Good communication, excellent work, and helped me keep costs down where I could during a large project with lots of potential for cost overruns. Highly recommend Oscar, Julio, and his crew!Read More

Houzz User

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...Read More

Tiffany Dacko

I would more than highly recommend CA Bear to handle your construction needs! I have found them receptive, upfront about any changes along the way, thoughtful and their work has been done with care and attention to detail. I am in the finishing stages of a tiny ADU and super happy with how well it has turned out so far! Look no more hire CA Bear for your next project.Read More

j. S

We have been working with CA Bear over the last year on two major home remodeling projects. Their work is impeccable and their attention to detail is superlative. They provided me with creative solutions, high quality craftsmanship - all within budget. They even watered my plants when I was on vacation. I would highly recommend the company for home construction and remodeling.Read More

Houzz User

As a plumbing contractor I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Oscar and his team, who have consistently shown themselves to be highly skilled professionals. The projects we have undertaken have been completed in a timely and efficient manner, resulting in extremely satisfied customers. If you desire a seamless remodeling or construction experience, I highly recommend entrusting your project to their expertise.Read More

Bay Plumbing & Rooter LLC

Our ADU wasn't an easy project. We had a few firsts... a Living Roof, an under cement heating system, capturing an existing Spring to water our landscaping and building inspector that requested a change to the buildings railing after it had been approved. Oscar and his team members kept on it until it was perfect! Thank you!Read More

Houzz User

I have used Oscar and the CA Bear Construction team on 2 major projects: a (2) bathroom tear down and total overhaul in 2021; and then with some major house upgrades in August of 2024: including total revamp of kitchen, redoing all hardwood floors, and deck expansion. Both jobs were robust and extensive....and my wife and I could not be more pleased with the results. First and foremost, the results are sterling. The work in and of itself is magnificent, and the quality is spectacular. Major upgrade and not only adds value to the house, but maximizes our space, aesthetic, and peace of mind. But beyond the awesome craftsmanship, it's HOW the work is done that makes this company particularly un...Read More

Jim C

CA Bear Construction built a ground up duplex for me in Berkeley California. They were able to work well with difficult neighbors and challenging city rules. Oscar is local and understands the complexities of working here. The finished product looks good and is performing well.Read More

Houzz User

As budget management was an issue, we chose CA Bear Construction after receiving a few quotes. I really enjoyed working with Laura, Mario, Chris and the whole team. Their responsiveness was great, no matter what time or day they always responded promptly to my messages and answered all my questions and concerns. The initial project time frame to finish was 6 months and they completed the work in 2 months. Mario even worked hard with the team to make sure our new bathroom was done in time for an event we had during a holiday weekend. They also worked diligently & completed this project way ahead of time. Their responsiveness to our concerns was commendable. I would work again with them in the...Read More

Chio Saetern

We are so 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.Read More

Rhea Bailey

CA Bear Construction replaced the siding on the small upper portion of an exterior wall, facing our neighbor, that was weathered and hadn’t had any painting/maintenance done in many years. They put up scaffolding, pulled off two layers of siding, evened out some sections that were inconsistent, installed insulation, applied new plywood/waterproofing, redid the flashing around the edges, and attached and painted exterior siding. Beginning to end, they did the work in two weeks flat, with no additions to cost despite a few small surprises. They were a pleasure to work with!Read More

Houzz User

We are so glad we used CA Bear, for constructing our ADU, remodelling our kitchen and building 2 decks. Oscar Vega runs CA Bear, and the company is extremely professional and does high-quality work. Structural, Concrete, Fire-Rating, Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry, Finishing, etc, etc - they do it all. They always advise on how to do things the correct way, in a way that will look beautiful, meet code and in a way that will last. We had the pleasure of having Julian as our foreman. Julian is a positive, friendly, upbeat person to work with who listens and cares and really wants to get things right for his clients. He is a great communicator. Salvador, was our master carpenter and le...Read More

Jason 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 everythin...Read More

Cliff

I found Oscar and CA Bear Construction through the recommendation of my architect, and I couldn't have been happier with the work and service that they provided. Oscar was friendly, communicative, knowledgeable, and professional. We met on site several times before starting work, he accommodated our schedule, including coordinating with other workers (I had some floor refinishing work done by a different company), and the workers were on site promptly every morning and worked efficiently. I even got unsolicited feedback from my next-door neighbor about how conscientious the team was about noise and tidying up the job site each day. They laid down floor protection and dust barriers that h...Read More

Houzz User

Mario and the crew at CA Bear Construction came to the rescue after a sewage flood in my bathroom and everything had to be ripped out and torn down to the studs. It was an incredibly stressful time and Mario and Laura were kind, patient and thoughtful as we talked through my budget and all the details of what needed to be done to put my bathroom back together. Mario and crew worked around my complicated schedule to get the work done and I'm so happy to have my bathroom back, even better than it was before. Everyone that I worked with at CA bear was great and I'm really pleased with the experience overall!Read More

Marin Moran

Oscar and his crew helped us transform the exterior of our home. He brought in technical experts to determine the slope and grading needed to make a steep, narrow an almost unnavigable driveway into an aesthetically pleasing and functional asset. Oscar was flexible as we kept evolving the design as the job progressed. We're really pleased with the results. We're embarking on another project with Oscar and his team a year later. He is patient and resourceful.Read More

Houzz User

This company is a hidden gem! I needed some foundation work on one of my properties in the East Bay. As you can imagine when you bring up the word “Foundation” in California every contractor gives you the most ridiculous sky rocket quote. A friend of mine referred me to CA Bear and first of all they came out for free to give me an estimate. Already, I was liking their style. I believe it was their owner (Oscar), he and another gentleman did a walk through, and pointed out a lot of things other companies failed to acknowledge. Then they gave me a quote that was well below everyone else, so I thought there had to be some catch. But no, we formed a contract and within three weeks they be...Read More

Houzz User

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 accomodating 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, c...Read More

Noah Peter

I highly recommend CA Bear Construction for any building or renovation project. They recently completed a full kitchen renovation and bathroom refresh for my condo. Their people are professional, skilled, and they listen carefully to their clients and do their best to give them what they want at the most reasonable price. Everyone at CA Bear goes the extra mile, including both people on staff as well as their subcontractors. Very different experience than my other building and renovation projects.Read More

Beth McCabe

It was a very pleasant working experience with CA Bear. The team from CA Bear were very responsive and helpful in working out all the issues encountered during the renovation project at the SF Zoo.Read More

Kenneth W. Young

I'm currently in construction with Ca Bear and have only positive things to report! They are doing a fantastic job remodeling and adding an addition to my house in Berkeley. Their employees are punctual, professional, and dedicated to promptly completing the job. They couldn't be better. I highly recommend their services.Read More

Susan Kaplan

We hired CA Bear to work on exterior & interior projects—a bathroom remodel and a french drain outside. In both cases, they were communicative before, during, and at the end of the project, working quickly and on budget to complete the projects. We really appreciated how they keep us up to date on what was happening, and if any changes or modifications were needed they always kept us in the loop. They left the rest of the site as good as it was when they found it as well. We are very satisfied with how both projects turned out, and would definitely call again for future projects.Read More

Dan Meyer

I worked with CA Bear Construction as we received their contact information from a friend. The work we had done in our home was to change out four windows, replace the siding in our home, add a few lights, a ceiling fan, and a vent in our bathroom. The work they conducted was of the highest quality. Their attention to detail was superb throughout the entire process, from the initial quote, the actual labor, to their patience in working with my family to accommodate our changes and schedule. The entire team was really professional and detail oriented. Overall, I recommend CA Bear Construction with the highest regard.Read More

Mike Viola

I’m the Treasurer for our HOA, which ended up using CA Bear Construction for several separate pieces of work. We gathered bids from multiple contractors, and CA Bear Construction was simultaneously the most responsive and consistently among the most competitive on pricing. We only got one major change order, based on surprises they found after opening up the wall, but they talked us through those so that we understood the issues and their recommendations for how to address them. The invoices we got from them reflected the exact hours worked and materials used, so that we could see exactly how the work was progressing against the estimate. I found them to be very communicative and easy to ...Read More

Nicole Fadelli

CA Bear Construction replaced an exterior wall on our building in order to address persistent problems with water intrusion/leaks. They showed up on time every morning, worked efficiently, and did a great job. There were some challenges with the existing wall – extra layers of exterior siding, inconsistent framing/wall thickness, dry rot – but they talked us through everything they found and how they planned to address the issues. I found them to be honest and transparent, and the end result came out looking brand new and will hopefully address all the issues we’ve had. In addition, we happened to have an old pipe burst above our garage and called Oscar Vega at 9pm on a weeknight; he had h...Read More

Houzz User

Good communication, excellent work, and helped me keep costs down where I could during a large project with lots of potential for cost overruns. Highly recommend Oscar, Julio, and his crew!Read More

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