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836 Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms

When building a new house, people often turn to architects to kick off the project. However, a different model is becoming quite popular: design-build. Instead of dividing tasks between separate architecture and construction companies, you can hire a full-service Orinda design-and-build company to complete your entire project, from initial sketches through final construction. Learn more about how to choose the right design-build pros in Orinda, CA for your home project below: More
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  • Lafayette Sanctuary
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    Canyon Design Build is a full-service design-build general contractor. That means one company, one phone call, and...

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  • Ultra modern New construction
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    The Bay Area's Custom Home Builder & K+B Specialist-Best of Houzz 2018

    We had the pleasure of working with Creation 7 on our kitchen remodel. We loved working with Cameron, our Proj... – Matt Low

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  • Ultra modern New construction
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    28 Reviews

    We had the pleasure of working with Creation 7 on our kitchen remodel. We loved working with Cameron, our Proj... – Matt Low

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  • Bathroom Remodeling
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    Eco-Friendly New Construction Experts 2X Best of Houzz Award Winner!

    Very responsive and willing to go the extra mile to ensure our satisfaction. It was the easiest process – Mary Cordova

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  • Craftsman Kitchen Remodel, with sage green cabinets
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    For 30+ years, Brovelli Architecture + Construction Inc. has been designing and building beautiful homes, remodels...

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    32 Reviews

    Contra Costa Award-Winning Kitchen and Bath Designer and Remodeler

    Gordon Reese Design and Build helped make our dream space come true. They are professional and listen to what... – Marlene Baird

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    107 Reviews

    At EverLast Construction, we are committed to the success of our clients by providing electronic design services o...

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    Talent, Experience & Commitment to Quality Design in Contra Costa

    Amarant Design & Build Center is the culmination of over 40 years of hands-on work by Scott N. Amarant, nationally...

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    *Authorized Dura Supreme Cabinetry Dealer* Altera Design & Remodeling is staffed by in-house teams of certified...

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    $1000 Off Any Kitchen or Bath Remodel
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    San Francisco Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Experts Best of Houzz 2014-16

    At EverLast Construction, we are committed to the success of our clients by providing electronic design services o...

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    Douglah Designs has 20 years of experience providing the finest craftsmanship, quality and design available. From...

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    Contra Costa County's Full-Service Design-Build Firm

    Canyon Design Build is a full-service design-build general contractor. One company, one team- From concept to comp...

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    4 Reviews

    Contra Costa's Dedicated Design, Construction & Installation Expert

    Whether you have a large-scale, whole-home reconstruction, New build or a single-space makeover, Xcede is committe...

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    We have been in business for over twenty years in the design-build industry as not only a design firm but also a l...

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    Building Beautiful Homes in Contra Costa County

    Ken and his crew did a fantastic job. It was so well done that one really can't tell where the new tile work b... – Jerome Smith

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    11 Reviews

    Contra Costa's Quality Green Design/Build Contractor | Best of Houzz!

    RSR Development is known for personalized service and expertise in fine home remodeling, custom home building, and...

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    With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, we make sure each and every project we work on i...

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    Whole Home Remodeling Services in the Bay Area

    Their workmen came on time, finished the project on budget, and their clean up was excellent. – Lucinda Jackson

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    Lifetime Workmanship Warranty
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    Contra Costa County Design Build Firm | Best of Houzz 2015-2018

    This is the only firm that we will use for any future projects. Absolutely fantastic. – l g

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    BEST OF HOUZZ 2014, 2015 & 2016: Full-service design + build Residential Remodeling Contractor and General Contra...

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    33 Reviews

    Contra Costa County's Kitchen & Bath Remodelers | Best of Houzz

    Douglah Designs is a full service interior design-build firm with expertise in kitchens, baths, and other major in...

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    4 Reviews

    Luxury Redevelopment & Vineyard Estate Development serving Napa County

    We are a team of business professionals of which come from the same thread of the cloth and have embarked on a jou...

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    29 Reviews

    We are arguably one of the very best boutique residential Design + Build professionals in the East Bay. Our high...

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    23 Reviews

    S.F. Bay Area Custom Build and Design - Best of Houzz 2015!

    This company and its employees are competent, friendly, attentive and very skilled at their trades. – Mason Jacob

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    24 Reviews

    building Lab is an award-winning firm specializing in thoughtful and highly refined residential design and buildin...

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    Lamorinda's Most Experienced Design + Build Firm

    For 30+ years, Brovelli Architecture + Construction Inc. has been designing and building beautiful homes, remodels...

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    14 Reviews

    I highly recommend AT6 Architecture. Jason and his team are professional, thoughtful, knowledgeable and organi... – Chau Koltun

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    Contra Costa County Design-Build Local Building & Remodeling Company

    S&J Properties is a Design/Build company that specializes in residential & commercial remodeling construction proj...

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    SFDB is a full service design & build general contracting firm working with San Francisco home owners since 2008....

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    Full-Service Bay Area Design Build Firm Based in Dublin, CA

    As an experienced Bay Area design build firm, we specialize in beginning-to-end home remodeling, by streamlining t...

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    17 Reviews

    This is the only firm that we will use for any future projects. Absolutely fantastic. – l g

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    Complimentary Home Remodeling Seminars
    36 Reviews

    Tri-Valley & Lamorinda’s Elite Design Build Firm | 4x Best of Houzz

    After 55 years in business with 19 design/craftsman awards, Gayler is the only design build firm guaranteeing on t...

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    *Authorized Crystal Cabinets Dealer* We are an award-winning, Diamond Certified design firm specializing in kit...

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    East Bay Area Design-Build Firm & General Contractors 5X Best of Houzz

    We are a full service builder that provides a select choice of architecture, engineering, and an interior designer...

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Featured Reviews for Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms

Creation 7
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
January 23, 2017
“Creation 7 build the master addition on our house. It is generally understood that having major remodeling done on your house, can be a frustrating process. It's noisy, messy, and usually, goes over budget. I can honestly say that almost none of these were true for our experience with Creation 7. The men were so respectful of our space. They cleaned up at the end of the day - no mess was ever left. The construction generally stayed within budget. These guys were a pleasure to be around also. They were funny and nice, but also respectful of our need for privacy. Also our completed addition! It's so gorgeous! Everything is in perfect working order. Their eye for detail and overall craftsmanship is amazing. I really can't say enough how great our en suite master bedroom is. It has transformed our house from an old boring space into our dream house. I highly, highly recommend Creation 7!”
Green Planet Remodeling, Inc.
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
December 11, 2015
“Solid team that knows what they are doing. The team at Green Planet Remodeling helped me renovate 2 bathrooms - and remedied a lot of the shoddy work that was lurking behind the wall (thanks to my crappy builder for those surprises). Good guys that were efficient and professional through the whole experience. They even provided me with a 3D Design for both of the bathrooms that another company wanted to charge me for! Easy to communicate. Highly recommend!”
Gordon Reese Design Build
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
May 30, 2013
“We hired Gordon Reese construction for our Kitchen remodel after a lengthy interview process with a number of construction companies. We were impressed with Gordon and his team, their understanding of what we wanted to do as well as clearly outlining the scope of the work based on our budget. We worked with Gordon over a few weeks finalizing the scope of work and contracts and he was very responsive to my many calls, questions and clarifications. We set a start date for the project and on that date he and the project manager arrived with the crew to do a walkthrough of the project and contract to make sure we were all on the same page as we started the remodel. Over the course of the project I met often with our project manager and our lead remodeling professional to check on status, issues and solutions as we progressed with the remodel. Gordon and his team have great relationships with a number of suppliers in the local area that are Green in their building processes and my favorite was our Cabinet company (Precision Cabinet and Trim of Brentwood). Gordon was able to arrange a personal visit and tour of the cabinet companies factory and for me to meet with their local rep to review our final cabinet choices, color and options. It was a great experience and one that made the cabinet selection a breeze for this remodel. I can say that Bruce arrived to work every day on time and worked hard to meet the project deadline. He always left the workspace neat and went out of his way to be sure we had everything we needed during the project. The kitchen came out beautiful, the workmanship by our lead remodeling professional was incredible. All of our family and friends love the final result and we could not be happier. On side note, during the construction we found a “surprise” that needed to be addressed that was not related to the kitchen remodel and working with our lead remodeling professional, our project manager and Gordon we were able to address this critical fix with ease as they were able to add the scope to our project and have the lead remodeling professional address it while also working on the kitchen. That little side trip was unexpected but working with our lead remodeling professional along with a number of other folks from the Gordon Reese construction team, we were able to address the fix and not impact the overall project timeline. I highly recommend Gordon and his team for any remodel or construction project! MH Danville CA”
Amarant Design and Build Center
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
May 3, 2013
“Amarant Design has made specular design changes to the interior of the homes. Amerant Design people have worked on many of the same homes we have. As a Heating and Air Conditioning company we come in after Amerant design has finished the remodel to set thermostats and register covers. The quality of Amerant Design's work and the home owner's respect for Amerant Designs people is remarkable. I have to say Amerant Designs changes to a home can be breath taking. We start our work first and see Amerant Designs work at the end. And the home owners are thrilled at how smoothly it all went. I recommend and it is the best thing I can do for all people who ask me for remodel help. Tate Jones Smith & Jones Heating and Air”
EverLast Construction
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
February 16, 2014
“Everlast Construction build our Kitchen & Master bathroom. We are very happy from the process and the result! Very good costumer service. Ari answer all of our questions along the way and make it very easy on us. Communication is the key to success in this kind of projects. We selected out of 5 companies that bid on the project. Everlast was not the cheapest and not very expensive compare others. We choose Everlast Construction because they had great reference from they previous clients. I was impressed with the connection they have with all of there clients and i wanted to get this kind of service. In the end the whole work was 100% to my satisfaction. I love my home even more thanks to Everlast”
Canyon Design Build
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
November 26, 2012
“I’ve been working with Canyon Design Build since 2010 to photograph the completion of their remodels, kitchens, baths and additions. When I arrive at the project site, it’s always clear that the homeowner is thrilled with the results and that they have a good relationship with the project manager. I look forward to including more Canyon Design Build projects in my portfolio.”
Xcede Construction
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
March 1, 2019
“Bill and his team at Xcede built a wonderful house for us, a beautiful Spanish Contemporary that is just stunning, inside and out. Bill's team is excellent, including terrific Project Managers and craftsmen finish carpenters, and his subs are equally outstanding--foundation, plumbing, electrical, roofers, stucco, etc. Bill is straightforward and excellent to work with, when we were faced with the inevitable challenges of construction, (like a 3 foot grade difference that the architect missed!) Bill and team arrived at solutions which weighed all the variables with our interests in mind, and came up with very fair/high integrity solutions, that resulted in a better building. And that's what I've appreciated most about Bill and Xcede--through the entire process, we felt we were dealing with not just a first class builder, but a very high integrity organization. What my wife who is an interior designer appreciated is the find attention to detail, and that the house is beautiful. Construction projects can be complex and tough, it was great to have Bill and Xcede be our partners on our project.”
K&H Custom Home Solutions
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
March 9, 2017
“We hired K-H Custom Home Solutions to remodel the shower in our master bathroom after we had the shower pan replaced. The replacement effort destroyed much of the original wall tile. That tile was 25 years old and was used throughout the room. It was also used in the our other 2 bathrooms.. But it is impossible to find new tiles that match the original color. We needed a remodel that used a different tile color but that blended seamlessly with the rest of the room and would enhance the appearance instead of looking like a repair or add-on. Fortunately, we found K-H and Ken Jones, the owner. Ken and his crew did a fantastic job. It was so well done that one really can't tell where the new tile work begins, and yet the shower stall is much more elegant than the original one. We couldn't be more pleased. Ken is a real professional and his crew are skilled craftsmen who strive for perfection in their work. We will definitely hire them for any future work on our house.”
RSR DEVELOPMENT DESIGN/BUILD
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
May 16, 2013
“Kitchen/Bath Major Remodel: RSR's workmanship and attention to detail of the entire team has been outstanding including the finish quality, the coordination and timing - all superb ! Underlying that, the personal and professional integrity of management, staff and subcontractors provides confidence during what might otherwise be a stressful time.”
Green California Builders Inc
Orinda, CA Design-Build Firms
February 20, 2019
“I can't say many wonderful things about Green California Builders. I wanted to built a new home and had no idea where to start in regards to design and construction permits. I heard about these guys because of my friend. I met EZ (the main project manager) after scheduling the appointment. He guided us through the entire process with ideas, advises and material selection. I liked his vision and we agree on the budget. Few days later the project started. After few months, we now have a wonderful new house. I'm so grateful to choose these guys and I recommended them 100%!!!”
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What is a design-build firm?


Design-build firms take on the responsibilities of architects, contractors and construction companies, all under one roof. These full-service firms focus on a streamlined design-build process — from the initial design to the estimating phase to physical construction — in the hope of creating an efficient experience for both the client and the company. Because the entire project is happening within one company, Orinda design-build firms are able to overlap the design and construction phases of the project, which often speeds up the project significantly. In addition, these firms work to minimize risks for the project owner through single-point responsibility contracts. However, depending on the firm, you may still want to contact an interior designer or architect to help create the exact look you want. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of design-build firms: Interior Designers & Decorators, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Architects & Building Designers, Photographers.

Before deciding on a residential design-and-build company in Orinda, CA, think about what you want from your new home. Do you want a large kitchen for entertaining? Do you need several bedrooms for children and guests? Do you want a finished basement for extra space or storage? Look for Orinda design-builders that specialize in the areas you're looking for. Budget is obviously a determining factor in the outcome of your project. To make sure you stay within your means, consider making a must-have list and a wish list. Gauge where the estimates are falling to determine which design-build contract can realistically strike the balance between the two.

Questions to ask a prospective Orinda design-builder:


  • How long have you been in the design-build construction business?
  • How many projects like mine have you completed?
  • Who will be working on the project?
  • Are the workers employees or subcontractors?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Who is your designer, and what are his or her qualifications?
  • Are your employees licensed and insured?
  • How do you charge, and what does that include?
  • Can you give me a written estimate?
  • What do your services include?
  • When can this job get done?
  • What happens when cost exceeds the budget? What about changes to materials or labor pricing?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?

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