Commercial Construction Services
From preconstruction planning through final punch list, Drake Contracting delivers full-scope commercial construction services tailored to your business, your timeline, and your budget.
Core Construction Services
Three core service lines, led by owners with more than 25 years in construction.
Tenant Improvements
Custom build-outs that transform empty shells into turnkey commercial spaces. We handle everything from demolition and framing through finishes, fixtures, and furniture coordination, delivering retail, office, medical, restaurant, and specialty spaces ready for day-one operations.
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Design-Build
One team, one contract, one point of accountability. Our design-build approach streamlines your project from concept through completion, reducing timelines, controlling costs, and eliminating the coordination headaches of separate design and construction teams.
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Commercial Remodeling
Renovations, expansions, and upgrades that bring existing commercial spaces up to modern standards while your business stays open where possible. We plan phased work around your schedule to keep disruption low.
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Beyond our core services, Drake Contracting brings deep expertise across the full construction lifecycle.
Pre-Construction
Budgeting, permitting, value engineering, and scheduling. We set every project up for success before ground ever breaks, identifying risks early and locking in realistic timelines.
Ground-Up Construction
New commercial buildings from foundation to finish. Metal, wood frame, concrete tilt-up, and hybrid structures, designed for your business needs and built to Central Valley standards.
General Contracting
Full-scope project management for commercial builds. We coordinate all trades, manage the schedule, handle inspections, and keep your project on track from start to finish.
ADA Compliance
Accessible design and construction to the ADA and California Title 24 requirements that apply to your project: ramps, restrooms, parking, signage, and path-of-travel upgrades.
MEP Coordination
We coordinate licensed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors from preconstruction through commissioning, with deep experience integrating HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for restaurants, medical, and retail projects.
Closeout
Our job isn't done at substantial completion. We manage punch lists, final inspections, commissioning, and closeout documentation.
From Concept to Completion
Four phases that keep your project organized from the first walk-through to the final inspection.
Discovery
We listen to your goals, walk the space, and understand the full scope before a single line is drawn.
Preconstruction
Budgeting, permitting, scheduling, and value engineering, setting the project up for success.
Construction
Hands-on project management with transparent communication, rigorous quality control, and regular progress updates.
Delivery
Punch list, final inspections, commissioning, and closeout, ready for you to open for business.
Built Different.
Built Right.
When you work with Drake Contracting, you work directly with the owners. You get experienced builders who put the family name on every project.
Owner-Operated
Steve and Sean Drake are on-site and accessible throughout every project, making decisions, solving problems, and delivering results.
25+ Years Local
Deep relationships with Fresno and Clovis subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors. We know who to call and how to get things done.
Proven Track Record
Completed projects across retail, office, medical, restaurant, government, and religious facilities throughout the Central Valley.
Common Questions
Drake Contracting offers a full range of commercial construction services including pre-construction planning, tenant improvements, design-build, ground-up construction, and commercial remodeling. We handle every phase from initial budgeting and permitting through final punch list and turnover.
Yes. We plan tenant improvements and remodels in occupied spaces with phased schedules, dust and noise barriers, and after-hours work where needed, to keep disruption to your operations low.
Yes. We manage permitting from plan submittal through final inspection and certificate of occupancy, working directly with the local building department.