Trusted Berkeley Contractors For Home Renovations

The majority of the projects our Berkeley general contractors complete are bathroom or kitchen remodels. However, they offer experience tackling a wide breadth of renovations, from basement refinishing to whole house redesigns.

At Block, we recruit Berkeley general contractors through three main channels: direct applications, active outreach using local permit records, and referrals from trusted sources. This helps us find contractors with strong reputations and proven experience in Berkeley’s neighborhoods.

Our vetting process is thorough. Contractors start with an application and a phone interview to discuss their experience and business practices. We then conduct virtual site visits to review their work quality and job site management. We also verify California licenses, insurance, and check for a clean record with the City of Berkeley—no recent code violations or civil lawsuits.

Berkeley general contractors must also provide local homeowner references and have consistently high online ratings. This ensures every contractor in our Bay Area network meets strict standards for skill, reliability, and professionalism, giving homeowners confidence in their renovation projects.

To get started, we direct any interested Berkeley general contractors toward this page, in which we outline the various benefits. Additionally, this guide details our general criteria, helping you prepare for the vetting process ahead.

One of the many benefits of partnering with Block Renovation for your upcoming project is that payments are only released to your general contractor when they accomplish specific, well-defined stages of the work. This ensures you’re only paying for what has actually been completed and provides additional incentive for your team to stay on track and finish promptly. Additionally, all payments are processed through our secure system rather than directly with the general contractor, giving you added peace of mind.

Block Renovation offers all Berkeley homeowners access to designated Renovation Consultants, specialists who provide expertise throughout the remodeling process. They will assess all proposals from general contractors, and highlight any outliers or points of concern. Moreover, they are able to act as sounding boards and help you troubleshoot at any stage of your renovation. Did the contractor submit a change order to the proposal? Your Renovation Consultant can review the changes and discuss with you whether or not the modifications are appropriate. Want an outsider’s perspective on your contractor’s perspective? The Renovation Consultant can arrange for you to receive input from another subject matter expert. In short, Renovation Consultants are there to help keep chaos at arm’s length during your upcoming Berkeley home remodel.

Block Renovations doesn’t charge homeowners for the bulk of our services, with the exception of Design services. This is because Berkeley general contractors will pay us a small fee upon winning your project. In this scenario, everyone wins—you spare yourself the tedious tasks of vetting dozens of builder candidates and receive the peace of mind that comes from Block Protections. In turn, Berkeley contractors receive greater exposure and the opportunity to leverage Block Renovation resources.

Block Renovation does not provide financing for remodeling projects. However, your Renovation Consultant can introduce Berkeley homeowners to well-established lenders upon request.

Block Renovations network of contractors extends its reach well beyond the borders of Berkely to other areas like San Francisco, Fremont, San Jose, Sunnyvale, and more.

Feel free to visit our Reviews page to see feedback from trusted third-party sources such as Yelp, Google, Angi, and Houzz. For a closer look at the kitchen and bathroom renovations completed by our contractors, head over to our Gallery.