Updated: May 28, 2026
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1569 SOLANO AVE #211, Berkeley, CA, 94707
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More Than A Carpenter
More Than A Carpenter, 1569 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA (Employees: John Mitchell Ferguson, Raul Perez, and Raul Perez) holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (510) 559-1700
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Address: 1569 SOLANO AVE #211, Berkeley, CA 94707
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More Than A Carpenter Berkeley
Quality
111
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
More Than A Carpenter has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that More Than A Carpenter 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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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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Building Permits by More Than A Carpenter
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(n) detached garage with electrical; (n) garbage enclosure fence and retaining wall. related to zp2023-0157 and issued demolish permit b2025-02095
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
B2025-03768
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$3,008
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations to existing kitchen reconfigure laundry room & powder room master bathroom remodel hall bathroom and miscellaneous living space. details: remove interior partition remove and replace finishes fixtures and cabinetry at laundry room; remove and replace existing kitchen cabinets and counter tops; remove and replace finishes cabinetry and fixtures at master bath; remo... see more
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
BIAL22-013601
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,147
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations to existing kitchen reconfigure laundry room & powder room master bathroom remodel hall bathroom and miscellaneous living space. details: remove interior partition remove and replace finishes fixtures and cabinetry at laundry room; remove and replace existing kitchen cabinets and counter tops; remove and replace finishes cabinetry and fixtures at master bath; remo... see more
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
BISUB22-03955
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & replace one (1) bathroom window same size & location. remodel second floor bathroom upgrade electrical in second floor bedrooms & patio
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B2024-02271
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,142
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel existing powder room to full bathroom remove/replace windows new lighting in living room porch study bathroom
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B2023-02944
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$3,122
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove unpermitted roof deck. repair roof of exiting garage. upgrade exterior siding to meet 1-hr fire rating. remove 2 windows. replace garage door
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
202310027864
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2021-08-19
Construct a 368 sqft 1 story addition for new master bedroom and master closet. interior remodel will addition two full bathroom (within existing envelope) and total 561 square-feet of total improved floor area. exterior stucco to match windows will be milgard tuscany vinyl sash windows in single hung or awning (trimmed to match existing). roof will hipped to existing gable end. inclu... see more
Valuation:
$105,000
Permit #:
RBC1900321
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,316
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
61 sq ft addition new entry at front tar parking tandem adding 3 windows to entry replacing 5 windows same size same location. converting sliding glass door in living room to window 1/23/20 ; revision : remove exisiting fireplace and replace with free standing direct vent gas stove scope of work includes new framing around windows as needed
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIAD19-008721
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,367
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Final out expired permit b2017-2554 : bathroom remodel per plan
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
B2022-1800
Status:
expired
Fee:
$133
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Remove replace 1 (e) skylight addition 1 (n) skylight
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B2024-0370
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,374
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel bathroom vault ceiling in living vol. seismic upgrade
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BD23-0828
Status:
final
Fee:
$9,607
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
New 301 sq ft garage to replace existing demolished garage. reference permit b2022-04396
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
B2022-04659
Status:
approved
Fee:
$923
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition & alterations. new conditioned sq footage & alterations to existing rear unit of a 2-family dwelling. scope of work consists of roof walls windows. alterations consists of expansions of existing kitchen & utility room alterations to two existing bedrooms bathrooms and living area. adding 1/2 bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B24-01184
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,953
Permit Type:
Alteration/renova...
Building Type:
N/A
New jadu (garage conversion) -garage conversion into an a new attached jadu: 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom 339 sq.ft -remodel existing house: replace windows like for like upgrade electrical plumbing and mechanical systems. upgrade main electrical panel renovate existing kitchen and bathroom. install new insulation and drywall
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B24-01537
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,259
Permit Type:
Accessory dwellin...
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit (including solar/pv ev charging or energy storage system)
2022-10-06
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ESR-2022-02364
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace side stair stringers and treads only per housing report h2019-00272 item 10
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
B2019-03933
Status:
final
Fee:
$319
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIRR20-000771
Status:
final
Fee:
$264
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to pa#201612165238 (e) stair to remain remove & replace 1 window at front (n) roofing membrane at (e) walking deck. misc. roofing repairs remaining scope of permit to remain. replacement front window/curved sash to be wood to replace original
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
201707171992
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel kitchen & bathroom; install half-bathrm in (e) closet; change out all windows; remove wall furnaces & install central heating system; servic upgrade to 125 amps; install tankless water heater (incl gas line upgrade); replace garage door
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
186486
Status:
APPLIED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Co
Building Type:
Sf
Per housing report #h2016-05005 dated dec 2 2015. dry rot repair of landing near entry of 1845 spruce
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
B2018-00216
Status:
final
Fee:
$553
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 738531 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 548869 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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111
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest National Insurance Company |
188
Permits
- Building permit records show that More Than A Carpenter has worked on 188 permitted projects.
More Than A Carpenter Employees
JF
John Mitchell Ferguson
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
RP
Raul Perez
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
RP
Raul Perez
Rmo / Ceo / Pres