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Design-build firms in San Jose

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for San Jose, California, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$6,500 – $32,000drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$64,000 – $192,000designed and built
Addition
$192,000 – $512,000designed and built
San Jose vs US
+28%well above the US median

Licensing in California. California contractors need a CSLB license for most remodeling work. Check the license number and its bond on the CSLB site before you sign.

Number 1: Top Home Builders Inc

5.0(93)out of 5, from 93 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

In San Jose, Top Home Builders takes on home remodeling with a design-led process that shows clients the planned result before construction begins. Projects include kitchen updates, bathroom renovations and custom home builds.

(669) 282-0906 5450 Thornwood Dr E, San Jose, CA 95123

Number 2: Valley Boutique Builders

4.9(75)out of 5, from 75 reviewson GoogleLos Altos, CA

Valley Boutique Builders is a design-build remodeler in Los Altos covering Atherton, Cupertino, Los Altos Hills and the wider Bay Area. It handles kitchen and bathroom remodels, full-home remodels, home additions, ADUs and custom home construction.

(669) 201-9208 153 2nd St Unit 105, Los Altos, CA 94022

Number 3: Nextstage Design

4.9(47)out of 5, from 47 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

Next Stage Design runs remodels across Santa Clara County on a design-build basis, taking projects from design through construction with one team. It handles home additions and larger remodels, and the company is transitioning to full employee ownership.

(408) 323-5300 2157 O'Toole Ave #70, San Jose, CA 95131

Number 4: Residential Design

5.0(2)out of 5, from 2 reviewson GoogleSan Jose

Residential Design & Build is a South Bay design-build contractor remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, building additions and ADUs, renovating whole homes and making custom cabinetry. It serves San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View and nearby Bay Area towns.

(408) 436-5448

Number 5: Arch General Construction

5.0(2)out of 5, from 2 reviewson GoogleMilpitas, CA

Arch General Construction is a Milpitas contractor offering design and build services for homes in the San Jose area. Its work includes bathroom remodels along with smaller repair jobs, and the team visits each property to assess the problem before proposing a fix.

(669) 899-1451 390 S Abbott Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035

Number 6: San Jose Architectural Designer

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleSonoma, CA

SDL Residential Design is a home design firm working with San Jose homeowners on new builds, additions, remodels and cosmetic updates. Services include plan drawings, interior design, space planning, permitting and acting as a liaison between the homeowner and the contractor.

(707) 508-8828 470 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476

Number 7: Ot Bay Builders

4.8(92)out of 5, from 92 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

Ot Bay Builders is a design-build firm in San Jose, California.

(408) 766-7272 1580 Oakland Rd c106, San Jose, CA 95131

Number 8: Prime Design and Build

4.8(51)out of 5, from 51 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

Prime Design and Build is a design-build firm serving San Jose, California.

(650) 220-9600 1729 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112

Number 9: Canyon Design Build

No Google reviews yetSan Jose

Canyon Design Build provides design, architecture and general contracting for home remodels in the Bay Area. Its work centers on custom living spaces reworked to fit how a household's needs and daily routines change over time, from planning through construction.

Number 10: New Home Builders In San Jose

No Google reviews yetSan Jose

Feldman Construction builds new homes and handles home renovations in San Jose. It runs projects through a design-build process that combines planning, design and construction, so homeowners work with one company from concept to completion.

What design-build firms charge in San Jose

In San Jose, a design phase typically costs $6,500 – $32,000. Remodeling labor in San Jose runs about 28% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where California or San Jose licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms san jose", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in San Jose: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.