Updated: Jul 06, 2026
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1442 A WALNUT ST #401, Berkeley, CA, 94709
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Karl Macrae Consulting Construction
Based in Berkeley, Karl Macrae Consulting serves clients throughout the Bay Area with building and design consulting services. With 19 years of industry experience, the company specializes in architectural planning, site assessment, and project management for both residential and commercial properties. Services include code compliance analysis, construction management, and feasibility studies tailored to the specific needs of each project. Karl Macrae’s consulting approach emphasizes detailed site evaluations and clear communication to guide clients through the early stages of construction and renovation. The firm assists property owners, developers, and architects in navigating local permitting requirements and coordinating with city agencies. This broad expertise makes Karl Macrae Consulting a resource for complex projects requiring experienced oversight from pre-design analysis through project completion.
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Phone Number: (510) 852-1671
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Address: 1442 A WALNUT ST #401, Berkeley, CA 94709
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Quality
98
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
Our building permit records indicate that Karl Macrae Consulting has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past year.
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Building Permits by Karl Macrae Consulting
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New 456 sqft adu
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BD23-1065
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,060
Permit Type:
Adu - detached new
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2021-10-17
Convert bedroom to kitchen at basement area of single family dwelling to create 1165 sf. accessory dwelling unit. drx182442 (includes mechanical electrical plumbing) )basement conversion to habitable space under rb0600081)
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
RBC1900515
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,316
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To comply with nov# 202184635(4). building stairs to (e) patio. rebuild (e) guard rail to make code compliant (200lbs lateral)
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
202203301235
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Per housing report h2016-00206 dated 03/20/2019 items # 4 & 5: replace brick tile at the front stairs. replace (e) rear stairs with steel stairs. miscellaneous electrical work such as removal of dead conduit and covering existing conduits at the front stairs
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
B2019-01555
Status:
issued
Fee:
$914
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2019-01-31
Electrical for interior remodel of single family dwelling including changes to kitchen layout with island living room dining room bedroom and bathroom. . remodel and rearrange bedroom walls to make 3rd bedroom and 2nd bathroom (small master). addition closet hutch and bookcase in between living and dining room. includes replacement of knob & tube wiring
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1801508
Status:
final
Fee:
$352
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing for interior remodel of single family dwelling including changes to kitchen layout with island living room dining room bedroom and bathroom. remodel and rearrange bedroom walls to make 3rd bedroom and 2nd bathroom (small master)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1801064
Status:
final
Fee:
$507
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary engineered seismic strengthening epoxy anchors holdowns framing clips replace 2 windows like for like and 1 door in kind install recessed lighting in theater room 3-21-18: plng has no concerns re: addition of door on r/h side of residence/foster plng 3-21-18 rev added door on r/h side of residence-ntorres
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIAL18-002625
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,173
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2018-10-26
Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per plan set a. permit shall be finaled within 1 year per oakland ord. 12812cms
Valuation:
$9,800
Permit #:
RBC1800690
Status:
final
Fee:
$639
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2019-03-01
Construct half bathroom in (e) bedroom revision #1 installation of closets permit included mep's
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
RBC1900312
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,353
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Move and upgrade electrical service panel from 100 to 200 amps
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2020-02199
Status:
final
Fee:
$127
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical for ten unit 3 story residentail structure: replace 2 100 amp sub panels( house circuits and laundry room circuits)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E1700119
Status:
final
Fee:
$311
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2019-01-31
Mechanical for kitchen & bathroom exhaust. includes replacing fau in same location
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1800969
Status:
final
Fee:
$395
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Engineered voluntary seismic strengthening w holddowns plywood shear walls diagonal brace & simpson strong wall
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
201905070027
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel of upper flat remodel kitchen move sink new counters cabinets new lighting. new bathroom with new plumbing for toilet shower sink. engineered alterations of walls new lighting 2 gas heating units to replace existing
Valuation:
$68,000
Permit #:
201603293358
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel kitchen including enlarging into breakfast room convert mud room to half bathroom new french doors at rear with exterior landing & steps. window to match existing windows
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
RB1601560
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,952
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Excavate and convert basement into workshop storage w new full bathroom (see notice of limitation) seismic upgrade new foundation retaining walls replace exterior rear stairs and replace 3 windows. drx152091
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
RB1600163
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing excavate and convert basement into workshop storage w new full bathroom (see notice of limitation) seismic upgrade new foundation retaining walls replace exterior rear stairs and replace 3 windows. drx152091
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1600414
Status:
PERMIT ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing excavate and convert basement into workshop storage w new full bathroom (see notice of limitation) seismic upgrade new foundation retaining walls replace exterior rear stairs and replace 3 windows. drx152091
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1600414
Status:
final
Fee:
$872
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Excavate and convert basement into workshop storage w new full bathroom (see notice of limitation) seismic upgrade new foundation retaining walls replace exterior rear stairs and replace 3 windows. drx152091
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RB1600163
Status:
ON HOLD
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2016-08-23
Kitchen & laundry exhaust to remodel kitchen including enlarging into breakfast room convert mud room to half bathroom new french doors at rear with exterior landing & steps. window to match existing windows
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1600697
Status:
final
Fee:
$413
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 893114 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| License # | 628468 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Karl Macrae Consulting has worked on 49 permitted projects.
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