CA Bear Construction - Berkeley, California

Margi S.

Our ADU wasn't an easy project because we had a lot of firsts. A Living Roof that blended into the neighborhood...an under floor heating system installed in a poured cement floor, a building inspector who wanted a change to the buildings railing after it had been approved and installed..and....we also captured an existing Spring to water all the landscaping.

Oscar and his team just kept smiling and working to make our vision a reality!
Thank you!!

Rhea B.

We are very pleased with the work CA Bear did for us. It was a big project renovating half of our home. The communication and responsiveness was fantastic , the craftsmanship and attention to detail was great, and they were very patient and accommodating of the many pivots and changes that came about throughout the project. We also appreciated how they helped us to troubleshoot a few challenges that inevitably came about. Everyone we worked with on their team took pride in their work and were a pleasure to work with. We can’t wait to do another project with CA Bear.

M W.

We hired CA Bear Construction following the recommendation of good friends. Our friends had done the research for us, and we saw the outstanding job CA Bear did on their ADU. Our project was a major remodel, which included expanding the second floor of our house eight feet across the existing outside house walls to enlarge the primary bedroom and create a covered balcony accessible from both the primary and secondary bedrooms. In addition the project included relocating and installing an ensuite primary bathroom with steam shower and heated floors, creating a large walk-in closet, installing new windows in the remodeled area as well as other areas of the house, reconstructing and covering a new roof with gutters for the entire house, installing a new HVAC system, tankless water heater, sewer system, electrical system for the remodel and updating the electrical system for the rest of our house. They also completed other projects we added. Oscar’s team were exceptional workers. They were on time, friendly, professional and highly skilled in their area of expertise. Julian, the project manager was personable, caring, well organized and a great leader for his team and the subcontractors. Brenda was a great asset when purchasing all the finish items such as windows, doors and fixtures and making design decisions. The CA Bear team was accommodating when we decided to make any changes to the project and above all wanted us to be pleased with the outcome of our home remodel. Our house looks beautiful, not like it was remodeled but rather how it may have looked when it was originally built 100 years ago, with of course a modern take. We appreciate and thank everyone at CA Bear Construction whose hard work helped us achieve our dream!

Clifford L.

Out of four different bids, we chose CA Bear construction and we couldn't be happier with the results. We had a massive project that included building an addition of nearly 650 sq. feet of office/work space with a rooftop deck; a complete kitchen renovation; a bedroom and bath; a finished basement; and updates to all of our electrical, plumbing, and earthquake retrofit.

We learned from friends early in the process that you're lucky if you get 2/3 from your general contractor: 1.Quality workmanship; 2.Efficiency; and 3. Solid communication and we received all THREE from CA Bear. Oscar and his team, a very large team of dependable, professional, and thoughtful workers, took care of everything and consistently communicated with us throughout the process. They even had a software platform that would track each phase of the project, with weekly picture and description updates. They were always responsive to our questions and had frequent check-ins with updates and any issues that came up. With a 100 year old, there are always going to be problems to troubleshoot. We were also provided with bi-monthly detailed payment invoices describing all the costs for materials and labor.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention some of their key team members (Brenda with Design; Chris and Jonathan with project management; Pedro and Sergio with custom cabinetry and doors; Leo with plumbing; Felix with electrical; Mario with payments; and all the amazing work of Beto, Oscar N., Johan, and numerous others) that helped us save money with ingenious design elements, creative solutions to challenges, navigating the Oakland permitting process, and just overall professionalism. We couldn't recommend them enough. Since the completion of our project, we've already recommended them to several friends in the East Bay and they too, have sung their praises!

Kai N.

We had the pleasure of working with CA Bear rom start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free.
CA Bear Construction has demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail throughout the project. They took the time to understand the client's needs and vision, provided valuable recommendations, and delivered results that exceeded our expectations.
The communication was clear and consistent, with regular updates to keep us informed of the progress. CA Bear Construction and their team were always punctual, respectful of our space, and committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
What truly stood out was their creative problem-solving skills, their craftsmanship, their ability to stay within budget and timeline without compromising quality. The final outcome is stunning and a testament to their dedication and talent.
We highly recommend CA Bear Construction to anyone in need of home improvement, addition, new construction, and remodeling work. They are true professionals who take pride in their craft and prioritize customer satisfaction.

Jim C.

CA Bear Construction is the best!
They've done two major projects (bathrooms and kitchen remodels) in the past few years and have been spectacular.
Both the quality of the work and the response, communication, timeliness and cleanliness have exceeded expectation.
Oscar and his teams have been professional, responsive, and courteous. And they have always been on time and within budget/scope.
I will definitely continue to use them exclusively!

Tiffany D.

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Ca Bear is the best, for so many reasons. The first project we did with them was a complete kitchen remodel December 2020. We took down walls, opened up our entire layout and had the best experience ever. A few things that stuck out to us:
The speed at which work was completed. So efficient, and that matters when you’re spending a lot of money.
Everyday ended with a shop vac sweep and our home was left as clean as it could possibly be.
The creative vision that Brenda had for us. I don’t have that lens so thank god for her!
The communication that Brenda provided us each day, we always knew what was happening and if there were any changes. Her management was key.
Our kitchen was completed 2.5 years ago now, and everyday we sit there and say, “we love our kitchen.” We just love it! After the kitchen we did a closet remodel, again, awesome. Salvador is an incredible wood worker and again, Brenda make the whole process so smooth.
A year ago we did a basement and laundry room conversion into a bedroom and laundry/full bathroom. We couldn’t be happier. Everything is still looking amazing, the quality of work is superb. We are so happy.

I take my referrals seriously, and I back CA Bear while heartedly. They’re good people, trustworthy and hard working. And to me that matters the most.

Noah P.

We hired CA Bear Construction to do a pretty extensive renovation on our condo, and we were so happy with the work done by Oscar and his team that we kept finding more things for them to do, not just in our unit, but for our entire building. The team was friendly, professional, and accommodating throughout the entire process. They were also very conscientious of the impact on our building and our neighbors, and were especially careful about keeping noise down and leaving a tidy worksite at the end of the day. We're very happy with the finished work, and have gotten tons of compliments from friends and neighbors. I've included a photo of our newly enlarged deck and newly installed deck door, both courtesy of CA Bear Construction, which we couldn't be happier with.