Updated: May 31, 2026
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78 LA CRESTA ROAD SUITE 76, Orinda, CA, 94563
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Rutherford & Singelstad Builders Construction
Based in Orinda, Rutherford & Singelstad Builders Inc has over three decades of experience serving clients in the East Bay. The firm specializes in custom home construction and residential remodeling, managing projects from initial design through completion. Project experience includes major home renovations, additions, and full new builds tailored to each client’s specifications. Their portfolio features work throughout Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, and other Lamorinda neighborhoods. The company works closely with homeowners, architects, and designers to deliver customized solutions that emphasize structural integrity and seamless integration with existing architecture. With 35 years in the industry, Rutherford & Singelstad Builders Inc combines longstanding construction expertise and local knowledge to navigate permitting and building requirements in the Contra Costa County area.
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Phone Number: (925) 377-5030
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Address: 78 LA CRESTA ROAD SUITE 76, Orinda, CA 94563
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Rutherford & Singelstad Builders Inc Orinda
Quality
100
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Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Rutherford & Singelstad Builders Inc has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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Pricing
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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Building Permits by Rutherford & Singelstad Builders Inc
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Alter roof form to create covered deck and maximize solar photovoltaic access. maximum ridge height to increase from 18'-4 to 22'-7 no increase in conditioned floor area remodel primary bathroom including new windows. new multislide door from living room to deck
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
BIAL23-006742
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,226
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Expand footprint of house on west side off bedroom 1 by 212sf. building new bathroom and w.i.c at west end of bedroom 1. expand and remodel kitchen. open non load bearing wall between kitchen and dining room. remodel current office/laundry and convert to a family room/office. reconfigure and relocate closet at bedroom 3. add/replace 11 exterior windows and one exterior door **12/6/22 ... see more
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
BIAD22-009107
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,699
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rear yard landscape remodeling: 1. remove existing lawn vegetation stone landing & path at rear yard. existing stone patio to remain 2. new 260sf pergola with outdoor kitchen fire table hot tub and fence 3. new hardscape including gravel patio stepping stone path small patio at nw corner. 4. new planting & mulch 5. new landscape lighting 6. new irrigation
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BISUB22-01719
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair/replace building sewer on property only. sl & x required beyond pl. adu connection.overflow device may be needed. if working within 25 feet of a monument you must comply with state law 8771 contact the inspector prior to starting excavation: minimum $5 800.00 fine for non-compliance. usa # and date must be provided in order to have a permit issued. permit valid for 90 days. cal... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SL1900057
Status:
final
Fee:
$476
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing existing shake roofing addition 1/2 plywood and install new composition roofing **14 squares**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIRR24-005284
Status:
expired
Fee:
$264
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 948sf 2 story addition attached to main house remodel (e) kitchen. addition adu. remove existing detached dwelling unit under b2019-05564
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
B2019-05564
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$15,333
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
145 sq ft addition and master bathroom remodel
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BIAD22-001172
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,917
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel bathroom and 145 sqft addition
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BISUB22-00068
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2020-07-31
At 2story sfd; convert 400sf at rear of main level into 1bedroom secondary unit window at rear elevation changed to french slider. no change to building envelop. permit includes mep's. proposed address 5420 shafter ave
Valuation:
$50,836
Permit #:
RBC1902917
Status:
expired
Fee:
$6,205
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert basement to habitable space 377 sq. ft. (digging down) to create new master bedroom and bathroom placement of one new door along the rear and placement of six windows compatible with existing windows at home. no changes to building footprint. kitchen and bathroom remodel on main floor. new wood deck at lower level less than 30 above grade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1800371
Status:
final
Fee:
$740
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(rm) - mechanical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2018-11-21
Convert basement to habitable space 377 sq. ft. (digging down) to create new master bedroom and bathroom placement of one new door along the rear and placement of six windows compatible with existing windows at home. no changes to building footprint. kitchen and bathroom remodel on main floor. new wood deck at lower level less than 30 above grade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1800354
Status:
final
Fee:
$473
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2018-10-24
Convert basement to habitable space 377 sq. ft. (digging down) to create new master bedroom and bathroom placement of one new door along the rear and placement of six windows compatible with existing windows at home. no changes to building footprint. kitchen and bathroom remodel on main floor. new wood deck at lower level less than 30 above grade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1800503
Status:
final
Fee:
$942
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical to convert portion of existing ground-floor at main residence to new 340 sf. secondary unit. replace existing sunroom & family room w new breakfast room & kitchen. addition new deck & two skylights drx170659 new address will be 455a hudson street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1701383
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical to convert portion of existing ground-floor at main residence to new 340 sf. secondary unit. replace existing sunroom & family room w new breakfast room & kitchen. addition new deck & two skylights drx170659 new address will be 455a hudson street 11/13/2017: addition 200amp
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1702511
Status:
final
Fee:
$907
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert portion of existing ground-floor at main residence to new 340 sf. secondary unit. replace existing sunroom & family room w new breakfast room & kitchen. addition new deck & two skylights drx170659 new address will be 455a hudson street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1702005
Status:
final
Fee:
$571
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential remodel expand rear bedroom with new closet and bathroom remodel (e) kitchen new laundry closet new family space new rear porch and terrace. new self contained hot tub
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
B2018-05066
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,788
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical: wall furnace with gas test to remodel and addition 146 sq to an (e) garage to convert into play room area located in the rear portion of parcel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1700155
Status:
final
Fee:
$391
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing: install 1/2 bathroom as part of remodel and addition 146 sq to an (e) garage to convert into play room area located in the rear portion of parcel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1700202
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel bathroom kitchen hallway and middle bedroom. create new half bathroom at laundry. window replacements and additions per plan
Valuation:
$46,000
Permit #:
RB1605243
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,639
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel and addition 146 sq to an (e) garage to convert into play room area located in the rear portion of parcel
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
RB1605553
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,749
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 990437 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 469865 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 764795 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest Premier Insurance Company |
101
Permits
- Building permit records show that Rutherford & Singelstad Builders Inc has worked on 101 permitted projects.
Rutherford & Singelstad Builders Inc Employees
DR
Dean Martin Rutherford
Officer
HS
Helena Maria Medtcalfe Singelstad
Ceo / President
HM
Helena Maria Medtcalfe-Singelstad
Ceo / President
PS
Peter Martin Singelstad
Rmo/Ceo/Pres