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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Cal Green Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Cal Green Remodeling recently completed a commercial renovation for our business premises, and the results are astounding. Their expertise was clear from the start, with a comprehensive understanding of our needs and the ability to deliver industrial-grade finishes that can withstand high-traffic areas. The team was punctual, professional, and maintained a high level of cleanliness throughout the project. The level of customer service and the quality of their work is a rare find in today's market. We are excited to utilize their services for future projects. Thank You Shai for all you help."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
GR Innovative Builders
4.2(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Offers commercial services

"We had a fantastic experience working with GR Innovative Builders, Inc. on both our ADU construction and full home renovation. From start to finish, the team was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to work with. A special shoutout to the foreman, Gustavo (“Gus”), who was there for us throughout the project. He was always responsive, patient with our many questions and requests, and—most importantly—he consistently followed through. That kind of reliability made a huge difference during a project of this size. GR is a family-run business, led by owner Gilbert Rodriguez, whose experience and expertise really show. He’s clearly a veteran in the construction industry and brought a level of knowledge and problem-solving that went beyond what we expected. In addition to working closely with our architect, Gilbert contributed creative ideas and practical solutions whenever we ran into challenges—whether it was navigating permits, resolving design issues, or adapting to tricky con"
Recommended by33%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Wise Builders
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"We learned of Wise Builders from our neighbor down the street who had their kitchen and bathrooms done through Wise Builders. They spoke highly of the company and the results of their remodeling took the word impressive to new heights. We contacted Wise Builders as we needed to have our kitchen redone after a water leak caused some major havoc. We spoke and met with Nathan Weizmann who came out to our house and did a thorough review of our requirements. After a question and answer exchange, we agreed that this was the company we wanted to do our kitchen redo. We have worked with contractors in the past and Wise Builders ranks up with the best of the best. Their attention to customer service and project detail is excellent and if I say anymore, people will think I'm a paid employee disguised as a customer. Bottom line, we recommend them without question, hesitation, or doubt. As a matter of fact, we did"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Landmark Energy Upgrades
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"We found Landmark construction energy crew, after being frustrated in the past from other contractors. From the initial meeting that we had with Charlie, we were impressed. Their values of customer satisfaction and their deliver everything they said. Charlie was the manager of the work and he was on time for all the meetings that we had with him. He was very straight, kindly and motivated to be invited into our house. He came back and took all the measurements that he needed for the kitchen, asked us many questions about what we would like to include in the new kitchen and 3 days after, he brought us a 3D design for us to look at and see how it will most likely look like. It was exciting to see how fast they could generate a nice design. Charlie knew what he’s doing and we were sure he has done this type of jobs many times before. Their prices are reasonable. We wanted our kitchen finished as soon as possible, so we agreed with Charlie to start the following week. That gave us little time to buy all the appliances, hardware, countertops, tiles Etc… Charlie personally went with us to 2 showrooms where we picked out our tiles and countertops. He also helped us to search and buy all the options for the (sink, faucet, hardware and more…). To be honest, I was probably a nightmare type of work. We moved out of our place during the month of the remodeling and we were a little worried that something would go wrong and we would end up on a terrifying remodeling show. Now after this remodeling is over, we can say clearly that is nothing to worry about when Landmark construction energy crew are working at your house. Their workers was clean, friendly, willing to answer questions. I discovered that Charlie visits the job site every few days, but he too sincerely cares about your home. He always called regarding the schedule, timeline or if there was a problem that need to be solved. We asked for changes to the electric wiring after the tiles have been installed. Would I recommend them to others? Absolutely yes. We will refer this company to all our friends."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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HomeTech Construction & Design, Inc.
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Woohooo! Im very happy, finally I have a NEW kitchen thanks to HomeTech!!! For me, the kitchen is one of the most important areas in my apartment, I gotta confess I have a very picky boyfriend, and we've wanted to remodel our kitchen for a while now, we went to many places trying to find the best materials, for the right price, and we where having trouble finding a place that matched our criteria. Then a friend of mine recommended me to HomeTech. First of all the customer service was wonderful, they listened to all our ideas, they came to our apartment, and gave us a few options based on our budget and what we wanted. I really liked the options they had, so we ended up using HomeTech to design our kitchen. And I am glad I did. Our kitchen looks so beautiful; from the tile to our cabinets, a huge makeover. The color, the texture it looks so nice. A well needed upgrade. They did such an amazing job. I would definitely recommend them."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A2Z Remodeling Inc
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

"We worked with the A2Z team on a renovation of our downstairs to convert a den space into a new bedroom/office with a full bathroom, our living room to make it a more open floor plan, and updated the electrical in the whole house. We began the project in January of this year and were able to move back in June with the project fully completed in July. The project manager we worked with was Meir and we would plan to meet weekly to review and discuss the progress of the project. The project did complete a little later than expected as there were a few setbacks and challenges that came up but Meir was always there to work with us to make sure we were happy with the work/solution for these setbacks and challenges. Meir always made himself available for a chat either by text, phone, or email. If there was something that needed my attention or an update following an inspection, Meir would notify me right away so I was kept informed of everything. After everything was completed, my wife and I were happy with the work at our home. When I am walking around my home, it feels like a brand new home and I forgot how it used to look. There were some bumps in the road during this project but now we enjoy being back in our home and had a super positive experience with Meir and A2Z. If you are looking to renovate/remodel your home/property, I would recommend reaching out to A2Z."
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

Yes, you can finance cottage construction through several options. Construction loans provide funds in stages as work progresses, while home equity loans or lines of credit are available if you have existing property. Some lenders offer a combined construction and permanent mortgage. Always review loan terms and payment milestones before committing.

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

A construction-to-permanent loan is the most common type of mortgage used to finance a house teardown and rebuild. These loans include financing for construction costs and convert to a long-term mortgage once construction is complete. Check the terms of the loan closely before beginning work—there are often restrictions requiring you to use licensed contractors for all work.

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