What McCutcheon Construction does

McCutcheon Construction, Inc. is a Berkeley, California-based, founder-owned private construction company founded in 1980 by fourth-generation builder Michael McCutcheon. The firm delivers custom design-build construction services across the San Francisco Bay Area, holding business licenses in over 17 cities and concentrating on East Bay, San Francisco, and Marin County. Its service mix spans whole-house remodels, kitchen, bath, interior, exterior, and addition projects; high-rise apartment renovations; historical preservation work; and selected custom commercial builds such as restaurants, churches, schools, recording studios, and retail spaces. Specialty service lines include universal-design accessibility remodels and green/healthy building under LEED, Green Point Rating, passive house, and net-zero energy frameworks.

The operating model is project-based with one-time engagement per client, supported by in-house design services including 3D modeling, senior construction managers, professional project coordinators, and experienced field staff. Differentiated technical practices include passive house, rainwater and greywater systems, solar thermal, photovoltaic, hydrogen fuel cell deployment, and a corporate facility running on net-zero energy. Certifications held by the firm include EPA Lead-Safe, Bay Area Green Business, Water Smart Certified Business through EBMUD, and LEED Platinum project delivery credentials; staff include Certified Green Building Professionals.

McCutcheon Construction earns revenue through custom construction projects with individually negotiated pricing; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the firm emphasizes detailed estimates, change-order protocols, and transparency. Growth has come largely through personal referrals from past clients, architects, and designers, supplemented by an awards-led credibility strategy (multiple NARI National and Regional Contractor of the Year First Place wins between 2011 and 2018, Remodeling Magazine #1 Full Service Remodeler in SF Bay Area in 2014, SF Business Times Green & Sustainable Business Award in 2008). The customer base skews toward high-net-worth residential property owners undertaking premium remodels, with secondary exposure to commercial and historical preservation clients.

Name

McCutcheon Construction

Legal name

McCutcheon Construction Inc.

Website

https://mcbuild.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

McCutcheon Construction is a Berkeley-based, founder-owned design-build firm founded in 1980 that delivers custom residential remodels, historical renovations, and select commercial projects across the San Francisco Bay Area, with a specialty in green and healthy building practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Residential remodeling services
• Custom home construction
• Green building construction
• Historical renovation services
• Commercial construction projects

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, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Remodeling: Whole house remodels, kitchen, bath, interior and exterior projects, additions, basement additions, and high rise apartment renovations. Project-based revenue from custom construction services.
2. Historical Renovation: Historical renovation services for residential and commercial properties, including preservation awards for Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association projects.
3. Custom Commercial: Custom commercial construction including restaurants, recording studios, artist studios, retail spaces, churches and schools.
4. New Construction and Specialty Projects: New construction, custom accessory structures, custom design features, and custom landscaping features.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

McCutcheon Construction is a Berkeley, California-based design-build construction firm founded in 1980 that delivers custom residential and commercial construction services across the San Francisco Bay Area. Core offerings include whole house remodels, kitchen, bath, interior, and exterior projects, home additions, high-rise apartment renovations, historical restoration, and custom commercial spaces for restaurants, studios, retail, churches, and schools. The firm is differentiated by integrated green and healthy building practices (LEED, Green Point Rating, net-zero, passive house) supported by in-house design services including 3D modeling.

Product overview

McCutcheon Construction offers a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial construction services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The company's core offerings include whole house remodels, kitchen, bath, interior, and exterior projects, home additions, high-rise apartment remodeling, historical renovation, and custom commercial projects. Specialized services include universal design remodeling for accessibility and green/sustainable building with LEED and Green Point Rating certifications. The company was founded in Berkeley in 1980 and maintains a staff of 31 professionals, serving clients across the East Bay, San Francisco, and Marin County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole House Remodels
• Kitchen Projects Custom kitchen remodeling including cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and layout optimization, designed for various cooking styles and entertaining needs of residential clients.
• Bath Projects Bathroom renovation services ranging from powder rooms to spa-like master baths, including universal design solutions for accessibility, delivered to residential clients.
• Interior Projects Interior renovation including living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms, bedrooms, offices, and transitional spaces with custom finishes, for residential clients.
• Exterior Projects Outdoor construction including garages, patios, decks, fences, gates, hardscape, pools, spas, and outdoor kitchens, for residential clients.
• Home Additions Expansion of existing homes including story additions, basement additions, and two-story additions to increase living space, for residential clients.
• High Rise Apartment Remodeling Complete interior demolition and reconstruction of high-rise apartments requiring coordination with building neighbors and management, for residential property owners.
• Historical Renovation Restoration and renovation of historic residential and commercial properties with sensitivity to architectural heritage and period-appropriate details, for property owners and preservation-minded clients.
• Custom Commercial Projects Specialized construction for restaurants, recording studios, artist studios, retail spaces, churches, and schools, for commercial property owners and organizations.
• Universal Design Remodeling Accessibility-focused renovations featuring barrier-free showers, grab bars, widened doorways, and accommodations for walkers and wheelchairs, for residential clients with mobility needs.
• Green and Sustainable Building Eco-friendly construction incorporating LEED certification, Green Point Rating, energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable materials, for environmentally focused clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 38 years of successful project delivery with growth through client referrals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Method Homes: U.S. prefabricated home manufacturer focused on sustainable, high-performance residential buildings. Comparable in green/LEED-style positioning and premium customer base, but uses factory-built modular construction rather than on-site renovation services.
• Plant Prefab: California-based sustainable prefabricated home builder using design-led, factory-built processes for custom and multifamily projects. Comparable as a California-anchored, sustainability-driven builder, but applies modular/prefab methods rather than on-site remodeling.

Broad incumbents

• DPR Construction: National, employee-owned general contractor known for technically complex, sustainable commercial and institutional projects. Comparable as a green-building-experienced GC operating in the Bay Area, but at a vastly larger scale and predominantly commercial scope.
• Lennar Corporation: Top-tier U.S. homebuilder with a national footprint and increasing emphasis on energy-efficient and smart home features. Comparable in targeting the high-end new-home market with sustainability messaging, but operates at massive scale and in for-sale new construction rather than renovation.
• Power Home Remodeling: Large U.S. residential remodeling company specializing in exterior and energy-efficient home upgrades. Comparable as a scaled, branded residential remodeler pursuing whole-home and energy-related renovations, though broader in scope and geography than McCutcheon.
• Suffolk Construction: National, technology-forward general contractor with strong West Coast presence, including the Bay Area. Comparable in delivering complex, sustainability-oriented construction for institutional and high-end clients, but at far greater scale and predominantly in commercial work.
• Plant Construction Company: Long-established Bay Area general contractor delivering commercial, institutional, and historic renovation projects. Comparable as a Bay Area builder with historical renovation expertise and institutional relationships, though at larger scale and commercial-led rather than residential-focused.
• Webcor Builders: Major Bay Area general contractor with deep local relationships and a long track record across commercial and large-scale residential work. Comparable as a large, locally-anchored Bay Area builder with similar licensing footprint and design-community ties, though focused on much larger projects.
• Meritage Homes: Large U.S. homebuilder differentiated by an energy-efficiency and net-zero focus. Directly comparable in green-building positioning and certifications, but operates nationally in for-sale new construction rather than Bay Area renovation.
• Toll Brothers: One of the largest U.S. luxury homebuilders with a national footprint and growing focus on sustainability. Comparable as a high-end, brand-driven homebuilder pursuing affluent customers, though focused on new for-sale homes rather than renovation and on a national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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