that create our “beautiful new home” that fits us perfectly. If you want a contractor you can count on, who is conscientious and reliable and skilled, look no further than Sheen Fischer and Specialty Design Build.

Dorothy S.Escondido, CA
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Meet Sheen Fischer

Owner & Founder of Specialty Design Build

Don’t try to reconcile the face with the Irish-German name. Lot’s of Sheens in the Limerick area you know, and that “c” in the middle of Fischer, well it doesn’t get any more German than that, does it? Really, I grew up a poor Chinese boy in the panhandle of Florida and bayous of South Louisiana.

The beautiful white sandy beaches of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida are always a welcome sight when we visit and the bon homme and beautiful bayou country of Houma, Louisiana holds a special allure for me, as they do for anyone who has ever fished, crabbed, trawled, hunted or simply boated through the waterways and levees of one of the more primitive, beautiful regions in our great country. After high school and a couple of years welding in the oilfields, I joined the United States Marine Corps, and had a great time traveling with stints in Korea, Japan and throughout the Pacific. I ended up in San Diego and I’m still here!

Fun Things I did in the U.S.M.C.

  • Competed on the 11th Marines Competition Rifle Team
  • Helped build an orphanage in Korea
  • Shot down an RC plane with a .50 caliber machine gun during training
  • Traveled and ate…a lot!
  • Attended the BOOST program
  • Attended the Naval Academy Prep School
  • Made life-long friends

Post Marine Corps, Pre-Wife

After the Marine Corps, I rebelled. Yep, I did what a lot of young men do after years of hard, disciplined service. I worked hard at being un-disciplined. From driving big-rigs and tow-trucks to selling pots and pans and even ink pens. I had some fun and worked to pay the bills. Heck, I was even held up at gunpoint at 2:30 a.m. while working graveyard shift at a convenience store. Then I met my wife, and things changed.

30+ Years & Counting

Dee and I have been married approaching 35 years. Our two children, Marshal and Quincy, have been in the family business since college and are the heirs apparent. We travel, we’re foodies and, all at the same time, we love to just hang around the house watching movies and reading, especially on the rare cloudy and rainy days we get in Southern California.

Hobbies & Interests

Divemaster and SCUBA Instructor…exploring the underwater world and helping others do the same
Martial Arts…2nd degree Black Belt, Kenpo
Guitar & Ukelele
Golf…it’s a real love/hate relationship
Archery…regular Chinese Robin Hood
Reading…historical novels for fun, business and leadership for continued education
Writing…blogging, newsletters, remodel proposals
Eating…a real foodie with the waist line (and a blog) to prove it!
Camping…love the desert, mountains and beaches of SoCal!
Dirt Bike Riding…goes hand in hand with camping
Surfing…yeah, more enthusiastic than good at this one
Art…the drawing and painting kind, learned from a book during Covid in 30 days. Not yet perfected 😉

Defining Moment/Person in My Life

If any of us thinks hard enough we will be able to define that one person, sentence, word or even gaze that we may never forget and that has an impact on us for life. For me, it was Marine Corps Sgt. Bill May.

Sgt. May was my supervisor at my first duty station in Iwakuni, Japan. He was a good Marine and a nice guy. Every day at the end of the work day, he used to gather all of his young Marines around him and ask one question, “What did you learn today?“. He would explain that even if we only learned ONE new thing per day, that would still add up to thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of new things over a lifetime.

Well, I have to admit, I don’t count the new things I learn everyday — there are just too many. But, in the time I’ve lived since knowing Sgt. May, I’ve tried to live his advice everyday and have repeated it to hundreds of people over the years. It has been the basis for each day of my life. Some of the things I learn are good…some are hard lessons that I hope to never have to learn again. But I learn, every day.

Meet Marshal Fischer

Project Manager

As a San Diego Native, I find new things to love about this city and the area that we live in. It has become on of my favorite places in the world. As Project Manager for Specialty, I find the job challenging and rewarding. Each day is different from the last, and I learn something new about residential construction every day. This job allows me to gain experience from seasoned trade veterans, and work with clients that are talented in their own lines of work as well.

Prior to working with Specialty Design Build, I studied Business Management at California State University San Marcos and graduated with a BS in Business Administration. Since then I have sought out various new hobbies that test me mentally and physically, and I find enjoyment in finding new things to love and experience in my life. To me, time well spent means being with good people, and remembering the present.

Some things I love to do are sailing, photography, cook, exercise, watch movies, read, embroider, build things, and travel. I could expand upon all my hobbies for hours, but chances are if you have a hobby, I’ve probably been interested in it at some point as well. I’m always open to new conversations about things people love.

One thing I always look forward to is the last day of the project when I can tell you we’ve completed the project you’ve always envisioned.

Meet Quincy Fischer

Office & Marketing Manager

Life in San Diego is about as good as it gets, but while I love living here I also love to escape and see the world. I’ve been able to travel parts of the world including France, Italy, the UK, and Japan. I’m hoping my list will continue to grow as traveling is something I love to do.  After graduating high school, I attended Palomar College where I completed my associate’s degree and transferred to California State University San Marcos to study Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. While going to school I also worked full-time as the General Manager of Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub, a sushi restaurant in Oceanside. During my 7 years at the restaurant, I learned a lot about the real work applications of my studies as well as gained a ton of managerial experience.

I was born and raised in San Diego and have never been able to see myself living anywhere else. As someone who hates the cold, nice weather 10 out of 12 months works pretty good for me. This city is beautiful and full of things to do and explore. Even as a lifelong resident, I find myself able to discover more cool things that this city has to offer all the time. When I don’t feel like going outside, I enjoy PC gaming. I play a spectrum of games from open-world sandboxes to first-person shooters. I also value a very cool chill day at home with a book in hand and a movie in the background.

Growing up, my parents wanted me and my brother to experience different sports and hobbies. I’ve done everything including volleyball, Kenpo Karate, archery, riding dirt bikes, soccer, even roller hockey. Most recently, I’ve been getting into Pilates and this is more challenging in ways that I never would have thought. I see my work at Specialty Design Build as another valuable skill that my parents have instilled in me. It’s not only another hobby that I will continually get to learn new things from but a job that is extremely rewarding. Helping people create the home that they’ve always dreamed of will always be one of the most fulfilling experiences for me.

Award Winning

Over the years, Specialty Design Build has received awards for remodeling excellence from a variety of distinguished organizations.

 

Organizations We’re Proud Members Of

  • National Association of the Remodeling Industry
  • CalPASC HIC, San Diego
  • NARI P.R. Chairman ’09
  • NARI Vice President ’10,’11
  • NARI President ’12
  • CalPASC HIC
  • 5 STAR Community
  • Project Harmony ’10, ’11
  • Taylor Church Charity Build ’12

We’ve also been featured in…

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Basic questions, and answers, on transforming a bathroom
Escondido: Remodeling for a Good Cause

Fine Home Building Magazine

Designing a Morning Kitchen

CBS Channel 8

Donated Remodel Proves Home is Where the Heart Is

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