Read the full review →“I worked with Amit and Johnny who handled my garage mold and remodel, plumbing pipe replacement and foundation retrofit for my house with Ecostar and they did a wonderful job!”
EcoStar Remodeling & Construction is a licensed general contractor serving Berkeley (CSLB 1034806) from our nearby Alameda office. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, build ADUs and home additions, and handle roofing, foundations, seismic upgrades, driveways and decks, and every project starts with a free in-home estimate.
Berkeley climbs from the flats near the Bay to the hills, and the Hayward Fault Zone runs along the base of those hills, right through the city. If your house sits on a slope or has been changed by earlier owners, those details shape the remodel, so we start by understanding the structure: its foundation, its framing and its wiring.
Book a free in-home estimate to start. We also work in neighboring Oakland, Albany and Emeryville, and our Alameda office runs projects across the East Bay; see all our Bay Area offices and towns.
If your house is older, a kitchen remodel is often the moment to replace what is behind the walls as well as what is in front of them. We plan the layout first, then check the wiring, venting and drain lines that layout depends on, so a new range or island does not sit on an overloaded circuit or an undersized drain. Any wall that moves is checked for load before it is drawn out of the plan. When the work needs a permit, the Berkeley Permit Service Center books in-person counter appointments online and limits each one to 30 minutes, so we bring a complete plan set to that appointment rather than sorting it out at the counter.
Bathroom projects range from re-tiling and new fixtures to full rebuilds with a walk-in shower, new subfloor and ventilation. Good bathroom design starts with how you use the room: storage, lighting, a tub or a shower, and easy access for the years ahead. See our kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling pages for materials and design options.
Usually, yes. A backyard ADU, a garage conversion or a junior ADU inside the house are the common ways to add space for family or rental income, and California HCD publishes the state ADU and junior ADU law cities apply. Lot size, setbacks, slope and utility routes decide which option fits, so we measure and check those on site before design starts.
Building permits in Berkeley go through the Permit Service Center at 1947 Center Street, 3rd Floor, where in-person counter service is by appointment, booked online. We prepare the drawings, submit them, answer plan-check comments and schedule the inspections. Read more on our Bay Area ADU builder and garage conversion pages.
With the Hayward Fault Zone running through Berkeley, seismic work belongs in the plan for any structural job. On a house with a raised wood floor and a crawl space, a brace and bolt retrofit sheathes the cripple walls with plywood and bolts the frame to the foundation; California’s Earthquake Brace + Bolt program offers retrofit grants for qualifying houses in eligible ZIP codes.
Hillside lots also need roofs, gutters and drainage that move winter rain away from foundations and retaining walls. We replace and repair roofs, repair foundations, and build driveways, pavers and decks. See foundation repair, roofing and deck building.
EcoStar Remodeling & Construction is an owner-operated company because we want to offer the greatest quality customer care possible. You’ll get to meet Robert Brown during your home remodeling construction project. He is dedicated to ensuring you have a positive and stress-free experience. Our project managers handle all of your home remodeling construction needs, from the design phase to the final walkthrough. We take the load off your shoulders, so all you have to look forward to is the end product.
Here at EcoStar Remodeling & Construction, Robert Brown has set a list of principles to guide our work and customer care. Our home remodeling construction team can deliver results that stand above our competitors and leave you stunned by following each of these principles. Our team upholds the following principles:
Because of the principles listed above, many of our clients choose to return to us for future work. Learn what they have experienced by giving our team a call today. You can receive a free estimate with one of our home remodeling construction consultants and project managers today. Give us a call!
Read the full review →“I worked with Amit and Johnny who handled my garage mold and remodel, plumbing pipe replacement and foundation retrofit for my house with Ecostar and they did a wonderful job!”
Read the full review →“The Ecostar team arrived promptly and worked efficiently, finishing multiple repair jobs (including a bathroom reflooring) and installing a new redwood porch rail in just 1.5 days.”
Read the full review →“An absolute pleasure working with Omri! Remodels can be intimidating especially for a first time home buyer.”
Read the full review →“I am delighted to recommend EcoStar and Eli Rosen, their representative for both exterior and full interior paint jobs.”
Read the full review →“I was looking for someone to paint my house. In my search, I also needed my roof done. I chose EcoStar they had a lower price, and I really connected with my project manager, Matt.”
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Yes, we do. We are happy to give you a free quote for your project. You can expect a response within 48 hours!
We will absolutely help you attain permits for your project. You can rely on us to work with the local government to ensure we have the green light to move forward with our plans.
Unfortunately, we can’t give you a specific number without knowing more about your project. Every whole home remodeling project varies in price depending on factors such as the materials you choose, how extensive your project is, the size of your home, and many other factors.
At the City of Berkeley Permit Service Center, 1947 Center Street, 3rd Floor. In-person service is by appointment; we prepare and file the application for you.
Yes: detached backyard units, garage conversions and junior ADUs, from the first site check and drawings to permits, construction and final inspection.
Yes. We brace cripple walls, bolt houses to their foundations and repair foundations, and we can tell you whether your house may qualify for an Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant.
Contact us today to get in touch with one of our financing partners and learn about your available programs.
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00AM – 7:00PM |
| Friday: | 8:00AM – 2:30PM |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | 8:00AM – 7:00PM |
