Our founding team brings over 30 years of combined experience in residential construction, architecture, and project management. We've been serving the East Bay as Bird Dog Build Co., combining our diverse expertise to deliver exceptional results for homeowners.

Bird Dog Build Co. holds California Contractor License #1144846. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, providing complete protection for you and your property throughout the construction process.

Our team combines three unique perspectives: a French-trained architect who became a long-time Northern California builder, an ex-investment banker who pursued his passion for craft building, and a career marketer who studied construction management at UC Berkeley and continued his family's building legacy. This combination of architectural expertise, business acumen, and generational construction knowledge allows us to approach every project holistically.

We serve homeowners throughout the East Bay and greater Northern California, including Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Moraga, Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Danville, San Ramon, Alamo, Pleasant Hill, Concord, and surrounding communities. Our familiarity with each city's permit processes and architectural styles helps ensure smooth project execution.

Yes, we offer complimentary initial consultations to discuss your project, understand your vision, assess your space, and provide preliminary guidance on scope, timeline, and budget. This allows us both to determine if we're a good fit before any commitment.

Kitchen remodels in our area typically run $50k–$100k+ for a full gut and rebuild, depending on size, materials, and scope. Costs vary by project — we're happy to provide a customized estimate for your specific kitchen.

Bathroom renovations typically run $20k–$50k+ from fixtures to finishes, depending on size and materials. We'll give you a clear, customized estimate before any work begins.

ADUs in the East Bay typically run $400–500 per square foot, with most projects starting around $200k+. We handle feasibility, design, permitting, and construction — and can advise on what your lot allows.

We specialize in custom home building, interior and exterior renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, ADUs and additions, decks, painting, siding, structural upgrades, and full project management — from concept to completion, particularly for homeowners that care about details.

Yes. Bird Dog Build Co. is fully licensed (California Contractor License #1144846), bonded, and insured — providing complete protection for you and your property throughout the construction process.