The North Bay
Construction Diference
About Us
At North Bay Construction, our mission is to provide building and remodeling that meet your needs. Our team consists of highly skilled workers and award-winning project managers who accumulate decades of experience in the field.
Our Goal
We are a medium high-end, hands-on, full service contracting firm, taking pride at turning your construction project into reality. Our goal is to make your project a positive experience, carrying out your wishes while respecting time and cost constraints.
Awards
We are honored to receive the prestigious Best of Houzz Award for 2025 and 2026. This recognition highlights our dedication to delivering outstanding service and craftsmanship to our clients.
John Fox
Owner of North Bay Construction, John Fox, has been in the building industry for nearly 30 years. He grew up around it and knew it was his calling from an early age.
“My uncle was a property developer in Ireland and would always take me to job sites as a child,” Fox says. “I remember being fascinated with the entire process. I knew then that this was my passion. After working in Boston as a finish carpenter, I moved to San Francisco and decided to go out on my own.”
Since 2000, Fox has been helping Bay Area residents realize their home’s potential. Trained in carpentry, skilled in assembling the best in renovation teams and intuitive with design, Fox is the full package as a general contractor.
“I love being able to combine all of my passions into a career,” he says. “It’s brilliant to help make people’s dreams a reality. Whether it’s a big or small job, it makes such a big difference to these families.”
He’s worked on commercial as well as residential projects. The reoccuring commentary from clients though is that Fox is a master at understanding space and how to optimize what is given.
“Many San Franciscans are looking for more space,” says Fox, “but aren’t able to purchase a new home due to rising property costs. Often the only option homeowners have is to remodel within their space.”
That’s what Fox and North Bay Construction does best.
“There are lots of ways to do this,” says Fox. “You can convert or repurpose existing space, or even expand into the outside.”
"Client, January 2024 Extremely pleased working with NBC and John and Judit and the entire team. Our 1890's Victorian home was due some updates including a new kitchen, moving the laundry up to level of the bedrooms and creating an office/storage room at garage level. From the start with planning, through to the very end - the communication was always timely, clear and comprehensive, the workmanship flawless and customer care the very best we have ever experienced. A true, true pleasure - we HIGHLY recommend!"
edward9417
"Client, January 2024 We have really enjoyed working with John and his team at North Bay Construction and highly recommend them. John has done wonderful work on our home - remodeling a media room and several bedrooms. We are using him again this year for continued projects updating our house. They are very professional, responsive, and everything has turned out beautifully. Even more importantly, John has been willing to go back and fix anything that wasn't quite as expected. We are very happy with the quality of work."
Audrey Gyr
"Client, August 2024 I probably couldn't count the number of contractors we've hired throughout the years. North Bay Construction is without a doubt the best we've ever worked with."
Justin Belcher
Carly Rose
"As designers, collaboration and communication are everything and this team is excellent on both fronts. We've had the opportunity to work with North Bay Construction on more than one project. They're organized, responsive, and thoughtful in the field, and a solutions-oriented mindset. They coordinate well with our team and trades, maintained a clean and efficient site, and delivered high-quality work. I’d absolutely partner with them again and recommend them without hesitation."
Carly Rose
Alexandra Porshnikoff
"I can't sing enough praises about NBC. I had a smaller project (1 bedroom ADU complete tear out and remodel after a fire) and selected this contractor because John and Judit provided me with am honest, transparent, detailed, and thorough bid. Throughout the process, NBC was responsive, communicative, timely, and really surprised me with their level of service. All of the sub-contractors John engages with are experts in their area and very professional. Several years after completion of the project, I'm still very happy with the results and still show off some very subtle contractor-things that spark joy (OCD plumbing lines and back panel, thoughtfulness in planning symmetry around support posts). Any construction knowledgeable visitor always comments on the quality of the work I've had done. I'm looking forward to working with them in the future."
Alexandra Porshnikoff
Tim Sze
"John and his team were a dream to work with! We had a more complex project and they stepped in on relatively short notice to fit us into their schedule. Throughout the project, John was reliable and transparent. If he said he was going to do something (e.g. meet us, schedule the plumber, talk to the city, etc.) it always happened. We had some minor delays (normal for most projects) and John always took accountability for these situations, bringing well-considered solutions and go-forward plans. Like most homeowners, we don’t do major renovations repeatedly in our lives and have heard so many horror stories — being able to work with a team that is professional and trustworthy, with a high bar for quality gave us the peace of mind to know we were in good hands for one of the largest investments we have made in our home."
Tim Sze
Elizabeth Kladuson
"A much overdue review of my experience with John and North Bay Construction. Last year they completed a bathroom remodel for me, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, they were incredibly friendly and easy to work with. John and his subs were communicative throughout the entire process—I always knew exactly where things stood and what to expect next. Every subcontractor brought in was professional and courteous, and it was clear that everyone took pride in their work. I appreciated how diligent they were about cleaning up at the end of each day—it made a huge difference. Overall, I highly recommend John and North Bay Construction to anyone looking for a reliable, respectful, and skilled team for their home project. This was my third time using them and I’ll definitely be calling them again for any future renovations!"





