About Barker & O’Donoghue
Barker & O’Donoghue is a San Francisco based construction firm that specializes in high end residential work. We focus on homes that need careful planning, strong coordination with architects and designers, and a steady hand from start to finish.
Our work is about more than getting a project built. It is about building trust, protecting the design, and delivering a house that feels solid, calm, and considered for the people who live in it.
How We Work
We take on a limited number of projects so we can stay close to every detail. The principals are involved from the first walk through to the final punch list. That means you always know who is responsible and who to call.
Our approach is straightforward.
Listen first and understand how you want to live in the space
Work closely with your architect and designer so the intent carries through construction
Plan structure, sequencing, and budget before work begins
Communicate clearly at every step, especially when decisions affect time or cost
Deliver clean, precise work that holds up over time
Clients often describe us as steady, organized, and calm under pressure. The goal is simple. Fewer surprises and a smoother path from plans on paper to a finished home.
What We Build
Most of our projects are single family homes and small multi unit buildings in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Typical work includes:
Whole home remodels and multi floor renovations
Kitchen and bathroom projects that tie into larger interior updates
Additions, dormers, and vertical expansions on tight city lots
Conversions such as ADUs and two unit reconfigurations
Exterior and envelope work including windows, siding, and façades
We are comfortable with complex structural work, narrow sites, and the realities of building in older neighborhoods.
What Sets Us Apart
People First Partnership
Every project starts with listening. We stay close to the client, architect, and trades so decisions are made together and the work feels like a true collaboration.
Steady, Proven Process
We plan carefully, communicate clearly, and keep the job organized from start to finish. You always know what is happening, why it is happening, and what comes next.
Built For The Long Term
We focus on structure, details, and finish quality that hold up over time. The goal is a home that feels solid and considered years after the work is done, not just on move in day.
Who We Work With
We work closely with:
Homeowners who want a thoughtful, long term remodel rather than a quick flip
Architects and designers who need a builder that respects drawings and details
Trade partners who value clear expectations and a well run job
Our best projects are the ones where everyone is treated as part of the same team. The client, the architect, the designer, and the builder all working toward the same standard of quality.
Where We Build
Barker & O’Donoghue is based in San Francisco and works primarily in the city and nearby communities, with occasional projects elsewhere in the Bay Area and Marin.
If you would like to talk about an upcoming project, we are happy to review plans, walk a site, or help you think through scope and timing before you commit.