The Peninsula area of Long Beach, California is highly regarded as one of the best areas to live, offering a unique blend of urban and suburban living. Many residents of the neighborhood are homeowners, contributing to the area’s suburban atmosphere. If you are considering a move to the Peninsula neighborhood, the following list highlights some of the area’s best and most reputable general contractors. These firms have each completed numerous impressive commercial and residential projects in the area and were selected for their exceptional portfolios, backgrounds, and unique skill sets.

Devcon Construction

690 Gibraltar Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035

Headquartered in Milpitas, Devcon Construction offers its services throughout the entirety of the Silicon Valley area. The company draws inspiration from years of experience in the general contracting industry, and is particularly regarded for its expertise in the design-build process. This expertise reduces the burden on clients, as they do not have to search for additional subcontractors or professionals for their projects. Devcon Construction is also known for making use of the best and most up-to-date Building Information Modeling methods.

Featured here is one of the company’s notable projects, located in Los Altos. This project spans over 27,000 square feet and required the complete demolition of the existing space. After the demolition, the company was responsible for completing the space’s retrofit and seismic upgrades, as well as reworking its exteriors. 

Dome Construction

4 North 2nd St, Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95113

Founded in 1969, Dome Construction designs and creates innovative environments that are highly regarded for their functionality and aesthetics. The firm is also known for its comprehensive solutions and excellent packages. It works throughout the entirety of the Bay Area and can take on any project, regardless of size or scale. Showcased below is one of the company’s most impressive commercial spaces.

Completed for Barry’s Bootcamp, this project required the firm to demolish the existing Gap Kids space. In its place, the firm created a sleek and practical all-new workout studio. The project’s scope included working on the space’s MEP systems, finishes, soundproofing, and exterior elevation upgrades.

NOVO Construction

1460 O’Brien Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025

NOVO Construction operates out of three offices, located in Menlo Park, San Francisco, and Austin. It adheres to the highest standards and can take on a wide range of projects, regardless of size or scale. Founded in 2000, the firm has had the privilege of working on some of the best projects in the Bay Area. Particularly specializing in build-outs, NOVO showcases a deep understanding of Menlo Park’s most popular architectural vernaculars, and it has secured long-standing relationships with countless customers for the greater part of two decades. It describes its approach as similar to that of a “boutique” firm, assuring clients that it personalizes and caters its methods for each unique project it takes on.

Featured here is one of the company’s most impressive projects. This 100,000-square-foot space was created in 2016, and was completed in collaboration with the professionals at Korth Sunseri Hagey Architects. In addition to working in an open office workplace, the firm also had to rework the space’s board room and training rooms, huddle areas, phone rooms, and coffee bar. 

GCI General Contractors

453 Ravendale Dr, Suite F, Mountain View, CA 94043

GCI is an award-winning firm that is best known for its complete and comprehensive range of general contracting services. It takes on projects that are from a wide range of sectors and located throughout the Bay Area and its surrounding areas. GCI takes great pride in how a large percentage of its clientele stems from repeat clients. It is composed of over 185 experienced and talented professionals who collaborate on providing the firm’s comprehensive services, which include building analysis, preconstruction, construction management, and sustainable building.

Featured here is one of the company’s most impressive spaces. Located in Menlo Park, the project took around 20 weeks to complete and spans roughly 3,400 square feet. Originally intended to be leased as individual offices, the company ultimately decided to take on the project as it was.

Vance Brown Builders

3197 Park Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

With over eight decades of industry experience, Vance Brown Builders values the long-term partnerships it has secured with both subcontractors and clients. The firm offers a complete and comprehensive range of services, and achieves the best results through using cost-effective methods. The firm is also an expert in the design-build process, which gives clients the option to keep the entire process in-house. Its use of the latest Building Information Technology and its affinity for sustainable practices are especially impressive to its diverse array of clients. Depicted below is an excellent example of the firm’s talent and expertise.

Located in Mountain View, this project features over five stories and 125,000 square feet of tenant improvements completed for a technology client. For the project, Vance Brown Builders worked on the buildings’ open office, private offices, conference rooms, and break rooms, as well as a first floor cafeteria.

Gilmans Kitchen and Baths

2039 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

With over three decades of industry experience, Gilmans Kitchen and Baths prides itself on its team of award-winning master craftsmen.  This team takes a highly hands-on approach and emphasizes the importance of communication throughout the entirety of the construction process, ensuring that the client’s vision is reflected in their new space. Serving the Peninsula and the surrounding San Francisco Bay area, the firm specializes in a wide range of styles, including modern and traditional. It has received extensive recognition over the years, having been featured in several publications and television broadcasts, as well as having been presented with multiple awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

Featured here is one of the company’s most impressive kitchens. Along with an outstanding customized island that also serves as a breakfast bar, the space also features tiled backsplashes and personalized cabinetry, wood paneled flooring, and a custom stove hood. 

NorthWall Builders

664 Gilman St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Founded in 1996, Northwall Builders operates out of its headquarters in Palo Alto. The firm is the product of the vision of its founders and principals, Mark Moragne and Stephen Reller, who are joined by senior partners Brad Bennigson and Wakey Mist. Under their leadership, the company specializes in both new home construction and major home remodels, and serves clients in Atherton, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto. This team of leaders also makes sure that each project receives the individual benefit of their experience.

Featured here is one of NorthWall Builders’ notable construction projects. For this stunning modern home, the firm’s team employed a sleek neutral color palette and numerous minimalist touches. Some of the home’s best features include its open-concept floor plan that unites the room’s most active areas, as well as its sleek cabinetry, custom fixtures, and floor-to-ceiling windows. 

Supple Homes

2087 Avy Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Founded in 2005 and operating out of Atherton, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto, Supple Homes offers its services throughout the Bay Area and provides clients with an extensive range of remodeling and new home construction services. Clients contract the firm due to its excellent kitchens, bathrooms, and historic remodels, as well as its fine attention to detail. From concept to completion, the Supple Homes team manages all the phases of its homes and spaces, backed by its strong relationships with its subcontractors. 

Located in East Creek, this project was completed by Supple Homes in collaboration with the professionals at Zak Johnson Architects and Gregory Lewis Landscape Architect. For this home, the firm’s team employed a transitional theme and opted for a large kitchen island that extends as a bar and counter. Some of the home’s other great details include the sliding doors that match its windows and the wood-paneled flooring. 

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Hammerschmidt Construction

1574 Country Club Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024

Hammerschmidt Construction is a full-service design-build firm with over two decades of experience. The firm extends its services throughout Silicon Valley’s nearby cities and prides itself on being one of the first Certified Green Builders in the area. The firm is led by John Hammerschmidt, a third-generation builder who, before assuming leadership, sold irrigation systems to Napa wineries and managed two construction firms and two landscaping firms. He was also a board member of Silicon Valley’s NARI Chapter and spent a term as its Vice President of Education. The firm’s outstanding work has been awarded numerous industry accolades, including several META Awards from NARI and a Big50 Award from Remodeling Magazine. Hammerschmidt has also graced the pages of Qualified Remodeler on various occasions as a part of that publication’s annual Top 500 list. Remodeling Magazine listed the firm as one of its leading 550 remodelers throughout the country.

Nestled in the hills of Los Altos, this project completed by the firm spans over 2,200 square feet. The result of the extensive home remodel features a modern theme with Asian influences. Some of its most impressive details include its new doors and windows, flooring, electrical fixtures, and molding. The home’s design emphasizes Asian elements of simplicity through its stunning use of ceramic tiles, cherry wood, and dark slate. 

SEA Construction Inc.

763 Polhemus Rd, Suite 1, San Mateo, CA 94402

SEA Construction, Inc. takes a design-build approach, allowing it to supervise every facet of its projects and keep the entire process in-house. The firm specializes in home additions, kitchens, bathrooms, full home renovations, and room additions, and is well-respected for its rapid delivery and smooth processes. It draws inspiration from its three decades of experience and the 3,500 homes that it has completed throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Its portfolio includes an excellent variety of designs, ranging from modern to traditional spaces. SEA Construction is also affiliated with NARI and the US Green Building Council, assuring clients of the sustainability of its spaces. The firm has been featured in Qualified Remodeler as one of the magazine’s Top 500 builders and remodelers, as well as being the recipient of several Chrysalis Awards for its excellent remodels.

Featured here is one of SEA Construction’s bathroom remodels, in which the firm’s team opted for an excellent cool blue color palette. Other stunning features of the home include its custom his-and-hers vanity, floating cabinetry, and various fixtures.