Our services.

Home Hardening

Thanks to the diligent efforts of fire fighters, fire scientists, and the ancient knowledge of indigenous people, we have learned how to protect our homes and communities from forest fires. This field is called Home Hardening, and Shearman Builders has been specializing in it since 2020. We offer home assessments that give you a full understanding of what your greatest vulnerabilities are, and where to start with hardening your home.

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Auxiliary Dwelling Units.

Building “A.D.U.s” requires permitting, which recently has been made easier to acquire by the city of Oakland and other Bay Area municipalities. We can renovate existing structures or start from scratch, laying a foundation, electric and sewer if needed. A.D.U.'s will require architect support and may take roughly 2-4 months to build depending on project.

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Community Gardens.

At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic our team focused on food security for neighbors in Oakland. We advised and built a series of garden beds in neighbors yards, planting raised beds with hearty greens, berries, tomatoes and herbs to supplement nutrition for low-income residents.

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Parklets.

We can create any size parklet for any business. This can include metal roofing (recommended), or be open air dividers. We can also include flooring, or use the street as the floor. Upcycled materials can reduce cost and create a unique artistic feel for these, so we encourage project overseers to consider it when requesting our services. Each project will be unique to the dimensions and needs of the clients' business.

Home Remodeling.

Though we are now focusing on Home Hardening, our business has built a reputation as general builders doing kitchen and bath remodels mostly in older Craftsman and Victorian homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here we are showcasing an almost complete renovation of a 1920’s Craftsman home. We were able to increase the usable space by removing a false wall turning the tight, dark kitchen into a marvelous place to cook and entertain. With the stove embedded in the island counter, chefs can talk to guests seated at the bar, or lounging on the couch in the grand room. Our skill at maximizing usable space helps clients make the most of what they’ve got.