San Francisco Bay Area · Design + Build · General Contracting
Thoughtful Design.
Organized Construction. A Home Built Around You.
Liri Builders brings design, planning, and construction together for whole-home remodels, additions, ADUs, kitchens, bathrooms, and custom residential projects across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Free and no obligation — just a conversation about what's possible.
Serving Communities Across the San Francisco Bay Area
LOC: Bay Area, CA / Representative architectural imagery
01 / Services
What We Build
01
Whole-Home Remodeling
Coordinated renovation of multiple interior and exterior areas of your home, planned and managed under a single, clearly defined scope.
02
Home Additions
Primary suites, family rooms, second stories, and expanded living space — planned around zoning, structure, and how the addition integrates with your existing home.
03
Accessory Dwelling Units
Attached and detached ADUs, garage conversions, and interior conversions — with feasibility, utilities, and jurisdictional review coordinated from the start.
04
Custom Home Construction
Ground-up residential construction managed through structured preconstruction — site evaluation, consultant coordination, budgeting, and organized building.
05
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling
Thoughtfully planned kitchen and bath renovations — layout, cabinetry, surfaces, lighting, and waterproofing coordinated as one scope, not a cosmetic package.
06
Commercial Improvements and Tenant Improvements
Coordinated improvements for offices, retail spaces, hospitality environments, and other selected commercial properties, subject to project type, licensing scope, design requirements, landlord criteria, permitting, and availability.
07
Preconstruction and Design-Build Planning
Feasibility review, scope development, budget planning, and permit strategy — the structured planning phase that sets a project up to run well.
02 / Why Liri Builders
Built on Discipline, Not Slogans
Planning Before Construction
Most project risk is resolved before the first wall comes down. We invest in scope, design coordination, and budgeting up front so decisions are made deliberately rather than under pressure on site.
Clear Scope Development
A written, detailed scope defines what is included, what is an allowance, and what is separately contracted. Clarity here is what keeps a project organized and reduces avoidable change orders.
Consistent Communication
You are kept informed through the phases that matter — planning updates, selection deadlines, inspection milestones, and any change that affects scope, budget, or schedule.
Accountable Project Management
One coordinated team manages design information, trades, inspections, and closeout — with documentation at each step so responsibility is clear from planning through completion.
03 / Portfolio
The Work We Build
PROJECT CONCEPT / ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
Detached ADU with Private Entry
A 720-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit designed for multigenerational living, with its own entry, kitchen, and private outdoor space.
PROJECT CONCEPT / BATHROOM REMODEL
Primary Bathroom Renovation
A dated primary bathroom reconfigured into a calm, well-lit space with a walk-in shower, freestanding tub, and improved storage.
PROJECT CONCEPT / KITCHEN REMODEL
Open-Plan Kitchen Remodel
A closed galley kitchen opened to the dining and living areas, with a large working island and significantly expanded storage.
Project concepts shown illustrate the scope, design direction, and construction approach of the work we take on.
04 / Approach
A Better Building Experience
Successful projects begin before construction. The work that determines whether a renovation goes smoothly — scope definition, design coordination, realistic budgeting, and permit planning — happens on paper, when changes are still inexpensive to make.
Our design-build process is built around that idea. We define what the project includes in writing, coordinate the design and construction decisions that depend on each other, sequence the work deliberately, and communicate consistently from planning through closeout.
No two projects are identical, and we won't pretend otherwise — budgets are developed for your specific scope, and schedules account for the realities of permitting, inspections, and material lead times.
05 / Process
From Concept to Completion
See the full process →- 01
Initial Conversation
We start by understanding the property, your goals, desired timing, current design status, and preliminary budget expectations.
- 02
Property and Project Review
We review available plans, photos, property information, and known conditions alongside your priorities. Destructive investigation or professional testing is not included unless specifically agreed.
- 03
Feasibility and Preliminary Planning
We evaluate major design, budget, access, permitting, utility, and constructability considerations. Feasibility remains preliminary until required professional investigations are complete.
- 04
Design, Scope, and Budget Development
We coordinate design information, define scope, identify allowances, document exclusions, review selections, and develop the project budget.
- 05
Permitting and Preconstruction
We coordinate permit submission responsibilities, long-lead materials, scheduling, trade planning, site logistics, and preconstruction requirements. Government review and inspection timing is outside the contractor's direct control.
- 06
Construction, Closeout, and Warranty Documentation
Site protection through finishes, quality-control reviews, punch list, final cleanup, closeout documents, and warranty documentation. Sequencing varies by project.
The exact process varies based on project type, property conditions, jurisdiction, design status, and permitting requirements.
06 / Leadership
Ariel Ben Shimon
Founder of Liri Builders
Ariel has built his career around residential construction, sales leadership, project management, and team development. His experience includes guiding homeowners through complex renovation and construction decisions, leading sales and production teams, coordinating designers, trade partners, and project managers, and helping projects move from an initial idea into a completed home.
The name Liri Builders is deeply connected to Ariel's family and the values that motivate him. His wife and daughter are at the center of his life and are a constant reminder of why homes matter. A home is more than walls and finishes — it is where families grow, overcome challenges, celebrate milestones, and build their future.
More about Ariel and how we work →Foundation of the Company
L·I·R·I — Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Improvement
Our name is our standard. These four principles guide how we plan, build, and communicate on every project.
Leadership
Someone is accountable for the plan, the schedule, and the trades from first conversation through closeout.
Innovation
Better methods, materials, and coordination tools applied where they genuinely improve the result.
Relationships
Clear, respectful communication with owners, designers, and trades — built to last beyond one project.
Improvement
Every project reviewed so the next one is planned, documented, and executed better.
07 / Where We Work
Serving the Bay Area
Working throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We plan around the jurisdictions, neighborhoods, and site conditions of each community we build in.
Explore service areas →- Walnut Creek
- Concord
- Pleasant Hill
- Lafayette
- Orinda
- Moraga
- Danville
- San Ramon
- Alamo
- Martinez
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Alameda
- San Leandro
- Hayward
- Fremont
- Pleasanton
- Dublin
- Livermore
- Richmond
- San Francisco
- San Mateo
- Redwood City
- Palo Alto
- San Jose
- Santa Clara
- Sunnyvale
- San Rafael
- Novato
- Napa
08 / Questions
Common Questions
09 / Start Here
Planning a Remodel, Addition, ADU, or Custom Home?
Before you finalize assumptions about design, budget, timeline, or permitting, talk it through with a builder. An early conversation usually clarifies what's realistic — and often changes the plan for the better.
Free and no obligation — a conversation, not a commitment.