New homes ● Remodeling ● Additions ● ADU

Built for how you'll actually live in the house.

Westward Construction is a Bay Area general contractor with an in-house team and a simple way of working. We listen first, scope the project with you, and build work that still looks right twenty years later.

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What We Build

Things we do really well.

Most of our longest relationships started with a single kitchen or bathroom and grew into whole-house work over time. Whether you're starting with one room or a full renovation, we listen first and work through the scope with you.

New Homes

Ground-up new homes, built to fit the land, the neighborhood, and how you'll actually live. We coordinate architects, engineers, and the city from feasibility through final inspection, so you don't have to.

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Westward Construction, remodel and addition

Remodels & Additions

Whole-house remodels, second-story additions, primary suite expansions. Single room or entire footprint, we scope it around what you need and build it with the same in-house team every time.

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Kitchens & Baths

The rooms where life actually happens. Kitchens and primary baths, designed around how you actually cook, host, and live, then built right the first time.

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Westward Construction, detached ADU in Hillsborough

ADUs

Detached or attached accessory dwelling units, California-compliant and permit-ready. Built for homeowners adding space or investors adding income, with the 2026 state law updates tracked and applied.

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Why Westward

We're not the biggest builder.

We're the one your neighbors recommend.

In-House Trades

Our electrician, plumber, and certified roofers are on our payroll, not subcontractors we book job-by-job. That means faster turnaround, consistent quality, and one contract you can hold accountable.

Craftsmanship

We build homes, not houses. Remodels and new builds are stressful. We're here to help you see what's possible and to build a home you'll love living in.

Honest Scope

Every project gets scoped around what you actually need. Estimates stay honest. Change orders come up before the work happens, not after. We've been on the other side of the table, and we know how that feels.

Real References

We'll connect you with past clients before you sign. Some have lived with our work for a decade or more, and they're happy to talk about what that's been like.

Recent Work

Step inside a just-completed home.

A walkthrough of our latest San Mateo build. The finish, the flow, the details, captured the week before we handed over the keys.

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How We Work

A Process Built on Trust

We believe building your home should be as rewarding as living in it. Our process keeps you informed and in control at every stage.

Discovery

We visit your property, understand your vision, and discuss scope, timeline, and investment range.

Design & Planning

Architectural plans, permits, material selections, and a detailed project schedule, all before we break ground.

Construction

Expert craftsmanship with regular updates, transparent budgeting, and meticulous quality control throughout.

Completion

Thorough walkthrough, punch list resolution, and a comprehensive warranty. Your home, perfected.

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Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Ben remodeled our house six years ago. When we decided to do another project, we didn't even shop it, we went straight back to him. He's honest, he's thorough, and he builds like he's going to live in the house himself.

Returning Client

Hillsborough, CA

What stood out wasn't just the finish quality, it was that they thought about how we'd actually use every room. They pushed back on decisions that looked good on paper but would have frustrated us in real life. That's a partner, not a contractor.

Homeowner

San Mateo, CA