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Remodeling services in Santa Clara

With over more than 15 years of experience in remodeling services in Santa Clara; Done Right Home Remodeling provides a high level of service, excellent communication, and a beautiful result No matter what your project entails.

We offer design-inspired solutions to create spaces according to your specification and style. We are a full-service Santa Clara general contractor specializing in kitchen remodeling, home addition, bath remodel, ADU garage conversion, patio covers, and more.

Types of remodeling services

Kitchen Remodeling A complete remodel of the kitchen to suit your catering lifestyle.
Bathroom Remodeling The bathroom will be remodeled just the way you want.
ADU ADU construction work and even converting the garage into a living area.
Home Remodeling The home remodeling work will be done according to your specifications.

 

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Santa Clara Kitchen Remodel

Santa Clara kitchen remodel service can improve the cooking area and transform it into a stylish and functional space. Here is what can be done to improve your kitchen.

Our Kitchen Remodeling Process

Latest Kitchen Design Trends

A kitchen remodel work offers the scope to improve the cooking area. It is possible to incorporate modern design or perhaps even a contemporary theme for the place. The kitchen can also be given an industrial look.

Improves Lightning In The Cooking Area

There is the scope to undertake lightning improvements in kitchen considering that it is a work zone.

Implement The Kitchen Triangle

Is the kitchen triangle in place? The fridge stove and sink must be in a triangle and if it is otherwise, the kitchen remodeling work should resolve this issue.

Enhance Storage

Enhancing storage capacity for the kitchen should be undertaken during remodeling work. A lot can be done from having open shelving to exploring hanging versions of storage. There is also the scope to increase storage using altitude.

Construction/ Kitchen Remodel

Here are the steps to follow, if there are plans to completely demolish the cooking space and have a new version.

  • Setting up a temporary kitchen and shifting all the appliances.
  • Seal the remodeling spot so that dirt & debris does not spread to the rest of the living area.
  • Demolish the place after disconnecting the electrical lines and plumbing wires.
  • Rough-in work for framing & plumbing.
  • The work done until now will have to pass an inspection from the City Inspection
  • Closing the walls and then applying the coat of paint.
  • Install doors &windows
  • Address the cabinets and plumbing fixtures
  • Make the flooring upgrades
  • Lightning
  • Shift the appliances back to the kitchen
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Santa Clara Bathroom Remodel

Trust the pros at Done Right Home Remodeling for the efficient execution of a Santa Clara bathroom remodel project. Transform the bathroom into a stunning & functional and spacious area with quality remodeling work.

The Bathroom Remodeling Process

Here is a step-by-step process you need to follow for undertaking remodeling work for the bath space.

Initial consultation

The project manager will visit the home of the client for an initial consultation.

Design & free quotes

The designs will now be prepared and shown to the client in the 3D format. If some changes are necessary, it will be done.

Permit & approvals

It is now time to seek the permit for the work from the Santa Clara local city council for the bathroom remodel project.

Construction/Remodeling

After all the permitting process and the selection of bath fittings, fixtures & accessories are done, the bathroom remodeling work will now be undertaken.

Final Inspection

Upon completion of a project, The City Inspectors will do a final inspection and approval.

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Santa Clara Home Remodel

Santa Clara Home Remodel project can improve a living area that has lost out on functionality & style. Done Right Home Remodeling can present you with a home that looks stunning and is user-friendly.

There are many factors to consider when it comes to remodeling a home in Santa Clara; such as different building and zoning codes and permit requirements as remitted by the City of Santa Clara Planning Division. Only after obtaining the permit, you can undertake tasks such as altering the load-bearing walls or undertaking changing the position of electrical outlets.

What can be done during home remodeling work?

The scope of work is broad for a remodeling project of the living area. Here is what can be done during remodeling work for a home.

Increasing Energy Efficiency

Remodeling work can be done to make the home a lot more energy-efficient. A proper coat of sealing can be applied on the doors & windows and that should help to achieve the objective.

Custom-Built Ins

Is there a need to de-clutter the living area? Custom-built inns are a great way to achieve the purpose. These spots can be used to store anything from books & music collections to kid’s toys.

Flooring Work

The floor of a home receives a lot of stress and stains, cracks & dents are bound to show up. It does not look good and home remodeling work can fix these issues.

Paint Work

Is the paint on the walls chipping off? The home gives a worn-out look and it is an unpleasant sight.

Demolish & Rebuild

There is also the scope to demolish the home and rebuild it according to the client’s specifications.

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Santa Clara ADU

Santa Clara ADU service is about planning & designing and building an accessory dwelling unit within the property. There is plenty of work do and it starts from checking eligibility. The 3d designs are prepared and then permits are sought. Only after that, the accessory dwelling unit construction work can start.

What are the types of ADUs possible to build?

Here are the varied types of granny flats the City Council will permit within a property.

  • A detached ADU– This is a traditional granny flat, which stands in the backyard. This construction must meet setback requirements. It should be 10 feet away from the main building and five inside the boundary walls. There is scope to have an interior space of 1200 square feet
  • An attached ADU– This construction can be undertaken for properties, which do not have adequate space to meet setback requirements. This granny flat shares a wall with the main building. However, there is no access to the granny flat from inside the main building. A person who wants to enter the ADU from inside the main building will have to come out and enter through a separate entrance. The interiors of this ADU can be 1200 square feet or half the area of the main building, whichever is smaller.
  • A JADU– This is one more type of ADU feasible to erect within a property. The interior space can be a maximum of 500 square feet. This unit may or may not have a bath.
  • A garage conversion into an ADU– This is another option to create more living areas. Underutilized garages can be converted into ADUs. The structural issues of the garage must be addressed before transforming the area into a living unit.
  • Internal home conversions– There are scopes to undertake internal home conversions. Is the storeroom lying idle for a long time? That space can be converted into a cozy & comfortable living area.

The ADU should be erected after complying with the city of Santa Clara ADU requirements and only then the authorities will approve the work quickly.

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Santa Clara Remodeling Permits

There are certain remodeling jobs for which a permit will be necessary to obtain from the Building & Safety Department of The City Council. Permits will be necessary for undertaking large scale remodeling projects in the kitchen & bath and general living area.

Kitchen Remodeling Permits:

There will be a need to seek permits for some specific kitchen remodeling tasks. Here are the details in brief.

  • A permit is necessary to obtain if you are making structural changes to the load bearing walls. The permit is mandatory to seek, if more than 32 square feet of wall is being replaced or removed. This change to the walls will be necessary if you are adding new doors & windows or skylights.
  • A change to the plumbing system in this place should not be undertaken without a permit. Adding new sinks or changing the location of the existing one will require a permit. Any form of altercation or additions to the existing plumbing lines will need a permit.
  • The installation of new electrical wiring in the kitchen should not be done without obtaining a permit. Even the change of position of the existing electrical wiring will need a permit.
  • If the job involves undertaking ductwork changes, it is essential to obtain the permits first and then start the work.
  • Your kitchen will have a gas appliance and the rules state that carbon monoxide detectors must be installed outside the sleeping area.

Bathroom Remodeling Permits

Permits are also mandatory to seek for specific bathroom remodeling work. Here are the details.

  • You will need to obtain a building permit for any change to the load bearing walls of the bath. For both internal and external changes to the walls, there will be a need to obtain this permit.
  • Do you plan to add or alter the position of the existing electrical outlets? You will need to obtain the permits before starting the job.
  • Alongside, if you are shifting the plumbing lines or making new additions, then separate permits will be necessary to obtain from the authorities.

Home Remodeling Permits

The bigger home remodeling tasks will also need permits and here are the details.

  • The building permit will once again be necessary to obtain, if the job involves altercations to the walls. The rules are the same and if more than 32 square feet of wall is removed or replaced, there will be a need to obtain this permit first.
  • There will also be a need to seek electrical permits, if you are planning lightning additions. Even if you are shifting the position of the electrical wires a permit will be necessary.

Plumbing and electrical permits will not be necessary to obtain if the replacements are being done at the same spot.

ADU Permits

The ADU construction work involves full scale construction and you will need to seek permits from the City Council. Here are some of the documents that you will need to submit to obtain a permit.

  • A plot plan showing the specific location of your property.
  • The floor plan, which will show the details of the work.
  • The building elevations
  • The foundation plans
  • There might be a need to show the roof rafters

Client Testimonials

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Words fall short in describing your professional execution of our home kitchen remodeling project that was completed to my satisfaction.

Victoria Attanasio

Bay Area, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answer to this question will vary according to the specific nature of the job. Here are the details in brief.

 

  • A renovation, which could involve some painting work or some flooring replacements could take anywhere in the range of a week to three months.
  • The time frame for a medium-sized home renovation could be from several weeks to six months. There will not be any major structural changes undertaken to the home here. A fire place addition to the living room is a perfect example of medium-sized home renovation work.
  • Are there plans to gut the home to build again? It could take anywhere in the range of six months to a year. The home may need structural repairs & foundation repairs and it will take time.

When your bathroom has become outdated, cramped in space and worn-out after years of lying in neglect, you must think of a complete renovation, by changing the layout design, wall tiles, flooring, bath accessories and installing new fittings.

Yes, you can. But, there’s a condition to it. One has to be a Junior ADU and the other one a Regular unit. You need to follow the setback rules of 4’ from the rear and side and 5’ feet from any property lines. A JADU cannot be bigger than 500 sq. ft.

While local zoning laws will inevitably vary from one city to another, you should always check to see if any restrictions pertain to your property. Depending on the goal of your project, a home addition can add substantial space to your house.

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