a thoughtful partner for your residential construction projects.
remodeling, construction & design — residential construction, done thoughtfully. no shortcuts. no chaos. no surprises.
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residential construction, done thoughtfully
no shortcuts.
quality craftsmanship at every step, start to finish.
no chaos.
tight project management keeps your home & schedule sane.
no surprises.
clear scope, clear budget, clear communication.
we stand behind our work.
fully licensed, bonded & insured — and proud of every build.
what we build
custom home building, interior & exterior renovations, and full project management — from concept to completion, for homeowners that care about details.
full home remodels
whole-home transformations, executed with a single accountable team.
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kitchens
sleek, practical kitchens with premium materials.
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bathrooms
spa-worthy bathrooms, built to last.
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ADUs & additions
skillfully crafted expansions that match your current space perfectly.
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decks, painting & siding
outdoor living and exterior work that boosts curb appeal for years.
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structural upgrades
beams, foundations, seismic — the bones of a happy, healthy home.
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honest ballparks, before we ever meet
**project costs vary by size, scope, details, and myriad other factors — these are rough numbers for current remodeling costs in the area. we're happy to provide a customized estimate for your specific project.
a unique alchemy of builders
our goal has always been to build happy, healthy homes. we started with three complementary perspectives — and each day we get incrementally better at chasing that same goal.
the architect — French-trained architect turned long-time Northern California builder.
the craftsman — ex-investment banker who pursued his passion for craft building & remodeling.
the builder — career marketer, UC Berkeley construction management, 2nd-generation builder.
from east bay homeowners
We interviewed four contractors for our kitchen and picked Bird Dog because they were the only ones who talked us out of things we didn't need. When they opened the wall and found old knob-and-tube wiring, they walked us through the options the same day instead of just sending a change order. The kitchen came out better than the drawings.
Our addition finished on schedule and on budget — which, after hearing our neighbors' remodel horror stories, still surprises me. The crew tarped everything, swept up every Friday, and you genuinely can't tell where the original house ends and the addition begins.
Small project — turning a spare bedroom into a real home office — but they treated it like it mattered. Built-ins, sound insulation, and lighting that finally doesn't make me look gray on video calls.
let's talk about your project.
free consultation — we'll walk your space, talk scope, timeline & budget, and see if we're a fit.
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a few details about your project and we'll take it from there.