Licensed · Bonded · Insured
Orange County’s do-it-all general contractor
From a leaking shower pan to a second-story addition, Bert Leyde and his crew take the whole job — permits, trades, finishes and final cleanup.
- 25+
- Years building
- 600+
- OC projects
- A+
- Owner on site
- 1
- Point of contact
What we do
One contractor for the whole list
No juggling five subs and three bids. We hold the license, pull the permits and stand behind every trade that touches your property.
Whole-Home Remodels
Down-to-studs transformations with one crew handling framing, systems and finishes.
Additions & ADUs
Room additions, second stories and permitted accessory dwelling units built to OC code.
Kitchens & Baths
Cabinetry, tile, plumbing and electrical coordinated so the job never stalls.
New Construction
Custom homes from raw lot to final walkthrough, with clear schedules and budgets.
Repairs & Restoration
Dry rot, termite damage, roofing, stucco, water intrusion and insurance work.
Commercial Tenant Work
Build-outs and improvements for offices, retail and light industrial spaces.
Recent work
Built around here
How it goes
Four steps, no surprises
- 01
Walkthrough
Bert meets you on site, listens to the plan and flags anything that will affect scope or permits.
- 02
Fixed Proposal
You get a line-item bid with allowances, a schedule and the name of the person running your job.
- 03
Build
Licensed crews, pulled permits, protected floors, and a clean site at the end of every day.
- 04
Punch & Warranty
We walk the finished work together and back it with a written workmanship warranty.
Who you’re hiring
Bert Leyde, owner & builder
Bert started swinging a hammer in Orange County framing crews and never left. Twenty-five years later he still runs the walkthrough, writes the bid and shows up on site — which is why most Leyde jobs come from a neighbor down the street.
- Licensed, bonded and fully insured California general contractor
- Written workmanship warranty on every project
- Permitted work with city inspections handled for you
- Daily site cleanup and respect for your neighbors
“We finished the addition, then Bert fixed the two things we hadn’t even asked about. That’s the whole reason we call him back.”
Customer reviews
What Orange County homeowners say
“Bert and his crew transformed our dated ranch into exactly what we envisioned. They showed up every day, kept the site clean, and finished on budget. We already recommended them to two neighbors.”
Whole-home remodel
“We interviewed four contractors before choosing Leyde Construction. Bert was the only one who pointed out a plumbing issue the others missed. That honesty saved us thousands down the road.”
Kitchen & primary bath
“The ADU permit process felt overwhelming until Bert took over. He handled the city, the inspections, and the subcontractors. The final space is beautiful and my parents love it.”
ADU for aging parents
“After a leak damaged our ceiling, Bert had a crew tarping the roof the same day I called. The repair was done right, and he walked us through every step of the insurance paperwork.”
Roof repair & water damage
“Adding a second story while living in the house sounded impossible, but Bert made it work. His team protected our living space, worked efficiently, and communicated constantly.”
Second-story addition
“The outdoor kitchen Bert built is now the center of our home. Great craftsmanship, fair pricing, and he actually answered his phone when we had questions. That alone is rare.”
Backyard patio & outdoor kitchen
“I needed my guest bathroom updated before family visited. Bert finished a week early and left the house spotless. The tile work is gorgeous and the fixtures are exactly what I picked out.”
Bathroom renovation
“Bert handled the build-out for our new office. He kept the project moving around our business hours and delivered a clean, professional space that impressed our clients.”
Commercial tenant improvement
Service area
All of Orange County
Not on the list? If it’s in the county, we’ll come take a look.
Free estimate
Tell us about the project
Send a few details and Bert will call you back — usually the same day.
- (714) 620-4260
- bleyde@socal.rr.com
- Serving all of Orange County, California
- Mon–Sat, 7am–6pm