I can help you live in the home that you want to live in.

 

 

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Earth

Specializing in decks, fences and outdoor structures that are engineered with strength and longevity in mind.  

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home

From beautifying your kitchen to creating a basement rumpus room with a nautical feel.  Creativity and craftsmanship are what set me apart.

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historic details

Whether you are looking for structural improvements or victorian details, my aim is to preserve charm and historic aesthetics while providing my clients with the modern conveniences.

San Rafael, CA

 

 

Designed, built and inspired by the beauty of its natural surroundings.

 
The excavation and preparation for concrete foundation on a hillside.

The excavation and preparation for concrete foundation on a hillside.

Deck beginning to be laid.

Deck beginning to be laid.

Finished deck with hot tub.

Finished deck with hot tub.

Piedmont, CA

 

 

Upgrading the entrance to a house with the natural beauty of old growth redwood.

 
Beautiful old growth redwood

Beautiful old growth redwood

Stepped fence design

Stepped fence design

Finished gate with oil rubbed finish.

Finished gate with oil rubbed finish.

Berkeley, CA

 

 

Inspired by a modern urban farmhouse, this automated gate with separate pedestrian entry exemplifies good curb appeal.

 
The pedestrian entrance features an automated keypad and custom mailbox.

The pedestrian entrance features an automated keypad and custom mailbox.

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Old growth Cedar was milled, planed, sanded and hand finished with oil to preserve its natural beauty and protect it from the elements.

Old growth Cedar was milled, planed, sanded and hand finished with oil to preserve its natural beauty and protect it from the elements.

Oakland, CA

 

Detailed, finely crafted design, a spin on a classic fence. Oakland Craftsman.  Custom hardware complimented the diamond turned pickets.

 

 
Heart B Redwood was used to craft this gate and fence for longevity.

Heart B Redwood was used to craft this gate and fence for longevity.

Interior view

Interior view

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Oakland, CA

 

A historic victorian needed a modern, functional entrance.  This automated gate project  involved project management and craftsmanship.  From metal fabrication, gate motor installation, and unique two tone reclaimed redwood design, the exterior of this West Oakland victorian was transformed.

 

 
Gate frame waiting for metal panels

Gate frame waiting for metal panels

Detail of metal panels in gate.

Detail of metal panels in gate.

Project complete!

Project complete!

Kensington, CA

 

This cool modern house needed some warmth. We used old growth redwood for warm tones and a herringbone design as a nod to the past.

 

 
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Client chose a diagonal design on a second gate to compliment the herringbone.

Client chose a diagonal design on a second gate to compliment the herringbone.

Berkeley, CA

 

Custom built trestle table, benches and built-ins for Craftsman style home.

 

 
Breakfast nook with wainscoting, bookshelves and storage benches.  Oak butcher block on a classic trestle table.

Breakfast nook with wainscoting, bookshelves and storage benches. Oak butcher block on a classic trestle table.

Media storage built in shelving.

Media storage built in shelving.

Staircase and deck for cedar hot tub, Oakland

Staircase and deck for cedar hot tub, Oakland

Fiji Mahogany deck with hog rail panels to enhance the view.

Fiji Mahogany deck with hog rail panels to enhance the view.

Old growth redwood built in bookshelves in herringbone pattern, Albany

Old growth redwood built in bookshelves in herringbone pattern, Albany

Wood and metal automated gate, Kensington

Wood and metal automated gate, Kensington

Custom painted Douglas Fir bookshelves with a White Oak desktop.

Custom painted Douglas Fir bookshelves with a White Oak desktop.

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Trapezoidal Fiji Mahogany deck to fit existing driveway, Upper Rockridge

Trapezoidal Fiji Mahogany deck to fit existing driveway, Upper Rockridge

built in bench

built in bench

Horizontal Fiji Mahogany Fence for Berkeley bungalow

Horizontal Fiji Mahogany Fence for Berkeley bungalow

We only use high quality hardware to support our gates, made to last.

We only use high quality hardware to support our gates, made to last.