Frequently Asked Questions

We're a design-build general contractor handling kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, whole-home remodels, ADUs, and home additions across the Bay Area. Whether you're planning a focused update or a full renovation, we manage design, permitting, and construction under one roof.

Yes. As a design-build firm, we take your project from first sketch through final walkthrough - one accountable team for design, permitting, and the build, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Absolutely. We're happy to build from plans your architect or designer has already created, and we can also handle design in-house if you'd prefer a single team from concept through construction.

Both work for us. As a design-build firm, we can handle design in-house - space planning, materials, finishes, and the overall look - so one team carries your project from concept to completion. If you already have an architect or designer, we're glad to build from their plans.

Every project is different. Your timeline depends on the size and complexity of the work. Once we've reviewed your scope and finalized planning, we'll give you a clear schedule so you know what to expect at each stage - and we keep you updated throughout the project.

Yes. Before construction starts you'll receive a detailed schedule tied to your scope, so you always know what's happening next and roughly when each phase will wrap.

Yes - we provide free, no-obligation consultations and estimates for every project. Reach out and we'll set up a time to discuss your goals and walk your space.

After we review your goals, scope, and project details, we provide clear pricing so you know what to expect before work begins. Our estimates are designed to be transparent, helping you plan with confidence and avoid surprises.

Yes. After we review your project scope, materials, and site conditions, we provide a project-specific estimate so you have a clear understanding of the expected cost before construction starts.

You can pay using standard offline payment methods, and we also offer flexible financing to help make your project more manageable. We're happy to walk through the options that best fit your project during your consultation.

Yes. Your proposal lays out a clear payment schedule tied to project milestones, so payments line up with the work being completed - no surprises.

Getting started is simple. Reach out to schedule a consultation, and we'll discuss your goals, project scope, budget, and timeline. From there, we'll outline the next steps and help you move forward with a clear plan.

We visit your home, listen to your goals, look at the space, and discuss scope, ideas, and budget. From there we put together a clear design direction and a detailed proposal for your project.

Yes. As your design-build contractor, we manage the permitting process and coordinate the required inspections as part of your project, so you don't have to navigate the city process on your own.

Many remodels do - especially when they involve structural, electrical, plumbing, or layout changes. During planning we'll let you know exactly what your project requires and handle the paperwork and inspections for you.

Yes. We design and build detached, attached, and junior ADUs (JADUs), along with home additions that add square footage and long-term value - managing design, permitting, and construction under one roof.

Absolutely. During your consultation we'll talk through your lot, goals, and options, and walk you through what's feasible for an ADU or addition before you commit to anything.

Before we break ground, we'll walk you through what to expect - the schedule, access to work areas, and how we'll keep your home clean and protected. Beyond clearing the space and sharing your priorities, we handle the heavy lifting.

We serve homeowners across the East Bay and San Francisco - including Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, Moraga, Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Berkeley, Oakland, Fremont, and San Francisco.

We build throughout Contra Costa County, the greater East Bay, and San Francisco. If you're near one of our service areas and don't see your city listed, reach out - there's a good chance we can help.

Yes. If you'd like eco-friendly or sustainable materials, let us know before the project begins. You can also supply specific materials you'd like us to use, and we'll review them with you during planning to make sure they fit the scope of your remodel.

Yes. Gold Remodeling is a licensed California general contractor (License #1139879) and fully insured.

You can reach us by phone at (925) 237-1247 or through your dedicated project manager for day-to-day updates. We stay in close contact throughout your remodel, so you always know who to call and what comes next.

Yes. At the end of the project, we review the finished work with you, confirm the details meet expectations, and address any final touch-ups so everything is completed properly.

We do. We take pride in our craftsmanship and stand behind the work we deliver, finishing every project with a walkthrough together to make sure everything is right before we call it done.