California home improvement

Trusted solutions for California homes.

Roofing, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, landscaping, HVAC, windows, and patio covers — handled by a licensed local team that inspects first and explains what the home actually needs.

Licensed & Insured 18+ years Written warranty
A finished California home with white shingle siding and a wraparound porch

Licensed & Insured

CA license, general liability, workers' comp.

Workmanship Warranty

Written warranty on every completed project.

Local California Team

Our crews, not rotating subcontractors.

Transparent Estimates

Written scope, itemized pricing, no surprises.

Contractor reviewing plans at a California home

About

A California contractor built around structured, honest work.

Oakridge Builders is a licensed home improvement company serving homeowners across California. We've spent the last 18 years refining one thing: running projects that start with an inspection, move through a written scope, and finish with work that actually lasts.

We don't push the most expensive option. We don't invent problems. We explain what the home needs, what it doesn't, and what it will look like when we're done.

Why work with us

Four things every homeowner should expect.

01

No upselling

We recommend what the home needs — not the most expensive option. If a repair is right, we say so.

02

Inspection-based

Every project starts with a hands-on inspection and photos so you can see what we saw.

03

Clear scope before work

You receive a written scope and itemized estimate. Nothing starts until it's reviewed and signed.

04

Clean execution

Site protection, daily cleanup, and a walkthrough at completion. We leave the home better than we found it.

Our process

Five steps, from first call to final walkthrough.

Predictable, documented, and the same on every project — whether it's a leak repair or a full remodel.

  1. 01

    Inspection

    We visit the property, document the current condition with photos, and listen to what you want changed.

  2. 02

    Estimate

    A written scope with itemized pricing, timeline, and the materials we recommend — with alternatives.

  3. 03

    Scheduling

    Once approved, we schedule the project, order long-lead materials, and pull permits when required.

  4. 04

    Execution

    Site protection goes up on day one. Daily cleanup, responsive communication, and no surprise changes.

  5. 05

    Review

    A final walkthrough together, a written warranty, and a single point of contact for any follow-up.

Projects

Real work, described in plain terms.

A sample of recent projects across California — one per service category.

Complete roof replacement
RoofingVentura, CA

Complete roof replacement

Tear-off of a 28-year-old composition roof, plywood deck inspection, new synthetic underlayment, and GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles. Re-flashed two skylights and the chimney.

Open-plan kitchen remodel
Kitchen RemodelingPasadena, CA

Open-plan kitchen remodel

Removed a load-bearing wall with engineered header, relocated the range, added an island with seating for four, and installed quartz counters and semi-custom shaker cabinetry.

Primary bathroom rebuild
Bathroom RemodelingSan Diego, CA

Primary bathroom rebuild

Full gut with Schluter-waterproofed shower, freestanding tub, double-vanity with custom cabinetry, and large-format porcelain tile. All plumbing re-run in PEX.

Drought-aware backyard transformation
LandscapingThousand Oaks, CA

Drought-aware backyard transformation

Replaced 2,400 sq ft of lawn with California natives and decomposed-granite pathways. New paver patio, smart drip irrigation, and low-voltage path lighting.

Heat pump changeout with duct sealing
HVACSacramento, CA

Heat pump changeout with duct sealing

Removed a 22-year-old gas furnace and AC, installed a 3-ton inverter heat pump, sealed 180 ft of return ducting, and commissioned with measured airflow at every register.

Full-home window replacement
Windows & DoorsIrvine, CA

Full-home window replacement

Replaced 19 single-pane aluminum windows with Milgard Tuscany vinyl. Every opening flashed with self-adhered membrane and finished with interior trim to match existing casing.

Covered patio with outdoor kitchen
Patio CoversTemecula, CA

Covered patio with outdoor kitchen

Engineered solid-roof patio cover attached to the house with ledger flashing, stamped concrete slab, built-in BBQ island, and recessed lighting with dedicated circuit.

Reviews

What homeowners say.

They inspected first and walked me through what actually needed replacing versus what could wait another few years. No pressure, no upsell. The crew was on time every day and cleaned up the driveway before leaving.
Daniel R. · Ventura, CA

Roof replacement

The written scope answered every question we had before we signed. When we changed our mind about the backsplash mid-project, they priced the change in writing the same day. The kitchen has been used hard for two years and everything still works like it did on day one.
Priya & Anand K. · Pasadena, CA

Kitchen remodel

They sent photos of the waterproofing before the tile went up — that alone told me they do the job right. The shower has been perfect for a year and a half.
Laura M. · San Diego, CA

Bathroom remodel

Service areas

Working across California.

We serve homeowners in these regions and their surrounding cities. If you're nearby but not listed, reach out — we often can help.

Los Angeles County

Los Angeles · Long Beach · Pasadena · Glendale · Santa Clarita · Lancaster · Palmdale · Pomona · Torrance · El Monte · Downey · West Covina · Norwalk · Burbank · Compton · Santa Monica · Whittier · Inglewood · Culver City · West Hollywood · Beverly Hills · Malibu · Manhattan Beach · Redondo Beach

Orange County

Anaheim · Santa Ana · Irvine · Huntington Beach · Garden Grove · Fullerton · Orange · Costa Mesa · Mission Viejo · Westminster · Newport Beach · Buena Park · Lake Forest · Tustin · Yorba Linda · Laguna Niguel · San Clemente · Laguna Beach · Dana Point · Brea

San Diego County

San Diego · Chula Vista · Oceanside · Escondido · Carlsbad · El Cajon · Vista · San Marcos · Encinitas · National City · La Mesa · Santee · Poway · La Jolla · Del Mar · Coronado · Imperial Beach · Solana Beach

Riverside & San Bernardino (Inland Empire)

Riverside · San Bernardino · Fontana · Moreno Valley · Rancho Cucamonga · Ontario · Corona · Murrieta · Temecula · Victorville · Hesperia · Chino · Chino Hills · Redlands · Indio · Rialto · Jurupa Valley · Menifee · Hemet · Lake Elsinore · Palm Springs · Palm Desert · La Quinta · Cathedral City · Yucaipa · Apple Valley

Ventura County

Oxnard · Ventura · Thousand Oaks · Simi Valley · Camarillo · Moorpark · Santa Paula · Fillmore · Ojai · Port Hueneme

Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo

Santa Barbara · Goleta · Carpinteria · Lompoc · Santa Maria · San Luis Obispo · Paso Robles · Pismo Beach · Arroyo Grande · Atascadero · Morro Bay

Bay Area

San Francisco · San Jose · Oakland · Fremont · Sunnyvale · Santa Clara · Hayward · Berkeley · Daly City · Concord · Richmond · Vallejo · Antioch · San Mateo · Redwood City · Mountain View · Palo Alto · Walnut Creek · Livermore · Pleasanton · Dublin · San Leandro · Milpitas · Cupertino · Menlo Park

Sacramento & North Valley

Sacramento · Elk Grove · Roseville · Folsom · Citrus Heights · Rancho Cordova · Davis · Woodland · West Sacramento · Rocklin · Lincoln · Yuba City · Chico · Redding

Central Valley

Fresno · Bakersfield · Stockton · Modesto · Visalia · Clovis · Merced · Tulare · Hanford · Madera · Porterville · Manteca · Tracy · Lodi · Turlock · Delano

Monterey Bay & Central Coast

Salinas · Monterey · Santa Cruz · Watsonville · Seaside · Pacific Grove · Carmel-by-the-Sea · Hollister · Gilroy · Morgan Hill

North Coast & Wine Country

Santa Rosa · Petaluma · Napa · Sonoma · Healdsburg · Eureka · Ukiah · Fort Bragg · Mendocino

Sierra & Foothills

South Lake Tahoe · Truckee · Auburn · Grass Valley · Placerville · Mammoth Lakes · Bishop · Sonora

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