--- title: "Tracery Professional Builders, Inc. — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tracery-professional-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2080738245 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2080738245.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tracery Professional Builders, Inc." category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7dd3d6740111b0a9_0762-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "21625 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA, USA, Campbell, California 95008, United States" latitude: 37.2803 longitude: -121.9539 phone: "(408) 643-0018" website: http://tracerybuilders.com rating: 5 review_count: 74 best_of_houzz_awards: 17 followers: 126 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Tracery Professional Builders, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tracery-professional-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2080738245) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Campbell, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Campbell, Menlo Park, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, Cambrian Park, Monte Sereno, New Almaden, Redwood Estates - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (74 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - 20 years in business Technically Crafted. Beautifully Constructed. Tracery Professional Builders, Inc., specializes in full-service residential remodeling and custom home building. Our experience and technical expertise set the bar for consistent workmanship and attention to details, while our personalized approach ensures the highest level of professionalism and flexibility. The Owner and President, Mark Macdonald, holds three degrees in the building and construction field: a Master of Science in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering, and an A.S. Degree in Architecture. This unique background ensures all aspects of the building process are carefully evaluated and the project scope, budget, and schedule remain in balance. We pride ourselves on making home renovation as stress-free as possible for you and your family. Tracery Builders has a reputation for providing long-term durability and value, and we are flattered that so many homeowners have recommended us to their friends and family. Living up to the faith our clients place in us - by putting their reputations on the line and promoting our services - is a responsibility we take very seriously: our clients' satisfaction is at the heart of our business success. Tracery Builders limits the number of projects we take on to guarantee the personalized care and high quality our clients deserve. We favor a hands-on management style and work closely with clients to make the construction process gratifying and the desired outcome achievable. Great custom homes and remodels should focus on your specific needs and provide you with a home that reflects your tastes, fits your lifestyle, and respects your budget. Let us help you make your house a home to cherish. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Project Management - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Structural Engineering - Earthquake Retrofitting - General Contracting - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Additions - Basement Remodeling - Custom Home - Seismic Upgrades ### Areas Served - San Jose - Santa Clara - Mountain View - Palo Alto - Cupertino - Campbell - Menlo Park - Los Gatos - Los Altos - Saratoga - Los Altos Hills - Atherton - Woodside - Portola Valley - Cambrian Park - Monte Sereno - New Almaden - Redwood Estates ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tracery Professional Builders, Inc. | | Address | 21625 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA, USA, Campbell, California 95008, United States | | Phone | (408) 643-0018 | | Website | http://tracerybuilders.com | | License Number | B777347 | | Followers on Houzz | 126 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tracery-professional-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2080738245) - **Website:** http://tracerybuilders.com - **Phone:** (408) 643-0018 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BBB A+ rating - Professional Engineer - EPA Lead Renovator R-I-45875-10-00030 - EPA NAT-124228-1 Certification - NARI - Certified Remodeling Project Manager \#141 - NARI Member Silicon Valley \#12618754 - NARI Platinum Remodel Award 2019 - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 74 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 49.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Michael Hollars, June 2025** > 5 Stars – Excellent Earthquake Retrofit Work by Tracery > > Tracery Professional Builder’s did a fantastic job on our earthquake retrofit. They were professional, efficient, and detail-oriented throughout the entire process. The team explained the process clearly, kept the site clean, and finished on time. > > They also handled all the paperwork and coordination with FEMA and the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program, making sure everything was approved for reimbursement. We feel much safer in our home now and highly recommend Tracery for any seismic retrofit work, especially since Mark is a structural engineer and understands the ins and outs of proper earthquake reinforcement better than most other contractors. **★★★★★ — surynchoi, Jan. 2025** > Mark, Manny, and the entire Tracery Builders team are simply outstanding—truly, we can’t praise them enough! They transformed our home into something far more beautiful and functional than we ever envisioned, all while making the process feel seamless and even enjoyable. > > Their extensive experience was evident in how they anticipated our needs and offered thoughtful suggestions we never would have thought of. When inevitable challenges showed up—like navigating permits, utility companies, and other uncontrollable factors—they handled everything with professionalism, clear communication, and a calm, reassuring approach that kept us at ease throughout the project. > > Beyond their expertise, they’re just genuinely wonderful people. Even our neighbors commented on how professional, friendly, and respectful the entire team was during the renovation. Hearing that kind of feedback made the experience even more rewarding. > > Thanks to Mark, Manny, and their incredible team, we now have the home we’ve always dreamed of. If you’re looking for a renovation team that’s skilled, personable, and deeply committed to their work, Tracery Builders is the one to choose. We couldn’t recommend them more highly! **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Thank you for your review. Our team is honored to have worked on your project. Our goal is to exceed expectations. **★★★★★ — Hugo Fozzati, May 2024** > Mark at Tracery has been super helpful throughout our renovation. He is willing to go the extra mile to make sure everyone is comfortable, even prior to us formally engaging. He has made introductions, and put us in touch with countless excellent industry contacts. Highly recommend! **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hopefully those contacts do you well. **★★★★★ — Matt Witkop, Jan. 2024** > Mark's crew did an excellent job and very responsive. Could not ask for better work bolting our house to the foundation. **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Matt- Thank you so much for taking a moment to review your experience with us! We are thrilled you chose us to handle the seismic upgrade for your home. **★★★★★ — HU-419623762, Aug. 2023** > Mark and his team are some of the best in the business. They are extremely knowledgeable and well connected. Mark helped me find a designer and an engineer for my project, too. His background as a structural engineer himself gave me a lot of confidence when he reviewed the plans. He is extremely generous with his time and will not hesitate to tell you all the good/bad/risky aspects of a project. He won't string you on overpromise. **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Thank you, Evan and Alicia, for your kind words and also congratulations on the newest addition to the family! Glad to give guidance of some design professionals too which have been integral partners over the years with us. **★★★★★ — Don Leone, April 2023** > We recently had our Master Bath remodeled from Tracery Professional Builders. Mark and his team delivered a first-class job from the beginning to the finished product. The team gave us a step-by-step job description on the daily construction and answered any questions regarding cost and time. They nailed it when it came to craftsmanship and detail. We’re in the process of remodeling a second bathroom and kitchen and looking forward to working with Tracery Builders again. I would highly recommend Tracery Builders for any project. > > Don L. **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Don- Your kind words mean so much to us! Your primary bathroom project was the highlight of our project list. It turned out so lovely. Your thoughtful design elements and materials were of great quality and we believe the results were just amazing. We hope that you will enjoy that space for years to come. There are several fundamental things that make a project come together and one of those is communication. We believe in transparency, and great client/contractor communication. We appreciate your input throughout the process. It was an honor to work on this project and we look forward to working on your future projects as well. From the team at Tracery, thank you and we will see you soon! **★★★★★ — Brian W, March 2023** > We've worked with Tracery Builders a couple of times now to make improvements to our home. Previously, we had earthquake retrofitting completed by Tracery Builders, and along the way we improved our garage finishing by adding some additional electrical outlets, and a better workshop sink. We really liked Mark's approach of discussing several possible solutions ahead of the project, which he shared with illustrated pictures that made understanding the work needed more easily, and helped us prioritize the work that was important to us. After the retrofitting work was complete, the dry wall had to be replaced in the garage, as well as texture finished, and repainted. Mark's team of professionals did an amazing job of the retrofitting, and finishing off our garage. They always left the area they had worked in clean at the end of the day. We are super happy with this work as it greatly improved our garage, as well as our improved earthquake preparedness. > > We had the opportunity to work again with Tracery Builders more recently, as we needed to greatly improve our home's water mitigation and drainage, as we had been having flooding in our garage. We live in a rural area where we get a lot of water, all at once, during our rainy season. The one very small drain in our driveway was not cutting it, and year over year we were seeing significant rain, more and more consistently. There were three areas we needed to have addressed, and Mark's team helped assess all three areas, and advised on two of the areas, while focusing his team's work on the third area: building a better retaining wall in our backyard where the water should flow, and should stay. > > Mark and team came out to perform measurements, and inspect the areas that needed work for elevation. Mark again used photos to help illustrate the different areas of the work visually, which really helped us understand the possibilities. Mark also helped guide us on finding the best value for the supplier of the trench drain equipment. Mark teamed up, and worked well with another contractor who would perform the installation of the trench drains in the two other areas. > > In the end, Mark and his team at Tracery Builders built an amazingly sturdy retaining wall from sturdy I-beams, wood posts embedded in concrete, as well as thick boards to form the wall, and then added concrete in front of the wall, where the water would flow, without washing away the support for the wood posts. We've had A LOT of water this year, and for much longer than usual that the past couple of years. We are SO thankful to have hired, and been able to work with Mark and his team at Tracery Builders. > > The work they did for us barely scratches the surface of some of the amazing work we've seen them do for other homeowners. We highly recommend them for your larger home building and improvement projects. They are true building professionals with integrity, follow-through, and put an expert finish on all the work they did for us! **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Wow! Thank you so much for your very thoughtful and detailed review of our company and our team. We are extremely proud of the work we do here at Tracery Professional Builders but our greatest asset, as you say, is our team. We know that with teamwork and great communication with our clients, we can make impossible and delicate situations easier to manage and provide the highest level of service. We also know that aligning with the right vendors and selecting the most appropriate supplies makes a huge difference in the outcome. Your project did come along at a great time with all of the rain and weather issues we have been dealing with in the Bay Area. We are so happy to hear that you are pleased with the outcome and we look forward to a future project with you. Thank you again for kind review and we appreciate your referrals. - Mark & the team at Tracery Professional Builders **★★★★★ — HU-33220425, May 2021** > We used Tracery for our earthquake retrofit. The process involves a lot of admin to make sure everything is done properly and we were helped a lot to get all the paper work done. The job was completed faster than we thought. All the interactions with Tracery were pleasant and they provide excellent service. I would highly recommend. **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Thank you for your kind review of your retrofit project. We aim to provide the best customer experience by handling all of the small tedious details (including paperwork and EBB submissions) for the homeowner. We are thrilled you chose us to help with your project, and hope to work with you again in the future. **★★★★★ — Jay Tang, April 2021** > I referenced to this company when I looked for a EBB contractor. Miles Dilley was assigned to be the project manager. I am very happy with the progress and result. They helped permit, inspection, EBB documents and save me a lot of times. **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Saving you time and getting the work completed correctly and fast.. is what we do! Securing your home and being prepared for an earthquake is so important. Thank you for choosing us as your trusted EBB partner. We hope to work with you again in the future. **★★★★★ — Vid Jindal, Feb. 2021** > I have recently used Tracey Builders for my home projects and can’t thank then enough. They were quick professional and very clean with the whole process. The owner Mark Mac Donald was impressive with his level of knowledge and expertise in approaching my renovation. I basically could sit back and let them do their thing as I had very minimal worry. I am very detail oriented individual but after meeting Mark and seeing how specific he is with his team I was just at ease with the whole process. I referred Tracery to 2 of my friends and they also were impressed with the level of detail and professionalism. If your looking for quality and amazing craftsmanship look no further because Mark Mac Donald and Tracery Builders staff are exceptional at what they do! Thanks so much for making the renovation fun and easy!! > Dr J **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > We understand "detailed-oriented" because we are too! We are so grateful for your review. It was an honor to work on your project, and an even greater honor that you thought enough us to refer us to your friends. Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity. **★★★★★ — Alexander Nemerov, Feb. 2021** > Expert and friendly service at every step of the way: administrative, conceptual, and, of course, in the actual re-design and construction of our kitchen and bathrooms. Handled unforeseen difficulties--unexpected structural challenges, revealed in demolition--with ease. Kept the many moving parts of the project--delivery of materials, scheduling of work teams, permitting, etc.--with impressive efficiency. > > Our designer--Cindy--game -planned everything beautifully, using her expertise and experience to design the spaces on her computer in such a way that--when the actual rooms took shape--they were exactly as she'd envisioned. Like Mark, Cindy kept us informed at every step of the way, and, in the case of key decisions that needed to be made in the moment (what marble for the kitchen island, which wall color for one of the bathrooms, what to do about a certain kind of pull or knob for the kitchen cabinets?) she sought our input, gave her considered opinion, but never tried to impose her own taste on ours. Truly Cindy brings a perfect blend of knowledge, creative flair, and practical know-how to every single detail of the project, no matter how small. > > Dana, who made our custom cabinets, is obviously a master at his craft. **★★★★★ — Prashant A, Dec. 2020** > Tracery was prompt, professional, responsive and informed us about our project every step of the way. > > They were diligent about obtaining permits, uploading documents, arranging for inspections and looking after other administrative details. > > We would definitely work with them again and highly recommend them! **Comment from Tracery Professional Builders, Inc.:** > Making sure that we keep our clients informed each and every step of the way is essential to a smooth project. With EBB and seismic retrofitting, this process is very straightforward as we follow the strict guidelines and procedures required for the funding. We know that you had a choice in contractors and are thrilled you chose us to take care of this necessary and important retrofit for your home. We look forward to working with you again. ## Selected projects - [2019 Meta Remodeling Award Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2019-meta-remodeling-award-winner-pj-vj~5998201) - Location: Los Altos Hills, CA - Photos: 20 - [2021 - Coveted Judges Choice Award: Entire House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2021-coveted-judges-choice-award-entire-house-pj-vj~6095988) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 41 - Description: 2021 - Coveted Judges Choice Award: Entire House Over $1,000,000 - [Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-pj-vj~5827537) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: Full basement fitted with a custom tailored two -story climbing wall and Carousel USA car 360-degree turntable. Custom sliding door solutions by Vitrosca full height 90 degree turn doors, marine grade stainless steel bearings. Custom copper water fall twenty-two-foot-tall that lands next to the leading-edge infinity pool. The paneling is custom copper and glass canopies Custom Italian cabinetry adorned with waterworks fine plumbing fixtures. - [Contemporary Craftsman - Bespoke & Beautiful](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-craftsman-bespoke-and-beautiful-pj-vj~2505785) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 15 - Description: Contemporary Craftsman exudes warmth and strength, with glowing wood and iron contrasted against cool glass and steel. Designed by former 49'ers player-turned-architect, Stan Hindman, this property is a quintessential example of a modern take on a historic style. - [Masterpiece backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/masterpiece-backyard-pj-vj~5724030) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 8 - [Master Bath Masterpiece](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-masterpiece-pj-vj~1670960) - Location: Hillsborough, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Marble master bath with lavish and luxurious details. - [Revamped Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/revamped-ranch-pj-vj~2362513) - Location: Menlo Park, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: Basic family ranch style home gets Revamped, Updated and a Major WOW-Factor Face Lift! - [Easy Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/easy-elegance-pj-vj~5508699) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: Simply brewing a pot of coffee or putting fresh cut flowers in a vase is elevated to new heights in this crisp bright kitchen. Humble tasks are infused with a touch of luxury amid Calcutta marble countertops and the subtle intricacy of a mosaic tile backsplash by New Ravenna. A nearby powder room is brought to new heights using a crisp blue and white pallette with a twist of extravagance. - [Sleek and Sure Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleek-and-sure-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1676506) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: This well-groomed kitchen delivers contemporary, confident style. The polished look is completed with lots of usable space, ample storage and natural light. It's just the place to enjoy a glass of wine while dinner is cooking! - [Bedroom and Bathroom Blue's](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-and-bathroom-blue-s-pj-vj~5796638) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 17 - [Master Bath Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-update-pj-vj~1676525) - Location: San Mateo, CA - Photos: 3 - [Enlightened Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/enlightened-living-pj-vj~2004162) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: This home was patiently waiting to reveal its hidden glamour. The homeowners transformed their dark, cluttered and walled-in space to a light-filled sophisticated look and layout. Now, with the space and style properly unveiled, the home is ready for entertaining, relaxing and functional living. - [Dark and Dated to Light and Fresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-and-dated-to-light-and-fresh-pj-vj~1670941) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: A dark, uninviting kitchen opens up to a bright and updated space. - [Warm Rustic Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warm-rustic-cabin-pj-vj~1219263) - Location: Woodside, CA - Photos: 7 - [Rustic Pizza Oven & BBQ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-pizza-oven-and-bbq-pj-vj~5796670) - Location: Woodside, CA - Photos: 4 - [Rustic Wine Cellar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-wine-cellar-pj-vj~1670927) - Location: Woodside, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Subterranean stone wine cellar with trap door access. - [Good Things Come In Small Packages](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/good-things-come-in-small-packages-pj-vj~2113980) - Location: Los Gatos, CA - Photos: 4 - [Picture Perfect Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/picture-perfect-pergola-pj-vj~2223066) - Location: Atherton, CA - Photos: 5 - [Family Room Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-room-addition-pj-vj~1670952) - Location: Los Altos Hills, CA - Photos: 1 - [Craftsman Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-kitchen-pj-vj~1990783) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 8 [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tracery-professional-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~2080738245) ## Ideabooks - [Modern Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51823708/list/modern-kitchens) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/tracerybuilders) ## Community Q&A **Q: what sinks are wheelchair accessible?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I do not know Sir **Q: Hi . What is the name of the backsplash used in the kitchen?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am trying to find a backsplash to go with Taj Mahal counters A: Sorry, that tile is discontinued **Q: what is the depth of that island please?** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the depth of that island please? A: 30 - inches **Q: Wainscoting .. custom or Home Depot ?.** *(in Photo Questions)* Silly question .. but the wainscoting was this custom ? Or Home Depot type store?... love your style A: Custom, we have two wonderful finished carpenters here and they did a great job. **Q: What kind of railing is that?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share what material the railing is made of, manufacturer or any other details to help me simulate the look? A: https://www.feeneyinc.com/ Cable Rail System The top is ipe' wood The columns are steel powder coated http://www.cardinalpaint.com/powder/color-chart/ **Q: where are the kitchen pendants from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am remodeling a beach house and they would be perfect! A: They were re-used from the prior Kitchen, sorry, I do not know where they were sourced --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*