About us

ABOUT US
Founded by Steve Sherritt in 2003, SD Independent Construction is a full service outdoor remodeling and landscape company. Operating under California Contractor’s License # 822587 classification B General, we are licensed, bonded, and insured for both workman’s compensation and general liability. Since 2003 we have registered zero complaints with the contractor’s license board, and maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. References and site visits are available upon request.

PHILOSOPHY
Our planning and contractual process provides an installation platform that will maximize your investment. Our emphasis is allocating resources for the most pertinent facets of your install, while minimizing waste, and creating a functional yet unique design.  Client relationships and quality installations have always taken precedence over high volume construction. Availability by phone, email, or in person, and accountability throughout the construction process have always been our focus. We have countless repeat clients and referral based projects; we take pride in this.  Our references and testimonials further define it. Our aim is to do your outdoor remodeling for life and build a lasting relationship through quality and ethical business practices.

HISTORY
In 2003 we constructed our first decking project as a company. Thanks to the Wood family for the opportunity which launched a dream, and enabled us to begin fulfilling our vision of building dreams across the county. 8 years later our projects have graced the pages of magazines and trade publications, we have added a brother company, and outfitted a wood shop to custom fabricate some of the finest specialty projects, and stainless cable systems available. We have made many lasting relationships along the way and hope to make many more.

ABOUT THE OWNER
Steve Sherritt is a 3rd generation builder from Los Angeles California. With a family background in structural steel, post tensioning systems, and iron work, Steve was introduced to construction at an early age by his Grandfather, Father, and Uncle who have built bridges all over California and the United states.
Prior to establishing SD Independent Construction, and San Diego Cable Railings, Steve spent 3 years building various types of structures for seismic testing at the UCSD department of structural engineering as a development Technician. Steve has an AA degree from SBCC and a bachelor’s degree from SDSU and for the past 8 years has been engineering, designing, and building outdoor structures, stainless cable railing systems, custom accessories and outdoor living environments. Successfully completing hundreds of projects has propelled Steve and SD Indpendent to the top of the outdoor construction arena, despite the times and a struggling economy.
Steve has an extensive background and education in construction design and management, structural design, carpentry, concrete and masonry structures, hardscape, and all forms of residential and commercial decking systems.
Outside the world of construction, Steve is an avid saltwater fisherman, soccer fanatic, and big fan of MMA and Muay Thai KickBoxing.