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Universal Construction Company
161 Martin Place
4.71(
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Universal Construction Company
161 Martin Place
4.71(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor and home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and bathroom remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He is very good, communicates well, and he is there when he says he will be and very thorough! I liked doing business with him! He explains everything that he will do before he does the job and he listens to my suggestions."

Marilyn B on June 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor and home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and bathroom remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He is very good, communicates well, and he is there when he says he will be and very thorough! I liked doing business with him! He explains everything that he will do before he does the job and he listens to my suggestions."

Marilyn B on June 2019


Garnham Wright Architecture
427 Scenic Avenue
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Garnham Wright Architecture
427 Scenic Avenue
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
37 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Monroy Remodeling - Unlicensed Contractor
519 Chanslor Ave
5.00(
4
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Monroy Remodeling - Unlicensed Contractor
519 Chanslor Ave
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Monroy Remodeling, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Leo is and experienced and talented general contractor verse in all the trades, tile, electricity, carpentry, plumbing."

Y F on August 2024

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Monroy Remodeling, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Leo is and experienced and talented general contractor verse in all the trades, tile, electricity, carpentry, plumbing."

Y F on August 2024


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Bay 9 Architects
22 El Camino Moraga
5.00(
1
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Bay 9 Architects
22 El Camino Moraga
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. You will find us to be competitively priced, with close attention to the details of each and every project. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references.

"He is a very pleasant person, easy to work with, very professional."

Lisa H on March 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. You will find us to be competitively priced, with close attention to the details of each and every project. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references.

"He is a very pleasant person, easy to work with, very professional."

Lisa H on March 2022


RSB Construction Group Inc.
58 W Portal Ave, Unit 150
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RSB Construction Group Inc.
58 W Portal Ave, Unit 150
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
415 Moscow St
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NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
415 Moscow St
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 6 years of experience, NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

With over 6 years of experience, NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.


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Mark Brand Architecture
744 Harrison Street
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Mark Brand Architecture
744 Harrison Street
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

Mark Brand Architecture's award-winning architecture and interior design studio balance high design with practicality, combining understated elegance with elements of drama. Our goal is to exceed our clients' expectations by maintaining a creative, enjoyable and efficient relationship between the owner, architect and contractor from the beginning of design through completion of construction. No job is to big for us, and we always deliver professionalism and excellent work to all of our clients. For an architect you can trust, give us a call today!

"Mark Brand asked all of the right questions and worked tirelessly with the city permit department to make sure everything we wanted to do would be approved. Beyond being amazing on the phone with the city, his design fit with our mid-century home and anyone who has seen it is amazed at the transformation of our small back yard. We started this project with Mark in 2019, long before COVID-19, and completed the major construction in October of 2020. The actual construction began in May 2020 with demo, to completion in October 2020. Mark and his staff were with us through the entire process, communicating with our Contractor and Pool installer and keeping everyone in the loop and on track. I had never worked with an architect before, and feel grateful that my first experience was with Mark Brand and his team. Fees are explained up front, and although the fees were a healthy part of our budget, I know I got what I paid for! Communication with email and phone calls, as well as site visits were always timely, with any issues explained and problems worked through and resolved to avoid delays."

Marcie M on March 2021

Mark Brand Architecture's award-winning architecture and interior design studio balance high design with practicality, combining understated elegance with elements of drama. Our goal is to exceed our clients' expectations by maintaining a creative, enjoyable and efficient relationship between the owner, architect and contractor from the beginning of design through completion of construction. No job is to big for us, and we always deliver professionalism and excellent work to all of our clients. For an architect you can trust, give us a call today!

"Mark Brand asked all of the right questions and worked tirelessly with the city permit department to make sure everything we wanted to do would be approved. Beyond being amazing on the phone with the city, his design fit with our mid-century home and anyone who has seen it is amazed at the transformation of our small back yard. We started this project with Mark in 2019, long before COVID-19, and completed the major construction in October of 2020. The actual construction began in May 2020 with demo, to completion in October 2020. Mark and his staff were with us through the entire process, communicating with our Contractor and Pool installer and keeping everyone in the loop and on track. I had never worked with an architect before, and feel grateful that my first experience was with Mark Brand and his team. Fees are explained up front, and although the fees were a healthy part of our budget, I know I got what I paid for! Communication with email and phone calls, as well as site visits were always timely, with any issues explained and problems worked through and resolved to avoid delays."

Marcie M on March 2021


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Terra Natura Design
126 Matheson St
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Terra Natura Design
126 Matheson St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
13 local quotes requested
52 years of experience

At Terra Natura we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Working with Kent and his team was so easy. I put off having the work done because I thought it would be stressful, and my vision would be ignored. NOT with Terra Natura! I couldn't be happier with the garden, outdoor kitchen and lighting. A real joy to work with, on time and exactly what I envisioned."

Carman Y on January 2025

At Terra Natura we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Working with Kent and his team was so easy. I put off having the work done because I thought it would be stressful, and my vision would be ignored. NOT with Terra Natura! I couldn't be happier with the garden, outdoor kitchen and lighting. A real joy to work with, on time and exactly what I envisioned."

Carman Y on January 2025


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Team2 Architecture + Design
190 North Wiget Lane, Suite 270
4.72(
22
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Approved Pro
Team2 Architecture + Design
190 North Wiget Lane, Suite 270
4.72(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

Team2 Architecture + Design is a practice established in the pursuit for excellence in design. We believe that architecture is a social art, catering to the material and spiritual needs of people, and is a reflection of the times. We believe in the unique nature of each project, regardless of the size. Design is in the details, and we passionately strive toward achieving a comprehensive response to all the projects we undertake.

"Hire this firm. Shilpa was excellent."

Caroline W on January 2022

Team2 Architecture + Design is a practice established in the pursuit for excellence in design. We believe that architecture is a social art, catering to the material and spiritual needs of people, and is a reflection of the times. We believe in the unique nature of each project, regardless of the size. Design is in the details, and we passionately strive toward achieving a comprehensive response to all the projects we undertake.

"Hire this firm. Shilpa was excellent."

Caroline W on January 2022


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Exotic Landscape
1408 Chapin Ave, Unit 3
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Approved Pro
Exotic Landscape
1408 Chapin Ave, Unit 3
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Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Exotic Landscape, where nature meets artistry! We specialize in creating breathtaking outdoor spaces with a perfect blend of greenery, hardscaping, and water features. Transform your backyard into a paradise with our expert landscaping services. Contact us today for a free consultation!

Welcome to Exotic Landscape, where nature meets artistry! We specialize in creating breathtaking outdoor spaces with a perfect blend of greenery, hardscaping, and water features. Transform your backyard into a paradise with our expert landscaping services. Contact us today for a free consultation!

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Building design services FAQs

Most municipalities require a building permit before you put up a pool house. Rules and fees vary widely depending on where you live and the local regulations in your area. Check with your local building department or general contractor early on in your pool house project, so permit costs and timelines don’t catch you off guard.

If you’re building a custom pool house, you can expect the entire process to take two to three months from the design phase to the end of construction, or even as much as a year for very large or complex pool houses. If you’re installing a prefabricated kit or shed, the process is much faster, averaging one to three days.

A pool house is generally sized between 100 square feet and 800 square feet, which means its dimensions directly reflect its intended functionality. A compact pool house, measuring 100 to 150 square feet, serves as an efficient storage or utility space, while a pool house of 300 square feet or more offers a comfortable room for changing, relaxation, and socializing. The size you choose depends on the intended use and design of your outdoor space, ensuring that the structure meets your lifestyle needs.

The common types of pool houses include guesthouses, standard pool houses, and sheds. A guesthouse is a small lodge adjacent to the primary home that provides overnight accommodations with essential amenities. A standard pool house is built near the pool to offer storage, changing facilities, and a relaxation zone. A shed is a simple structure designed for storing pool equipment and garden tools. Each type serves a distinct purpose and enhances your outdoor living experience.

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