Our resources are built around experience, not theory. With more than 40 years serving Bay Area homes, Mares & Dow Construction & Skylights shares insight that reflects how quality construction is planned, built, and maintained. Every article supports informed decisions through craftsmanship, materials, and long-term performance.
Design-build gives you one point of contact, faster timelines, and better cost control. The design-build approach brings design and construction teams together under one roof,
Design-build gives you one point of contact, faster timelines, and cost control. The design-build approach brings design and build teams together under one roof, so
Historic home additions are about preserving the character of an old home while expanding it. To maintain the character, most owners duplicate the existing work.
Historic home additions are about preserving the character of an old home while expanding it. To maintain the character, most owners duplicate the existing work.
Staying in your home during a major addition is to live on-site while your builders construct new rooms or big upgrades. A lot of folks
Staying in your home during a major addition is to live on-site while your builders construct new rooms or big upgrades. A lot of folks
Building up and building out are the primary methods of adding space to a home, and each has a different impact on your property’s value.
Smart use of space, flexible layouts, and solutions that fit busy lives are all highlights of the best room addition ideas for growing Bay Area
The short answer is yes—many homes can be expanded with a second story if the existing structure is capable of supporting the additional weight. For
It’s a decision that depends on your property and your future vision. ADUs are perfect for tiny houses, rental generation or visiting relatives. They’re independent
