About
HD Builders is a full service general contracting firm working throughout the Bay Area. Our experience ranges from corporate tenant improvements to high-end, custom residential work. No matter the size of the project, fostering long lasting relationships is what we strive to do. From the surrounding community, to our subcontractors, and onto our clients, we understand that collaboration is what makes a project successful. We are solution driven, and work together to streamline processes resulting in successful and beautiful projects.
Hunter Dale
Born and raised in the high mountains of Colorado, Hunter Dale has always had a deep connection to the great outdoors and the environment. After earning his B.S. from the University of Oregon in Land Use Planning he started his career in the public sector as a town planner. During this time he spearheaded the development of an affordable housing project. From there he moved to the Bay Area working for numerous general contractors and real estate development firms. Hunter has managed construction all over the world dealing with unthinkable logistics and complications, which is why he believes anything possible. Hunter believes in clear communication, honesty, quality craftsmanship, and people’s innate ability to execute at a high level.
Emil Evans
Emil’s role at HDB is chief translator and herder-of-cats. With a background in architecture, they bridge the gap between the client & design team and the tradespeople hard at work making your designs a reality. In their time off, Emil loves to go backpacking, nerd out about native plants, and lead impromptu lessons on historic vernacular architecture.
Surge Levitan
Surge came to construction over thirty years ago, drawn by the freedom to solve problems in creative ways and build things people truly appreciate. Surge enjoys working alongside the many different people and trades one encounters on a job site. It's a joy to see the finished product at the end of the day and know you had a hand in bringing it to life. His passion is tile and stone, and he's always happy to share tips and stories. A Grass Valley native, Surge's other passion is motorcycles, and the freedom of the open road.