Oakland, CA · Residential & Commercial
General Contractor in Oakland, CA
New construction and remodeling for homes and businesses across the Bay Area, built with the quality of the work as the standard.
- 10 yearsof construction work in California
- 3-yearwarranty on new construction
- 2-yearwarranty on remodeling
- Freeon-site estimates
What we build
Construction and remodeling services in Oakland
One crew for the whole job, from the first estimate visit to the final walkthrough. Pick a service to see what it includes, how it runs in Oakland and the questions clients ask most.
- New ConstructionGround-up homes and buildings, from foundation to final walkthrough.
- Home RemodelingWhole-home and multi-room remodels, including older Bay Area homes.
- Kitchen RemodelingNew layouts, cabinets, counters, tile and lighting, built to code.
- Bathroom RemodelingShowers, tubs, tile and vanities with waterproofing done right.
- Home AdditionsRoom additions, bump-outs and second stories that match the house.
- ADU ConstructionDetached ADUs, attached units and garage conversions.
- Commercial ConstructionCommercial builds, tenant improvements and business remodels.
Residential & Commercial
Homes and businesses, built to one standard
Residential
For homeowners who want more space, a better layout or a brand-new house.
- New homes
- Home additions and second stories
- ADUs and garage conversions
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Whole-home remodels
Commercial
For private business owners, property owners and tenants who need a space ready to open.
- Tenant improvements
- Office and retail remodels
- Restaurant build-outs
- Accessibility upgrades
- Ground-up commercial buildings
We also partner with general contractors who need a dependable crew on their projects. We do not take public works or city contracts. More about us
Our process
How your project moves from idea to walkthrough
Free on-site estimate
We visit, look at the space or the lot, listen to what you want to build and take measurements.
Written scope and estimate
You get a written scope that lists the work, the materials and what is not included.
Plans and permit path
We map what the city will ask for before work starts, so the schedule is built around it.
Build
The crew works in a planned sequence, keeps the site clean and keeps you updated.
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished work with you, close the punch list and explain your warranty.
Why us
Why Bay Area owners call Ramos General Building
The quality of the work
It is the reason clients give for choosing us. Straight lines, tight joints and finishes that hold up, plus the waterproofing and framing you never see.
10 years in California construction
A decade of work on California job sites, with California codes, inspections and building conditions.
Residential and commercial
Homes, additions, ADUs and remodels, plus tenant improvements and build-outs for private businesses.
Warranty on builds and remodels
3 years on new construction and 2 years on remodeling work.
Free on-site estimates
We visit, measure and give you a written estimate at no cost, scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
One crew, start to finish
The same team plans the sequence, runs the job and walks the finished work with you.
Service areas
Serving Oakland and the Bay Area, up to 80 miles out
Our office is in Oakland, and we take projects across the Bay Area and up to about 80 miles from it, from San Francisco and San Jose to the Tri-Valley, the North Bay and the edge of the Central Valley.
Based in Oakland, CA. Projects up to about 80 miles away.
Oakland & the Inner East Bay
- Oakland
- Piedmont
- Alameda
- Emeryville
- Berkeley
- Albany
- San Leandro
- San Lorenzo
- Castro Valley
- Hayward
Southern Alameda County
- Union City
- Newark
- Fremont
West Contra Costa
- El Cerrito
- Richmond
- San Pablo
- Pinole
- Hercules
Lamorinda & Central Contra Costa
- Orinda
- Moraga
- Lafayette
- Walnut Creek
- Pleasant Hill
- Concord
- Martinez
Tri-Valley
- Danville
- San Ramon
- Dublin
- Pleasanton
- Livermore
East Contra Costa
- Pittsburg
- Antioch
- Brentwood
San Francisco & the Peninsula
- San Francisco
- Daly City
- South San Francisco
- Burlingame
- San Mateo
- Redwood City
- Menlo Park
- Palo Alto
- Half Moon Bay
South Bay
- Mountain View
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Clara
- Milpitas
- San Jose
- Cupertino
- Campbell
- Los Gatos
- Morgan Hill
- Gilroy
North Bay & Solano
- Mill Valley
- San Rafael
- Novato
- Petaluma
- Santa Rosa
- Sonoma
- Napa
- Vallejo
- Benicia
- Fairfield
- Vacaville
Central Valley & Sacramento
- Tracy
- Manteca
- Stockton
- Lodi
- Modesto
- Davis
- Sacramento
Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay
- Santa Cruz
- Watsonville
- Salinas
What does a general contractor do on a remodel or new build?
A general contractor plans the sequence of work, coordinates every trade, keeps the project aligned with the plans and permits, and is your single point of contact from estimate to walkthrough. See our process for how that works step by step.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Oakland and take projects up to about 80 miles away, including San Francisco, the Peninsula, the South Bay, the Tri-Valley, Contra Costa, the North Bay and parts of the Central Valley. The full list is on our service areas page.
Are your estimates really free?
Yes. We do not charge for the estimate visit or the written estimate. Visits are scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Request yours here.
Do you work on both homes and commercial properties?
Yes. We build and remodel for homeowners and for private business owners, from kitchens and ADUs to tenant improvements.
What is the smallest project you take on?
Our minimum project size is $500. Most of our work is larger, from remodels to full new construction, but we are happy to look at smaller jobs too.
What warranty do you offer?
New construction is covered by a 3-year warranty, and remodeling work is covered by a 2-year warranty. Ask us about the details during your estimate.
Free estimates · Oakland, CA
Let's walk your project together
Tell us what you want to build. We visit, measure and give you a written estimate at no cost.