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Donny Chu Construction Inc
DC Construction is a full service construction company, offering services from ground-up building construction, building renovation & historical restoration, to seismic upgrading. Our goal is to provide our clients with an exceptional project management service and the highest quality of craftsmanship.
Our philosophy is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and deliver each project on time and within budget. That approach continues today and has earned us scores of satisfied and repeated clients who are happy to discuss their experiences about us.
Approaching each project from a fresh perspective, we offer unparalleled personalized service with solutions tailored to fit the need and expectation of each of our clients. From the design inception to the finishing touches, we will be with you every step of the way.
For more than thirty years we have developed long-lasting relationships with our team of qualified subcontractors, whose experience and expertise, along with good teamwork skills, have allowed us to offer clients strong design-build and value engineering services.
Our company holds an annual permit from OSHA, which demonstrates our continued commitment to safety and our safety program for both our subcontractors and our own employees. We send pertinent staff for updated training as needed. Our Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers and Foremen hold certificates from OSHA for completion of training. It is our Superintendent’s number one priority to implement and maintain compliance with OSHA safety standards for each and every person who walks onto the jobsite. To date, our subcontractors have been on the same page and conduct themselves accordingly. Additionally, our company retains Smart Safety Group for ongoing OSHA compliance services.
DC Construction has been awarded the 'Best of Bay Area' by the Alameda Times-Star for 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2003 and by the Oakland Tribune for 1999 & 2001. We have been featured in Alameda Magazine and Oakland Magazine.
From BuildZoom: Donny Chu Construction Inc, 1068-44 Th Ave, Oakland, CA (Employee: Donny Kwok Chu) holds a General Building, Plumbing, Electrical license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 112 ranks in the top 3% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (949) 791-9020
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Donny Chu Construction Inc Oakland
Quality
112
97th percentile
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Donny Chu Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Donny Chu Construction Inc has worked on at least
8.0 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.
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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3 projects
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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 $80,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Donny Chu Construction Inc
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Demolishing one shower and its associated cmu walls at the corner of the existing pool building along with the 2 exterior showers. replacing this area with a new cmu unisex toilet addition to the pool building which will attach and connect to the existing building roof. replacing an existing concrete walkway entrance to the park nearest the pool building with a new more accessible pat... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIT23-009013
Status:
expired
Fee:
$9,881
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace composition roof shingles replace adjacent rotted wood replace or addition flashing as required addition attic ventilation replace gutters replace crown molding. zoning a 150 squares - cool roof (0676-0132a) timberline hdz reflector series sagewood
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B24-2345
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement - interior & facade - new demising wall skylights windows restrooms electrical plumbing water heater subflooring restripe of parking area path of travel upgrade - 2838 sf (bldg/mech/plumbing/elec) **modifiction 2/24/2022 (dm) approved revised gas line diagram **approved your proposed service meter panel siemens catalog no: wep3311 is confirmed euserc-compliant**
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
CB21-0264
Status:
final
Fee:
$10,088
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***(11/15/2022 r.w.) - permit changed to owner/builder*** ***(06/27/2022 d.m) - rev2: install new footing under existing wall which had no footing delta 9 dated 6/15/2022 sheets s2.0 s3.0 s4.0 ***(09/09/2021 r.w.) - rev1: reduce scope of work and omit work on the 3rd floor [11/16/21 - d.d. include 200 amp service upgrade and demolish interior masonry chimney]*** pln18-0384: two new se... see more
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
CB19-0803-REV2
Status:
final
Fee:
$529
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition at 2nd floor 305 sf remodel bathroom & laundry (2) windows (n) half-bath 20 sf bay window addition (pln21-0025); approx. 3 242 sf total floor area rev 1 (delta 2) - bralt-23-0362 - in family room enlarge patio door size and replace window in new location; addition exterior patio light fixture
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B21-2367
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,041
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***(11/15/2022 r.w.) - permit changed to owner/builder*** pln18-0384: two new second story decks located at the rear of single family home; remodel kitchen on main floor; bathroom & bedroom remodels; upper floor remodel; voluntary seismic upgrade; 100 amp main service for adu at 23 powers ct (overhead connection); new tankless water heater new gas fireplace & new heat pump (gas line d... see more
Valuation:
$156,600
Permit #:
CB19-0803
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work category: 2pa; installation of tub toilet and vanity sink
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW20250429880
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(b) - building alteration - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-05-02
Balcony repair of units 202 207 302 and 307: replace concrete topping guardrails sliding doors and damaged framing repair roof and parapet. replace patio surround at unit 101& 102 addition security fence gate at stair 1 and replace guard rails at all balconies. to abate #1800432 7/17/2019 revision #1 revision to balcony repair & approx. 900 sf. of roof area at units 103 105 203 205 20... see more
Valuation:
$410,981
Permit #:
B1901021
Status:
complete
Fee:
$18,587
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(b) - building alteration - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2019-07-18
Tenant improvement. within a portion of meat processing area of cream co meats at existing warehouse. modify main entry to address accessibility which will involve modifying the exterior parking area of the main entry and provide h.c. accessible parking space (20% obligation per section 11b-202.4). 4/10/19: revision #1 - changed from 2 steps to 1 step at the main entry and civil engin... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B1805138
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,845
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***(06/25/2020 r.w. ) - extend repair of additional 3 9 long existing dry-rotted wall next to the existing column to be replaced*** tenant improvement - training center - repair termite damaged wood framing includes a glulam beam post & header (bldg)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B19-0882
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,201
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exploratory demolition at the left side of the main overhead door opening to assess damages incurred by vehicle (bldg)***modification to scope 1/23/24 (jm) permit to explore and repair garage door and damaged framing ****
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B23-0343
Status:
final
Fee:
$589
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(p) - plumbing - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2019-07-03
Plumbing for tenant improvement. within a portion of meat processing area of cream co meats at existing warehouse. modify main entry to address accessibility which will involve modifying the exterior parking area of the main entry and provide h.c. accessible parking space (20% obligation per section 11b-202.4)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P1900245
Status:
final
Fee:
$578
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e) - electrical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2019-07-01
Electrical for tenant improvement. within a portion of meat processing area of cream co meats at existing warehouse. modify main entry to address accessibility which will involve modifying the exterior parking area of the main entry and provide h.c. accessible parking space (20% obligation per section 11b-202.4)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E1900420
Status:
final
Fee:
$267
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bring garage electrical up to 2022 code - (n) 125 amp sub panel w breakers to handle garage electrical load - install 2 (n) light fixtures in garage and 1 outside (e) door -
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BRELEC-23-0142
Status:
expired
Fee:
$753
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel reconfigure layout addition (n) island r/r cabinets & countertops (n) appliances upgrade elect (n) ceiling lights replace 10'-0 patio door to 8'-0. half bathroom remodel- r/r fixtures & relocate sink. open access from bathroom to laundry. replace tank wh w tankless water heater. infill wall between laundry & living. install (n) air conditioning at patio. gas test. inst... see more
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
CB18-0091
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,982
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(b) - building alteration - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2018-03-07
Office tenant improvement at suite 200 to create open office area enlarge an office convert office to break area alter rear entry door for accessibility (per accessibility appeal) and addition signage directing location to accessible entry
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
B1702792
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,931
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 2003 sf. two-story single family dwelling at site of existing one-story single family dwelling. existing to be demolished under permit rb1702348 pln17027
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
RB1704926
Status:
final
Fee:
$27,862
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical with 200amp main service to construct 2003 sf. two-story single family dwelling at site of existing one-story single family dwelling. existing to be demolished under permit rb1702348 pln17027
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1800217
Status:
final
Fee:
$806
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revise to addition subpanel inside garage to bring electrical up to code ok by g.mcfann (r.w. - 12/10/2018) revise to addition engineered framing at removed pantry walls. (bldg) related - cb18-0569: kitchen remodel; demolish existing pantry; replace fireplace insert. (bldg m e p) fire place insert deferred submittal. **submitted fireplace insert info on 08/02/2018. submitted revised g... see more
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
CB18-0569-REV2
Status:
final
Fee:
$444
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revise to addition engineered framing at removed pantry walls. (bldg) related - cb18-0569: kitchen remodel; demolish existing pantry; replace fireplace insert. (bldg m e p) fire place insert deferred submittal. **submitted fireplace insert info on 08/02/2018. submitted revised gasline diagram on 10/02/2018 j.c.)**
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
CB18-0569-REV1
Status:
final
Fee:
$396
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 498901 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Plumbing, Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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| License # | 884037 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Bonded
| Bonded Agent | State National Insurance Company Inc |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest National Insurance Company |
136
Permits
- Building permit records show that Donny Chu Construction Inc has worked on 136 permitted projects.
Donny Chu Construction Inc Employees
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Donny Kwok Chu
Sole Owner