--- title: "FMSProjects, Inc. — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/fmsprojects-inc-pfvwus-pf~914602680 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~914602680.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "FMSProjects, Inc." category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ee637f72026337fa_9183-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4200 Broadway, Suite A, Oakland, California 94611, United States" latitude: 37.8471 longitude: -122.2223 phone: "(415) 722-9805" website: https://www.fmsprojectsinc.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 135 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # FMSProjects, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [FMSProjects, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/fmsprojects-inc-pfvwus-pf~914602680) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Oakland, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, El Cerrito, Albany, Orinda, Emeryville, Piedmont - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - Offers Custom Work - 34 years in business FMSProjects, Inc. is a more distinct remodeler than most. We listen. We help to decipher what you really want and how we can best meet those needs. We are not always the lowest bid, yet we are committed to providing quality craftsmanship and have for over 30 years in the Bay Area. Our process focuses on personal attention to detail, professional management and stellar communication throughout the lifecycle of your project. We are confident that you will not only love the finished results but the journey we take together. Reach out today! ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Green Building - House Framing - Concrete Construction - Foundation Construction - Wine Cellar Installation - Attic Restoration - Foundation Repair - Earthquake Retrofitting - Custom Cabinets - Door Installation - Fence Installation ### Areas Served - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Alameda - El Cerrito - Albany - Orinda - Emeryville - Piedmont ### Typical Job Cost $80,000 - 1 million Our estimates and proposals are very well detailed; we can bid from plans, add design input and/or work on a time basis where appropriate. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | FMSProjects, Inc. | | Address | 4200 Broadway, Suite A, Oakland, California 94611, United States | | Phone | (415) 722-9805 | | Website | https://www.fmsprojectsinc.com/ | | License Number | B522497 | | Followers on Houzz | 135 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/FMSProjects/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-silver-b1506ab/ - Blog — https://www.fmsprojectsinc.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [FMSProjects, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/fmsprojects-inc-pfvwus-pf~914602680) - **Website:** https://www.fmsprojectsinc.com/ - **Phone:** (415) 722-9805 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Remodeler - NARI - Remmie Awards 1999; 2002-3; 2005; 2009; 2011; 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018! - 2018 Piedmont Planning Commission Award - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Design. **Affiliations** - [Rebuilding Together](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/rebuilding-together-pfvwus-pf~814463327) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 18 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Evans Design Studio, Dec. 2023** > I have worked with Frank, Paula and their crew on several projects now. They are professional, great contractors - the attention to detail is great and a pleasure to work with. I often refer them to my clients. Would definitely work with them again! **★★★★★ — Ware Associates Architecture + Engineering, Dec. 2017** > FMS Projects were the General Contractors for one of our residential remodel projects in Piedmont. The scope included extensive interior remodeling for kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and lower-level. The FMS team, under the direction of Frank Silver, maintained a high level of professionalism and delivered quality craftsmanship throughout the fast-paced construction project. They and their sub-contractors were reliable, considerate, and thorough. We were very happy with the completed project – it met our overall design and detail expectations. **★★★★★ — Treve Johnson Photography, July 2017** > My business is photographing architectural projects. As such I have the opportunity to see and photograph hundreds of design projects, and I also get to see the rapport that my clients, the architects, designers and contractors, have established with the homeowners. I have photographed close to a dozen projects for Frank Silver and FMS projects over the past six years. I must say the quality of his work is top-notch and he always seems to be on good terms with his clients, and it is always a pleasure to photograph his work. **★★★★★ — Amato Architecture, July 2017** > As an architect, I truly appreciate contractors who do high quality work that positively enhances our designs. Frank Silver and team do a wonderful job with this and are excellent team members that ensure a successful project. I highly recommend him to my clients. **★★★★★ — Steve Swearengen, AIA \| the Architects office, June 2017** > Frank Silver and I met nearly a decade ago thru a business networking group called BNI (although in different chapters). I could tell right away that he was going to be a solid architectural resource for The Architects Office (architects) and I have been able to refer several projects to him with complete faith and assurance that he will fit in well with our clients. He is easy to work with and brings a professional attitude and wide range and depth of residential building knowledge and experience to our projects. Frank is a straight shooter and always up front and honest. We've enjoyed collaborations over nearly the last 10 years on projects ranging from simple bathroom and kitchen remodels to sophisticated hillside exterior additions. I would not hesitate to recommend FMSprojects to anyone. **★★★★★ — Deborah Lewis Design, Nov. 2016** > Working with Frank Silver from FMS Projects has been delightful. He's responsive, efficient with his time, and very professional. He recommends excellent sub-contractors and he aims to please his clients. He was always respectful of my ideas and wanted to include me in on-site decision making. I've worked on just one high-end residential project with him (kitchen/family room/dining room remodel) and I'm hoping to collaborate with him again. Highly recommend his residential construction services. **★★★★★ — User, Dec. 2015** > I am a Designer in the SF/Oakland area and have had the deep pleasure of working with Frank and FMS Projects.; most recently on a very complex, design-intensive whole-house remodel in the East Bay Hills. > > Frank was absolutely fantastic, and a Designer's dream -- i.e., when there was an issue with how the design integrated with what he could do on the construction end (and there always, ALWAYS will be), he actually picked up the phone, well in advance(!), and worked to solve anything and everything simply, expediently, and cost-effectively -- while keeping design integrity paramount. I have to say, this is exceptional. It speaks to his preparation, flexibility of mind, and wealth of experience that he can keep the client's goal for the project above his own need to keep his guys moving every second, damn the results. > > I wish people like Frank were the norm in the construction business, but they are rare birds indeed. FMS Projects remains my contractor-of-choice on my Kitchen and Home Remodels. **★★★★★ — Mikiten Architecture, Dec. 2015** > We've brought Frank and his group in on several projects, and have always been amazed at their thoughtful approach to planning their work. Even with only early drawings in hand, their estimates are far more detailed (and therefore much more useful in balancing the scope and budget) than any other contractors. The level of insight and detail they provide is comparable to large construction firms ten times their size. **★★★★★ — Stein Architects, Inc, Dec. 2015** > FMS Projects provided preliminary cost estimates for a complicated, large remodeling project. Their estimating was accurate and their presentations were highly professional. The clients were extremely pleased with FMS Projects. **★★★★★ — Carolyn Van Lang, Nov. 2015** > Frank Silver is a very good contractor who is dedicated to providing quality work in a timely manner while meeting the homeowners' budget. I find Frank' s approach to construction very efficient and logical with great foresight and anticipation of the problems that come with the project. When I went for a site visit, Frank had all the questions laid out complete with possible solutions. The project was run smoothly and the end product well finished and well crafted. > Frank understands construction well and is also a good project manager. He knows to follow through the architect's design intentions and is quite creative in problem solving. I am confident I am good hands when Frank is the contractor of my project. **★★★★★ — home229, Nov. 2015** > Frank Silver is an artisan and a contractor in the old world sense. He pays personal attention to every aspect of his projects and is very empathetic to the needs of his clients. **★★★★★ — California Shower Door Corp., June 2015** > I strongly would recommend FMS Projects for your construction needs based upon two decades of working with Frank and his team. Frank is truly a professional and has succeeded in passing the test of time, the truest test of quality. Their projects are always splendidly designed and magnificently constructed, and their dedication to customer service is paramount. ## Selected projects - [Best of Oakland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/best-of-oakland-pj-vj~7359265) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Lane Whole House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lane-whole-house-pj-vj~6893533) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 11 - [Wood Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wood-drive-pj-vj~6893477) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 6 - [Arimo bathrooms - Primary and Kids](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arimo-bathrooms-primary-and-kids-pj-vj~6893381) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Best Of Oakland 2020](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/best-of-oakland-2020-pj-vj~6121938) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Chic/Modern PIedmont Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chic-modern-piedmont-kitchen-pj-vj~6119376) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Claremont Kitchen and Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/claremont-kitchen-and-master-bath-pj-vj~5915346) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Nice handwritten Thank you note!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nice-handwritten-thank-you-note-pj-vj~5666403) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Upper Rockridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-rockridge-pj-vj~5587718) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 7 - [Berkeley Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkeley-addition-pj-vj~5651983) - Location: Berkeley, CA - Photos: 3 - [Basement Remodel - Piedmont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-piedmont-pj-vj~5631780) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Piedmont Traditional Kitchen & Den](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/piedmont-traditional-kitchen-and-den-pj-vj~3448114) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 2 - [Piedmont Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/piedmont-bath-remodel-pj-vj~2966487) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 10 - [Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2902563) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 8 - [Colorful Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-kitchen-pj-vj~2896283) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 6 - [Under Construction - Trestle Glen-Crocker Highlands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/under-construction-trestle-glen-crocker-highlands-pj-vj~2728412) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 2 - [Updated Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-ranch-pj-vj~2797194) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 11 - [Julie Reichle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/julie-reichle-pj-vj~2412526) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 6 - [Craftsman Bungalow Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-bungalow-kitchen-pj-vj~2150356) - Location: Oakland, CA - Photos: 11 - [Kitchen and Dining Room Connect](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-dining-room-connect-pj-vj~2114192) - Location: Piedmont, CA - Photos: 8 [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/fmsprojects-inc-pfvwus-pf~914602680) ## Ideabooks - [Bath Tub With Vanity](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64844964/list/bath-tub-with-vanity) — 6 ideas - [Refinished basements](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64787342/list/refinished-basements) — 6 ideas - [Projects using recycled wood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63625501/list/projects-using-recycled-wood) — 3 ideas - [Railings with the X design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63625350/list/railings-with-the-x-design) — 9 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/frankmsilver) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love this! What countertops are used?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this! What countertops are used? A: Glad you like it. It was fun project. Great design. **Q: Before & After Condo Kitchen 10' x 10'** *(in Before & After)* A: Amazing job, gives it the idea that it is bigger and much brighter! **Q: My before and after, under $10,000 remodel** *(in Home Decorating)* Our 14 x 9 guest bath was stuck in the 1970's. We took the room to the studs, doing the demolition ourselves. A: Lovely remodel! Great colors :) **Q: Kitchen Refresh!** *(in Before & After)* Refreshed kitchen with painted cabinets, new lighting, new hardware, and new marble backsplash tile. Hello 2017! A: Amazing, all the colors go really well together. **Q: Difficult dining room layout, high ceilings and no free walls** *(in Home Decorating)* I love my new dining room, but I'm having trouble incorporating storage because of the layout. One end has a natural focal point, the fireplace, but furniture can't go on either side because of a window/radiator to the left and an outward opening door to the right. The opposite wall (not pictured) doesn't allow storage either since it has doorways on both ends and that side of the room is essentially a high traffic hallway. That leaves 2 partial walls to work with, but they both have windows or doors on either side, and they aren't even centered in the room or in relation to each other, because of the varying door and window dimensions. Complicating all of this are the high ceilings, which are great, but they make my standing cabinet seem awkwardly short (I've tried it on both walls). I know I need to replace the white cupboard (definitely too short) and possibly the standing cabinet, but I am just stumped about how to make the room functional (I need the storage) without feeling clunky or cluttered. Built ins, besides being expensive, would also throw off the symmetry of the room in relation to the fireplace and other features. Oh yeah, and that box in the corner is my daughter's play house, it can move for events but kinda has to live somewhere in this room when not in use. Any help much appreciated, I am totally stuck! P.s. Click on each photo to see original images (some looked stretched or cropped when I checked this post on my phone). A: adding some shelves can be beneficial for some space and look nice if matched to the theme/color of the room. **Q: 2 remodels to get the right kitchen!** *(in Before & After)* the original kitchen was an 80's galley with breakfast nook First remodel I blew out the breakfast nook and cabinet overhangs. Built out a 9 ft island. Notice the walk in pantry and the fridge next to 5ft of cabinet upper and lowers. It made things pretty cramped Second remodel : Took out the light box installed recessed lighting Blew out the 5 feet of cabinet upper and lowers to open up the living area. Removed the walk in pantry and built out a new pantry with fridge built in Instead of the walk in pantry I had this cabinet custom madeI was afraid I was loosing so much storage but as it turned out, I have plenty ! And since the new cabinet has shaker doors I had new doors made for the existing cabinetsOld 80's doors New shaker doors New stain. New doors and drawers. I love my new kitchen Even the island got an update! I was able to find space in there to add a trash slide out drawer! Love it! A: Great transformation! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*