Kitchen remodeling
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Home additions & ADU
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Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Sunnyvale
Finding a General Contractor who understands Sunnyvale’s housing stock isn’t a small ask. This city is packed with 1950s and 1960s Eichlers and ranch tract homes that carry a very specific set of issues: original single-pane glass, slab-on-grade foundations, and electrical systems that haven’t met code in decades. Whether you’re in a mid-century ranch off El Camino Real or a newer townhome near Peery Park, we coordinate every trade, brand, and inspection so your renovation doesn’t turn into a second job. Call (866) 472-1908 to talk through your project and get a free estimate.
Why San Bruno Construction Is Sunnyvale’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Sunnyvale homeowners keep calling us back because we plan for what this city’s older homes actually hide. That means pre-demolition inspections, written allowances for rewiring and repiping, and change orders priced and approved before any work moves forward. Noel Carvalho built San Bruno Construction around that principle: if a surprise shows up behind the drywall, you know what it costs before we touch it. Our General Contractor in Sunnyvale work runs from downtown condos to Cumberland South ranchers, and our process stays the same no matter the ZIP.
We also bring brand access that most residential remodelers can’t offer. When a homeowner wants Cambria or Silestone counters, KraftMaid cabinets, or a full prefab ADU through Abodu or Dvele, we can source it without switching contractors. That’s the practical difference between one accountable point of contact and three different specialty vendors pointing fingers.
Styles & brands we work with
Licensed General Contractor in Sunnyvale
A Licensed General Contractor in Sunnyvale takes on the legal and coordination burden of a project: permits, scheduling, trade supervision, and final inspection sign-off. Sunnyvale’s Planning Department and Neighborhood Preservation standards apply to everything from a bathroom remodel to a whole-home addition, and the city’s inspectors are thorough. If you’re adding square footage in 94087 or converting a garage near Downtown, expect design review and Title 24 energy compliance to shape both scope and budget. A full kitchen remodel in Sunnyvale typically runs $14,000 – $45,000, while a bathroom remodel lands between $9,000 and $28,000. Home additions start around $45,000 and can reach $130,000 depending on foundation work and structural retrofits.
Permits and Design Review
We pull every permit and manage the inspection schedule from rough-in through final. Sunnyvale is not a city where you skip paperwork. Inspectors here know exactly what to look for in 1950s construction, and unpermitted work will surface at resale.
The Inspection-First Approach
Before we demo anything, we walk the home with our electrician and plumber. We check for aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines, and slab-on-grade drainage issues that Sunshine-era builds are known for. Findings get written into the contract as allowances, not vague disclaimers.
Residential General Contractor in Sunnyvale
A Residential General Contractor in Sunnyvale manages the full scope of a home project, from the first wall opened to the final walkthrough. That’s what we do. You’re not hiring three separate companies for framing, finishes, and hardscape. You’re hiring one team that coordinates licensed electricians, plumbers, roofers, and tile setters, and takes accountability when something doesn’t line up. ADU construction in Sunnyvale ranges from $90,000 to $220,000, and a garage conversion runs $30,000 – $80,000. If you want a prefab ADU through Abodu, Dvele, or Plant Prefab, we handle site prep, foundation, utility connections, and the city’s permit process.
Interior Remodels and Additions
Kitchens and bathrooms on older Sunnyvale homes often need more than cosmetic work. We open walls with the expectation that aluminum wiring, cracked cast iron drains, or undersized framing will need correction. That’s not a problem. It’s a budget line we plan for before demolition starts.
Exterior and Hardscape Coordination
Sunnyvale’s wet winters and dry summers punish original 1950s roof flashings and window seals. When we run an exterior scope, we detail for rain intrusion at every penetration and specify materials that handle the seasonal swing. Roofing, siding, windows, doors, fencing, and pavers all fall under the same contract and the same schedule.
Trusted Brands We Service in Sunnyvale
We stock and install material from brands Sunnyvale homeowners actually want. Cabinet lines include KraftMaid and Wellborn. Countertops come from Cambria and Silestone. Plumbing fixtures span Kohler, Moen, Delta, and Toto. Roofing runs GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning. We keep local availability fast for Sunnyvale jobs because we order directly through our supplier network, not through a middleman with a two-week lag. If a slab of Silestone arrives with a flaw, we replace it under warranty without stalling your project.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Sunnyvale Homes
- The ‘Sunnyvale Special’ aluminum wiring. Homes built between the mid-1950s and early 1970s in 94086 and 94087 frequently have original aluminum branch wiring. City inspectors flag it at rough-in, which means any wall you open legally triggers a full rewire. We plan for that in the initial estimate.
- Galvanized pipes behind the walls. The same era of construction paired aluminum wiring with galvanized supply lines. They’re cheap to inspect once a wall is open, but expensive to ignore when one fails. We check during pre-demolition so you never get a surprise change order at drywall.
- Original roof flashings and window seals failing. Homes near the Santa Cruz Mountain edge of Sunnyvale take winter rain at the old 1950s penetrations first. We detail those areas during any exterior or kitchen/facade remodel so the first wet season doesn’t produce a callback.
- Title 24 energy compliance triggers. If your Eichler or ranch remodel touches more than a certain square footage, Sunnyvale requires energy upgrades. New insulation, window efficiency, and HVAC checks can add real cost. We itemize those upgrades in the contract before demo, not as a surprise at final.
Pricing for General Contractor in Sunnyvale, CA
Here’s what Sunnyvale homeowners should expect to budget. These ranges reflect real projects in this market, where older homes need more prep than a newer build:
| Project | Typical Sunnyvale Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
What moves the number most in Sunnyvale is what’s behind the walls, not what’s going on top of them. Aluminum wiring, galvanized plumbing, and slab foundation repairs cost more than tile selection. We write allowances for those items into every contract, and any change gets priced and approved in writing before we proceed. Call (866) 472-1908 for a free estimate with line-item scope.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sunnyvale
Our service area covers more than just Sunnyvale. We work regularly in Mountain View, Santa Clara, and Cupertino, plus the Loyola neighborhood just west of Foothill Expressway. If you’re nearby and deciding between contractors, the same process applies: inspection first, written change orders, and one team accountable for the whole job.
Serving Sunnyvale, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunnyvale 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 General Contractor in Sunnyvale
The ‘Sunnyvale Special’ is local shorthand for original aluminum branch wiring found in thousands of 1950s and 1960s homes across the 94086 and 94087 ZIPs. When a permit is pulled and walls open, Sunnyvale building inspectors routinely flag the aluminum and require a full rewire before rough-in can close. That’s a real cost, often $8,000 – $20,000 depending on square footage. We inspect for it before demolition so the number is in your initial estimate, not a change order surprise. Call (866) 472-1908 for an exact quote on your home.
We price every surprise as a written change order, and nothing proceeds until you approve it. When we opened a 1958 ranch in the Cumberland South neighborhood of 94087, we found original aluminum branch wiring and galvanized supply lines behind the drywall. Our electrician confirmed the aluminum, and we priced a full rewire and copper repipe as a written change order before any rough-in work proceeded. The city inspector signed off at rough-in, and the project stayed on schedule with no surprise costs at drywall.
Yes, in most cases. Sunnyvale enforces Title 24 energy standards on remodels that exceed certain scope thresholds. That typically means upgraded insulation, window efficiency checks, and sometimes HVAC duct sealing. On an Eichler with original single-pane glass, the energy compliance piece can add $3,000 – $10,000 depending on what the title report flags. We itemize those costs before demo.
Most interior remodels need a building permit, and anything structural, electrical, or plumbing related needs sub-permits. Additions, ADUs, and garage conversions go through Sunnyvale’s Planning Department and design review. We pull every permit under our license, schedule inspections, and meet the inspector on site so you don’t have to. Estimates are free at (866) 472-1908.
We detail every penetration at the start of the exterior scope, especially around original 1950s roof flashings and window seals common in Sunnyvale’s older homes. During construction, we sequence work so the building envelope is closed before the rainy season hits, and we use temporary weatherproofing when a job spans winter. Call (866) 472-1908 to review your project’s weather sequencing.
Written by Noel Carvalho, Owner at San Bruno Construction, serving Sunnyvale since day one.
Ready to start? Call (866) 472-1908 for a free estimate. We’ll walk your home, check for the Sunnyvale Special, and give you a written line-item scope before you commit to anything.