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CSLB #1130134 — Licensed & Insured
Home General Contractor Brentwood
East Bay / Contra Costa County — Licensed General Contractor

General Contractor in
Brentwood, CA

IronNest Construction is a licensed, insured general contractor serving Brentwood. We handle residential renovation, ADU construction, commercial tenant improvements, painting, remodeling, and siding — permits included, no subcontract runaround.

CSLB #1130134 Licensed | Fully Insured | Permits Handled In-House | Free Estimates
CSLB #1130134
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5-Star Rated on Google & Yelp
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10+ Reviews on Yelp
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15+ Years in Bay Area Construction
IronNest in Brentwood

Why Brentwood Property Owners Trust IronNest

Brentwood is a rapidly growing East Bay community on the eastern edge of Contra Costa County, with a large supply of relatively affordable single-family homes that owners are actively upgrading. We serve Brentwood with kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADU construction, siding, and exterior painting — all permitted through the City of Brentwood Building Division.

Brentwood's newer housing stock (most built 1990s–2010s) is reaching the point where first-generation kitchens and bathrooms are getting their first real update. We help Brentwood homeowners improve their homes' value and livability on a realistic budget.

Brentwood summers are among the hottest in the Bay Area — routinely 100°F+. Heat-rated materials are essential here.
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What Sets Us Apart in Brentwood
City of Brentwood permits
Kitchen and bathroom renovations — tract home upgrades
ADU construction on larger lots
Siding and exterior painting
Interior remodels — flooring, drywall, trim
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Local Knowledge

Building & Permits in Brentwood

What we've learned working in Brentwood — how the permit process runs, the kind of homes we work on, and the issues that come up most often here.

Permitting & Brentwood

Brentwood's Community Development / Building Division reviews projects, with an efficient process for the city's newer housing. We handle permits and inspections.

Brentwood Housing Stock

Brentwood is mostly newer tract homes on slab foundations built on former farmland, with an older agricultural core near downtown.

What Comes Up Most in Brentwood

First-time kitchen and bath remodels, flooring and paint, additions, and exterior work built for hot East County and Delta summers.

Services in Brentwood

Construction Services in Brentwood

Every job is done by our own licensed crews — not a subcontractor we've never worked with before. We know the Brentwood building department, local permit timelines, and what inspectors look for in this city.

Painting in Brentwood

Interior & Exterior Painting

A fresh coat of paint is one of the highest-ROI improvements you can make to any property. We don't just roll paint — we prep surfaces properly, repair cracks and damaged drywall, apply primer where needed, and use quality materials rated for California conditions.

When to hire us: prep work is half the job. If a previous painter left bubbling, peeling, or uneven coverage — that's a prep failure, not a paint failure.
  • Proper surface prep — crack repair, drywall patching, caulking
  • Low-VOC and zero-VOC options for occupied spaces
  • Victorian color consultation for historic homes
  • Commercial repaints scheduled after hours to minimize disruption
  • Exterior paint rated for California coastal and valley conditions
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Siding in Brentwood

Siding Replacement & Installation

Old siding loses its seal, lets moisture in, and drives up heating bills. We replace deteriorated wood siding, install fiber cement products like HardiePlank, and handle all trim, flashing, and caulking so nothing comes back later.

When to hire us: when you see soft spots, moisture staining, or paint that won't hold — your siding is failing. Delaying costs more every year.
  • James Hardie certified installers
  • Wood, fiber cement, and engineered wood options
  • Complete moisture barrier installation — no shortcuts
  • Matching existing profiles on historic homes where possible
  • Trim, flashing, and caulking included — complete system
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General Construction in Brentwood

Full-Scope General Contracting

General contracting means we own the whole project — design coordination, permitting, subcontractor management, scheduling, and final delivery. You deal with one point of contact. We build kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, additions, and commercial spaces from the ground up.

When to hire us: any project involving multiple trades — kitchens, ADUs, full renovations, additions. One licensed GC keeps it from becoming a coordination nightmare.
  • Single point of accountability from permit to punch list
  • All subcontractors licensed, insured, and vetted by us
  • Fixed-price contracts — scope and price agreed upfront
  • Dedicated project manager for every job
  • Weekly progress updates — you are never left wondering
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Kitchen Remodeling in Brentwood

Kitchen Renovation & Redesign

The kitchen is the most-used room in a home and the renovation with the clearest return on investment. We handle full kitchen remodels from demo through finish — cabinetry, countertops, appliances, electrical, plumbing, tile, and lighting. One contractor, no coordination headaches.

When to hire us: your kitchen is functional but dated, you're preparing to sell, or you want to open up the floor plan. A full remodel typically returns 60–80% at resale in California.
  • Full coordination of all trades — no subcontract juggling for you
  • Custom and semi-custom cabinetry at all price points
  • Quartz, granite, and butcher block countertops in-house
  • Electrical and plumbing upgrades included where needed
  • Appliance installation coordinated with your delivery schedule
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Bathroom Remodeling in Brentwood

Bathroom Renovation & Redesign

Bathroom renovations consistently rank among the highest-ROI home improvements in California. We handle full bathroom remodels — tile, fixtures, vanity, shower and tub, waterproofing, lighting, and ventilation — all under one contract, fully permitted.

When to hire us: tile is cracking, grout is failing, or you have a moisture problem behind the wall. Cosmetic fixes on a failing substrate will fail again within two years.
  • Schluter and Wedi waterproofing systems — proper installation
  • Tile work with correct layout and grout selection
  • Ventilation upgrades — quiet fans, proper CFM rating
  • Curbless shower options for accessibility and modern aesthetic
  • All fixtures and plumbing included in scope
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Flooring Installation in Brentwood

Hardwood, LVP, Tile & More

Flooring is one of the first things buyers and visitors see. We install hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, tile, and laminate — with proper subfloor prep that makes the floor last. No floating installations on bad substrates.

When to hire us: squeaky, bouncy, or cracked flooring — or before a sale. The biggest mistake is installing new floors over a bad subfloor. We fix the substrate first.
  • Subfloor assessment and repair before installation
  • Hardwood — solid and engineered, multiple species and finishes
  • Luxury vinyl plank — waterproof, durable, warm underfoot
  • Tile — floor and wall, with correct layout and grout
  • Transitions, thresholds, and base molding included
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Drywall in Brentwood

Drywall Installation & Repair

Drywall is the canvas for everything else. We install new drywall for additions, repairs, and full renovation scopes, and we patch and finish existing walls to a seamless result. Our drywall crews can match any existing texture — orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel.

When to hire us: after plumbing or electrical work that opened walls, water damage repair, or when you want a wall finish that will hold a Level 4 or Level 5 coat.
  • Level 4 and Level 5 finish available for premium paint applications
  • Texture matching for repairs — orange peel, knockdown, smooth
  • Moisture-resistant drywall in bathrooms and kitchens
  • Fire-rated assemblies where required by code
  • Repair and patch work that disappears under paint
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ADU Construction in Brentwood

Accessory Dwelling Units — Permitted & Built

ADUs are one of the best investments a Bay Area homeowner can make right now. We build detached ADUs, garage conversions, attached additions, and JADUs — handling design, permits, and construction under one contract. We know California ADU law, local approval processes, and how to maximize livable space on your specific lot.

When to hire us: if you have a garage, large lot, or underused basement and want rental income or a multigenerational housing option. California ADU law is now strongly in your favor.
  • Full ADU feasibility review before you commit to any design
  • Permit management — design, plans, plan check, and inspections
  • Detached, attached, garage conversion, and JADU options
  • California ADU law expertise — we know what cities can and cannot require
  • Rental income potential: Bay Area ADUs rent for $2,500–$4,000/month
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Stucco Repair in Brentwood

Stucco Repair, Recoat & Restoration

Stucco is everywhere in Bay Area construction, and it fails in predictable ways — cracks at windows and corners, moisture intrusion behind the face, efflorescence, and delamination. We repair stucco correctly: addressing the moisture source first, then patching and recoating so repairs don't crack back open within a year.

When to hire us: when cracks at window corners reappear after painting over them, when you see staining or soft spots, or when paint won't hold on exterior walls.
  • Root cause analysis before any patching — no surface-only repairs
  • Three-coat traditional stucco application for major repairs
  • Elastomeric coating options for older stucco with minor checking
  • Color matching to existing stucco — integral pigment mixed on site
  • Flashing and waterproofing at all penetrations and transitions
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Foundation Repair in Brentwood

Foundation Repair & Seismic Retrofit

Foundation issues in the Bay Area are common and serious. We handle pier underpinning for settling foundations, cripple wall and crawl space seismic retrofits, slab crack repair, and drainage solutions that stop ongoing movement. Every foundation job starts with an honest assessment — we won't oversell you on work you don't need.

When to hire us: doors and windows sticking in frames, visible cracks at corners of openings, or crawl space moisture and settling. Bay Area soils and seismic risk make this a priority.
  • Seismic retrofit for cripple wall foundations — FEMA P-1100 compliant
  • Pier underpinning for settling or undermined foundations
  • Crack repair with epoxy injection and carbon fiber straps
  • Drainage and waterproofing to stop hydrostatic pressure
  • Structural engineering coordination on every project
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Concrete Work in Brentwood

Driveways, Patios, Walkways & Foundations

We pour and finish concrete for driveways, patios, walkways, retaining walls, and foundations. We also repair settling, cracked, and spalled concrete surfaces. Proper subgrade prep, correct mix design, and control joints — these are the details that make concrete last 30 years instead of 8.

When to hire us: cracked or heaving driveway, patio that pools water, or new construction requiring a structural slab. Proper subgrade prep is what makes concrete last.
  • Subgrade compaction and base preparation — the foundation under the concrete
  • Correct mix design for application — 3,000 to 4,500 PSI as needed
  • Control joint placement to prevent random cracking
  • Broom, exposed aggregate, stamped, and salt-finish options
  • Drainage integration — surface slope and catch basins where needed
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Deck Construction in Brentwood

Decks, Patios & Outdoor Living

A well-built deck adds usable square footage, improves how you use your property, and increases resale value. We build wood, composite, and Trex decks — handling structural design, permits, ledger waterproofing, and all finish work. In the Bay Area, a deck that's not properly waterproofed and anchored doesn't last.

When to hire us: adding outdoor living space, replacing a failing deck, or converting a flat roof into a usable deck. Ledger waterproofing is where most decks fail — we do it right.
  • Full structural design — sized for load, code-compliant span tables
  • Ledger connection waterproofing — the step most contractors skip
  • Trex, Fiberon composite, and pressure-treated wood options
  • Railing systems — cable, aluminum, glass, wood
  • All permits pulled and inspections passed
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Where We Work

Neighborhoods We Serve in Brentwood

We work throughout Brentwood — our crews know local access constraints, permit offices, and neighborhood-specific building requirements.

Downtown Brentwood
Summerset
Trilogy
Pantages

Don't see your neighborhood? We cover all of Brentwood. Call us or submit a request and we'll confirm coverage.

Client Reviews

What Brentwood Clients Say

Verified ratings pulled live from Google and Yelp. These are real projects done in Brentwood — not paid testimonials.

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