SAN FRANCISCO
RENOVATION.
DELIVERED.

Renovation costs range from $150–$250/sq ft for cosmetic work, $300–$500/sq ft for mid-level renovation, and $500–$800/sq ft for high-end projects. A kitchen remodel typically runs $85,000–$250,000 and a full home renovation can reach $700K–$1.5M. See the full cost breakdown →

Simple over-the-counter permits take 1–5 business 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. Under current California law, most single-family properties can build one ADU and one Junior ADU by right — no discretionary hearing needed. A garage conversion ADU typically costs $180,000–$350,000 and can add $200,000–$500,000+ in property value.

Absolutely. We serve both San Francisco and all of Marin County — including Mill Valley, Sausalito, Tiburon, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross, and San Rafael.

Solid Bay Construction SF holds California Contractor's License #1156572. Our HVAC partner holds License #717881. Both can be verified at cslb.ca.gov. We carry full General Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance.

Yes — every new project inquiry receives a complimentary 3D rendering. Our in-house designers create a photorealistic visualization before any commitment. Request yours here →

Verify their CSLB license number at cslb.ca.gov, confirm they carry general liability and workers' comp insurance, and ask how many SF DBI permits they've pulled in the last year. Walk away from anyone who won't provide a license number or wants a large deposit before any written scope of work. Read the full hiring guide →

It depends on scope. A single kitchen or bathroom remodel is often livable if you have another bathroom or a temporary kitchen setup. A full-house remodel or any project removing your only bathroom or kitchen usually requires moving out for part of the timeline. See realistic timelines →

A general contractor typically builds from a design you bring them. A design-build firm like Solid Bay handles both design and construction under one contract, so cost feedback happens during design instead of after a bid comes in over budget. Compare the two approaches →

Yes, if you're moving plumbing fixtures, adding or relocating electrical, or changing the layout. Cosmetic updates in the same footprint typically don't require a permit. Read the full permits guide →

A well-executed, permitted kitchen remodel is consistently one of the highest-ROI renovations in SF, though the exact return depends on your finish level matching your neighborhood's comps. See how appraisers value renovations →

A detailed scope of work, material allowances, a milestone-based payment schedule, license and insurance info, and a change-order process. California law caps the initial deposit at 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less. Read how to evaluate a bid →