Service Areas · Willow Glen

Willow Glen remodeling, character homes preserved

Kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, and ADU remodeling in Willow Glen — owner-led work that updates 1920s–40s bungalows and character homes without stripping away what makes them special.

Working in Willow Glen since 2012
License
CSLB #1050108
Licensed & insured
Experience
12+ years
Across the South Bay
Pricing
Fixed-price
Clear scope, no surprises
Permits
City of San Jose
Pulled & managed for you

Willow Glen's 1920s–40s bungalows and Spanish and Tudor homes line the tree-shaded streets around Lincoln Avenue, through neighborhoods like Palm Haven and Lincoln Glen — and they take a careful hand to remodel. We update kitchens, baths, and systems for modern life while preserving the period curb appeal — porches, plaster, and original windows — and Palm Haven's designation as a conservation area means exterior work there gets extra care.

We've spent more than twelve years remodeling South Bay homes, and we run every Willow Glen job the same way: one family, one crew, one point of contact. We draw the plans, pull City of San Jose permits, and handle Title 24 — so the only thing you manage is choosing finishes you'll love.

Willow Glen permits through the City of San Jose — and in twelve years across the South Bay, we’ve worked with every local building department.

Free estimate in Willow GlenTell us what you're picturing and we'll put a clear, fixed price in writing. Call or text (408) 667-4946 or request a free estimate.
What we handle in Willow Glen
Bungalows

Bungalow & character remodels

Updating 1920s–40s homes for modern life while protecting arches, built-ins, plaster, and original trim.

Kitchens

Kitchen reconfigurations

Opening up tight period kitchens and adding function without making them feel out of place.

ADUs

ADUs & garage conversions

Detached ADUs, JADUs, and garage conversions that fit Willow Glen's smaller lots — permitted and Title 24-compliant.

Permits

Permits, Title 24 & code

Full City of San Jose permitting and SB 407 water-fixture updates, handled start to finish.

“They treated our Willow Glen bungalow like their own home, and we always knew exactly who'd be there and what came next. On time, on budget, and the finish work is flawless.”

— A Willow Glen homeowner
Willow Glen remodeling — common questions
Do you handle permits for Willow Glen remodels?
Yes. Willow Glen is part of the City of San Jose, so we pull every permit through the City's Planning, Building & Code Enforcement (PBCE) department and manage inspections for you. Palm Haven is a designated City of San José conservation area, so exterior changes there can call for added historic-character review — we handle that as part of the job.
How much does a remodel cost in Willow Glen?
Most kitchens start around $30,000 and bathrooms around $15,000, depending on scope and finishes; older homes sometimes need wiring or plumbing updates that affect the budget. We give a free, fixed-price estimate up front — see our cost guide.
Which Willow Glen neighborhoods do you work in?
All of them — Willow Glen along Lincoln Avenue, Palm Haven, and Lincoln Glen — plus the surrounding San Jose and South Bay.
How do you modernize a 1920s Willow Glen bungalow without ruining its charm?
We keep the character that's on display — the front porch, plaster walls, and original windows — and do the modernizing behind the walls, updating wiring, plumbing, kitchens, and baths. The result lives like a new home but still reads as the 1920s bungalow you fell for.