General Contractors in San Jose
New homes and rebuilds, ADUs and garage conversions, home additions and second stories, major remodels that need several trades, and foundation, seismic and structural work. Share your plans, photos and budget, and we'll send it to one local general contractor.
24 local general contractors on SVHN serving San Jose
Common general contractor jobs in San Jose
General Contractors based in San Jose(24)
Before you hire
- Get a written contract with a payment schedule tied to finished work. In California the down payment can't exceed 10% or $1,000, whichever is less.
- For an ADU, check your city's ADU rules early. California limits what cities can require, and many cities have pre-approved ADU plans that save time.
- Ask who pulls the permits, who handles inspections, and who hires the engineer and architect.
- Ask how change orders are priced and approved, and how the schedule is updated.
- Look up the license, bond and workers' comp on the CSLB website before you sign.
In California, a general contractor running a project with two or more unrelated trades needs a B General Building license from the CSLB. Projects like these need permits, and structural work usually needs an engineer's plans.
How SVHN works
- 1Tell us what you need. Two minutes: the job, a few questions, photos.
- 2Confirm your email. One tap, so pros know you're real.
- 3We send it to one local pro. A person reads it, then offers it to one pro.
- 4Track every step. Accepted, contacted, scheduled, on the way.
- 5We check in after. How did it go? Your answer counts.
General Contractors in San Jose: questions
How do I find a good general contractor in San Jose?
Tell SVHN what you need in about two minutes, with a few photos. A person at SVHN reads your request and sends it to one local general contractor who does that work in San Jose. You can follow every step on your tracking page, and we check in after the job.
Does a general contractor need a license?
In California, a general contractor running a project with two or more unrelated trades needs a B General Building license from the CSLB. Projects like these need permits, and structural work usually needs an engineer's plans. You can look up any license number at cslb.ca.gov.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the job: size and scope, site work: grading, utilities, foundation, design, engineering and permit fees, finishes and fixtures. Because the pro sees your answers and photos before calling, the first conversation can get to a real estimate faster. You agree the price directly with the pro.
Is SVHN free for homeowners?
Yes. Requesting a pro through SVHN costs you nothing, and we send your request to one pro at a time, not to a crowd. Your contact details go only to the pro who accepts your job.
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