Resources

A few things we've put together to help you out

Remodeling overview

Planning, price, & timeline overview - Remodeling a home in the Bay Area

Looking for ways to save on time and money for your remodeling project? We've put together over 12 years of experience remodeling homes in the Bay Area, California to come up with a list of best practices, remodeling timelines, cost per square foot, permitting advice, and other useful information we've shared with our clients.

Planning & design

How to check if your contractor is licensed and insured in the Bay Area, California

With a growing number of unlicensed contractors in California, how do you know if your contractor is licensed and insured to cover damages to you or your property?

ADUs & in-Law units

7 things to know when looking for an ADU builder in San Jose, California

With rents for a studio in San Jose going upwards of $2,500 a month, building an ADU can be a great financial investment. With the financial incentives available to Santa Clara residents we go over in this article, building an ADU is totally within your reach.

Kitchen remodeling

We've streamlined kitchen remodeling for homes in San Jose

If you’ve thought about remodeling your kitchen for your property in San Jose but don’t have the time to get plans drawn up and approved by the city or collect bids from numerous contractors, consider our comprehensive design and build services at Home Quality Remodeling.

Bathroom remodeling

6 questions you need answered when remodeling your bathroom in Santa Clara County

Bathroom remodels are typically the simplest room to remodel. Keeping things simple comes down to choosing the right remodeler who can navigate the local permitting department, coordinate material deliveries, and coordinate specialist contractors.

Additions & extensions

8 things to know when building a home addition in Walnut Creek, California

Building an addition is a great way to add value to your current property. We'll cover a few ways to finance building an addition to your property in Walnut Creek and talk about the City of Walnut Creek's Building Permitting department.

Garage & driveway remodeling

4 Things to Consider When Remodeling Your Garage in San Jose

Need a space for your in-laws or another room to rent out? If you're located in San Jose, a garage conversion is a great way to achieve these goals. With average rents for a studio reaching $2,500 or more, financing your garage conversion nowadays can be a very wise financial move!

Specialist we recommend

Bay Area Doors

Garage door repair and servicing

Willie Donithan

https://www.bayareadoors.net/925 798 3280

4020 Hope Ave, Concord, CA

Willie and the team at Bay Area Doors are super friendly and easy to work with. They are our go to for garage door installations, repairs, and servicing.

A2Z Restoration

Mold & water damage remediation

Afik Shibam

https://www.a2zrestorationbayarea.com/925 708 9489

815 Arnold Dr #2, Martinez, CA 94553

A2Z has been remediating homes in the Bay Area since 2015 and has a fantastic reputation in the industry for their honesty and great customer service