Real remodeling know-how for Berkeley on what to budget, how a remodel sequences, and how to choose a general contractor.
An honest look at wilmette home remodeling and renovation services for Berkeley homes, from a local contractor.
Read more →Older bungalows have wonderful bones and decades of surprises hidden in the framing, the wiring, and the plumbing. Here is an honest look at what a remodel of a period Berkeley home actually involves.
Read more →Closed-off galley kitchens are the norm in older Berkeley flats. Here is an honest look at how far you can open one up, what the structure allows, and where the real cost lives.
Read more →There are two common ways to run a remodel: design-build, or a separate designer and contractor. Here is a plain comparison so you can choose the path that fits your project.
Read more →Most remodels and additions in Berkeley need permits, and many older homes benefit from seismic work while the walls are open. Here is a plain guide to both and how a design-build crew handles them.
Read more →Cost is the first question every homeowner asks. Here is an honest look at what actually drives the price of a Berkeley remodel, where the money goes, and why no two projects cost the same.
Read more →When a home no longer fits how you live, the choice is renovate, move, or rebuild. Here is an honest look at when a whole-home renovation of an older East Bay house is the smart call.
Read more →For a remodel, an addition, or a renovation, our Berkeley team gives you free in-home consults, honest estimates, and quality work, and lets you decide on your own timeline.