Berkeley Craftsmen

Berkeley Craftsmen is a fully licensed and insured general contractor based in West Berkeley. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodels, residential additions renovations, and other home upgrades.

Services:

• Free Initial Consultation & Estimate
• Preconstruction Services
• Project Management
• Value Engineering
• Green Design

On every project, our goal is to understand the way you want to live, then work closely with you to achieve your dream space. Quality materials and creative finishes are used throughout our projects, from custom windows and cabinetry to reclaimed wood flooring, recycled glass tile and countertops.

We can collaborate with your architect and we also partner with local designers who can work with your ideas to help you with designs which reflect your taste and your budget.

Your peace of mind is our first priority. During construction, we closely track and communicate costs and schedules, and we respond quickly to unexpected situations.

Our work has been featured in the Tri Valley Herald and The Oakland Tribune. We are proud recipients of awards from the Berkeley Architectural Historical Association.

Michael Butler
Michael has worked in construction since he was a boy, remodeling houses for his father's development company. Early remodels taught him about quality on a tight budget and timeline. During college, he renovated apartments in San Francisco with his brother Mark. After completing a B.A. in Anthropology, he and Mark founded Berkeley Craftsmen General Contractors to continue work that he finds most satisfying and enjoyable. Michael is a Certified Green Point Rater and a Certified Green Building Professional. In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his family. He has three great kids, Hannah, Madeline, and Aaron.

Mark Butler
Mark has worked with Michael from the start. He strives to maintain positive client relationships while supervising tight construction schedules. Mark received a B.A. in Fine Art from CCA in Oakland. When he is away from the office and the field, Mark enjoys time with his family. He has a wonderful son, Finnegan.

Berkeley Craftsmen began as an ironworks company in the early 1900's. In 1943 Ken Butler bought the business, and throughout the following 4 decades, he created handrails for numerous buildings in the Bay Area until retiring in 1985.

Ken's grandsons, Mark and Michael Butler carried on the tradition of quality workmanship from the original Berkeley Craftsmen when they began remodeling homes, offices and retail stores in 1995. A partnership formed which combined their unique talents with carpentry and their creative problem solving skills. Their different perspectives led to the natural creation of a thoughtful, professional approach to construction that focuses on a deep respect for each and every client's ideas, a commitment to fine craftsmanship, and equally important, an emphasis to make doing business an enjoyable experience.

We are very grateful for every client who chooses to support Berkeley Craftsmen, a small, family owned business. We are also thankful for the opportunity to work with a network of talented, hardworking individuals who have contributed to transforming our clients' visions into reality. This is why it is important to us that we incorporate into our business decisions values that benefit our community. In fact, most of our suppliers, artisans, subcontractors and consultants are longtime associates based in the Bay Area. Our administration frequently sources local establishments for daily operational needs. For our employees, we aim to create a diverse work environment that promotes fulfilling, long-term professional growth. In both the office and the field, we pay close attention to re-using and recycling supplies and building materials as much as possible. We also make annual donations to charities that have a track record for providing more direct funding and assistance.