Our Story
One of the first things that you notice about Armando and Jana Valdez is that they make a great team, but this builder husband and interior designer wife each had separate careers before they met each other.
“I remember the night we met,” Jana said, smiling, “It was at Matamoros restaurant, and we were there for the birthday party of a mutual friend. Armando walked up to me and asked me to dance. I nervously accepted because I don’t know a thing about how to salsa!” she laughed. “After the dance, we sat and talked for hours. Armando explained that he was a builder and realtor. I shared with him that I was an interior designer and the conversation just flowed,” she remembers. “He really won my heart the following week when he rescued me from a dead car battery. That’s just who he is, always looking after everyone else.”
The two were married five months later at sunset on the San Antonio Riverwalk. They soon began collaborating on projects as Armando’s extensive construction knowledge and building experience perfectly complimented Jana’s interior design abilities. Haven Design and Construction was born.
“It was the next natural step,” says Armando, “We share a passion for enhancing the lives of our clients through our work. We draw the plans together; I manage the construction, and Jana selects the interior material finishes and furniture. Now, it’s time to share our vision with others.”
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“Haven Design and Construction’s design-build team performed a full renovation and re-design on our home. We can’t say enough good things about Jana, Armando, and their entire team. They were professional, detail oriented, and efficient. Jana’s design work is beyond what we could’ve expected and made the vision of our dream home come true. Armando and his construction team were true professionals and their craftsmanship shows. We enjoyed working with the Haven team and appreciate their communication, patience, and dedication involved in our project. We would highly recommend Haven Design and Construction!”
– LISA M.
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“I have been working with Jana since 2019. I called her after seeing one of the kitchens she designed. I took a chance as I live in Iowa, which is a long way from San Antonio, Texas. After speaking with her, I felt as though she could make my dreams come true…and she did!
She has designed nearly every room in my house as well as provided input and suggestions on remaining areas of the home. I entrusted her with designing my home and she has done a magnificent job. Never in my wildest dreams could I have ever imagined living in such a beautifully designed home. Honestly 5 stars isn’t enough for Jana Valdez and Haven Design and Construction!!”
– ALEX A.
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“Not only are Jana and Armando insanely talented, but they are wonderful people as well. We have worked with them on several projects and their quality of work, honesty, and professionalism are second to none. What impressed me most about them, and was the primary reason we chose them for our first project, is the way the work together and compliment each other. The design and construction go hand in hand to make the most functional, beautiful design possible. Sadly we had to move from our house that they so beautifully renovated. When we landed in our new city, guess who I hired for the design in my new house?? There was only one person I would trust with that – Jana.”
– ELIZABETH O.