Residential & Commercial Construction in the San Francisco Bay Area
Whether you're a homeowner planning a major addition or a business owner managing a commercial tenant improvement, Pillar to Pillar brings the same licensed expertise and attention to detail to every project — residential or commercial.
As a fully licensed California General Contractor (License #1137809), we manage every phase of the build from initial planning and permitting through construction and final inspection. Our goal is simple: deliver high-quality results that meet your vision, your budget, and the strict building requirements of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Residential Construction Services
We work with homeowners across San Francisco, Marin County, San Mateo County, and the wider Bay Area on projects including:
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Structural upgrades and foundation work
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Room additions and home expansions
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
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Interior reconfigurations and layout changes
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Exterior structural improvements
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Permit coordination and management throughout the Bay Area
San Francisco properties come with unique challenges — hillside terrain, older building stock, strict planning codes, and coastal weather conditions. Our local knowledge means we understand these constraints before a single nail is driven.
Commercial Construction Services
For business owners and property managers, we provide commercial construction services including tenant improvements, office buildouts, retail space renovations, and light commercial new construction throughout the Bay Area.
We understand that commercial timelines are tied directly to your bottom line. Our team works efficiently to minimize disruption and keep your project on schedule.
Areas We Serve
We work throughout San Francisco, Marin County and San Mateo County, and take East Bay projects in Oakland and Berkeley. Cities we build in regularly include Sausalito, Mill Valley, Pacifica, San Mateo and Daly City.
Each of these jurisdictions runs its permitting differently, and which one you are in usually affects your timeline more than the construction does. We hold current permit and inspection history across all of them, which is the difference between a submission that clears and one that comes back with corrections three weeks later.
Why Choose Pillar to Pillar
Every project is managed directly by Jerry Lyons, owner and founder, ensuring consistent quality control from start to finish. We maintain full General Liability and Workers' Compensation coverage, so your property and your investment are protected throughout the build.
Ready to discuss your residential or commercial project? Contact us today for a free consultation.
FAQs
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes. Pillar to Pillar is a licensed California general contractor (License #1137809) working on residential projects such as additions, ADUs, and structural upgrades, as well as commercial tenant improvements, office buildouts, and retail renovations throughout the Bay Area.
Do you pull the permits, or is that my responsibility?
We can manage permitting. We prepare and submit the applications, coordinate with the local planning and building departments, and schedule inspections through to final sign-off. San Francisco, Marin County, and San Mateo County each run their process differently, and we work in all of them.
Which areas do you serve?
San Francisco, Marin County, San Mateo County, and surrounding Bay Area cities including Oakland, Berkeley, Sausalito, Mill Valley, Pacifica, and Daly City.
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Yes. Pillar to Pillar holds California contractor license #1137809 and carries both General Liability and Workers' Compensation coverage. You can verify the license directly on the California Contractors State License Board website.
Who will actually be managing my project?
Jerry Lyons, the owner, manages every project directly. The firm is deliberately small so that one person with full context is your point of contact from the first walkthrough to final inspection.