Updated: Mar 01, 2026
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1331 WALNUT ST, Berkeley, CA, 94709
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Lawler Construction
With over two decades of experience, Lawler Construction serves clients throughout Berkeley, California, and the surrounding Bay Area. The company specializes in residential construction, offering services that include remodels, additions, and custom home building. Lawler Construction’s project portfolio features work on kitchens, bathrooms, exterior upgrades, and structural improvements, reflecting a focus on both renovation and new construction. The business works with a range of property owners, from homeowners seeking to update a single room to those undertaking full-scale renovations or ground-up builds. Drawing on extensive local experience, Lawler Construction addresses the specific permitting and structural requirements of Berkeley's historic and modern homes. The firm emphasizes careful project planning and efficient coordination with local suppliers, architects, and inspectors.
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Phone Number: (773) 597-7635
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Address: 1331 WALNUT ST, Berkeley, CA 94709
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Quality
95
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Lawler Construction has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 2 years.
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Addition 385 sqft to first floor. convert 350 sqft of basement to habitable space. new foundation slab & structural upgrades. fire zone 2 property
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
B2025-02967
Status:
approved
Fee:
$9,109
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e) - electrical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-06-22
Electrical related to buiding 2 of 4: convert (e) 5000sf warehouse into10 live work units. install 150 amp main service subpanels circuits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E1903364
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,448
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(m) - mechanical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-04-16
Mechanical related to buiding 2 of 4: convert (e) 5000sf warehouse into10 live work units. install dual package units fans and vents
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M1901785
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,447
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of single family home addition of second story - master bedroom and office- garage conversion to existing kitchen (relocation) 136 sq ft basement extension and converted into adu - studio and 1 bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B23-03937
Status:
issued
Fee:
$18,300
Permit Type:
Accessory dwellin...
Building Type:
N/A
(p) - plumbing - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-04-16
Plumbing related to buiding 2 of 4: convert (e) 5000sf warehouse into10 live work units. gas pipe test. water service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P1902003
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,491
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel kitchen and fireplace
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
BLDR-2018-01847
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Remodel/repair
Building Type:
N/A
(e) - electrical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-06-22
Electrical buiding 3 of 4: construct new 3story 5 861sf 6 unit building with 11 bedrooms total proposed addresses: 3217 3219 3221 3223 3225 3227 louise street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E1803523
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,624
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(p) - plumbing - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-04-16
Plumbing buiding 3 of 4: construct new 3story 5 861sf 6 unit building with 11 bedrooms total proposed addresses: 3217 3219 3221 3223 3225 3227 louise street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P1802549
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,635
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing buiding 4 of 4: construct new 3story 3 066sf duplex 8 bedrooms total and attached garages proposed addresses: 3213 and 3215 louise street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1802548
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,442
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2021-08-04
Electrical buiding 4 of 4: construct new 3story 3 066sf duplex 8 bedrooms total and attached garages proposed addresses: 3213 and 3215 louise street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1803521
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,781
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(m) - mechanical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-04-16
Mechanical buiding 3 of 4: construct new 3story 5 861sf 6 unit building with 11 bedrooms total proposed addresses: 3217 3219 3221 3223 3225 3227 louise street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M1802137
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,398
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2021-08-04
Mechanical buiding 4 of 4: construct new 3story 3 066sf duplex 8 bedrooms total and attached garages proposed addresses: 3213 and 3215 louise street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1802136
Status:
final
Fee:
$584
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Retrofit exisiting fdt. with anchor bolts and shearwalls
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B2004-01214
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish chimney upgrade electrical wiring water lines & dw&v reroof. remodel bathrooms & kitchen. window replacement. install new pellet stove. all work is to comply with 2001 cbc 2001 cpc 2001 cmc 2004 cec & 2005 energy standards
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
ZZZZ-05-0586
Status:
complete
Fee:
$856
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(p) - plumbing - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-06-25
Plumbing buiding 1 of 4: convert (e) 1600sf commercial use building to mixed use. remodel commercial space and remove 44sdf at west elevation. construct new 750sf one bedroom unit at second level. proposed address for 1448/1450 32nd street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P1802547
Status:
final
Fee:
$897
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(m) - mechanical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2021-06-21
Mechanical buiding 1 of 4: convert (e) 1600sf commercial use building to mixed use. remodel commercial space and remove 44sdf at west elevation. construct new 750sf one bedroom unit at second level. proposed address for 1448/1450 32nd street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M1802135
Status:
final
Fee:
$380
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e) - electrical - 3+ residential units or commercial (building)
2018-09-07
Electrical buiding 1 of 4: convert (e) 1600sf commercial use building to mixed use. remodel commercial space and remove 44sdf at west elevation. construct new 750sf one bedroom unit at second level. proposed address for 1448/1450 32nd street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E1803519
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,051
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 863781 |
| 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 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
6
Permits
- Building permit records show that Lawler Construction has worked on 6 permitted projects.
Lawler Construction Employees
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David Ostin Zemach Lawler
Sole Owner
MM
Matthew Glenn Millikan
Ceo / President