Old Ironsides Construction, Inc.
Old Ironsides Construction, Inc.
Old Ironsides Construction, Inc. is a Bakersfield commercial and public works contractor focused on design-build projects and renovations in occupied facilities. Its own crews carry out concrete, framing and lath/plaster work, with an owner-led team managing projects from planning through completion. Its completed work includes jet-bridge HVAC and power-system modernization at Meadows Field Airport, coordinated around live flight operations.
Business Highlights
- The company describes itself as veteran owned and operated.
- It lists CSLB license 1073740 with B General Building and C-8 Concrete classifications, and says it is bonded.
- It lists general liability and workers’ compensation insurance.
Service Area
Bakersfield, Kern County, surrounding counties and California’s Central Valley.
Featured Local Business
Old Ironsides Construction, Inc. is one of 9 renovation contractors ProsGrade lists in Bakersfield, California.
5 services listed, including Design-build construction, Tenant improvements and Commercial remodeling. Open Monday to Saturday. Rated 4.9 from 78 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Old Ironsides Construction, Inc. compares with the other 8 renovation contractors on ProsGrade in Bakersfield, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top quarter of the 9 Bakersfield renovation contractors on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 4.9 on Google, at or above the 4.9 average of other Bakersfield renovation contractors on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (78) than 7 of the 8 other Bakersfield renovation contractors on ProsGrade.
- One of 5 Bakersfield renovation contractors on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
5 services- Design-build constructionOne contract covers design, engineering coordination and construction. Preconstruction work includes budgeting, phasing, constructability reviews and value engineering.
- Tenant improvementsBuild-outs for leased office, retail, medical, dental and specialty spaces, with schedules tied to lease and opening dates.
- Commercial remodelingRenovation of occupied retail, office and institutional buildings. Work is phased with sealed zones, temporary barriers and negative air where needed, with disruptive tasks scheduled for nights and weekends.
- Public worksSchool, municipal and aviation projects planned around academic calendars, phased occupancy and operating facilities.
- New facilities and concrete workGround-up facilities, structural and site concrete packages, with in-house framing and lath/plaster crews.
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise clear communication and attentive project coordination, often mentioning Porter. A homeowner appreciated the photos and progress updates, while another says a concern raised months after a two-bathroom remodel was resolved within a week of contacting Porter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the company handle permits for tenant improvements?
It manages the permit set, pulls permits and coordinates inspections. It also works with landlords and property managers on building rules, access and hours.
Are written design-build quotes free?
Free written quotes are available for design-build projects.
What is included in design-build project closeout?
Closeout includes inspections, documentation, completion of the punch list and final owner training.
What planning is done before work starts in an occupied facility?
A site-specific safety plan addresses occupant patterns, adjacent operations, utility conflicts and construction phases. Before mobilization, facility teams receive the plan, a hazard communication summary and a schedule mapping work against operations.








