Updated: May 21, 2026
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Address
4101 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA, 94568
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Better Building Repairs Construction
Better Building Repairs is a family owned and operated general contractor in the East Bay. We offer remodeling services for existing and new construction on residential and commercial properties alike.
The company, originally established in 1959, was built on a reputation for quality work done at a fair price, and that continues to be our goal today. Moving forward, current owners Patrick and Laura Wharton will hold true to tradition and provide the kind of honest, dependable service that our many loyal clients have come to expect over the years.
Our mission
Our mission is to communicate effectively on each job, offer quality repairs and improvements, and complete work in a timely manner.
What we do
We specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodeling. Your satisfaction is our priority!
We are Fully Insured, Licensed, and Bonded.
From BuildZoom: Better Building Repairs, 4101 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA (Employee: Patrick Wharton) holds a General Building license and 5 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 119 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Better Building Repairs Contact Information
Phone Number: (925) 250-9345
Address: 4101 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
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Quality
119
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Better Building Repairs has a BuildZoom score of 119, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Better Building Repairs has worked on at least
19.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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9 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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4 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Better Building Repairs mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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6 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $32,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Better Building Repairs
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
190 sq ft addition kitchen remodel master bathroom remodel powder bathroom remodel upstairs hall bathroom remodel cabana remodel cabana bathroom remodel remodel the existing stair case like for like replace windows and sliding doors on the back of the house
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-05389
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 461 sq ft remodel kitchen remodel laundry room remodel bathroom by garage construct new bedroom by garage construct new entryway install new fireplace inserts install new sub-electrical panel (to replace existing like for like)
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
BISUB24-00418
Status:
permit review initiated
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 461 sq ft remodel kitchen remodel laundry room remodel bathroom by garage construct new bedroom by garage construct new entryway install new fireplace inserts install new sub-electrical panel (to replace existing like for like)
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
BIAD24-001298
Status:
issued
Fee:
$13,959
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 399 sq ft create dining and family room on first story. addition 14 sf to second story to extend bedroom. remodel kitchen remove two fire places remodel primary bathroom remodel jack & jill bathroom remodel powder bathroom and remodel stairs
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-07052
Status:
issued
Fee:
$16,965
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen demolish existing fireplace new fireplace in living room remodel master bathroom new window 2 new windows
Valuation:
$106,442
Permit #:
B24-018262
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,777
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Balcony replacement - replace rotten wood balcony like for like. install new 6x14 beam new pressure treated ledger deck joists new trex decking new 4x4 posts and aluminum hand railing
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
B25-2667
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$316
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 402sf. remodel including new master bathroom relocation of laundry room replace (e) bedroom windows with bay windows kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$225,600
Permit #:
BLDG-2021-00815
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel - replace cabinets and counters new appliances new led recessed lights and additional new plugs relocate existing indoor laundry to garage and convert laundry to new pantry with door and new recessed light
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B22-1803
Status:
final
Fee:
$529
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen (moving locations) install new 6 circuits install new gas line from meter main 1 install new led recessed lights install new appliance install new subpanel
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
BLDG-2024-02735
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,651
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of an approx. 250 sq.ft. addition on the southwest side of the existing residence to addition walk-in-closet and relocate master bathroom and addition new linen closet. replace water heater with new tankless water heater
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
B20-2554
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,987
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Structural updates include pad footings shear wall extensions new hold downs revised beams floor joist modifications and corrections based on discovered trusses as detailed on pages s1.1–s3.2
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2024-07052-001
Status:
filed
Fee:
$146
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen - replace cabinets counter tops sink and faucet install new led recessed lights bathroom remodel - replace tub shower wall tile install new shower valve install new bathroom vanity
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BIAL22-000273
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen - replace cabinets counter tops sink and faucet install new led recessed lights bathroom remodel - replace tub shower wall tile install new shower valve install new bathroom vanity
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BISUB22-00032
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace kitchen cabinets countertops sink faucet oven and cooktop. remove existing pantry closet. update electrical ***field revision 3/7/2022 replace garage sub electric panel 100amps like for like***
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
B22-0008
Status:
final
Fee:
$688
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel master & guest bathroom w pem
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
B24-018327
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,105
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rev. to b19-1455 pallens martial arts change double doors to single door change bathroom stall partition to non bearing low wall (men & womens) addition duplexes for outlets switches & ceiling lights remove sauna in men & womens restrooms
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B19-2280
Status:
final
Fee:
$412
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace stucco on left wall behind garage up 2nd story entire gable end. 270sf. install 60min double layer paper and 3 coat stucco method
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
BLDG-2024-02833
Status:
final
Fee:
$475
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace exiting shower pan shower wall install new shower valve new water proofing new exhaust fan new pocket door
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B23-2105
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel like for like. remove and replace appliances in same location new countertops electrical to current code. ***field rev 4/22/24 addition dedicated gas line from meter to new cooktop in kitchen 1 line cast iron black pipe 27ft total 121k btu field verify***
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B24-0989
Status:
final
Fee:
$726
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Pallen's martial arts tenant improvement. addition 2 new accessible sinks addition low walls to mens/womens locker rooms addition non- load bearing walls to make office private lessons & storage new led surf. light in storage room 6 fans and 6 relocated or new duplexes
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B19-1455
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,416
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 888600 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 4799500 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Richmond |
| Type | Contractor, General |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 2015. Check the current license status of Better Building Repairs with the The City of Richmond, CA
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-48371-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-48371-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 506812 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 524187 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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119
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Hudson Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Accredited Surety & Casualty Company Inc |
133
Permits
- Building permit records show that Better Building Repairs has worked on 133 permitted projects.
Better Building Repairs Employees
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Patrick Wharton
Ceo