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HDR's in-house architect, designers and carpenters plan and build kitchens and baths for older Berkeley and Oakland homes. Work does not start until every material is on site and inspected.
HDR Remodeling has handled kitchen remodeling in Berkeley, Oakland and the nearby East Bay since 1987. The firm's architect, designers, estimator, project managers and carpenters all work for HDR, so the people who draw your kitchen are the people who build it.
Many of the homes it works on are older, and the team aims to add modern function without losing their character.
HDR's process is built to keep the build short. Materials are ordered after you sign, and construction does not begin until every item is on the job site and inspected.
A lead carpenter is on site each day, and the head of production checks in about every other day and every Friday.
Custom kitchens planned around how you cook and gather, from galley kitchens in Berkeley bungalows to open kitchens with islands in Oakland. HDR's NARI award list includes Regional Contractor of the Year kitchen wins in 2020 and 2023.
Primary baths, guest baths and new bathrooms added where none existed. Designers handle tile, vanities and fixtures, and the build team installs them to the approved plans. Recent baths range from Berkeley and Albany to Piedmont, Oakland and Kensington.
Kitchen, dining, living and bedroom remodels that open older floor plans while keeping original details. The design team specializes in historic Bay Area homes and works with an in-house California licensed architect to solve technically challenging layouts.
Backyard ADUs, studio offices and garage conversions planned with HDR's in-house architect, designers and builders. HDR won a Chrysalis Award for an ADU in 2019, and a recent blog post covers a Berkeley garage turned into a multi-use room.
Unused basements and attics turned into living space, plus decks, patios and outdoor kitchens from HDR's landscape design-build team. Each one follows the same design, permit and build steps HDR uses for a kitchen or bath.
HDR orders materials once you sign and does not begin construction until every item is on the job site and inspected, so you are not living in a construction zone any longer than needed.
Your Lead Carpenter is on site daily unless you are told otherwise. The Head of Production reviews progress about every other day and always on Friday, and you get weekly progress reports.
The awards page lists NARI Regional Contractor of the Year wins for kitchens and baths in 2020 and 2023, an addition in 2024, a Chrysalis Award and a GuildQuality Guildmaster with Distinction.
HDR's Peace of Mind warranty coverage extends well beyond the industry-standard warranty period, and every job ends with a thorough walkthrough before you sign off.
Chris Fellows is President of HDR Remodeling and has been with the company since 2009. He brings 25 years of construction experience and holds California B General Building and C-6 Cabinet and Finish Carpentry licenses.
He is a NARI Certified Remodeling Project Manager, Lead R&R certified and C2 asbestos safety certified. Chris directs HDR's trades, vendors and suppliers alongside Vice President Kevin Mond, who is usually the first person new clients meet.
Licensed architect Milton Tong and design manager Tamar Nachshon lead design, and production manager Alberto Navarro Ruiz runs the build crews.
Chris FellowsPresident
The people behind your project
A complimentary visit to review your wish list and walk the project. HDR suggests starting a Houzz ideabook to share the looks you like.
A complimentary meeting at the office and design studio to explore options and estimated cost ranges, and sign a design agreement if you both agree.
A Design + Build Coordinator schedules design meetings, schematic drawings and cost estimates. After the contract, HDR files for building permits and zoning approval.
Materials arrive and are inspected first. A Pass the Baton meeting hands your job from design to production, then your Lead Carpenter works on site daily.
A personal post-production walk-through lets you review and sign off on the work, followed by a professional photo shoot of the finished space.
HDR was truly an amazing company to partner with on our home addition project. They were on time, on schedule, and on budget - super rare in this space. The design is exactly what we envisioned and couldn't have been better, and the build team executed it to spec. The addition is top quality and we are so thrilled with it!
We chose to work with HDR to bring to life a wonderful design that added character to our lovely but minimalist home. HDR was organized, thoughtful and easy to work with.
HDR helped us remodel our kitchen and two bathrooms. They were extremely professional and responsive throughout the whole process and did a beautiful job.
Yes. HDR starts with a complimentary visit to your home to review your wish list and walk the space. Next comes a complimentary meeting at its office and design studio, where you look at design options and estimated cost ranges. Most clients sign a design agreement at that meeting if both sides want to go ahead.
HDR orders your materials once the contract is signed and the deposit is in, and it does not start work until all of them are on the job site and inspected. That way your kitchen or bath is not torn apart while you wait on a late cabinet or tile delivery.
Your assigned Lead Carpenter is on site every day unless you are told otherwise. The Head of Production visits about every other day and always on Friday. You also get weekly progress reports and access to HDR's project management software to track milestones and selections.
That is a focus for HDR. Its design team specializes in historic Bay Area homes and aims to keep each home's character while adding modern function. One Berkeley client wrote that the team kept the style and sensibility of their bungalow while bringing in new ideas.
Yes. After the construction contract is signed, HDR files for building permits and zoning approval. When the job is done, a walkthrough confirms every detail, and HDR's Peace of Mind warranty coverage extends well beyond the industry-standard warranty period for your remodel.
Call (510) 845-6100 or send a note to schedule a complimentary in-home consultation with the HDR team.
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