No-nonsense remodeling reads from our Berkeley crew on the phases of a remodel, budget drivers, permitting, and smart hiring.
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Read more →West Berkeley flats reward a remodel, but the narrow lots, older systems, and flat roofs over living space shape the project. Here is what to expect before you start.
Read more →A downtown Berkeley condo remodel adds a layer most house projects do not have: the building. Here is how shared walls, HOA approvals, and access shape the job.
Read more →An older Berkeley home hides decades of layered wiring and plumbing. A remodel is the right and cheapest time to bring them up to code. Here is why and how.
Read more →A single-bath older home can feel a lot bigger with a well-placed second bathroom. Here is how to plan the location, the plumbing, and the permits for an addition that works.
Read more →The Bay Area wet season shapes when certain remodel work should happen. Here is how to time the phases that open up your home so the weather works for you, not against you.
Read more →Choosing a contractor for an older Berkeley home is a high-stakes decision. Here is a plain guide to the credentials, the estimate, and the warning signs that separate the good from the rest.
Read more →One call reaches a real Berkeley general contractor that plans it, shows you the drawings, and quotes the work before we start, licensed, insured, and clear.