Kitchen remodeling
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Home additions & ADU
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Windows & doors
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Remodeling Company in Monte Sereno, CA
Home renovation in Monte Sereno means working with hillside lots, mature oaks, and homes built between the 1960s and 1980s that now need major updates. As a full-scope general contractor, San Bruno Construction handles everything from kitchen and bathroom remodels to roof replacement, window upgrades, and ADU construction on these large, custom properties. We coordinate every trade and material so you’re not juggling five different vendors. Call (866) 472-1908 for a free estimate on your Monte Sereno renovation.
Why Monte Sereno Homes Are Different
Monte Sereno isn’t a tract-home city. Nearly every residence sits on a generous lot tucked into the foothills, often with mature oak and redwood trees that shape what can be built and how. Many of the homes date from the 1960s through the 1980s, and most have been remodeled at least once. That means we regularly walk into projects where the original framing has been altered, the electrical panel is undersized for modern loads, and the roofline follows a terrain contour rather than a straight line.
The city’s strict residential design guidelines add another layer. Monte Sereno reviews projects for compatibility with the low-density, wooded character of the community. On hillside sites, foundation work frequently requires pier-and-grade-beam systems rather than standard slabs, specifically to protect tree root zones. Arborist reports and tree-protection plans are common requirements before a permit gets issued. Drainage matters here more than in flat neighboring cities: the Mediterranean climate delivers wet winters, and a remodel that doesn’t account for runoff can create erosion problems downslope. Our team plans construction schedules around the rainy season and builds erosion control into every hillside job from day one.
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Our Main Monte Sereno Services
Monte Sereno homeowners most often call us for two things: full general contracting on major remodels and additions, and complete home remodeling that spans interior and exterior work. Here’s what each involves here.
General Contractor in Monte Sereno
When you’re adding a second story, building an ADU, or gut-renovating a 1970s custom home, you need one contractor who coordinates every licensed trade. In Monte Sereno, that coordination includes managing hillside engineering reviews, arborist requirements, and the city’s design approval process. We pull the permits, schedule the subcontractors, and keep the timeline moving. General Contractor in Monte Sereno.

Home Remodeling in Monte Sereno
Remodeling here rarely means swapping fixtures. It usually means reconfiguring a kitchen that hasn’t changed since the Reagan administration, rebuilding a bathroom on a sloped floor, or opening up a compartmentalized floor plan to take advantage of oak-tree views. We handle the full interior and exterior scope under one contract. Home Remodeling in Monte Sereno.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Renovation in Monte Sereno
Home renovation in Monte Sereno often means working on a 1960s-to-1980s custom home where the bones are solid but everything else needs attention: kitchens with original cabinetry, bathrooms with failing waterproofing, and exteriors that haven’t been touched since the first owner moved in. The wet winters and dry summers take a toll on roofing, siding, and drainage, and hillside foundations shift over time. Our Home Renovation service covers the full renovation scope, from first demolition to final paint, with one accountable point of contact for every trade and material.
Home Renovation Contractors
A renovation contractor is the person you call when the project touches plumbing, electrical, framing, and finishes at once. In Monte Sereno, that almost always means coordinating with the city’s design review process and managing hillside access for deliveries and debris removal.
Signs you need it
You’re planning a remodel that moves walls or changes the roofline, and you don’t want to coordinate carpenters, plumbers, and electricians yourself.
What it costs in Monte Sereno
Kitchen remodels in Monte Sereno typically run $14,000 – $45,000, bathroom remodels $9,000 – $28,000, and home additions $45,000 – $130,000.
How we do it
We start with a site walk and permit review, produce a written line-item estimate, then manage every trade from demo to final inspection.
Home Renovation Companies
Hiring a renovation company instead of separate subcontractors means one schedule, one warranty conversation, and one person who knows where every dollar goes. That matters on Monte Sereno projects where hillside engineering and tree-protection requirements can stall a multi-vendor job for weeks.
Signs you need it
Your renovation spans more than one room or more than one trade, and you want a single point of accountability for the entire build.
What it costs in Monte Sereno
A full home renovation here ranges from $45,000 for a modest interior update to $130,000+ for a whole-home remodel with exterior work.
How we do it
We assign one project manager to your job, coordinate all licensed trades, and walk you through material selections from our 50+ brand lineup.
What Home Renovation Costs in Monte Sereno
| Item | Typical range in Monte Sereno |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
How long does a home renovation take in Monte Sereno?
A kitchen or bathroom renovation typically runs six to ten weeks. Whole-home renovations and additions take four to nine months depending on permitting, hillside engineering reviews, and the rainy-season schedule window.
Will the price change once work starts?
Not without your written approval. We provide fixed, line-item pricing before work begins. The only changes come from you adding scope or from unexpected conditions hidden inside walls or under foundations, which we document and discuss before proceeding. Call (866) 472-1908 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Monte Sereno
Monte Sereno homeowners choose from cabinet lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn, and countertops from Cambria and Silestone, all sourced through San Bruno Construction. Most materials are available within one to three weeks, and we coordinate delivery with your project timeline. Explore the full our brands lineup before you commit.
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| Service | Typical range in Monte Sereno |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small kitchen remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Paver driveway installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Roof replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Metal roof installation | $15,000 – $40,000 |
Monte Sereno pricing runs higher than nearby valley cities because of hillside access, tree-protection requirements, and the city’s design review process. Every quote we provide is a written line item, fixed before we start, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Monte Sereno
We work throughout the 95030 ZIP code, from the flat parcels near Winchester Boulevard to the hillside streets off Highway 9. Home renovation projects in Monte Sereno typically begin within two to three weeks of contract signing, depending on permit status.
- The hillside streets off Highway 9
- Areas near Winchester Boulevard
- Properties flanking Villa Avenue
- Lots bordering the Saratoga line along Quito Road
- The wooded parcels east of Lark Avenue
Service Area – Cities Near Monte Sereno
San Bruno Construction works across the West Valley and Peninsula. If you’re in Los Gatos, CA or Saratoga, CA, we handle the same hillside and design-review challenges we see in Monte Sereno. We also serve Cambrian Park, CA and Campbell, CA for renovations on flatter, more traditional lots.
Serving Monte Sereno, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Monte Sereno area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Monte Sereno
Yes, for most work beyond cosmetic updates. Monte Sereno requires permits for structural changes, additions, roof replacements, and many interior remodels. We handle the permit application, plan review, and inspections as part of our general contracting scope.
For a kitchen or bathroom remodel, plan four to eight weeks of lead time for permits and material ordering. For additions or ADUs, allow three to six months for design review, hillside engineering, and arborist reports. Call (866) 472-1908, and we’ll give you a realistic timeline.
We do. Most of our Monte Sereno projects involve some slope work, from pier-and-grade-beam foundations to erosion control and drainage design. Our team coordinates the geotechnical and structural engineering your site requires, so the renovation doesn’t create problems downhill.
Call (866) 472-1908 to schedule your free estimate in Monte Sereno. We’ll walk your property, answer questions about cost and timeline, and give you a written line-item quote before you commit to anything.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Monte Sereno Customers Say
"Ground up build. Permits, foundation, framing, all of it, and he ran the schedule tightly enough that the subs were never tripping over each other. Finished within a month of a fourteen month estimate."
— Andres Herrera"Weekly site meeting, every week, with a written summary afterward. I always knew where the money and the schedule stood."
— Tim Pruitt"He was upfront about a soil issue that added cost early rather than absorbing it and surprising us at the end."
— Nathan Barrett