--- title: "Pete Moffat Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/pete-moffat-construction-pfvwus-pf~2114326784 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2114326784.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Pete Moffat Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b633994d01b904aa_0530-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "947 Industrial Ave, Palo Alto, California 94303, United States" latitude: 37.4673 longitude: -122.1388 phone: "(650) 493-8899" website: http://www.petemoffat.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 followers: 68 last_updated: 2026-11-04 --- # Pete Moffat Construction Original Houzz profile: [Pete Moffat Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/pete-moffat-construction-pfvwus-pf~2114326784) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA - **Serves:** Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Stanford, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves We’ve been building and renovating quality crafted homes in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1985. Professional excellence is our utmost focus. We staff our office and individual projects with people best suited to complete every job with our commitment to high quality. We are proud to emphasize fine craftsmanship over price competitiveness. This not only yields a top quality product but also removes a great deal of the risk associated with hiring a builder. ### Areas Served - Mountain View - Palo Alto - Menlo Park - Los Altos - Stanford - Los Altos Hills - Atherton - Woodside - Portola Valley ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Pete Moffat Construction | | Address | 947 Industrial Ave, Palo Alto, California 94303, United States | | Phone | (650) 493-8899 | | Website | http://www.petemoffat.com | | License Number | 619306 | | Followers on Houzz | 68 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pete-Moffat-Construction-Inc/251838741496264 - Blog — http://www.petemoffat.com/category/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Pete Moffat Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/pete-moffat-construction-pfvwus-pf~2114326784) - **Website:** http://www.petemoffat.com - **Phone:** (650) 493-8899 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2012, Best Residential Green Design in Signature of Excellence Award, Granite Rock - 2010, Leed for Homes Platinum Level, USGBC - 2006, National Award of Merit for Design Excellence, CCSARA - 2006, Gold Nugget Awards in Grand Award Best Custom Home, Estate West Magazine ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — Fernau & Hartman Architects, Aug. 2016** > We worked with Pete on a new residence, and he joined the project midway through the design process, to give feedback prior to construction. Immediately his team demonstrated the high level of organization and experience that they bring to the table. They participated in a cost estimate and review during the Design Development phase, during which they spotted sourcing issues, and suggested alternatives that resulted in savings – always with respect for the design and our opinion. > > As a client, you could not ask for a better contractor: Pete is an absolute professional, and his top priority is that you will be happy with the work he does, and with the team that you’re working with. As an architect, you will be in excellent hands: Pete and his team are collaborators who care about design. They contribute to detail development and are always looking for design opportunities. They care about craft, communication, project management, and budget. > > Pete himself was heavily involved in our project. The meticulous site supervisor and the ultra-organized project manager were key contributors to the success of the project. The end result was a stunning house, and happy clients. We would love the opportunity to work with PMC again. **★★★★★ — CJW Architecture, Feb. 2014** > We have worked with Pete Moffat Construction on many projects since the late 1990's. Every project is led by Pete and staffed by true professionals at each position from superintendent to laborer. Pete is a builder with a passion for design and construction science. There is an added value they bring to the project that invariably makes the project better for the architect and the client. We have enjoyed every project with Pete and his company. We look forward to our next project together. **★★★★★ — Fergus Garber Architects, June 2013** > Pete Moffat Construction is a truly high-end construction firm. We rely on them as a go-to firm we like to recommend to our clients. We are our proud to have worked together with them time and again. > > They combine an incredible attention to detail with respect for the design, the family, and the climate and in doing so create beautiful finished projects that everyone involved is incredibly proud to be a part of. > > Pete Moffat Construction runs their projects very well and create an experience the clients and extended design and construction team are able to enjoy throughout the process. ## Selected projects - [Los Altos Hills Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-hills-remodel-pj-vj~260333) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Tuscan Reconstruction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-reconstruction-pj-vj~259189) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Tuscan Reconstruction was a building envelope restoration project that finally gave the homeowners a highly durable home that they could enjoy for decades. Soon after moving into this beautiful property, the new owners discovered a few “annoyances” and hired professionals to decipher the mystery. After months of investigation, PMC and a team of engineers and designers discovered many aspects of the house construction were built incorrectly and significantly flawed. The results were restoration a… - [Sunbonnet Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunbonnet-residence-pj-vj~259494) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: The Sunbonnet House, designed by the preeminent architect, Bernard Maybeck in 1899, is probably the most important historic house in the city of Palo Alto. The Sunbonnet House was one of Maybeck’s earliest works, and is believed to be the oldest still standing intact. We were extremely honored to be called in for involvement, especially after learning disappointments from the new Owners. Their previous contractor left some craftsmanship and architectural sensitivity to be desired. The extent of… - [Seale Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seale-residence-pj-vj~259486) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 31 - Description: Seale Residence is among the first in Palo Alto aspire to the PassivHaus standard of performance, which addresses human comfort and energy efficiency through super-insulated and airtight building enclosures. The house was designed around the Golden Ratio, with a curved window-wall facing the backyard and architectural forms derived from farmhouse style. Windows and skylights bring in lots of natural daylight to make the space bright and open. The home is two stories over a full basement with an… - [Russian Hill Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/russian-hill-residence-pj-vj~259476) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: Russian Hill Residence is a high rise condo renovation where the unit was stripped down to its bare structure and reconfigured to a new floor plan suiting to owners’ lifestyle. Challenges of the project lie in maneuvering equipment and materials to the unit, conforming details to condo regulations and high rise building codes, as well as constructing custom cabinetry packed with amenities and modern conveniences.The result is well crafted condo, overlooking the breathtaking San Francisco bay, wi… - [Radin Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/radin-residence-pj-vj~259483) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Radin Residence is probably the earliest new modern home that PMC has constructed. Although it was built in later 90s, nearly 15 years ago, many architectural details were still very current today. At that time, it was a challenge to achieve the aesthetics that the Architect had envisioned, as many building technologies weren’t as prevalent within the realm of residential construction. Windows and doors were dual glazed with mahogany wood, but customized by a small custom window shop, because no… - [Los Trancos Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-trancos-residence-pj-vj~259477) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Los Trancos residence is located in between the Los Trancos Open Space Reserve and the Monte Bello Open Space Reserve. It sits atop a nice promontory with beautiful views stretching from San Francisco to San Jose. Working in conjunction with building design professionals, PMC embarked a series of remediation as well as remodeling work for water damage and repairs. The scope expanded from affecting 14 rooms to 22 rooms. One of the main features added to the home was a 30’ high glass curtain syste… - [Kelly Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kelly-residence-pj-vj~259193) - Location: Portola Valley, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: Originally a run-down structure nested into the rugged hillside terrain of Portola Valley, the property was in desperate need of renovation. After two years of construction, Kelly Residence floats above the shifting hillsides, taking in the spectacular valley views. To endure tough weathering of hillside, the house incorporates metal structural steel beams, copper siding, standing seam roof, and gravel roof membrane. Innovative door system and glazing details, combined with careful waterproofing… - [Greenwood Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwood-residence-pj-vj~259485) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: After demolishing the existing 1960’s home, we constructed a single story mid-century inspired house with a basement and a detached garage. The home was designed with full accessibility in mind: level transitions throughout the interior and out to the exterior, lowered counter and fixture height, and a basement elevator. In addition to sun shades and light shelves, the house incorporates solar thermal panels and photovoltaic panels for passive solar management. Solar thermal panels were utilized… - [Girod Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/girod-residence-pj-vj~259466) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Girod Residence is one of earlier contemporary homes that Pete Moffat Construction had built. The home was a whole house remodel, stripped down to its framing shell, and refinished with aluminum windows with Kalwall insulating panels, stucco, and aluminum metal fascia treatment, giving the house a very clean and pristine exterior appearance. Interior of the house features a Bulthaup kitchen, wenge hardwood floor and classical stone and tile installations. Project Highlights: Powder coated steel… - [Eich Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eich-residence-pj-vj~259180) - Location: Los Gatos Hills, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Sitting atop of Los Gatos Hills, the Eich residence was a major house remodel on the hillside. The house was stripped down to framing and rebuilt back up with all new mechanical systems and new finishes. House design demanded creative use of material such as Kalwall panel as wall enclosure and awning and metal mesh and cable netting for railing. Site access was a challenge as the house had four stories and nestled into a steep hillside. Project Highlights: Maple tread circular stairs Cherry cabi… - [Onil Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/onil-bathroom-pj-vj~259514) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Los Altos Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-altos-residence-pj-vj~259513) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Peninsula Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peninsula-residence-pj-vj~259507) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Peninsula Residence is about re-defining and re-personifying both interior and exterior spaces to a single family house in Hillsborough. The scope of the project included remodeling of entry, living room, master bedroom suite, both front and rear landscaping, and modifying selective finish material, such as hardwood floor. Construction challenges lie in precise executions of highly custom details. Project Highlights: Glass translucent canopy Metal screens at entry Integral concrete fountain Cort… - [Palo Alto Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palo-alto-loft-pj-vj~259505) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 8 - [Esquire Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/esquire-residence-pj-vj~259185) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Hamilton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hamilton-residence-pj-vj~259481) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Duffie Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/duffie-residence-pj-vj~259154) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Christensen-Pierret Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/christensen-pierret-residence-pj-vj~258634) - Location: Palo Alto, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: The Christensen-Pierret Residence represents our most aggressive green building project to date. The home achieved USGBC LEED for Homes Platinum certification with one of the highest point scores in the country (112 points). Among its green features, the house contains a rainwater cachement system, a grey water system, an 8 kW solar array, super-insulated structural insulated panels, and a bevy of recycled and reclaimed materials. The house is equipped with sensors to measure consumption of elec… [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/pete-moffat-construction-pfvwus-pf~2114326784) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where can I get the kitchen stools?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I get these stools and so they come in different colors? A: I am sorry, but we don not have that information, as the stools were sourced by the clients. **Q: what is the yellow paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Here is the paint that we used to match the existing. PRODUCT: Benjamin Moore Exterior Aura Flat MATCH NUMBER: SV-9204 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-04.*