Slope and drainage
Water coming downhill toward the house is common. We look at grading and drains before planning a lower-level bath or addition.
R&B Master Construction Inc. / Orinda
Home Remodeling in Orinda, CA
Hillside homes among the oaks west of the Caldecott, remodeled from our Walnut Creek office.
CSLB #1158657Serving Orinda from our Walnut Creek officeDesign, drawings & permits included
Orinda is mostly hills, and most of its houses sit on sloped, wooded lots built from the 1940s through the 1970s. Remodels here often mean working with split levels, long stairs from the street and decks that carry part of the living space.
R&B Master Construction Inc. remodels Orinda kitchens and bathrooms and takes on additions and whole-house updates. We prepare drawings in house and confirm early which steps the City of Orinda handles and which go through Contra Costa County.
Housing context
Mid-century Orinda homes frequently have original single-pane glazing, undersized panels and drainage that was never designed for today's storms. Wildfire-zone construction rules can also apply to exterior work on many lots.
Orinda / Local guide
What shapes an Orinda remodel
Fire-zone materials
Many Orinda lots sit in high fire hazard areas, which affects siding, vents, decking and windows on exterior work.
Split-level plumbing
Moving a kitchen or bath between levels means tracing drain paths first. We open small inspection areas before the layout is final.
Getting materials up
Long driveways and stairs change delivery and debris plans. We schedule them so the job does not stall on logistics.
Orinda / Design & permits
Design, drawings and permits for Orinda
Every Orinda project we take on includes design, the drawing set and the permit filing with the City of Orinda Planning and Building. Architectural services by our in-house licensed architect are available for additions and other work that needs them, so one team carries the Orinda job from first sketch to final inspection.
Orinda / Services
Remodeling services in Orinda
Kitchen remodeling
Opening a closed mid-century Orinda kitchen to the view is the most common request. We check which walls carry the roof before promising an open plan.
Bathroom remodeling
Hall and primary baths with curbless showers, new venting and tile, often paired with replacing old galvanized supply lines found behind Orinda walls.
Whole-home remodeling
Several rooms updated in one Orinda project.
Home additions
Plans drawn in-house, then permitted.
Flooring and painting
Alone or alongside a remodel.
Before you begin
Orinda remodeling questions
Every home is different. Let’s talk through the details of yours.
Who handles permits for an Orinda remodel?
Orinda reviews planning items, and building permits may be processed with Contra Costa County. We confirm the current path for your address and file the application.
Does fire-zone code apply to my Orinda kitchen?
Interior-only work usually is not affected. New windows, siding, decks or an addition on a fire-zone lot must meet wildfire construction standards.
Which office serves Orinda?
Orinda is covered by our Walnut Creek office on N California Blvd, roughly 15 minutes east on Highway 24. Phone (925) 744-5040.
Can you add space under an existing Orinda deck?
Sometimes. It depends on height, foundation and drainage. We assess it during the first visit before any design time is spent.
Orinda / Next step
Remodeling in Orinda? We start by walking the slope with you.
Call (925) 744-5040, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM daily, or send a short enquiry. Your city and an idea of the project are enough to start.
Orinda service pages
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling in Orinda.
Begin a conversation
A new beginning.
Let’s talk.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Tell us where you are with your project, and we can discuss the next step.
(925) 744-5040info@rbmasterconstruction.comDiscuss your Orinda project. Availability is confirmed for your scope and schedule.