Tom Armstrong, a surfer and beach resident, thrives on living in the community in which he designs. He has been in the business since he was a teen and he has observed the construction business and cultivated ideas from all over the world. He has a portfolio that spans five decades and reaches from east to west, but if it were up to him, coastal homes would be his primary target. Armstrong has a knack for fantasy homes that focus on natural sunlight and the view. Homebuyers are all about keeping their residence cost-efficient with a Southern California theme. As Armstrong sees it, no matter the size of the home, residents love to keep the focus on one thing: the view. “The everyday life here [at the beach] is much different than other parts of the country,” Armstrong said. “People here are much more active and venture out of their homes to enjoy the array of parks, amusement, entertainment and our wonderful beaches.” While focusing on coastal homes, Armstrong Builders, Inc. remodels, builds and redesigns homes all over the country. “Our quality and competitive prices have kept us in the running” over the years, Armstrong said, adding that it isn’t just the money that keeps him in the business. “Regardless of who designed the remodels, additions and homes we build, I clean my rear-view mirror to look back at our work during and after completion with pride and satisfaction,” he said. Armstrong’s company has always reflected his own “green-minded” lifestyle. Armstrong Builders, Inc. shows its dedication to clients’ needs by providing reasonable market prices and utilizing green components in its projects. “I work with the home owners to understand their needs and goals, then present them with a creative combination of their dreams [and our own],” Armstrong said. “[It’s] a combination of both our ideas.” With a dedicated staff that has been with Armstrong practically since the company’s inception, projects are developed with time-honored quality. As an advocate for community development, Armstrong doesn’t just work 24/7 on his business, but makes his mark on the community in places beyond the construction site. A lover of San Diego’s surfing scene, he helped build the Tourmaline Surfer’s Memorial and Skeeter Malcolm surf bench at Tourmaline Surf Park — a place with a view the whole community can enjoy.