Updated: Apr 26, 2026
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999 43RD STREET, Oakland, CA, 94608
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Building Lab Construction
Founded in 2001 by principal Stephen Shoup, Building Lab brings a holistic approach to residential design and construction across Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area. Shoup, who holds a Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley and training from The Architectural Association in London, leads a team experienced in modern architecture and sustainable building practices. Building Lab specializes in new home construction, whole-house remodels, additions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, custom cabinetry, and master planning. The firm is distinguished by its integration of green building principles, with most designers and carpenters certified as Green Building Professionals. Building Lab regularly incorporates environmentally responsible materials and methods, such as formaldehyde-free products, OVE framing, and low or zero-VOC paints, offering clients sustainable options on every project.
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Phone Number: (510) 420-1133
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Address: 999 43RD STREET, Oakland, CA 94608
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Building Lab Oakland
Quality
105
92nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Building Lab has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Building Lab has worked on at least
10.0 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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4 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Building Lab mostly works on
kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $33,350. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Revision to pa 202303034296 window resize & replacements; added roof cover added primary closet modified; garage door relacment; outside stair modified
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
202504224962
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Interior remodel including kitchen and 3 bathrooms; new powder room new windows at arear & east elevations; no addition or change to buildng footprint
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
202203210423
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Interior remodel of kitchen bathrooms and common spaces. conversion of existing garage to living space. addition to building envelope at living room. replace doors windows and roofing. sprinklers under deferred submittal. solar under deferred submittal (related to separate adu permit #bld20-4466). septic and grading permits are underway (sep19-0570 wvb19-0040, grd20-0144 jn18349)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD20-4486
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,591
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen bathroom dining room pantries; replace windows/doors. replace skylights electrical in other areas
Valuation:
$50,700
Permit #:
178299
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Single family dwelling addition: 954sf 2nd floor addition to include (1) master bedroom with walk-in closet (2) bedrooms with closet (2) bathroom and (1) laundry room. 20sf 1st floor addition to kitchen (e) space. 1 537sf 1st floor interior remodel including kitchen family room bathroom and guest room. 260sf new rear deck on 1st floor 837 sf (n) driveway. detached garage under bd-2016... see more
Valuation:
$244,328
Permit #:
BD-2017-264677
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel 3rd fl. c onvert non-habitable space addition 1 bed 1 bathroom family room at 2nd fl and addition play room 1 bathroom at 1st floor. addition replace windows & skylights. less than 50% repair to rear deck
Valuation:
$160,000
Permit #:
202101072248
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Addn; rmdl whole house; deck **project separated from house remod
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
168794
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
F1: installation of overhead fire protection sprinkler system. (32 heads). single family dwelling addition: 954sf 2nd floor addition [bd-2017-264677] detached garage under bd-2016-260082 pa17-019
Valuation:
$10,182
Permit #:
FS-2018-266038
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Third party new accessory dwelling unit 902 sf attached garage 550 sf. site evaluation complete under bsr-0011. sprinklers under deferred submittal
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD20-4466
Status:
final
Fee:
$9,923
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2019-11-25
Kitchen & bathroom remodel including replace guardrail at interior stairway. replace (3) windows at existing opening & addition increase size at another existing window. new exterior doors included. drx182219 (includes mechanical electrical plumbing)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
RBC1804630
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,278
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert (e) bedroom on 1/f into (n) adu
Valuation:
$127,551
Permit #:
202401264743
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Addition for m.bath/closet & remodel hall bathroom @ 2nd floor. addition into (e) lightwell to enlarge (e) powder room @ 1st floor
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
201803022730
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Interior ground floor remodeling & minor change @ 2nd fl living rm; convert portion of the garge space into (n) bedroom & 1 bathrm and removing wall of (e) ground fl bedroom to create a (n) family rm; addition 1 (n) exterior window for (n) bedrm; remove portion of 2nd fl wallt o make an opening living
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
202304034909
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
2nd and 3rd floor remodel. demolish (e) outdoor stairs and building new stairs
Valuation:
$160,000
Permit #:
202303234296
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Amend to 202203210423: replacement of all stucco at south fcing facade due to extensive water damage
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
202306099696
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Master bathroom remodel include: removing a window replacing 3 windows (2- 45 minute rated) & replacing doors. replace 2 skylights. per plans
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
201908229575
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to bpa#202203210423. repair/replace in kind (e) rear deck & trellis permitted original under bpa#85006634/13 adding 50 percent or less - repair only per dbi e.o 11/23/2022
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
202211216934
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
3rd party -det'd garage with shop area
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD20-2108
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,767
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 5 windows with the same style 4 front windows will fiberglass material
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
202306099726
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
The revision addresses a reconfigured driveway in order to utilize the existing driveway. the only revised sheet is a0.3 site plan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD20-4466.R01
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 812687 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-122627-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-122627-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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105
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Financial Pacific Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
65
Permits
- Building permit records show that Building Lab has worked on 65 permitted projects.
Building Lab Employees
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Jean Mann Revere
Officer
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Stephen Hulme Shoup
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