General Contractor · San Francisco · San Francisco County
Solid Bay Construction SF has been transforming homes and businesses across San Francisco since 2016. Kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, ADUs, home additions, Victorian restorations, and full renovations — all with in-house architects, engineers, and permit experts.
What We Do in San Francisco
Custom kitchen renovations in San Francisco — from galley updates to full open-plan transformations. We handle design, permits, and construction.
Learn More →Spa-quality bathroom remodels in San Francisco. Primary suites, guest baths, and powder rooms transformed with precision and style.
Learn More →Garage conversions, basement ADUs, and new detached units in San Francisco. Maximize your property value and rental income.
Learn More →Expand your SF home with rear additions, vertical additions, and room expansions. Full permit management included.
Learn More →SF has 14,000+ Victorian homes. We specialize in restoring character while adding modern comfort, seismic safety, and updated systems.
Learn More →Mandatory and voluntary seismic retrofitting for SF homes. We handle the entire process — engineering, permits, and construction.
Learn More →Why SF Homeowners Choose Us
2 architects, 2 structural engineers, 2 designers, and a dedicated permit expeditor — all under one roof.
We know SF's DBI and Planning Department inside out. Our expeditor cuts permit timelines by 30–50%.
Since 2016, we've delivered 100+ projects across San Francisco and Marin County. We know the local market.
Detailed written contracts, milestone-based payments, and zero hidden fees. CA law compliant always.
Local Expertise
San Francisco is one of the most architecturally rich cities in the world, with thousands of Victorian and Edwardian homes alongside modern condos and commercial buildings. Renovation here demands expertise in historic preservation, seismic retrofitting, and the city's complex DBI and Planning Department permit process.
Solid Bay has navigated SF's unique regulatory environment for a decade, delivering exceptional residential and commercial renovations across every neighborhood — from Pacific Heights to the Sunset District.
San Francisco Renovation FAQ
Renovation costs in SF typically run $300–$500/sq ft for mid-range work and $500–$800/sq ft for high-end projects. Kitchen remodels start around $70,000 and ADUs typically run $180,000–$350,000.
Over-the-counter permits take 1–5 days. DBI plan check takes 4–10 weeks. Projects requiring Planning review take 8–16 weeks. Our in-house expeditor cuts these timelines by 30–50%.
Yes — almost any structural change, electrical upgrade, plumbing modification, or addition requires a permit from SF's DBI. Our expeditor handles all permitting for every Solid Bay project.
Yes! Under current California and SF law, most single-family properties can build one ADU and one Junior ADU by right. A garage conversion ADU typically costs $180,000–$350,000 and can add significant property value.
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Tell us about your project. We'll respond within one business day with a preliminary scope assessment — no pressure, no obligation.