Here's how it actually goes, start to finish.
Most people have never hired a general contractor before, and the not-knowing is the stressful part. So here's the whole thing laid out plainly: what happens first, who shows up, and how we've run remodels since 2012.
Our process, step by step
Sketch & estimate
We walk the house with you, listen more than we talk, and put a fixed price in writing. The visit is free, and nobody follows up with a hard sell.
Plans & permits
We draw the plans ourselves, then handle the paperwork you'd rather never learn about: City of San Jose permits, Title 24 energy compliance, SB 407 plumbing requirements.
Build
We coordinate trade work on one schedule, so the tile setter is never waiting on the plumber. You get regular updates: what happened, what's next.
Walkthrough
We walk the finished rooms together, build the punch list, and fix everything on it. The job isn't done until it passes inspection and you're happy. Then our written workmanship warranty takes over.
What helps us get you an honest number
The smoothest remodels are settled on paper, long before anyone picks up a pry bar. A few things make your price more accurate and your timeline more realistic:
- Which rooms you're thinking about, and whether the layout stays put or moves.
- Photos or finishes you keep coming back to. No inspiration folder yet? That's fine, we'll build one together.
- A budget range, even a wide one. We'd rather plan toward a real number than guess around it.
- A walkthrough of the space itself, because photos hide the things that change a bid, like a soft spot in the floor or a crowded electrical panel.
Related reading: what to expect during a remodel, week by week and all our services.
Thinking about a remodel?
Get a real number for this job
We come out, measure, and put a line-item price in writing. Free, and there is no obligation to use us.
- CSLB #1050108 · licensed and insured
- Serving San Jose and the South Bay
Prefer to talk? Call or text (408) 667-4946. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm.