Updated: Jun 28, 2026
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5427 TELEGRAPH AVENUE SUITE A, Oakland, CA, 94609
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Berkeley Design Build Construction
Serving the Bay Area from their Oakland base, Berkeley Design Build Inc offers both architecture and construction services as an architect-led design-build firm. Clients can engage the company for either stand-alone architectural design or turnkey design-build services, with flexibility to tailor project scope and delivery to individual needs. The firm emphasizes the benefits of having an architect direct all project phases, integrating design vision and construction expertise from early planning through completion. Berkeley Design Build Inc’s portfolio includes residential remodels and additions across Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco. Projects have ranged from kitchen and bathroom renovations to comprehensive home improvements and upstairs additions, such as a second-story office. Their work has also been featured in Dwell Magazine. The company has over 25 years of experience in the Bay Area residential market.
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Berkeley Design Build Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (510) 205-7196
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Address: 5427 TELEGRAPH AVENUE SUITE A, Oakland, CA 94609
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Berkeley Design Build Inc Oakland
Quality
107
94th percentile
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Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Berkeley Design Build Inc has worked on at least
9.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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5 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Berkeley Design Build Inc mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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Building Permits by Berkeley Design Build Inc
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Excav of existing crawlspace and partial demolition of (e) basement laundry to be replaced with larger basement consisting of (1) bedroom (1) bathroom living room laundry new internal stair (5) new windows (1) new extension door
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
B2023-02282
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$5,115
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Conversion of existing basement garage and storage into new one bedroom and one bathroom suite with replacement of internal stair; kitchen and bathroom remodel at first floor; new skylight and a small basement addition
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
B2023-04030
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$6,444
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 592 sf remodel existing w/mep
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD2505-0042
Status:
issued
Fee:
$42,748
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1) demolish a 33 sq. ft. attached mechanical room structure and 2) construct a 113 sq. ft. rear yard addition bedroom enlargement and two new bathrooms. (bldg mechanical electrical plumbing)
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
CB24-0265
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,994
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New detached adu 432 sf w/pem
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD2505-0041
Status:
issued
Fee:
$13,394
Permit Type:
Adu
Building Type:
N/A
1) demolish a 33 sq. ft. attached mechanical room structure and 2) construct a 113 sq. ft. rear yard addition bedroom enlargement and two new bathrooms
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
PREBLD24-0407
Status:
approved
Fee:
$69
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & replace six (6) windows & one (1) exterior door same sizes & locations. new deck remodel interior remove fireplace remove & replace partition walls. work being performed in unit 2550 & 2552
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B2023-04100
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$3,642
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition windows kitchen remodel and structural revisions due to changes and site conditions. new windows per aup zp2024-0165. increase in valuation of $30 000. from $200 000 to $230 000
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2024-03772-REV01
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert 322sf of existing un-conditioned legal height basement area to one bedroom one bathroom laundry office and new code legal stair. remodel existing main level bathroom
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B2024-03772
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,953
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial demolish and remodel of existing first floor and new second floor addition consisting of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
B2022-02942
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$6,458
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential remodel 1731 sf non-structural. renovate kitchen & mudroom - demolish fixtures & finishes cap utilities; replace exterior deck; replace 5 windows & install 1 door (bldg/mech/elec/plumbing)
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
CB21-0336
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,748
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial demolish and remodel of existing first floor with removal and replacement of (4) windows and 2 doors
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
B2022-03950
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$1,781
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2020-06-04
Excavate (e) basement and re-pour slab to create 435 sf of basement area into habitable space; laundry bathroom area internally connected to single family dwelling ; new windows at lower level. permit includes mep's. remove the (e) deck and rear landing 08/06/19 received engineer of record letter indicating footing thickness of 12 is sufficient shown on 6/s4.0; stain landing beam of 1... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
RBC1900865
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,631
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace windows & rear exterior door. remodel first floor kitchen bathroom laundry & pantry
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
B2022-01499
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,583
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Relocate basement sink addition electrical and finish work to basement area and electrical service upgrade. $15, 000.00 increase in valuation from $90, 000.00 to $105, 000.00. finish basement walls but leave ceiling unfinished. basement is unconditioned used as utility and storage not approved for use as habitable space
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2020-02171-REV01
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Perform demolition as designated on plans second floor master bathroom remodel second floor secondary bathroom plumbing fixture replacement and first floor bathroom plumbing fixture replacement
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
B2020-02193
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,145
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2019-10-09
Full remodel at existing single family dwelling including new 218 sf. rear addition to include new half bathroom utility area. ds1900324 (includes mechanical electrical plumbing) 4/29/2020 revised to reflect truss work submittal
Valuation:
$475,000
Permit #:
RBC1903515
Status:
final
Fee:
$21,152
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To reconfigure rear bedroom convert middle bedroom on main level into staircase and to construct 417 second floor addition (consisting of bedroom bathroom and office) in existing single family dwelling
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
RB1802917
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,257
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Legalizing of dwelling unit at the ground floor including renovation of kitchen and bathroom installation of new window in ground floor dwelling unit installation of new perimeter foundation drainage
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
B2019-04085
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,465
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical (lights switches circuits etc.) to reconfigure rear bedroom convert middle bedroom on main level into staircase and to construct 417 second floor addition (consisting of bedroom bathroom and office) in existing single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1803385
Status:
final
Fee:
$272
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 790793 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
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| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
67
Permits
- Building permit records show that Berkeley Design Build Inc has worked on 67 permitted projects.
Berkeley Design Build Inc Employees
DP
Dara Margarete Pond
Officer
JP
John Michael Pond
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