Updated: Jul 02, 2026
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1115 ARCH STREET, Berkeley, CA, 94708
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Ideal Design & Construction
Serving the Berkeley area and surrounding communities, Ideal Design & Construction brings 30 years of experience in residential remodeling and construction. The company specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, and whole-house renovations, handling projects for homeowners seeking both updates and expanded living space. Portfolio examples include custom cabinetry installations, energy-efficient improvements, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions through deck and patio construction. In addition to single-family home projects, Ideal Design & Construction manages renovations for duplexes and small multifamily properties in the East Bay. The firm works closely with clients from initial design concepts through permitting and final build-out, with a process that emphasizes collaboration and clear communication. The team uses a combination of local building materials and proven construction techniques, reflecting experience with the architectural character and permitting requirements of Berkeley and neighboring cities.
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Phone Number: (510) 501-8667
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Address: 1115 ARCH STREET, Berkeley, CA 94708
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Building Permits by Ideal Design & Construction
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Dot - curb gutter sidewalk standard compliance certificate
2019-08-09
Sidewalk compliance certificate; pursuant to oakland municipal code 12.04.380: sidewalk inspection replacement and compliance certificates. the applicant has conducted a self-certification inspection at the subject property completed repairs or replacements as needed and certifies that the entire sidewalk abutting the site is maintained in a manner consistent with the california stree... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CGS19425
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dot - curb gutter sidewalk standard compliance certificate
2019-08-09
Sidewalk compliance certificate; pursuant to oakland municipal code 12.04.380: sidewalk inspection replacement and compliance certificates. the applicant has conducted a self-certification inspection at the subject property completed repairs or replacements as needed and certifies that the entire sidewalk abutting the site is maintained in a manner consistent with the california stree... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CGS19424
Status:
final
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
6/26/18 - electrical permit issued. repair electrical wiring as part of termite work termite repair per report #93436 dated april 11 2018. items 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 & 9. dry rot repair of detached garage. demolish existing slab & pour new slab. repair dry rot siding stucco sheathing & framing as needed. remove & replace doors and roof
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
B2018-01503
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,499
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Termite report items 10b to 10g plus 11f&g 1b & 4a. replace galvanized pipe with copper new plugs and afci breakers
Valuation:
$13,750
Permit #:
B2020-01957
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,055
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Minor permit for reroof hvac water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)
2020-06-01
Replace old hvac unit with new 95.5 eff 100k btu
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
B2020-01833
Status:
final
Fee:
$127
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to install three (3) new windows two (2) new skylights & replace existing door. increase valuation from $22, 000 to $26, 000
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2018-01503-REV01
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
20sf dining nook addition and kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B2020-00345
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,220
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert 1226 s.f. basement into family room 1 bed 1 bathroom laundry and study addition 130 s.f. at rear of top fl with 1 bed 1bath remodel kitchen and bathroom addition new stair case at entry and new 1/2 bathroom at rear of main floor. (total cond. sqft to be 2 885s.f. with 4 bed 3.5 bath) drx170385
Valuation:
$183,000
Permit #:
RB1700982
Status:
expired
Fee:
$13,868
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof rear cottage class a
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B2020-00587
Status:
final
Fee:
$171
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial (alter) - tenant improvement (restaurant)
2017-01-31
Tenant improvement. for sea pot restaurant. remodel dinning area addition (3) new private dinning rooms (n) walk-in freezer (n) cooking facility (n) women's bathroom upgrade (e) bathrooms. 4500 sf alterations. revision #1- revise framing support; ceiling detail. issd otc 10/14/16 r2: revise existing kitchen i-bar ceiling to be remove and replace new t bar ceiling
Valuation:
$231,300
Permit #:
BD-2016-258592
Status:
final
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement. for sea pot restaurant. remodel dinning area addition (3) new private dinning rooms (n) walk-in freezer (n) cooking facility (n) women's bathroom upgrade (e) bathrooms. 4500 sf alterations. f1: install (n) fire sprinkler system; (3) new cold box heads 14 heads total (issued 9/30/16)
Valuation:
$231,300
Permit #:
FS-2016-259979
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sidewalk underdrain only: note: ***before any work in right of way please call 510-238-3860 forty-eight hours in advance. applicant is subject to fine if work is started without scheduling a pre-inspection*** install # sidewalk under-drain(s) per city standards. no structure allowed beyond property line w/o enmi. if working within 25 feet of a monument you must comply with state law 8... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CGS1901588
Status:
final
Fee:
$474
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plan set a - seismic retrofit for transfer tax rebate
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B2018-01102
Status:
final
Fee:
$236
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
$100, 000 per plan checker**sro **valuation increased from $75, 000 to floor of 523sf. interior remodel house lifted 2 & addition on third includes basement and attic conversion
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
1300005553
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-3 (3 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Convert existing 453 sq ft structure to adu. upgrade subpanel to 100amps for main house.
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B2018-04829
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,036
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
$5, 000. ** change garage portion of structure heater now consists of storage shed storage to storage addition new 1/2 bath.building valuation increased from $1, 800 to water heater & free standing gas stove 1/2 bathroom & art studio new tankless
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
1300000704
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-1 (1 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Permit value$5kmessage contractor $5, 000. ** change garage portion of structure heater now consists of storage shed storage to storage addition new 1/2 bath.building valuation increased from $1, 800 to water heater & free standing gas stove 1/2 bathroom & art studio new tankless
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1300000704
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 1709 s, f home 3-story w/att garage * applicant re-submitted (3) sets of plans-1-10-12-sc1 ** state contractor's license is currently expired as of 12/31/11. permit paid for ready to issue. $$ alj
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
1100004617
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-3 (3 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Permit value$100kmessage contractor $100, 000 per plan checker**sro **valuation increased from $75, 000 to floor of 523sf. interior remodel house lifted 2 & addition on third includes basement and attic conversion
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1300005553
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing brick foundation with new slab on grade and footings include hardware and sills only under this permit. aup pending for lifting house and legalizing lower level under separate permit
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
B2013-03303
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 634355 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
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| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Ideal Design & Construction has worked on 30 permitted projects.
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Richard Eric Schwarzmann
Owner
Rick and his team do excellent work and really paid attention to our wishes. Rick has a keen sense of style and our house looks great!