--- title: "MN Builders — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/mn-builders-pfvwus-pf~503411508 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~503411508.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MN Builders" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ba83f5ef0b16c38d_1794-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2400 Union St, Oakland, California 94607, United States" latitude: 37.8071 longitude: -122.2851 phone: "(510) 444-5000" website: http://www.mnbuild.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 481 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # MN Builders Original Houzz profile: [MN Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/mn-builders-pfvwus-pf~503411508) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Mateo, San Leandro, Alameda, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Burlingame, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Hillsborough, Piedmont, Tiburon, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, Belvedere, Belvedere Tiburon, Canyon, Kensington, Marin - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2012–2015), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves MN Builders (known by many in the community as Mueller Nicholls) is a well-established, employee-owned construction company that builds custom, high-end, contemporary homes ranging from ultra-modern design to the more traditional. MN Builders crafts both residential and commercial properties in addition to operating their own solar-powered cabinet shop. Locally-based in Oakland gives MN the ability to manage building projects all over the Bay Area, including the East Bay, San Francisco, Marin County, the Peninsula, and Contra Costa County. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - Custom Cabinets ### Areas Served - San Jose - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - San Mateo - San Leandro - Alameda - Palo Alto - Menlo Park - Los Altos - Burlingame - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Hillsborough - Piedmont - Tiburon - Los Altos Hills - Atherton - Woodside - Portola Valley - Belvedere - Belvedere Tiburon - Canyon - Kensington - Marin ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MN Builders | | Address | 2400 Union St, Oakland, California 94607, United States | | Phone | (510) 444-5000 | | Website | http://www.mnbuild.com | | License Number | 588872 | | Followers on Houzz | 481 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MNBuilders?ref=hl - Blog — http://www.mnbuild.com/blog ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MN Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/mn-builders-pfvwus-pf~503411508) - **Website:** http://www.mnbuild.com - **Phone:** (510) 444-5000 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2012–2015), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Gast Architects, May 2017** > Having just completed a very successful project with Mueller Nicholls, we easily appreciate their skills in communicating clearly, offering of reasonable alternatives during construction to maximize the clients’ investment, and exercising care in the getting the details built right. They did a great job managing very tight window and trim tolerances in a century-old home that did not have parallel floors and ceilings. The finished project is high quality and the clients are very pleased with the results. > > Mueller Nicholls worked with our clients to phase renovation work throughout the house so that the family could remain at home for most of the construction project. It is obvious that they intuitively understand how to work with the flow of clients’ busy lives. We enjoyed a friendly partnership with the team from initial costing through the end-of-job tour. We look forward to teaming up again. **★★★★★ — David Thorne Landscape Architect, Nov. 2016** > We have worked in collaboration with Mueller-Nicholls on numerous residential projects and would highly recommend them as a general contractor. They provide the knowledge and the team to skillfully manage comprehensive and complicated projects – interiors + exteriors, and the flexibility to manage smaller renovations as well. They provide excellent project management with on-site supervisors during construction and dedicated project managers. They are client advocates, weaving together teams of specialty high-quality craftspeople, for a refined and thoughtful finished product. **★★★★★ — jillianmarywatt, Oct. 2014** > Completely professional and easy to work with. Ingeneous at solving problems plus this team does very accurate and great work along with keeping an eye on the budget. From the owners, project managers, and carpenters, everyone is exceptionally professional and courteous. This team has their finger on the pulse! **★★★★★ — Siobhan Brennan, June 2014** > As a designer I have worked on several projects with this company. I find them to be professional in their relations with client, and designer. They are very thorough in providing a the best possible work environment between clients and their own team. The work they do follows the designer intentions, and does not try to promote their own ides over the designers. The quality of work is excellent, and they want to make sure the client is a happy, pleased customer. **★★★★★ — suzsmith, Sept. 2013** > Mueller Nicholls built all the cabinetry for our whole house remodel. Their professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, problem solving and response time was beyond all expectation. And they were a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend them highly enough. **Comment from MN Builders:** > Many thanks for your kind words! We couldn't have done it without you and the rest of the team! We're glad we were a part of your project! May you enjoy your house for many years to come. **★★★★★ — Western Dovetail, Inc., Aug. 2013** > I am a supplier to Mueller Nichols and have provided them with our best products for over 15 years. Mueller Nichols is one of the most reputable shops in the Bay Area specializing in high end cabinetry. They are very professional and organized and have a great staff that knows what they are doing. I know from personal experience that they care about their work and treat their customers, employees and suppliers very well. They are not afraid to take on challenging jobs and they deliver on their promises. Excellent company! **★★★★★ — pittedbull, Jan. 2013** > I am embarking on a complete renovation of a 1924 Craftsman bungalow. Every surface, every system needs replacing or upgrading. This is not for the faint of heart or meager budget.. > > It was such a relief to meet with/speak with MN. They understood I was overwhelmed, then focused on what would make this easier on me. They offered time for review with a firm principal and designer. They couldn't have been more generous and calming. After all, it's the process more than anything else that will break an owner during a large renovation. > > The MN reputation is unparalleled. You can't find a person in the Bay Area who is even remotely hesitant about their work or their process. I can understand why. There may be a price premium, but it's worth it in the end. ## Selected projects - [Claremont Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/claremont-remodel-pj-vj~2485) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Whole house remodel with many sustainable features: PV Solar electric system, hydronic radiant heating, recycled cotton insulation in walls, dry blown-in cellulose in ceiling, deconstruction practices, natural daylight and ventilation. Finishes include vertical grain douglas fir, honed granite counters, and oak hardwood floors. Landscaping is drought-resistant and water-efficient. - [A Comfortable Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-comfortable-home-pj-vj~1979458) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Modern Family Life](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-family-life-pj-vj~1979480) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Ranch-Style to Re-Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-style-to-re-style-pj-vj~1979414) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Open up that kitchen!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-up-that-kitchen-pj-vj~1979401) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [San Francisco Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-traditional-pj-vj~1978049) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 7 - [South Bay Renewal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-bay-renewal-pj-vj~1978039) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [San Francisco Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-modern-pj-vj~1977783) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 7 - [Alameda Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alameda-kitchen-pj-vj~179883) - Location: Alameda, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Clever Remodel of early 1900's kitchen, salvaging some of the original cabinets and flooring. Designed by David Burton Architecture, built by Mueller Nicholls Builders. - [North Berkeley Cantilevered Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-berkeley-cantilevered-master-suite-pj-vj~162316) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 13 - [Parisian-Inspired Craftsman Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-inspired-craftsman-kitchen-pj-vj~122886) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Orinda Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orinda-remodel-pj-vj~2483) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [San Francisco Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-bathroom-pj-vj~4452) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Custom Kitchen in Oakland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-kitchen-in-oakland-pj-vj~4451) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 3 - [Oakland Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-exterior-pj-vj~4486) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 2 - [Oakland Hills Custom House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-hills-custom-house-pj-vj~4487) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 3 - [San Leandro Sitting Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-leandro-sitting-room-pj-vj~3203) - Location: San Leandro, CA - Photos: 6 - [San Francisco Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~3541) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 4 - [Piedmont Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/piedmont-craftsman-pj-vj~1979446) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 5 - [Elaborate Library](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elaborate-library-pj-vj~4434) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 32 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/mn-builders-pfvwus-pf~503411508) ## Community Q&A **Q: Clear post** *(in Photo Questions)* I would love to know who to get the clear post from? A: Hello Jen, everything in this kitchen is totally custom, including the post. If there is a TAP plastics in your area, that would be a good place to start! Good luck! **Q: Glass subway tile brand and color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you A: Isn't this a great shower? These tiles were from Import Tile in Berkeley, the line was Art Glass, but it's a color that was discontinued after the installation of this shower. They still carry the line, though, check it out: http://www.importtile.com/index.php/products/glass/83-artglass. Good luck! **Q: I love the colour of the wall, where did you get the paint from?** *(in Photo Questions)* My sister and I were hoping to spice up our bedroom a little and this colour is one of the colours we were hoping to use, but we can not find this colour anywhere! Could you give us some ideas of places to look? (Websites etc) Thank you A: Hi, this is a fabulous color, isn't it? It could be Benjamin Moore Margarita (http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/margarita), but we didn't keep records. The crazy thing about paint colors is that no matter what color this is, it will look different in the intended space. Did you know that Benjamin Moore has a twitter feed, and they're pretty responsive with customers who are trying to choose colors (a great use of social media!). Check them out: https://twitter.com/Benjamin\_Moore. Good luck! **Q: Thickglass Stairway Treads** *(in Design Dilemma)* Thinkglass has perfected its cutting-edge technology making glass staircases a real, safe and popular option. Treads of 1.5-inch thick are three times stronger than granite or stone and can bear a load of up to 1800 pounds. 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The tile is an Ann Sacks product - the closest line they have now is their Profile Glass Mosaic (http://www.annsacks.com/onlinecatalog/collection.jsp?cat=272104&coll=279004). Mary Jo can tell you more about it. The cantilevered shelves are custom shelves that we wrapped in stainless steel. Good luck with your project! **Q: I love the granite countertops** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the granite color? A: Hello Donna, this is Verde Fontaine Granite. It's so lovely! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*