Kitchen remodeling
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Home additions & ADU
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Fast, Reliable Home Remodeling Across Mountain View
Home remodeling in Mountain View means working with a city that runs on two speeds: tight downtown lots near Castro Street where additions bump into setback limits, and 1950s – 70s ranch tracts on the south side where slab foundations and low-slope roofs set the rules. We’re San Bruno Construction, and we handle both. Our team coordinates every trade, every permit, and every material delivery for whole-house remodels, kitchen and bath work, additions, and ADU builds across 94040, 94041, 94042, and 94043. Call (866) 472-1908 for a free estimate on your Mountain View remodel.
Why San Bruno Construction Is Mountain View’s Preferred Home Remodeling Company
Noel Carvalho founded San Bruno Construction on a simple idea: one contractor accountable for every phase, from countertop selections to rooflines to ADU installations. Mountain View homeowners appreciate that, because this city’s permit process and lot constraints don’t forgive a scattered approach. We know the zoning code as well as the framing book, and we’ve worked enough Castro Street bungalows and North Bayshore-adjacent homes to understand what actually drives scope and schedule here.
Our clients in Mountain View consistently tell us the same thing: they didn’t want to become part-time project managers juggling three specialty vendors and a city planner. We coordinate the trades so you don’t have to. When you call us about a whole-house remodel or a kitchen refresh in Old Mountain View, you get a single point of contact who has already navigated Mountain View’s planning department on your kind of project.
We carry materials from over 50 vetted brands, so we’re not limited to whatever one supplier happens to stock. For Mountain View projects we regularly source KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and Kohler, Grohe, and Toto plumbing fixtures. Budget decisions are choices, not compromises.
Styles & brands we work with
Whole House Remodel in Mountain View
A whole house remodel in Mountain View typically runs $45,000 – $130,000 depending on square footage, foundation type, and how much of the original system you’re replacing. On the older downtown blocks, a whole house remodel almost always means addressing pier-and-beam foundations, dry rot in 1900 – 1940s framing, and original knob-and-tube wiring before any cosmetic work starts. On the south and east sides, slab foundations and Eichler-influenced flat roofs present a different seismic and rough-in picture entirely.
We took on a whole-house remodel of a 1920s Craftsman bungalow off Castro Street in Old Mountain View where the pier-and-beam subfloor had dry rot and the original knob-and-tube wiring had to be re-run before any rough-in could pass. The lot left no room for a dumpster or material drop, so we staged out of the driveway, scheduled deliveries in tight windows, and gave the shared-wall neighbor written notice ahead of every noisy demolition day. The setback variance for the rear addition went to planning early, and the punch list closed out only after the final inspection sign-off.
Foundation and Seismic Work
Old Mountain View bungalows sit on pier-and-beam foundations that shift over decades. We inspect first, then frame a retrofit plan that fits the lot and the budget. Slab homes from the 1950s and 60s need a different approach for rough-in and seismic anchoring.
Rewiring and System Upgrades
Knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, and undersized panels are common in pre-war Mountain View homes. We schedule these hidden upgrades first so your visible remodel isn’t opened back up later.
Luxury Home Remodeling in Mountain View
Luxury home remodeling in Mountain View often means a kitchen in the $14,000 – $45,000 range or a primary bath between $9,000 and $28,000, with higher-end material lines like Dvele or Plant Prefab integrated into additions and ADU builds that run $90,000 – $220,000. Mountain View homeowners doing luxury work tend to want real product choices, not the contractor’s default spec. That’s why we keep access to 50+ brands across cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, roofing, windows, doors, and prefab structures.
For a luxury remodel, sequencing matters more than anywhere else. Custom cabinetry lead times, stone slab selection, and specialty fixture orders all have to be locked in before demolition. We handle that schedule so the material arrives when the rough-in is ready, not six weeks after the tile guy left.
Premium Material Selection
Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone quartz tops; KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinet lines; Kohler, Grohe, and Toto fixtures. You choose from real options, and we coordinate delivery and installation.
ADU and Prefab Additions
For luxury projects that include an ADU, we build with brands like Dvele, Mighty Buildings, Boxabl, and Plant Prefab. Prefab quality control and tight Mountain View lots often work better together than traditional stick framing.
Trusted Brands We Service in Mountain View
San Bruno Construction installs and services product lines from over 50 vetted manufacturers. For Mountain View projects we work regularly with James Hardie siding, Therma-Tru doors, GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning roofing, plus prefab ADU systems from Dvele, Boxabl, and Plant Prefab. Because we’re a full-scope contractor, we don’t have to wait on a specialty vendor’s schedule to get your materials on site. We order, stage, and install through one accountable team. For Mountain View homeowners, that means fewer handoffs and faster turnaround when a whole-house remodel or addition is already fighting a tight lot schedule.
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AfterCommon Home Remodeling Problems We See in Mountain View Homes
- Setback variances on downtown lots: Older blocks near Castro Street have narrow lots where even a modest rear addition triggers planning review. The zoning decision often sets the schedule, not the framing.
- Dry rot and termite damage: Mild wet winters and warm summers create a year-round environment for wood decay in 1900 – 1940s framing. We inspect and remediate before any finish work starts.
- Knob-and-tube wiring and undersized panels: Pre-war Old Mountain View homes frequently need full rewiring and panel upgrades before a kitchen or bath remodel can pass inspection.
- Flat and low-slope roof issues: 1950s – 70s Eichler-influenced tracts on the south and east sides often have roofing systems that need attention before interior work begins.
Pricing for Home Remodeling in Mountain View, CA
Mountain View remodel pricing is shaped by lot access, foundation type, and the city’s permit process. Here are the market ranges we see across 94040, 94041, 94042, and 94043:
| Project | Typical Mountain View 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 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
What moves the number? Foundation condition, whether a planning variance is required, and how much staging room the lot gives us. Call (866) 472-1908 and we’ll walk your Mountain View property, check access, and give you a written line-item quote. Estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Mountain View
Our Home Remodeling team works across the South Bay. In addition to Mountain View, we regularly serve Los Altos, Loyola, Los Altos Hills, and Sunnyvale. If you’re in one of those cities, the same crew that works Home Remodeling in Mountain View projects can handle yours with the same single-contractor accountability.
Serving Mountain View, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mountain View 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 Home Remodeling in Mountain View
A tight lot changes staging, material delivery, and sometimes the structural approach itself, which is why two similar homes can get different quotes. We factor access into the estimate so the number reflects how we’ll actually work the site. Call (866) 472-1908 for a free site walk and exact quote.
Most additions on the older downtown blocks do require a variance because the lots are narrow and setback limits are tight. We check your parcel against Mountain View zoning before we bid, so the variance goes to planning early instead of surfacing mid-job. Our team handles the paperwork and the follow-up.
We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and track every sign-off from first demo to final inspection. Mountain View’s planning department is process-heavy and tech-savvy, which rewards a contractor who files early and documents everything. You won’t chase a permit call; we do that.
A written contract, a scope of work, a material spec sheet, a payment schedule tied to milestones, and written party-wall and work-hour notice for any shared-wall neighbor. We put all of it in writing before the first demolition day. It protects both sides and keeps the city calm.
Yes, with written notice ahead of noisy demolition days, work-hour compliance, and a clean staging plan. We deliver the notice, keep the site contained, and follow Mountain View’s construction-hour rules. That’s how we avoid the complaint-to-city-hall scenario on tight lots.
Ready to talk about your Mountain View remodel? Call Noel Carvalho and the San Bruno Construction team at (866) 472-1908 today and schedule your free, no-pressure estimate. We’ll walk your property, answer your questions straight, and put a written scope and price in your hands.
Written by Noel Carvalho, Owner at San Bruno Construction, serving Mountain View and the surrounding South Bay.