Gar-Cal Corporation
Where We Serve
Serving homeowners throughout these local communities.
About Gar-Cal Corporation
Gar-Cal Corporation is listed on Silicon Valley Home Network under General Contractor, based in Pleasanton.
Hiring a general contractor in Pleasanton
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 a contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov.
Questions to ask
- 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.
What affects the price
- Size and scope
- Site work: grading, utilities, foundation
- Design, engineering and permit fees
- Finishes and fixtures
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