--- title: "DC Construction Inc. — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dc-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~849064206 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~849064206.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "DC Construction Inc." category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9d03117c061d2ea7_1875-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Oakland, California 94601, United States" latitude: 37.7806 longitude: -122.2166 phone: "(510) 536-1068" website: http://www.dcconstructioninc.com rating: 5 review_count: 22 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 62 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # DC Construction Inc. Original Houzz profile: [DC Construction Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dc-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~849064206) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, San Leandro, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Ashland, Albany, Orinda, Moraga, Cherryland, Emeryville, Piedmont, Fairview, Saranap, Canyon - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Established in 1986, DC Construction is a full service construction company, offering service from ground up building construction, building renovation & historical restoration, to seismic upgrading in the East Bay. Our goal is to provide our client with an exceptional project management service and the highest quality of craftsmanship. Our philosophy is to provide excellent customer satisfaction and deliver each project on time and within budget. That approach continues today and has earned us scores of satisfied and repeated clients who are happy to discuss their experiences about us. Approaching each project from a fresh perspective, we offer unparalleled personalized service with solutions tailored to fit the need and expectation of each of our clients. From the design inception to the finishing touches, we will be with you every step of the way. For more than thirty years we have developed long-lasting relationships with our team of qualified subcontractors, whose experience and expertise, along with good teamwork skills, have allowed us to offer clients strong design build and value engineering services. Our company holds an annual permit from OSHA, which demonstrates our continued commitment to safety and our safety program for both our subs and our own employees. We send pertinent staff for updated training as needed. Our Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers and Foremen hold certificates from OSHA for completion of training. It is our Superintendent’s number one priority to implement and maintain compliance with OSHA safety standards for each and every person who walks onto the jobsite. To date, our subcontractors have been on the same page and conduct themselves accordingly. Additionally, our company retains Smart Safety Group for on-going OSHA compliance services. DC Construction is also a U.S. EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm DC Construction is a member of the Bay Area Builders Exchange. Our list of references will gladly be provided upon request. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Window Installation - Wine Cellar Installation - Foundation Construction - Earthquake Retrofitting ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Hayward - Berkeley - San Leandro - Alameda - Walnut Creek - Castro Valley - San Lorenzo - El Cerrito - Lafayette - Ashland - Albany - Orinda - Moraga - Cherryland - Emeryville - Piedmont - Fairview - Saranap - Canyon ### Typical Job Cost $40,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | DC Construction Inc. | | Address | Oakland, California 94601, United States | | Phone | (510) 536-1068 | | Website | http://www.dcconstructioninc.com | | License Number | 498901 | | Followers on Houzz | 62 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — www.dcconstructioninc.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [DC Construction Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dc-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~849064206) - **Website:** http://www.dcconstructioninc.com - **Phone:** (510) 536-1068 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 22 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Kimberly Brewer, March 2018** > Our company had a very serious and difficult leak emergency. DC came to our rescue and created a temporary fix to keep us dry until the problem could be resolved. > Please note that they had to return several times to make adjustments as needed and they did so in a timely manner. **★★★★★ — Ken Preble, Dec. 2017** > Everyone I interacted with at DC Construction was professional, experienced, and communicative. They took the time to understand my job and develop a cost efficient solution. They also executed exactly on the timeline we agreed to. > > Very professional and trustworthy group. **★★★★★ — Rebecca Schnier Architecture, Dec. 2017** > Donny Chu and his team are experts at what they do. Their work is of the highest quality and their professionalism and dedication to every aspect of their work is exemplary. it's a pleasure to recommend them to my clients; I know they will communicate clearly with the clients throughout the project so there are no surprises along the way. This is a crucial component for the success of the construction job. **★★★★★ — Gerry Vercesi, May 2017** > I have used DC Construction numerous times over 20+ years to handle repairs from water damage to remodeling of baths and kitchens. I have been pleased with his performance, since his crew does a professional job, cleans up each day, and gets the project completed without delays. **★★★★★ — Brian Kvikstad, Dec. 2016** > In 2007 my wife and I hired Donny from DC construction to do an addition to our home as well as a full kitchen remodel. I can't say enough positive things about DC Construction. They performed on schedule, kept our home clean, and were pretty close to keeping on budget. What really was impressive was the quality of work and attention to detail. Almost 10 years later we're still thrilled with the work they did and would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — ariana mazzuccchi, Dec. 2016** > DC Construction, Inc. is professional, on time, holds the highest standards of excellence, and is dedicated to making your project everything you want it to be. The team of expert crafstmen are highly skilled, well coordinated, courteous, and efficient. It's been a pleasure to work with every member of the team that makes up DC Construction. **★★★★★ — Catherine Gutierrez, Dec. 2016** > Donny is about customer service and quality. He was chosen to built all the quarter sawn walnut cabinetry in the beach house in Watsonville. They were all custom and done per the desired specifications. The quality of work was top notch and the color of the walnut was so rich and beautiful. The finish of the wood was like satin. **★★★★★ — Brock Grunt, Dec. 2016** > We own a Victorian built in 1890 that has been remodeled from head to toe by DC Construction in multiple phases over many years, all while we still lived in the house. This took a lot of care from DC to keep us sane during each phase. They were always very accommodating and flexible. The end result is beautiful and the workmanship is outstanding. We have recommended DC to many people over the years. **★★★★★ — ruckeya, Nov. 2016** > I have used D.C. Construction on multiple home renovation projects including an addition to my home and a major kitchen remodel. This company is the best in ensuring the jobs are doing efficiently and on time and the craftsmanship is superb. **★★★★★ — Garry Knox Bennett, Nov. 2016** > Donny Chu did our award winning total rebuild/restoration of our severely fire-damaged historical 3 story plus Alameda Victorian in 2005. Within budget, workmanship excellent. Everything done on schedule, we were impressed enough to have him build our new contemporary residential loft the following year. Again, on budget, on time and excellent workmanship overall. Versatile competent and great to work with, a total professional. **★★★★★ — Hillary Hayden, Nov. 2016** > From start to finish, working with DC Construction was a great experience! I hired this firm to install some cabinets. They did such a great job and were so wonderful to work with, I hired them to do soundproofing. All of the work they have provided for our company has been perfect, on time and on budget. I highly recommend this company for any project. **★★★★★ — Jorge Mancheno, Nov. 2016** > I have used DC Construction for the past 12 years on BOTH my residential projects AND commercial projects. Highly recommend Donnie and his staff. The attention to detail prior to construction in planning and in also providing cost effective options is second to none. Top quality builder that made the process easy to understand and super efficient for staying on our timelines. The most recent remodel was in my Montclair office and there is not a day that our clients come in and comment on "How nice and professional the office looks!". I continue to use DC Construction for my projects and actively refer DC to my current client database! ## Selected projects - [Bennett Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bennett-residence-pj-vj~1391997) - Location: Alameda, CA - Photos: 67 - Description: Full renovation of a historic Queen Anne-Colonial home purchased with extensive fire damage Winner of 2007 Architectural Preservation Award for Outstanding Renovation from the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society - [Swallow Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swallow-valley-pj-vj~2135391) - Location: Valley Ford, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: New construction of a state-of-the-art green home - [Gordon House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gordon-house-pj-vj~1391932) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 46 - Description: Charming renovation of San Francisco home - [Sausalito](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sausalito-pj-vj~1392074) - Location: Sausalito, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Exterior and interior renovation of beautiful residence overlooking the San Francisco Bay - [Gold Coast Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gold-coast-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2700006) - Location: Alameda, CA - Photos: 3 - [Oakland Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakland-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1392081) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 4 - [Custom Built Furniture and Commercial Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-built-furniture-and-commercial-remodel-pj-vj~1392099) - Location: Alameda, CA - Photos: 4 - Description: This Alameda optometry office entailed a complete office remodel with custom furniture and cabinetry built in-house by DC Construction - [Haight Vintage Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haight-vintage-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2488039) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 2 - Description: Beautiful details and vintage features abound in this Haight-Ashbury kitchen remodel [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dc-construction-inc-pfvwus-pf~849064206) ## Ideabooks - [Custom Cabinetry, Millwork + Built-Ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92902241/list/custom-cabinetry-millwork-built-ins) — 16 ideas - [dcconstructionincca's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55219295/list/dcconstructionincca-s-ideas) — 16 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dcconstructionincca) ## Community Q&A **Q: looking for colored chandeliers** *(in Photo Questions)* For my white kitchen A: been so long can't remember. DC **Q: Is the cabinetry custom built?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The cabinetry was designed by the project architect, Pete Retondo, and built in house by D.C. Construction **Q: Hi. Can you tell me the source for the island pendant light? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The light fixture is original to the house, and D.C. Construction refurbished it for the client. **Q: How much did this glass railing cost?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi. Thanks for the question. I don't know the cost per square foot, but the total was approximately 35k including materials, labor, and engineering. **Q: Can you tell me the wall color please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there, this is a custom color blend and it is based off of the Taupe swatch. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*