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Commercial Tenant improvements can be a challenge from concept to project completion. With several high-profile restaurants and franchises, Builder Joe has been first to market on new scale projects. In 2017, Taco Bell introduced a new concept (the Explorer series) for their restaurants, and Builder Joe was one of the first to introduce their new concept to completion.

Builder Joe understands budgetary requirements, time restrictions, and design at every level. For concept, design to finished product, Builder Joe is the company to work with. From brokers, building owners, to tenants, every one of our projects has come with high reviews. Please contact Chris whether it is a new or existing project you need help with. He can be reached at (760) Builder “284-5337”.

Services

  • Ground up construction
  • New Construction
  • Restaurant tenant improvements
  • Lab tenant improvements
  • Class A, B, C tenant improvements
  • 3D rendering for ideal layouts
  • Project Management

OurTeam

Chris Kightly

President

From 2004-2013, Chris has served as a CEO for a niche industry in the recycling world where he developed his communication skills between government and fortune 500 companies as well as meeting small individual and company needs. He traveled the world to help transform the recycling industry with his patented technology. In 2014, Builder Joe was launched with the understanding that the construction world was an unpleasant experience. The skills he had developed through past experiences and relationships would serve to help avoid the contractor stereo type. He recognizes the dreaded contractor reputation can be avoided by communication and follow through. He states “Communication and follow through is key at every step of the process from expectations to completing the build”.

Michelle Kightly

Administrative Director

Michelle Kightly has been in the real estate industry for over 27 years and a broker for more than 23 years. The previous company that she was a founder of and broker for had over 400 agents and was rated one of the top leading mortgage brokerages at that time. Michelle Kightly started Trinity Real Estate Services with the vision of having a professional team of real estate agents and loan officers that truly had a heart for the homeowner! With a foundation built on integrity, honesty, and customer service, her hopes and continual goal is that Trinity can always be a name that homeowners can Trust! Michelle helps with all the back-end for Builder Joe, Inc with the same drive she has for Trinity.

Projects

Before & After

Liberty station, San Diego
SGS North America Avenue of Science, San Diego
Cal-Sorrento 11526 Sorrento Valley Rd. Bathrooms San Diego
Cal-Sorrento 11526 Sorrento Valley Rd. Ste 1B, San Diego
Cal-Sorrento 11526 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 1C, San Diego
Cal-Sorrento 10951 Sorrento Valley Rd. Bathrooms, San Diego
Minute Man 10951 Sorrento Valley Rd, San Diego
Equinvests 5230 Carrol Canyon, Ste 204, Carlsbad
Equinvests 2035 Corte Del Nogal, Ste 100 Carlsbad
Equinvests 2035 Corte Del Nogal, Ste105 Carlsbad
Equinvests 2035 Corte Del Nogal, Ste 165 Carlsbad
Equinvests 2035 Corte Del Nogal, Ste 100 Carlsbad
Equinvests 2035 Corte Del Nogal, Ste 110 Carlsbad
Equnivests 6310 Greenwich Dr., Ste 210 San Diego
Medical Dr. Sayed. 4510 Executive Dr Suite 210. San Diego
Summit Funding 5414 Oberlin Dr, Ste 303 San Diego
Pacifica Companies 1775 Hancock Ste 190 San Diego
La Jolla Financial Building 1200 Prospect, La Jolla
Lab Space Cal-Sorrento 3377 Carmel Mountain Rd. San Diego
DDS Studio, 439 S. Cedros, Solana Beach
Kumon Learning Center, San Jose
Kumon Learning Center, East Palo Alto
Companion Medical 12230 World Trade Dr., San Diego

Taco Bell, Sunnyvale
Taco Bell, San Jose Winchester
Taco Bell, San Jose Bascom
Taco Bell, Novato
Taco Bell, East Palo Alto
Dakshin Indian Restaurant, San Francisco
Lab Space Orchard Therapeutics, Foster City
Mission Brewery Plaza, Pacifica Properties TI
Finance of America 8885 Rio San Diego TI
11633 Sorrento Valley Rd. Bathrooms
Otay Lakes F45 gym
Kumar Management, Foster City
Kumar Management, East Palo Alto
Five Guys, Petaluma
Five Guys, Alameda
Five Guys, Fremont
Shast St, Redwood City
Lightpointe, San Diego
Alor, San Diego
Fred Loya, San Marcos
Carrol Canyon, Equivest TI
Judy’s Deli, Equivest TI
Metropolitan Fenton TI
Days Inn, Electrical Service Room Sports Arena

Testimonials

Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Chris Kightly for a build out of a real estate office at the Liberty Station project in Point Loma. Chris is very knowledgeable in tenant improvements and offer ideas and suggestions which benefit both tenant and the Landlord. He listens and communicates well with his clients to understand their goals and vision. He is dependable and professional and thorough from start to finish. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a general contractor as I do to my clients and prospective tenants.

-Maya Grim

120 S Sierra Ave, Suite 110
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Direct: (858) 523-2094
www.retailinsite.net
License#: 01273486

We had some bathrooms redone in one of our commercial buildings and Chris did not disappoint. Start to finish was very professional and fast. The crew was experienced and we received everything we asked for. We couldn’t have asked for a better job to be done. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for renovations or remodel.

-Tracy Smith

La Jolla Financial Building
1200 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037

Strongly Recommend BUILD Commercial for any commercial improvements and upgrades. I’ve worked with Chris for over 1 year on multiple projects and it’s always a success. Chris and his team definitely know what they are doing and they have helped our company extensively! GREAT customer service, GREAT quality, GREAT prices, and most importantly they ensure that customers are satisfied with their final products.

-Eduardo Efter

Asset Manager

9636 Tierra Grande St., Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92126
Direct: +1 858 368-9349
Mobile: +1 619 248 4938

Chris at Build Commercial did a great job on a short timeline at tenant improvements in a new plastic surgery office in the chancellor Park complex. He helped me realize my vision for a clean, modern, inviting space while respecting our allowances. Chris is honest, ethical, and overseas good quality work. He came up with creative solutions and was a true partner in our office build out. We would work with him and his team for future commercial projects.

-Tim Sayed

MD, P.C.

Plastic Surgery
timsayedmd.com

Chris was a pleasure to work with. His expertise was evident in his ability to maximize the TI budget, while simultaneously designing a space that met my client’s expectations. He was able to demonstrate his vision using 3D technology, ensuring the design expectations were defined and unambiguous. He was an asset and played an instrumental role in getting the transaction closed.

-Mitch Clawson

Director

Tenant Representation

4747 Executive Dr., Suite 900
San Diego, CA 92121 | USA
Direct: +1 858 558 5655
Mobile: +1 858 242 8287
mitch.clawson@cushwake.com

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Chris has an impressive skill set to help get a TI project from start to finish. With his ability to design/create plans and throughout the construction process his attention to detail and communication while working within a budget has quickly made him our “go-to” contractor.

-Sam Higgins

Cal-Sorrento, Ltd.

10951 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 1-C
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 453-0020
samhiggins@cal-sorrento.com

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I’ve worked with Chris for many years. An upstanding person who does what he says. His work, as well as his construction knowledge are very impressive. An exceptional communicator that gets the job done! You’re in good hands with Chris.

-Todd Holley

Senior Vice President | Partner

Voit Real Estate Services

4180 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 100
La Jolla, CA 92037
Direct: (858) 458-3349
Mobile: (619) 665-5202
tholley@voitco.com

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High quality, reliable, honest general contractor.

-Franchise Owner of Five Guys, Taco Bell

KMC Group

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Chris is a man of integrity who provides reliable, quality work

-Kermon Kwok

Kumon

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