Blakeman Construction · Crestline, CA
General Contractor in Crestline, CA
Built for Snow and Steep Lots
Building in these mountains since 2007. We handle the county, permits and engineer. Call anytime for a free estimate.
CSLB #907175 · Bonded & insured
Building since 2007
Free estimates
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Our own excavator & track loader
A deck among the pines
Sugarloaf · A deck built around a mature pine
Why Blakeman
Why Crestline Homeowners Call Us First
Our own excavator and track loader
We own the equipment, so once you accept the estimate we can break ground without waiting on a rental.
County, inspections and engineer: handled
We deal with San Bernardino County permits and inspections, and bring in an outside engineer who knows mountain building when the job needs one.
A plan that saves money before we build
Nearly 20 years of jobs behind every estimate, so the plan accounts for what tends to go wrong on a slope before it does.
50+ years on this mountain
Billy Blakeman has lived in the San Bernardino Mountains for more than 50 years. He knows what the slopes and the winters do to a house.
Reviews
See What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from homeowners we have built for, from our Google Business Profile.
“Blakeman Construction was local to me, were friendly and responsive in giving me an estimate (several others were no shows)… From beginning to end in the construction process, Blakeman Construction took care of dealing with the county (inspections and office correspondence) and engineers. … My deck is not going anywhere and meets county codes. Recommended.”
“Before even starting work, he helped us decide on the best approach to optimize layout, maintain structural integrity, and also reduce cost. … They communicated on any new conditions or variables that would impact the project… Highly recommend, especially for complex structural projects where you need expertise in shaping the project.”
Free estimate
Get Your Free Estimate
Tell us what you are planning and where. We will call you back to talk it through and set up a time to look at the job.
No obligation. Prefer to talk? Call (909) 273-0506 anytime.
Services
Remodels, Decks, New Homes and Site Work
Four kinds of work, run by our own crew from the first footing to the final finish.
Remodeling
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and full cabin renovations, planned around older mountain framing.
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Deck building
New decks, rebuilds, repairs and stairs on steep lots, framed to carry the snow.
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Home building
Custom homes, additions and garages, from excavation and foundation through finish work.
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Excavating
Site prep, retaining walls, drainage and erosion control with our own excavator and track loader.
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Core service
Structural Repair in Crestline
Heavy snow, freeze-thaw and decades-old framing take a toll up here. We repair sagging porch roofs, rotted posts and beams, failing decks and settling foundations, and bring in an outside engineer when the fix needs one.
This porch roof in Running Springs came down under heavy snow. Our crew took out the damaged framing and rebuilt it to carry the next winter.
Before: the porch roof after the snow
After: new roof framing
Service area
Proudly Serving Crestline and the San Bernardino Mountains
Crestline is home base, a quarter mile from Lake Gregory. From here we work across the San Bernardino Mountains, from Lake Gregory and Lake Arrowhead to Running Springs and Big Bear, and down the hill in Redlands, San Bernardino, Hesperia and Apple Valley.
Billy Blakeman, owner
About us
Your Local Construction Experts
Billy Blakeman has lived in the San Bernardino Mountains for more than 50 years and founded Blakeman Construction in 2007. He oversees every project, and our crew carries the work from the first footing to the final finish.
Blakeman Construction is a licensed California general contractor, CSLB License #907175 (Class B, General Building).
Founded 2007
Based in Crestline
CSLB #907175 (B)
FAQ
Common Questions
How much does a construction project cost in Crestline?
It depends on the scope, the lot and the access. The same deck costs more on a steep slope than on flat ground. We walk the site first, then give you an estimate for the agreed scope before anything is scheduled.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Call (909) 273-0506 or send the estimate form, and we will set up a time to look at the job.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. We deal with San Bernardino County permits and inspections, and we bring in an outside engineer who knows mountain building when the work needs one.
Can you build on a steep lot?
Steep lots are normal up here. We own our excavator and track loader, and we have built decks, stairs, retaining walls and homes on hillsides across the San Bernardino Mountains.
I do not live in the mountains full time. Can you still take my project?
Yes. Call or send a few photos and the address to get started, and we will talk through how you want to get updates while the work is underway.
How fast can you look at storm or snow damage?
We respond as soon as you call (909) 273-0506. Billy can usually come out to look at the damage within 1 to 3 days, in Crestline and every town we serve.
Do you work in the winter?
Yes. We work through the snow season on all types of jobs. In Crestline, we also do snow removal.
Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
Yes. Blakeman Construction holds California CSLB License #907175 (Class B, General Building Contractor), and we are bonded and insured, with workers' comp for our crew.
Planning a Project on the Mountain? Call Us.
Free estimates, and you can call anytime at (909) 273-0506.
Office hours: Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call anytime.