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address: "Richmond, California 94804, United States"
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# Building Evolution

Original Houzz profile: [Building Evolution](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/building-evolution-pfvwus-pf~1579091724)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Richmond, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Rafael, El Cerrito, Albany, Emeryville, El Sobrante, Piedmont, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, North Richmond, Crockett, Bay Area, Belvedere Tiburon, San Quentin
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 25 Ideabook Saves

Building Evolution, with over 25 years of experience bringing home building projects to successful completion. Committed to customer satisfaction and quality workmanship through strong client and trade communications. Whether this is your first home project or you're familiar with the building process, I enjoy your participation and interaction to make the building process transparent and understandable.  I build not only beautiful projects to last a lifetime, I also strive to build long lasting professional relationships.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Deck Building
- Basement Remodeling
- Green Building
- Stair Installation
- Trim Work
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Richmond
- San Rafael
- El Cerrito
- Albany
- Emeryville
- El Sobrante
- Piedmont
- Corte Madera
- Tiburon
- Sausalito
- North Richmond
- Crockett
- Bay Area
- Belvedere Tiburon
- San Quentin

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 200,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Building Evolution |
| Address | Richmond, California 94804, United States |
| Phone | (507) 210-8037 |
| Website | http://buildingevolution.net |
| License Number | CA "B" License \#1041762 |
| Followers on Houzz | 12 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Building Evolution](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/building-evolution-pfvwus-pf~1579091724)
- **Website:** http://buildingevolution.net
- **Phone:** (507) 210-8037

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- PMP (Project Management Professional) with PMI certificate \#1879624

## Selected projects

- [Plack Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/plack-residence-pj-vj~2981038)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Gorden/Shimozaki Residence, Bathroom remodel 1999](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gorden-shimozaki-residence-bathroom-remodel-1999-pj-vj~2166816)
  - Location: El Cerrito, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Mosaic installation with Lori Greene](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mosaic-installation-with-lori-greene-pj-vj~1692873)
  - Location: Saint Paul, MN
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Volunteer work with Lori Greene of Mosaic on a Stick
- [Gorden/Shimozaki Residence, Basement Bonus Space Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gorden-shimozaki-residence-basement-bonus-space-conversion-pj-vj~2166810)
  - Location: El Cerrito, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Gorden/Shimozaki Residence Basement Bonus Space Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gorden-shimozaki-residence-basement-bonus-space-conversion-pj-vj~2166809)
  - Location: El Cerrito, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Gorden/Shimozaki Residence 2nd Story Deck 1996](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gorden-shimozaki-residence-2nd-story-deck-1996-pj-vj~2166805)
  - Location: El Cerrito, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Contemporary 2nd Story Redwood Deck completed in 1996.
- [Gorden/Shimozaki Residence Front Window and Door Replacement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gorden-shimozaki-residence-front-window-and-door-replacement-pj-vj~2166801)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Liepman/Chittenden Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/liepman-chittenden-residence-pj-vj~2143002)
  - Location: Albany, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Credits go to Owners Lise and George for their beautiful design work!
- [Nowakowski Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nowakowski-residence-pj-vj~1724292)
  - Location: Richmond, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Blauth Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blauth-residence-pj-vj~1724388)
  - Location: Oakland, CA
  - Photos: 10
- [Herzenburg Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/herzenburg-residence-pj-vj~1724312)
  - Location: Stanford, CA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Meandering concrete staircase and redwood rail inspired by the simplicity of Japanese design.
- [Wallace Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wallace-residence-pj-vj~1692661)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 10

[See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/building-evolution-pfvwus-pf~1579091724)

## Ideabooks

- [Wood Salvage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65230052/list/wood-salvage) — 4 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/buildingevolution)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*