Updated: May 15, 2026
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9028 CASTLEWOOD STREET, Oakland, CA, 94605
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J & R Smith Construction
J & R Smith Construction brings nearly three decades of experience to commercial construction projects in Oakland, California. The company is led by Russ Smith, who started his construction career building and selling homes while earning a finance degree from Northern Illinois University. Founded in 1992, the business originally focused on residential building before expanding into large-scale commercial work. Russ Smith’s portfolio includes manufacturing facilities, restaurants, office buildings, and significant community projects, such as the renovation of historic structures and adaptive reuse developments. J & R Smith Construction serves clients throughout Oakland and its surrounding areas. Russ Smith remains directly involved in overseeing projects, emphasizing transparent communication and project integrity based on decades of experience in both development and construction.
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Phone Number: (510) 882-2962
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Address: 9028 CASTLEWOOD STREET, Oakland, CA 94605
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J & R Smith Construction Oakland
Quality
97
82nd percentile
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Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that J & R Smith Construction has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past 2 years.
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Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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Building Permits by J & R Smith Construction
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Seismic bolting of foundation for seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per engineered plan. permit shall be finaled within 1 year per oakland ord. 12812cms
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
RB1803474
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,280
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To convert a garage/workshop (bld2004-04254) into an accessory dwelling unit (1 035 sf 9 driveway permitted by planning v-9230) with a one car garage. the new adu will have a kitchen/family room 2 bedrooms and bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2017-04179
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair exterior stairs. repair in kind- 50% repaired stringer handrail and steps
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
202401043419
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Construct new bathroom in basement area
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
202104198830
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Replace one french patio door like for like
Valuation:
$1,695
Permit #:
BLDG-2016-03037
Status:
final
Fee:
$191
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of an attic access ladder addition (2) attic lights new 15 amp circuit from basement to attic new 30 amp circuit basement to exteiror remove knob & tube electrical in attic; install platform 5 x8 and pland 24 for furnace access and r-30 attic insulation ***11/6/13-changed contractor (bldg/elec)
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
CB13-0709
Status:
final
Fee:
$339
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom hallway bathroom and laundry bathroom change toilet bathtub, and shower wall. change vanity in master bathroom and hallway bathroom. no electrical or mechanical. no other works included in this permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIAL13-004615
Status:
final
Fee:
$435
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Non-structural kitchen remodel including new cabinets & flooring. no other changes to layout or footprint
Valuation:
$15,500
Permit #:
RB1606084
Status:
final
Fee:
$704
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen and bathroom. repair dryrot as needed. replace flooring in 2nd bathroom
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
RB1402593
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,057
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace dry rotted sub-floor located at the front porch entry way
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
RB1701657
Status:
final
Fee:
$660
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Job location: 249 - 249a eureka street: remove (9) wooden windows replace with vinyl low-e type single hung. not visible from street. replace in kind. none of these windows are bedroom windows
Valuation:
$1,900
Permit #:
201103091697
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Install a redwood fence railing around a raise driveway and change two cement steps into a sloped ramp (5 wide x 8 long) to comply with cts #202009071
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
202002204991
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Transfer rb1301586/voluntary foundation repair & strengthen- ing. 5/6/13:item 1h of report pest report for stucco repar
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
RB1301880
Status:
final
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit value$4.5k transfer rb1301586/voluntary foundation repair & strengthen- ing. 5/6/13:item 1h of report pest report for stucco repar
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RB1301880
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with nov# 201262842 dated 9-19-12-replace (e) wood stairs & porch in front with new construction
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
201209280843
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to pa# 2012-0928-0843-install j bolts in concrete to anchor stringers for new stairs
Valuation:
$700
Permit #:
201211053532
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2014-10-22
Electrical for kitchen and bathroom remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1401935
Status:
final
Fee:
$277
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace existing deck. block off the access to this deck to prevent unauthorized entry. 9/14/16 change railing system from wire to wood
Valuation:
$16,750
Permit #:
RB1603909
Status:
final
Fee:
$890
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing kitchen and bathroom remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1401677
Status:
final
Fee:
$211
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with nov#201273701 remove dryrot from exterior wall that affects framing
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
201211053547
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
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Verified License
| License # | 956474 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 870759 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 839571 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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97
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | State National Insurance Company Inc |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
40
Permits
- Building permit records show that J & R Smith Construction has worked on 40 permitted projects.
J & R Smith Construction Employees
JS
John Frederick Smith
Sole Owner
RS
Richard John Smith
Sole Owner
RS
Rosie Marie Smith
Officer