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Address
4015 FOREST HILL AVENUE, Oakland, CA, 94602
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Balsam Design Build Construction

Balsam Design Build operates in Oakland, California, providing design-build services for residential remodels and additions. The firm specializes in comprehensive project management for home renovations, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, full-house updates, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Balsam Design Build manages all phases from initial design concepts through construction, emphasizing practical solutions tailored to existing homes in the Oakland and greater East Bay area. With 12 years of experience, the company supports clients through permit acquisition, selection of materials, and coordination with local suppliers and craftsmen. Projects featured in their portfolio highlight the integration of modern features into older residential structures. Balsam Design Build focuses on delivering projects that meet homeowners’ space, style, and functionality needs in established Bay Area neighborhoods.

Balsam Design Build Contact Information

Phone: (510) 410-9510 Edit
Address: 4015 FOREST HILL AVENUE, Oakland, CA 94602 Edit

Balsam Design Build Oakland

Quality

100
87th percentile
Pro tip: We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Balsam Design Build has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 336,931 contractors in California.

Activity

1 project
2025
1 project
2023
Our building permit records indicate that Balsam Design Build has worked on at least 2.0 projects over the past 3 years.

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Pricing

1 project
$20k-$50k
1 project
$50k-$100k
Value Not Public: 0 projects
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Building Permits by Balsam Design Build

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Building - pre application
2025-07-22
Kitchen remodel: remove and replace existing appliances cabinets countertops plumbing and electrical fixtures no changes to interior walls. no changes to exterior. relocate kitchen sink from side wall to island
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
PREBLD25-0637
Status:
approved
Fee:
$94
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential - combo
2021-03-18
450sq ft kitchen remodel; remove and relocate appliances plumbing and electrical fixtures to allow for wheelchair access and independent movement through entire area(bldg/elec/mech/plumbing)
Valuation:
$82,500
Permit #:
CB20-0276
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,078
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential plumbing - addition
2019-04-26
Plumbing for two story sfd; construct 46 sf addition at rear convert (e) 126sf enclosed porch to conditioned space kitchen remodel new bathroom and partial remodel to (e) bathroom (n) doors and (n) windows and foundation work at rear
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1802522
Status:
final
Fee:
$610
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential mechanical - addition
2019-04-26
Mechanical for two story sfd; construct 46 sf addition at rear convert (e) 126sf enclosed porch to conditioned space kitchen remodel new bathroom and partial remodel to (e) bathroom (n) doors and (n) windows and foundation work at rear
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1802112
Status:
final
Fee:
$481
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential electrical - addition
2019-04-26
Electrical for two story sfd; construct 46 sf addition at rear convert (e) 126sf enclosed porch to conditioned space kitchen remodel new bathroom and partial remodel to (e) bathroom (n) doors and (n) windows and foundation work at rear
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1803480
Status:
final
Fee:
$535
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(sl) - sewer lateral (opw)
2018-09-05
Repair/replace building sewer on property only. put in a new sewer lateral for adu on property to tie into existing lateral. pump used to direct sewage to existing sewer lateral on property. sl & x required beyond pl. overflow device may be needed. if working within 25 feet of a monument you must comply with state law 8771 contact the inspector prior to starting excavation: minimum $5... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SL1802363
Status:
final
Fee:
$476
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building - alteration
2018-06-19
Kitchen remodel including remove wall between kitchen & mud room enlarge window new french door to new rear yard 216 s.f deck and stairs. drx161426
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
RB1603924
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,265
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential plumbing - addition
2018-12-14
Plumbing related to construct new 294 sf. secondary unit at rear of existing single family dwelling. drx180909
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1802371
Status:
final
Fee:
$482
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential mechanical - addition
2018-12-14
Mechanical related to construct new 294 sf. secondary unit at rear of existing single family dwelling. drx180909
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1801983
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building - addition
2020-09-04
For two story sfd; construct 46 sf addition at rear convert (e) 126sf enclosed porch to conditioned space kitchen remodel new bathroom and partial remodel to (e) bathroom (n) doors and (n) windows and foundation work at rear
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
RB1803480
Status:
expired
Fee:
$5,667
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2017-07-21
Plumbing related to convert lower level (finished area) of single family dwelling to second unit by adding sound/fire separation addition new kitchen (e) bathroom to remain as is. no addition in sf. lower level proposed address 4016 forrest hill ave
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1701247
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2017-07-21
Electrical related to convert lower level (finished area) of single family dwelling to second unit by adding sound/fire separation addition new kitchen (e) bathroom to remain as is. no addition in sf. lower level proposed address 4016 forrest hill ave
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1701488
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building - alteration
2017-08-15
Convert lower level (finished area) of single family dwelling to second unit by adding sound/fire separation addition new kitchen (e) bathroom to remain as is. no addition in sf. lower level proposed address 4016 forrest hill ave
Valuation:
$25,800
Permit #:
RB1701226
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,982
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building - addition
2016-09-29
Replace existing foundation expanding existing unfinished basement by 175 s.f with a roof deck with exterior stairs above the expansion area at the rear left corner of an existing 1 368sf single family dwelling
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
RB1602001
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,638
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential - combo over the counter
2017-04-17
Kitchen remodel - electrical upgrade remove and replace existing cabinets countertops and appliances hood. remove and replace 2 windows - slider to double hung (laundry) and casement to casement (kitchen) (bldg/elec) **revise description: replace 2 existing double hung and one fixed windows with 2 single hung and one fixed windows. 8/15/17 dmc **
Valuation:
$21,450
Permit #:
CB17-0292
Status:
final
Fee:
$983
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2018-08-16
Electrical related to replace 3 windows relocating and enlarging wall opening relocate kitchen sink. convert (e) sink/galley into a study remodel (e) kitchen. no addition square footage proposed
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1704624
Status:
final
Fee:
$363
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building - alteration
2018-08-16
Replace 3 windows relocating and enlarging wall opening relocate kitchen sink. convert (e) sink/galley into a study remodel (e) kitchen. no addition square footage proposed
Valuation:
$21,500
Permit #:
RB1705636
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,178
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building
2016-05-03
Permit value$80k replace existing foundation expanding existing unfinished basement by 175 s.f with a roof deck with exterior stairs above the expansion area at the rear left corner of an existing 1, 368sf single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RB1602001
Status:
PLAN ROUTING - COMPLETED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2018-08-16
Plumbing related to replace 3 windows relocating and enlarging wall opening relocate kitchen sink. convert (e) sink/galley into a study remodel (e) kitchen. no addition square footage proposed
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1703562
Status:
final
Fee:
$363
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rp) plumbing - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2016-09-28
Plumbing replace existing foundation expanding existing unfinished basement by 175 s.f with a roof deck with exterior stairs above the expansion area at the rear left corner of an existing 1 368sf single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1602022
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A

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