Updated: Dec 17, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
2537 WILLOW ST #1, Oakland, CA, 94607
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Counterforce Construction
Founded in 1995 in Oakland by Thomas Breunig and Michael Dinga, Counterforce Inc focuses on seismic strengthening and concrete construction throughout the Bay Area and San Francisco. The firm is experienced in both complex mid-size seismic retrofits for commercial and mixed-use buildings, as well as foundation replacements, structural dig-outs, structure lifting, and seismic bolting and bracing for single-family residential homes. James Ferguson joined as a principal in 2016, bringing a background in construction management and hands-on experience in residential and light commercial construction. Counterforce Inc works with a range of property types, with project capabilities that include large-scale seismic retrofitting, foundation work, and structural upgrades across Oakland and neighboring cities.
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Counterforce Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (510) 835-5400
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Address: 2537 WILLOW ST #1, Oakland, CA 94607
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Counterforce Inc Oakland
Quality
110
96th percentile
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Counterforce Inc has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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10 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Counterforce Inc has worked on at least
29.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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6 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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10 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $27,750. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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2nd/fl: remove two dry rotted posts supporting the rear on the 2nd floor pop out and install a new perimeter footing and wood framed shear walls below the pop out install masonite shingles at new and paint to match existing. area to remain unconditioned storage
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
202502190572
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Sister retaining wall. partial house foundation french drain and lower retaining wall french drain
Valuation:
$87,000
Permit #:
B2025-00431
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,845
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade electrical and plumbing and replace sheetrock on second and third floor
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
B2023-02450
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial foundation replacement and seismic strengthening
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B2023-00435
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$3,222
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of a new retaining wall in front of an existing retaining wall (at the upper location different permit submitted for lower location) ref b2023-04475
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
B2023-04437
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,508
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Section of foundation replacement in kind. separate application submitted for landscape retaining wall replacement (b2023-06345)
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B2024-00201
Status:
approved
Fee:
$1,030
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tie new french drain perf line to (e) french drain perf line that discharges on driveway tie new downsput discharge solid line to (e) dounspout discharge line that goes to sewer
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20231206350
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install french drain
Valuation:
$69,000
Permit #:
BD25-0064
Status:
issued
Fee:
$943
Permit Type:
Drainage
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of 3 in-kind windows at second story construction of one new low deck and installation of new sliding door. fire zone 2
Valuation:
$27,500
Permit #:
B2024-04716
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,099
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing existing stucco and repairing dry rot at west wall and replacing windows/door at this wall. fire zone 2
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B2024-03422
Status:
issued
Fee:
$609
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mandatory soft story retrofit program with sfebc ch.4d using criteria 5 of cebc appendeix a4. to comply with nov201813131. residential
Valuation:
$104,000
Permit #:
202002134361
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
(common areas only) replace one dry rotted deck beam. replace a portion of another dry rotted deck beam. less than 50%
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
202503132213
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Revision to pa# 202001212415 to increase cost of job & addition 2 safety strip & automatic opener in compliance with ada per inspector. ** maher: n/a **
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202110251120
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
05 - food/beverag...
Partial foundation replacement where existing foundation is overturning. property in fire zone 2
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
B2024-01133
Status:
approved
Fee:
$2,316
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Curb cut expansion
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW25-0049
Status:
final
Fee:
$496
Permit Type:
Concrete
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing front portion of existing foundation and replacing failing landscape retaining wall
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
B2023-06345
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$876
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To comply with nov: 202421803. repair built up wood framed colum damaged by car impact in-kind. no change to exterior is proposed
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
202406134430
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
05 - food/beverag...
Structural: install 6lf of sister foundation. install 35lf of french drain
Valuation:
$28,500
Permit #:
202307212693
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Roof leak damaged bathroom shower walls. removing and replacing in kind. fire zone 2
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
B2024-01263
Status:
approved
Fee:
$446
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Targeted foundation replacement at three locations
Valuation:
$31,000
Permit #:
B2025-02964
Status:
approved
Fee:
$656
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Counterforce Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 564442 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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110
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Contractors Bonding & Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
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| Workers Comp Provider | Workers' Compensation History |
277
Permits
- Building permit records show that Counterforce Inc has worked on 277 permitted projects.
Counterforce Inc Employees
JF
James Edmund Ferguson
Rmo
TB
Thomas Mark Breunig
Rmo/Ceo/Pres