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Preferred Builders & Remodeling · Oakland, CA
Remodeling Company Oakland
Remodeling Company Oakland
Free Consultation, 30+ Years
Preferred Builders designs, permits and builds kitchen, bathroom and whole-home remodels, home additions and ADUs for homeowners in Oakland. Our office is in Milpitas, about 30 miles away.
LICENSE #1123883 · OVER 30 YEARS IN CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
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Remodeling in Oakland
A remodeling company in Oakland
THE OFFICE
THE TEAM
THE PROCESS
A remodeling company in Oakland
planned around your home.
Oakland runs from the shores of Lake Merritt up into the Oakland Hills, where the city's highest point tops 1,760 feet. Many of its single-family houses date to the 1920s, while hillside homes sit in the City's wildfire inspection area. Preferred Builders & Remodeling serves Oakland from our Milpitas office. We are licensed (#1123883), with in-house designers, 3D models, and a free, no-obligation consultation to plan your project.
Design and build together.
In-house designers plan your project and our crews build it, so the plan and the work stay connected.
Permits to final inspection.
We secure the permits your project needs in Oakland and see it through the final inspection.
Our services in Oakland
Remodeling services
Remodeling services
for Oakland homes.
One room, more living space or a new way to use your whole property. Choose a service to see how we approach it in Oakland.
Around Oakland
Remodeling in Oakland
Remodeling in Oakland
neighborhoods and landmarks.
We handle remodeling in Oakland neighborhoods across the city. Here are some of the places our clients know best, with directions from our Milpitas office.
Grand Lake
Residential and business district near Lake Merritt.
Directions from our officeFruitvale
Neighborhood that was home to the city's largest canneries during World War II, including the company that started the Del Monte brand.
Directions from our officeOakland Hills
Hillside area where the city's highest point, just over 1,760 feet, sits near Grizzly Peak Boulevard.
Directions from our officeLake Merritt
Designated the first official wildlife refuge in the United States in 1870 and now a National Historic Landmark.
Directions from our officeFrank H. Ogawa Plaza
Civic plaza with City Hall at 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and the One-Stop Permit Center at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza.
Directions from our officeRedwood Regional Park
One of nine East Bay Regional Parks located partly or entirely in Oakland.
Directions from our office
From our Milpitas office
Directions from our office
Directions from our office
to Oakland landmarks.
Our team works from 1828 S Milpitas Blvd in Milpitas. Open driving directions from our office to neighborhoods and landmarks in Oakland.
- Grand LakeNeighborhood · Oakland
- FruitvaleNeighborhood · Oakland
- Oakland HillsNeighborhood · Oakland
- Lake MerrittLandmark · Oakland
- Frank H. Ogawa PlazaLandmark · Oakland
- Redwood Regional ParkLandmark · Oakland
Our Milpitas office
Find us on the map
1828 S Milpitas Blvd · Milpitas, CA 95035 · (669) 588-3929
Before you remodel
What to know about
What to know about
remodeling in Oakland.
Oakland expanded its Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone to cover the entire Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area, approved by the City Council on June 17, 2025, and parcels in that area receive yearly vegetation inspections.
The City's homeowner guide says kitchen and bathroom remodels may require Zoning Review plus Building Permits, and additions, alterations, or conversions to habitable space may require Design Review.
Oakland ADUs require zoning approval and a building permit, the City offers pre-approved ADU plans, and some restrictions apply in high fire-risk areas.
Planning an ADU? Read the official Oakland ADU information, then talk to us about your lot.
Our client chose us for a complex full-home renovation and experienced professionalism, clear communication, and exceptional attention to detail throughout every stage of the project.
Permits and inspections
Permits and inspections
Permits and inspections
in Oakland.
Residential building permits in Oakland are handled by City of Oakland Planning & Building Department (One-Stop Permit Center), 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612. Phone: (510) 238-3891.
The permitting agency makes the final call on what your scope needs. We confirm the requirements for your project, secure the permits before construction starts and coordinate each inspection through to the final sign-off.
What we coordinate for you
- Design plans and permit drawings
- Permit submittal with the permitting agency
- Drawings for HOA review, when required
- Inspections scheduled during construction
- Final inspection and project close-out
How we work
From a first idea.
From a first idea.
To a place of your own.
Four clear stages, from the first conversation to the final inspection.
We listen.
Call us or send the form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We review your budget and brainstorm ideas.
We plan.
Our in-house designers create plans and 3D models for your approval.
We prepare.
Once you approve the design, we secure the necessary permits and confirm the schedule with you.
We create.
Construction begins once the permit is issued. We pass the final inspection, and your project is complete.
Our work
Recent projects
Recent projects
by our team.
Real homes built and remodeled by Preferred Builders in San Jose, Walnut Creek and San Carlos.
San Jose, CA
Addition and full-house remodel
A home addition plus a full remodel, including the kitchen, bathrooms, painting and flooring.
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Walnut Creek, CA
New custom home
A 3,000-square-foot house built from the ground up.
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San Carlos, CA
Whole-house remodel
Kitchen, bathrooms, new flooring and a basement converted into living space.
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Questions from Oakland homeowners
Remodeling in Oakland,
Remodeling in Oakland,
answered.
Don’t see your question? Call (669) 588-3929 and talk to our team.
Remodeling company Oakland FAQ
Are you a remodeling company in Oakland?
Yes. We are a remodeling company serving homeowners in Oakland and across Alameda County from our office at 1828 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas. Call (669) 588-3929 to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Preferred Builders & Remodeling holds California contractor license #1123883 and brings over 30 years of experience in construction and remodeling.
What types of projects do you take on in Oakland?
Whole-home, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home additions, ADUs and exterior remodeling, including siding, stucco, painting and doors.
Planning your project
Who issues building permits in Oakland?
City of Oakland Planning & Building Department (One-Stop Permit Center), 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612. We confirm what your scope needs and secure the permits for remodeling in Oakland.
Do you offer design services?
Yes. Our in-house designers create plans that fit your style and budget, and we use 3D modeling so you can see the result before construction begins.
Beyond Oakland
Also serving cities
All service areas
Also serving cities
near Oakland.
Your home. Your next chapter.
Let’s talk about
Let’s talk about
remodeling in Oakland.
Tell us about the home you want to change. Share your address, the spaces you are considering and what you want to feel different. Our remodeling company in Oakland work starts with a free, no-obligation consultation.
(669) 588-3929
Start the conversation
A place for your ideas.
Whether you have a detailed vision or simply know something needs to change, start with a free, no-obligation consultation.
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