Homes, ADUs, and major remodels — done right.
Burton Builders is a licensed Bay Area general contractor and ADU builder. We design and build under one roof, from first sketch to final walkthrough, and bring that same depth to multifamily and commercial construction. The permitting, coordination, and hard calls are all handled, and you're never left guessing.
What we build.
We work on projects where quality, planning, and coordination matter.
ADU expertise with builder depth.
A great ADU is designed around how you'll use it, whether that's space for family, a home office, or rental income. And it has to do all that while complementing your main home and tying into its existing systems.
That's where we stand out: years of building ADUs, backed by whole-home remodels, additions, and multifamily. We know existing homes inside and out, so your ADU fits the house, works with what's already there, and comes together without surprises.
Specialized enough to understand ADUs. Experienced enough to manage the complexity around them.
Recent work.
Explore recent ADUs, large residential projects, multifamily work, and select commercial construction.
Built on quality, coordination, and follow-through.
Homeowners and project owners choose us because we bring structure to projects with a lot of moving parts.
From early planning through closeout, we focus on clear scope, practical coordination, quality work, and communication you can count on.
Quality Work
We approach each project with attention to the details that affect how the finished space looks, functions, and lasts.
Practical Planning
We help identify site, scope, utility, and sequencing issues early.
Clear Coordination
A dedicated project lead helps manage trades, schedule, communication, and site activity.
Clean Closeout
Final walkthroughs, punch lists, and handoff support help projects end well.
From the homeowners we've built for.
Our reputation is built through completed work, clear communication, and clients who are willing to recommend us to others.
“Professional crews, clean site, excellent workmanship.”
"Daniel was very responsive and kept us updated multiple times a week. The crews were professional, kept the site clean, and the workmanship was excellent throughout. Any change orders were fairly priced, and we're thrilled with how our ADU turned out."
“Persistent with PG&E and the city — finished on time.”
"Daniel communicated throughout — progress, timelines, issues — and Daisy and Gabriel made the billing clear and transparent. They stayed on schedule even when I made changes along the way, and were persistent in coordinating with PG&E and the City of Berkeley. The craftsmanship in our new two-bedroom, two-bath ADU exceeded our expectations, and the project finished in the promised timeframe."
“Honest, transparent, and on budget.”
"Burton is experienced, honest, transparent, and responsive, with great communication throughout. They were familiar with working in Berkeley, guided us through turning a detached garage into an ADU, and helped suggest fixtures and design along the way. We stayed within budget and love our finished ADU."
“Turned around a project another contractor abandoned.”
"Burton came in to a less-than-ideal situation — our previous contractor left us in a lurch — and turned it around. They were communicative and professional, and they really cared about our family and what the project meant to us, all at a competitive price. If you need something done right, contact Burton."
“Craftsmanship that matched the character of our home.”
"We worked with Burton Builders on a full kitchen remodel and couldn't be happier. They understood how important it was to keep the character of our home's dark wood paneling, and went above and beyond to match the wood and stain — our new pantry and laundry closet look like they were always part of the original design. Communication was excellent throughout, and our lead Leo and the crew were professional, respectful, and hardworking."
“On time, communicative, amazing results.”
"Gabriel and his team are excellent and we couldn't be happier. They built an ADU for us and were on time, communicative, and a pleasure to work with — and the results were amazing. We've already recommended them to a friend who needed a contractor. A great experience across the board."
“Pros at pricing, permitting, scheduling, and building.”
"We used Burton Builders to build a second home in our backyard and couldn't be happier with the whole process. Daniel and Gabriel are real pros on every aspect — pricing, permitting, procurement, scheduling, responsiveness, communication, and of course quality building. I highly recommend Burton Builders for your next project, big or small."
See what we're working on.
Job-site progress and finished projects from around the Bay Area.
Building across the Bay Area.
Burton Builders serves homeowners and project owners across the Bay Area, including the East Bay, Marin, San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the South Bay.
Across these markets, we're best suited for projects that require careful planning, strong coordination, and quality execution.
East Bay
Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Kensington, Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Alameda, Emeryville, San Leandro, Hayward, Castro Valley, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Concord, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Fremont, and surrounding communities.
Marin
San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Novato, San Anselmo, Kentfield, Ross, and surrounding communities.
San Francisco
San Francisco, including neighborhoods such as Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Glen Park, the Mission District, Potrero Hill, the Sunset, the Richmond District, the Marina, Pacific Heights, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Peninsula
Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Atherton, Palo Alto, and surrounding communities.
South Bay
Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Los Altos, Saratoga, Campbell, San Jose, Los Gatos, and surrounding communities.
Sacramento area
ADU focusOur founders' roots run through the Sacramento area, and we take on select ADU projects there where the site, scope, and budget are a strong fit.
Sacramento, West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, and surrounding communities.
Not sure where to begin?
Whether you have detailed plans or just a backyard and an idea, our design-build team takes you from feasibility to finished build.
Planning an ADU, remodel, or new build?
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