Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Sunnyvale
Bradford Remodeling runs a disciplined general contracting crew across Sunnyvale. We scope the job, put the price in writing, pull the permits, and work the schedule until the final inspection signs off. Most Sunnyvale projects start with a walkthrough, a written line-item estimate, and a permit application at the One-Stop Permit Center. Call (903) 568-7222 to set up a free estimate. Curtis Lane leads our team, and a live person answers the phone day or night.
We work in Sunnyvale neighborhoods from Cherry Chase and Serra to Lakewood Village and the Raynor Park area. Our crews know the mid-century ranch stock, the Eichler-inspired flat roofs, and the two-story additions going up near Homestead Road and El Camino Real. That local knowledge keeps the estimate honest and the schedule realistic.
Why Bradford Remodeling Is Sunnyvale’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Sunnyvale homeowners come to us after they’ve been burned by no-shows and surprise invoices. We don’t run that way. Every Bradford project starts with a written scope of work and an allowances sheet that names the cabinet lines, countertop slabs, and fixture brands before we order anything. The price doesn’t move at the door.
Our reputation in Sunnyvale is built on showing up when we say we will, wearing uniforms, and keeping the job site clean at the end of every day. We’re part of the Garrison Partners family, established in 2004, and every one of our jobs follows The Garrison Standard. That means background-checked technicians, a documented materials list, and a written 365-Day Done Right Promise on every completed project. If something fails inside that year, we return and fix it at no charge.
Homeowners tell us the difference shows up in the paperwork. You get a written estimate with real line items, a permit plan that matches Sunnyvale’s review process, and a signed guarantee in your hand before the final check clears.
Styles & brands we work with
General Contractor Services in Sunnyvale
General Contractor Services in Sunnyvale cover a full remodel, an addition, or a conversion. A Sunnyvale homeowner calls us when the project needs structural work, a permit, or coordination across trades. Most jobs in Sunnyvale run through the One-Stop Permit Center, and homes in R-0 or R-1 zones often need a separate Planning review because of overlay districts. That sequencing, not the framing, usually sets the calendar.
Kitchen and Bath Remodels
A typical kitchen remodel in Sunnyvale runs $14,000 to $45,000. Bathrooms land between $9,000 and $28,000. Those ranges assume mid-grade materials and standard layouts. Moving plumbing or load-bearing walls pushes the number higher, and we show you exactly where in the written estimate.
Additions, ADUs, and Garage Conversions
A home addition in Sunnyvale runs $45,000 to $130,000. An ADU runs $90,000 to $220,000. A garage conversion lands between $30,000 and $80,000. These jobs carry heavier permit loads and longer city review windows, so we stage the schedule around inspection dates, not drywall dates.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Construction Company in Sunnyvale
Construction Company work in Sunnyvale means running the whole job: demo, rough-in, framing, finish, and final inspection. We act as the general contractor on record, which means we schedule the inspectors, coordinate the subs, and hold the schedule. Sunnyvale’s building department requires permits before work starts, and we file those applications with complete drawings the first time.
Permit and Inspection Coordination
Sunnyvale’s One-Stop Permit Center processes most applications, but R-0 and R-1 zoned homes with overlay districts often trigger a separate Planning review. We have walked enough Sunnyvale jobs through that process to know which drawings get kicked back and which details the plan reviewers flag first.
Structural Work and Rough-In
Before drywall goes up, the city inspector checks framing, electrical, and plumbing rough-in. We do not cover work that has not been inspected. That’s how you end up with a signed final inspection and a guarantee that holds up.
Trusted Brands We Service in Sunnyvale
We specify brands with documented manufacturer warranties, and we stock common replacement parts for Sunnyvale jobs so a faucet cartridge or hinge swap doesn’t stall a project. On kitchen work we regularly install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry with Cambria or Caesarstone counters. Exterior jobs use GAF or James Hardie products. We also build with Sakrete on hardscape and concrete work, and we have coordinated with prefab and panelized builders like Abodu, Cover, and Dvele on ADU and addition projects in Sunnyvale. Every brand goes on the written allowances sheet before we order.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Sunnyvale Homes
- Skipped written scope of work. A homeowner signs a walkthrough estimate, then gets a change order for a moved outlet or an upgraded slab. The price moves thousands because nothing was locked in writing. We write the scope and allowances sheet before signing.
- Demo before permits. Some crews start tearing out a kitchen before the permit is pulled and the first inspection is scheduled. In Sunnyvale, that set back can add weeks if the One-Stop Permit Center or Planning review flags an incomplete application.
- Untested subfloors and load-bearing walls. Sunnyvale’s mid-century homes often carry knob-and-tube-era wiring and subfloors that have seen six decades of use. Quoting a fixed price without checking those conditions is how bids come in thousands apart.
- No written guarantee. A contractor finishes and leaves. Six months later a seam fails, and the homeowner has no recourse. Every Bradford project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, signed at close.
Pricing for General Contractor in Sunnyvale, CA
Here are real Sunnyvale numbers, not estimates that drift after the first walkthrough. A kitchen remodel runs $14,000 to $45,000. A small kitchen runs $9,000 to $20,000. Bathrooms run $9,000 to $28,000. A home addition runs $45,000 to $130,000, an ADU $90,000 to $220,000, and a garage conversion $30,000 to $80,000.
| Service | Sunnyvale Price Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
What moves the price: moving plumbing or electrical, opening load-bearing walls, upgrading from stock to custom cabinetry, and any city-required structural upgrade discovered during demo. We bring those up before the contract is signed, not after. Call (903) 568-7222 for a free estimate with real numbers.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sunnyvale
Bradford Remodeling runs crews in Mountain View, Santa Clara, Cupertino, and Los Altos. If your project sits near the Sunnyvale line, the same General Contractor team can scope and price it. We coordinate schedules across the South Bay so you’re not waiting on a crew that doesn’t know the local permit office.
Serving Sunnyvale, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunnyvale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About General Contractor in Sunnyvale
Yes. Any remodel that changes electrical, plumbing, or structural framing needs a permit through Sunnyvale’s One-Stop Permit Center. Homes in R-0 or R-1 zones with overlay districts often need a separate Planning review before the building permit clears. We pull permits before demo starts, and we don’t cover work that hasn’t been inspected.
Because some contractors price off the walkthrough and others price off the actual conditions. A bid that doesn’t check the subfloor, the load-bearing wall, or the age of the wiring is guessing. A bid that specifies cabinet lines, countertop material, and a written allowances sheet is real. We write the second kind. Call (903) 568-7222 for an exact quote, and we’ll show you the line items.
Plan on six to twelve months for an addition and nine to eighteen months for an ADU, depending on Planning review and inspection queue timing at the One-Stop Permit Center. The scoping and permit sequencing usually drive the calendar more than the framing. We set a realistic schedule at signing and update it in writing whenever an inspection date shifts.
Usually yes. We stage the demo so the plumbing and electrical stay live as long as practical, and we set up a temporary cooking station where the layout allows. A galley kitchen in a 1950s ranch is tighter than a larger Snail-area home, so we’ll tell you upfront how much of the kitchen stays functional and when it doesn’t.
Decide on cabinet lines, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or load-bearing walls. Those three decisions drive more price movement in a Sunnyvale remodel than anything else. Once we know them, we write the allowances sheet and the fixed price. Call (903) 568-7222 to schedule a walkthrough, and we’ll bring a checklist.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling, serving Sunnyvale and the surrounding South Bay.
