Levitch Associates

What Levitch Associates does

Levitch Associates, Inc. is a privately-held design/build architecture and construction firm founded in 1960 and headquartered at 1029 Heinz Avenue in Berkeley, California. The firm operates as both a licensed architect and licensed general contractor, providing integrated services that cover the full project lifecycle from schematic design and design development through construction completion. Its service portfolio spans six categories: Addition + Major Remodel, Kitchen + Bath Remodeling, ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) construction, New Construction, Outdoor Living Spaces, and Commercial Projects. The firm serves residential homeowners and small commercial clients primarily across the East Bay, with documented project activity in Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, El Cerrito, Albany, Kensington, Burlingame, Danville, and Orinda.

The firm's core technology is its design/build integration methodology, which combines architectural strategy, design, and construction under a single accountable team. Technical differentiators include California Green Business Network certification, sustainable construction practices emphasizing waste reduction and material reuse, and the use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for select new construction projects. Notable project credentials include LEED Platinum certification for the Integral Group offices (highest LEED score to date for commercial interiors) and NARI Best Commercial Interior recognition in 2021 for the Arizmendi Bakery Lakeshore remodel.

Levitch generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, with architecture services quoted after initial consultation and construction pricing provided upon completion of the design phase. Pricing is custom per engagement with no publicly disclosed standard tiers, and contract durations can span multiple years for larger remodels. The firm relies on a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market motion powered by its website portfolio, Houzz presence, client testimonials, and repeat business. Marketing channels emphasize visual project documentation, industry awards, and word-of-mouth referrals. The firm is family-owned, with Edward J. Levitch as founder and Maurice Levitch serving as President, supported by project manager Vuk Pavicevich and a team of 11-50 employees.

Name

Levitch Associates

Legal name

Levitch Associates, Inc.

Website

https://levitch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Levitch Associates is a Berkeley-based design/build architecture and construction firm serving East Bay residential and commercial clients since 1960 with integrated architecture, general contracting, and green building services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture Services: Project begins with architectural services including project goals, budget, pre-design, schematic design, preliminary estimates, and design development/construction documents. Governed by AIA Code of Ethics. Clients engage for design phase which defines the project for pricing, permitting, and construction.
2. General Contracting / Construction Services: Licensed general contractor building projects they design. Construction agreement includes project description, price to complete work, and estimated project duration. Specializes in building what they design with craftsmanship and seamless coordination from design through construction.
3. Design/Build Projects: Integrated design/build services offering earlier cost certainty, fewer change orders, shorter permitting and contracting periods, lower fees, and reduced risk. Architects stay engaged during construction allowing faster responses to changes without major delays or added costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Levitch Associates is a design/build firm licensed as both architect and general contractor that delivers integrated architecture and construction services for residential and commercial clients in the East Bay. The core offering combines architectural design services following the AIA Code of Ethics with licensed general contracting, allowing a single accountable team to take projects from concept and schematic design through construction documents and final build. Services are organized across six project categories: addition and major remodel, kitchen and bath, ADUs, new construction, outdoor living spaces, and commercial projects.

Product overview

Levitch Associates is a design/build firm offering integrated architecture and construction services as a unified platform combining design, construction, architecture, and green building practices. The core offering comprises Architecture Services and Construction Services delivered through an integrated Design/Build Services model that provides single-point accountability from concept through completion. Supporting services include Green Building Services certified through the California Green Business Network. The company specializes in six service categories: Addition + Major Remodel, Kitchen + Bath Remodeling, ADU + Other (Accessory Dwelling Units), New Construction, Outdoor Living Spaces, and Commercial Projects. Projects span residential homes, multi-generational households, commercial tenant improvements, and sustainable developments across the East Bay area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Professional architectural design services following the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, including project goals definition, pre-design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents for residential and commercial clients in the East Bay.
• Construction Services Licensed general contractor services with decades of design/build experience completing hundreds of projects since the 1960s, specializing in building what the firm designs for residential and commercial clients.
• Design/Build Services Integrated design/build approach combining architectural strategy, design, and construction expertise under one accountable team, providing earlier cost certainty, fewer change orders, shorter permitting and contracting periods, lower fees, and reduced risk across concept, design, and construction phases.
• Green Building Services Sustainable construction practices including reducing, reusing, and recycling construction and demolition waste, incorporating green building design techniques and materials, and ongoing education and certifications. Delivered as part of the firm's certified green business status through the California Green Business Network.
• Addition + Major Remodel Home additions and major remodeling projects including second-story additions, multigenerational household expansions, and comprehensive home transformations for East Bay homeowners.
• Kitchen + Bath Remodeling Kitchen and bathroom remodeling services ranging from complete renovations to targeted updates, including custom cabinetry, modern finishes, and accessibility modifications for residential clients.
• ADU Design and Construction Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design and construction services, including garage conversions, junior ADUs (JADUs), backyard cottages, and standalone ADUs for family housing, rental income, or home office spaces.
• New Construction Ground-up new construction projects including residential homes and sustainable developments using green building approaches such as Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs).
• Outdoor Living Spaces Outdoor construction services including decks, patios, terraces, and landscape-integrated living spaces for residential clients.
• Commercial Projects Commercial tenant improvements, restaurant remodels, office renovations, and retail space enhancements for businesses across the East Bay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 500 remodeling companies recognition for 17 consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Komorous-Towey ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign collaboration on Integral Group Offices project in Oakland. Levitch built the project that was designed by Komorous-Towey Architects. Project achieved LEED Platinum certification, the highest LEED score to date for commercial interiors.
• ARCSINEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm collaborated with Levitch on BIBO Salon project. Levitch was architect and contractor while ARCSINE provided interior design. Also worked together on Bardo Lounge & Supper Club project with Levitch consulting on value engineering.
• Seventh Haven HomesminorOthersRelated development entity for Green Development Project where Maurice Levitch purchased, designed, built, and sold two 2,000 square-foot award-winning Green Point Rated homes in Berkeley.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Abodu: Bay Area-based ADU design/build company specializing in prefab accessory dwelling units. Directly competes with Levitch for ADU projects in the East Bay with a faster, factory-built delivery model.
• Plant Prefab: California-based factory-built home manufacturer with a sustainability focus. Offers a prefab alternative to traditional design/build custom homes and ADUs, overlapping with Levitch's green-building customer base.
• Cover: California-based prefab ADU company offering software-configured backyard units. Competes with Levitch's site-built ADU practice on speed and price, particularly in the Bay Area market.
• Clever Tiny Homes: California-based ADU and tiny home builder targeting backyard units and accessory dwellings. Adjacent competitor to Levitch's ADU service line, particularly for homeowners prioritizing smaller, faster-to-deploy units.

Broad incumbents

• Webcor: Large Bay Area general contractor with broad commercial and residential capabilities. Comparable in Bay Area geography and design-build execution, though operating at substantially larger scale and project size than Levitch.
• Hathaway Dinwiddie: Major Bay Area construction manager with extensive commercial and tenant improvement work. Competes for larger commercial tenant improvement projects that overlap with Levitch's commercial portfolio but at meaningfully greater scale.
• LPA Design Studios: Large integrated architecture and planning firm with sustainability as a core competency. Comparable to Levitch in green-design philosophy and integrated practice model, but operating across multiple states and project types.

Regional players

• Method Homes: Pacific Northwest-based prefab/modular home builder focused on sustainable custom and ADU-style projects. Operates in a comparable custom green-build category but serves a different geography and a different delivery model than Levitch.

Direct peers

• Hammer & Hand: Pacific Northwest-based design/build firm focused on high-performance, green residential and light commercial construction. Comparable to Levitch in its integrated design/build delivery model, sustainability focus, and small-to-mid firm scale serving discerning homeowners.
• Swatt | Miers Architects: Bay Area residential and commercial architecture firm with a similar custom-home and remodel portfolio. Comparable in geography, client type, and design-intensive project profile, though more architecture-only rather than integrated design/build.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LevitchAssoc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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