Free High-Performance Home Project Assessment
For East Bay homeowners who not only want a luxury home, but also want cleaner air, quiet comfort, and lower energy waste. Resilient construction, expertly managed end-to-end.
TRUSTED BY EAST BAY FAMILIES FOR OVER 30-YEARS.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIVING
Comfortable, efficient, and future-ready homes designed for better sleep, cleaner air, and lower energy bills.
CLEAN AIR DESIGN
Sealed construction and balanced ventilation that deliver fresh, filtered air 24/7.
FIRE HARDENING
Proven materials and defensible design protect your home from wildfire – without sacrificing beauty.
Why East Bay Homes Need More Than Code Compliance
Many East Bay homes meet code and still fall short on comfort, air quality, and energy performance. Vented crawlspaces. Oversized HVAC systems. Materials installed without full system coordination.
We design, build and remodel homes that close those gaps while enhancing aesthetics, efficiency and livability.
For over 30 years, Scott O’Hara has built and renovated homes in the East Bay hills. His work combines practical building science with disciplined project management and clear communication from day one.
Scott O’Hara has spent 30+ years building homes in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). His process blends field-tested techniques with the latest building science.
Our Process
Consult:
Walk your property, assess risk, define goals
Design:
Craft a buildable plan for fire, smoke, and performance upgrades
Prelim Agreement:
Lock in cost range, set design milestones
Contract + Deposit:
Final scope, guaranteed budget
Build Phase:
Scheduled phases, local crews, airtight execution
Handover:
Final walkthrough, system training, and future readiness tips
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Real Clients Talk About Their Experience With Our Process
Over the past 15 years, we’ve helped a wide range of East Bay Residents enjoy healthy, energy and carbon-neutral dream homes. Here’s what some of them say about their experience with our team:
“Honorable, straightforward, responsive and wise, Scott O’Hara has completely reset our expectations of general contractors and builders. We can’t imagine working with anyone else.”
Steve and Gina
“It’s about putting our money where our mouth is and telling people how their house is going to perform…”
Keith O’Hara
“The process was seamless and the results were outstanding! I couldn’t recommend Scott O’Hara Construction more highly!”
Samira Heshmati
“Scott’s project management skills are truly unbeatable. He is honest and inclusive during all steps of the project, and will involve you to the level of detail you desire. He is very easy to work with, responsive, timely and accountable.”
Len Brown
“This home is not only stunning to behold, but promises to be incredibly comfortable, supremely healthy and exceptionally efficient…”
Mary Neuberger
“As with the other projects, the attention to detail in all phases of the work was evident and the project moved smoothly and turned out beautiful. We trust Scott O’Hara and look forward to our continued working relationship.”
Glenn Friedman