Construction Services in the East Bay, Hayward, CA
C.J. Skeeles General Contractor brings 38 years of hands-on field experience to every project we take on. From high-end residential remodels in Piedmont and Oakland Hills to commercial buildouts across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, our construction services in the East Bay cover the full range of what homeowners and business owners need. We are fully licensed and insured, and every job is managed with a structural-first approach that puts the integrity of your building ahead of surface-level finishes. Whether you are planning a new ADU, a kitchen overhaul, or a ground-up commercial build, this is where your project starts.
General Contractor Services, Hayward, CA
One Firm. Every Trade. Built to Last.
With nearly 300 residential homes built and a resume that includes schools, retail facilities, and large-scale infrastructure projects, C.J. Skeeles operates as a true Design-Build general contractor. That means structural engineering, architectural design, permitting coordination, and physical construction all happen under one roof. Our team serves the East Bay with a focus on the communities closest to our Hayward headquarters, including Oakland, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Union City, Fremont, and the high-end neighborhoods of Montclair and Piedmont.
Remodeling Services
Our residential and commercial remodeling work goes well beyond cosmetic updates. We handle structure-focused kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home overhauls, including the removal of load-bearing walls to create open-concept layouts. If your home has a closed-off floorplan or outdated systems, we address the bones of the building first so the finished result holds up for decades.
Design Services
Our in-house Design-Build suite coordinates structural engineering, architectural design, and interior design from a single point of contact. This integrated approach reduces change-order friction, keeps your project on schedule, and ensures every design decision is grounded in what the structure can actually support. We also manage Title 24 and CALGreen compliance throughout the process.
ADU Construction
We build detached backyard units, garage conversions, and interior in-law suites for homeowners across Hayward, Oakland, Berkeley, and the surrounding East Bay. Whether you are adding rental income, creating space for a family member, or responding to California's evolving ADU legislation, we handle permitting, engineering, and construction from start to finish.
Flooring
Flooring is installed as part of our broader remodeling and new construction projects. We work with materials appropriate to the structural conditions of your home or commercial space, ensuring the subfloor is sound before any finish material goes down. This is part of our commitment to getting the work right from the ground up.
Commercial Buildings
Our commercial construction experience spans ground-up builds, tenant improvements, and code-heavy facility upgrades across retail, healthcare, and light industrial sectors. C.J. Skeeles has built facilities comparable to Home Depot and AutoZone models, giving our commercial clients confidence that large-scale, code-compliant work is well within our scope. We manage ADA compliance, Title 24 standards, and local permitting throughout.
Iron Work
Structural ironwork is one of our most specialized capabilities. We fabricate and install structural steel I-beams, seismic support columns, custom railings, and automated entry systems in-house. This reduces your dependence on third-party subcontractors and keeps project timelines tighter. For hillside properties in Oakland Hills or Montclair, structural iron is often the right answer for long-term stability.
Concrete Work
We handle structural foundations, load-bearing piers, retaining walls, and decorative flatwork including stamped and brushed finishes. If your property has cracks, surface spalling, moisture infiltration, or broken slabs, we assess the structural cause before applying any fix. Proper subgrade preparation and expansion joint placement are standard parts of our concrete process.
New Construction
From site prep to final inspection, we manage new residential and commercial construction projects with the same structural discipline that defines all of our work. Our background building homes, schools, and large-scale facilities across two states gives us the depth to handle complex builds in the Bay Area's demanding regulatory environment. We coordinate civil engineering, permitting, and all trades under one management structure.
Plumbing (Project-Based)
Plumbing is available as part of a larger construction or remodeling project. We work with PEX piping and copper systems and coordinate plumbing installation within the proper trade sequence to avoid costly rework. We do not service standalone plumbing repair calls; this work is integrated into full project scopes only.
Electrical (Project-Based)
Electrical work is included on a project basis as part of our broader construction and remodeling services. Many older East Bay homes carry wiring systems that cannot meet modern energy demands, and we address those issues as part of a comprehensive structural improvement plan. Standalone electrical repair calls are outside our service model.
Decks and Patios
Electrical work is included on a project basis as part of our broader construction and remodeling services. Many older East Bay homes carry wiring systems that cannot meet modern energy demands, and we address those issues as part of a comprehensive structural improvement plan. Standalone electrical repair calls are outside our service model.
