These are the projects where the permit set and the framing matter more than the finishes.
Get an EstimateConverting a garage into an ADU, office, or living space means new foundation work at the door opening, insulation, egress windows, and a mechanical plan that meets code.
Seismic retrofits, cripple wall bracing, and foundation repair for older SF and Marin homes — the work that determines whether the rest of the remodel has something solid to sit on.
Whole-home remodels where structural changes — removed walls, added floors, reconfigured layouts — are coordinated with permitting from day one.
Disclosed timeline. Sign-off at every milestone. No surprises.
We walk the property and identify what's structural vs. cosmetic before you get a number.
A written estimate with a scope of work — no verbal ballparks on structural jobs.
We prepare and submit the permit set with SF DBI or the relevant Marin jurisdiction.
Work proceeds against the approved plans, scheduled around required inspections.
"They handled everything — design, permits, construction. The 3D rendering matched the finished product almost exactly. Incredible team."
David & Lisa R.
Noe Valley · ADU Conversion
A garage-to-ADU conversion typically runs $180,000–$350,000. A seismic retrofit or foundation repair ranges from $15,000–$80,000+ depending on scope.
Yes — garage conversions, foundation work, and structural changes all require permits. We handle the full SF DBI or Marin jurisdiction submission as part of the project.
A garage conversion typically runs 3–5 months including permitting. A full house remodel with structural changes can run 8–14 months from design through completion.
Tell us what you're working with. For structural jobs, we'll follow up to schedule a site visit before quoting. We'll respond within one business day to schedule a site visit.
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