Fully remodeled Bay Area kitchen with marble island, shaker cabinetry, pendant lighting, wine bar, and skylight by Gadget Construction

Full-Service Home Remodeling — Zero Stress, Zero Surprises

You've been thinking about this remodel for months. Maybe years. We're the contractor your neighbors wish they'd hired first — serving 31 cities across the Bay Area.

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Your Home Deserves Better Than a Horror Story

You've heard them. The kitchen remodel that took eight months instead of three. The contractor who cashed the deposit and disappeared. The budget that doubled before the drywall went up. These stories are so common across the Bay Area that a lot of homeowners just live with the kitchen that doesn't work and the bathroom from 1970 — because the alternative sounds worse.

It doesn't have to be that way. A remodel should be exciting, not exhausting. You should know exactly what it costs before it starts, exactly how long it will take, and exactly who to call when you have a question. That's not a radical concept — it's just how Gadget Construction operates.

Over 12 years and 500+ projects, we've remodeled homes across 31 Bay Area cities — from 1920s Victorians in SF's Mission District to Craftsman bungalows in Berkeley, hillside homes in Mill Valley, Eichlers in Palo Alto, and mid-century ranches across the Peninsula. We know the quirks of Bay Area housing stock. We know which walls are load-bearing before we open them up. And we know how to navigate the permit process in every jurisdiction we serve.

Our Remodeling Services

From a single room refresh to a whole-home transformation — we handle every phase so you don't have to juggle multiple contractors.

Kitchen Remodels

Layout redesigns, custom cabinetry, countertops, appliance installation, plumbing, and electrical — from demo to final detail.

Bathroom Remodels

Tile work, fixtures, vanities, showers, tubs, and waterproofing — built to handle daily use for decades.

Whole-Home Renovations

Coordinated, phased renovations that transform your entire home while keeping disruption manageable.

Room Additions

Expand your footprint with a new bedroom, office, or living area — structurally integrated with your existing home.

Structural Modifications

Load-bearing wall removal, floor plan reconfiguration, header and beam installation — the heavy lifting that opens up your space.

Title 24 & Energy Upgrades

California's energy code compliance — insulation, windows, HVAC, and lighting upgrades that meet current requirements.

Remodeling Costs in the Bay Area

Kitchen Remodel (mid-range)

Cabinets, counters, appliances, layout changes

$25,000–$35,000

Kitchen Remodel (high-end)

Custom millwork, structural changes

$50,000–$80,000

Bathroom Remodel

Full gut and rebuild

$25,000–$75,000

Whole-Home Renovation

Scope and finish-dependent

$200–$450/sq ft

Room Addition

Including foundation and structural

$600–$1,200/sq ft

Prices reflect typical San Francisco market rates. Your exact cost depends on scope, site conditions, materials, and permits. We provide detailed, itemized estimates — no ballpark guesses.

Get Your Exact Price — Free Estimate

Our Process

We walk every room together. You create a punch list. We don't consider it done until you do.

Why Choose Gadget Construction

Fixed-Price Contracts

The price we quote is the price you pay. If something changes, we discuss it with you before any work happens.

Realistic Timelines

We don't promise six weeks when we know it's ten. You get an honest timeline — and we hit it.

Bay Area Permit Experts

We navigate permitting across 31 cities and 6 counties. Your permits get handled correctly the first time, regardless of jurisdiction.

Weekly Photo Updates

You'll see exactly what's happening at your home, every week, whether you're there or not.

Our Remodeling Projects

Modern Kitchen Remodel — White Cabinets & Quartz

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Open-Concept Kitchen — Butcher Block Island & Exposed Beams

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Modern Bathroom Remodel — Marble Tile & Glass Shower

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bay Area is one of the most expensive remodeling markets in the country. A mid-range kitchen remodel typically runs $75,000–$150,000. A bathroom remodel ranges from $30,000–$75,000. Whole-home renovations generally cost $200–$450+ per square foot depending on the scope, finishes, and structural work involved. Costs can vary by city and home type. We provide detailed estimates with every line item explained — no vague allowances.

A kitchen remodel typically takes 8–14 weeks of on-site work. A full bathroom runs 6–10 weeks. A whole-home renovation can take 4–8 months depending on scope. Add 4–12 weeks for permit processing before construction starts — timelines vary by jurisdiction (SF's DBI tends to be longest). We give you a city-specific timeline during the estimate phase and provide weekly updates throughout construction.

It depends on the scope. For a kitchen or bathroom remodel, most homeowners stay in the home — we isolate the work area with dust barriers and maintain a clean site daily. For whole-home renovations involving structural work, temporary relocation is usually recommended for comfort and safety. We'll advise you based on your specific project.

Don't guess — this is one area where getting it wrong can be catastrophic. Load-bearing walls carry the weight of the structure above them down to the foundation. In older Bay Area homes — Victorians, Edwardians, Craftsmans, and early ranches — it's not always obvious which walls are structural. We assess your home's framing before recommending any wall removals and install proper headers and beams when load-bearing walls need to come out.

Most remodeling work requires permits — including electrical, plumbing, structural changes, and anything that alters the building's footprint or use. Even cosmetic kitchen remodels often trigger permit requirements if you're moving plumbing or electrical. Permit processes vary by city across the Bay Area. We handle the full permit process from application to final inspection in every jurisdiction we serve.

Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with architects and interior designers throughout the Bay Area. If you don't have one, we can recommend trusted professionals we've worked with. Either way, we build to spec and communicate clearly with everyone on the project team.

Ready to Transform Your Home?

Get a free, detailed estimate for your remodel. We'll walk your space, listen to your vision, and put it in writing — no obligation.

Or call (650) 771-5817 — talk to a real person, not a call center.