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SAVIANO BUILDERS. (Thomas A. Saviano, Contractor), is a licensed construction company. We are both Green builders and an EPA certified contractors. We are working from San Francisco to Santa Cruz for more than 30 years. We specialize in remodeling both residential and commercial buildings. SAVIANO BUILDERS offers complete construction services including new construction, remodeling, consulting and project management. SAVIANO BUILDERS, can also provide a wide variety of repair services. We have worked with many good architects and engineers. We can provide complete plans, specifications and engineering for most any type of residential construction project. We have scores of references most with photographs as well as names and phone numbers of the clients involved. Please contact us if you would like information about our references.
"I hired Saviano Builders to tear down my old deck and build a new one. From start to finish, the company was prompt, professional and honest. The owner of the company, Tom Saviano came out himself to oversee the work to make sure the quality of the work was up to his standards. I found him to be incredibly reliable and efficient. My deck was finished in a week and a half. It looks amazing. Most importantly is safe now."
Debbie C on March 2025
SAVIANO BUILDERS. (Thomas A. Saviano, Contractor), is a licensed construction company. We are both Green builders and an EPA certified contractors. We are working from San Francisco to Santa Cruz for more than 30 years. We specialize in remodeling both residential and commercial buildings. SAVIANO BUILDERS offers complete construction services including new construction, remodeling, consulting and project management. SAVIANO BUILDERS, can also provide a wide variety of repair services. We have worked with many good architects and engineers. We can provide complete plans, specifications and engineering for most any type of residential construction project. We have scores of references most with photographs as well as names and phone numbers of the clients involved. Please contact us if you would like information about our references.
"I hired Saviano Builders to tear down my old deck and build a new one. From start to finish, the company was prompt, professional and honest. The owner of the company, Tom Saviano came out himself to oversee the work to make sure the quality of the work was up to his standards. I found him to be incredibly reliable and efficient. My deck was finished in a week and a half. It looks amazing. Most importantly is safe now."
Debbie C on March 2025
We have been in business for 10 years. We provide excellent craftsmanship at an affordable price. Our projects are completed on time and on budget. Most of our competition is 50% slower and 50% more expensive. Our services include: home building home remodeling basement construction accessory dwelling units
We have been in business for 10 years. We provide excellent craftsmanship at an affordable price. Our projects are completed on time and on budget. Most of our competition is 50% slower and 50% more expensive. Our services include: home building home remodeling basement construction accessory dwelling units
As a trusted general contractor in San Jose, We specialize in all phases of home building, remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, garages, barns, sheds, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Our kitchen always felt too small and cluttered, so we extended it into the unused dining space. DevArt8 Builders guided us through every step, from designing the layout to choosing materials. They added more storage that made the organization so much easier and improved the overall layout of the space. The team was professional, easy to work with, and kept everything on schedule."
Charles Arthur C on February 2025
As a trusted general contractor in San Jose, We specialize in all phases of home building, remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, garages, barns, sheds, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Our kitchen always felt too small and cluttered, so we extended it into the unused dining space. DevArt8 Builders guided us through every step, from designing the layout to choosing materials. They added more storage that made the organization so much easier and improved the overall layout of the space. The team was professional, easy to work with, and kept everything on schedule."
Charles Arthur C on February 2025
Hi, my name is Larry Murphy, and I'm the owner of Lakota Design Group. We've been designing and installing custom landscape projects in the Bay Area for the past 50 years. During those years we've designed and built everything you can imagine and completed over 5,000 projects. We've also worked for some of the most influential people in Silicon Valley, including executives from Apple, Yahoo & the San Francisco 49ers. From both design & construction viewpoints, we know what works and what doesn't, what looks good & what doesn't. We'll work with you using our custom 3d design process to create your dream landscape design. Then, using your new landscape design, we'll get bids for you from our list of vetted contractors. If you then choose to use one of our contractors for your installation, your design is free since our contractors pay us for it. They also pay us to manage your project, so you don't have to. You can check us out at https://www.lakotadesigngroup.com. We'd love to work with you!
"Punctual. Informative. Friendly. Good work, excellent completion. Pleasing sight."
jan f on September 2024
Hi, my name is Larry Murphy, and I'm the owner of Lakota Design Group. We've been designing and installing custom landscape projects in the Bay Area for the past 50 years. During those years we've designed and built everything you can imagine and completed over 5,000 projects. We've also worked for some of the most influential people in Silicon Valley, including executives from Apple, Yahoo & the San Francisco 49ers. From both design & construction viewpoints, we know what works and what doesn't, what looks good & what doesn't. We'll work with you using our custom 3d design process to create your dream landscape design. Then, using your new landscape design, we'll get bids for you from our list of vetted contractors. If you then choose to use one of our contractors for your installation, your design is free since our contractors pay us for it. They also pay us to manage your project, so you don't have to. You can check us out at https://www.lakotadesigngroup.com. We'd love to work with you!
"Punctual. Informative. Friendly. Good work, excellent completion. Pleasing sight."
jan f on September 2024
Welcome to Cal Green Remodeling. We do our best to take the stress out of home remodeling, working directly with our clients to make sure they understand the process, options available, and budget. Our goal is to make your project everything you dreamt it would be. From custom kitchens to concrete floors we do it all and our experienced professionals can help you figure out what products are right for you. We offer industrial grade finishes that can handle excessive traffic, as well as fine finishes for your home. Contact us today for a free estimate, we look forward to hearing from you. Website - https://calgreenremodeling.com/ Phone - 800-803-9927
"We were looking to remodel our kitchen or bath for a few years. We kept getting estimates from different companies and always felt the price was off or the person was not a good fit. Then, finally, we met Shai with Cal Green Remodeling. What a great guy! He is very upfront and honest about what we can expect in terms of cost and work flow. Because of his honest approach, we hired him. We felt he gave us the good and bad and how to resolve the bad as well. In the end, the process was fairly smooth, and the few hick-ups we had, for example, the city and their permit process, were well explained to us at the beginning, so we were ready. Our kitchen or bath looks amazing, and I plan to work with Cal Green Remodeling again. Thanks Shai!"
Albert R on December 2023
Welcome to Cal Green Remodeling. We do our best to take the stress out of home remodeling, working directly with our clients to make sure they understand the process, options available, and budget. Our goal is to make your project everything you dreamt it would be. From custom kitchens to concrete floors we do it all and our experienced professionals can help you figure out what products are right for you. We offer industrial grade finishes that can handle excessive traffic, as well as fine finishes for your home. Contact us today for a free estimate, we look forward to hearing from you. Website - https://calgreenremodeling.com/ Phone - 800-803-9927
"We were looking to remodel our kitchen or bath for a few years. We kept getting estimates from different companies and always felt the price was off or the person was not a good fit. Then, finally, we met Shai with Cal Green Remodeling. What a great guy! He is very upfront and honest about what we can expect in terms of cost and work flow. Because of his honest approach, we hired him. We felt he gave us the good and bad and how to resolve the bad as well. In the end, the process was fairly smooth, and the few hick-ups we had, for example, the city and their permit process, were well explained to us at the beginning, so we were ready. Our kitchen or bath looks amazing, and I plan to work with Cal Green Remodeling again. Thanks Shai!"
Albert R on December 2023
At Rock Bay Construction & Remodeling we transform visions into reality. Based in the heart of the Bay Area, CA, and backed by over 10 years of experience. Our family-owned company prides itself on delivering high-quality construction, remodeling, and design services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether modernizing kitchens and bathrooms, adding new rooms, or executing complete home renovations, our expert team ensures precision, reliability, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Partner with us to elevate your space with the perfect blend of functionality and style. Contact us today to get started! Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic # 119693
"It was such a smooth process. Our bathroom looks amazing. The team was very accommodating to last minute changes by us, very transparent in communicating to us on the milestones. We were also at work during the day and felt very safe with the workers around our dog. The project manager brought the right skilled plumbers, electricians and tile people to work on the project and it felt like a white glove treatment. On the cost side, very affordable for the quality of work they perform and we found the transparency in pricing very critical to us picking them."
Nilotpal P on February 2025
At Rock Bay Construction & Remodeling we transform visions into reality. Based in the heart of the Bay Area, CA, and backed by over 10 years of experience. Our family-owned company prides itself on delivering high-quality construction, remodeling, and design services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether modernizing kitchens and bathrooms, adding new rooms, or executing complete home renovations, our expert team ensures precision, reliability, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Partner with us to elevate your space with the perfect blend of functionality and style. Contact us today to get started! Licensed, bonded and insured. Lic # 119693
"It was such a smooth process. Our bathroom looks amazing. The team was very accommodating to last minute changes by us, very transparent in communicating to us on the milestones. We were also at work during the day and felt very safe with the workers around our dog. The project manager brought the right skilled plumbers, electricians and tile people to work on the project and it felt like a white glove treatment. On the cost side, very affordable for the quality of work they perform and we found the transparency in pricing very critical to us picking them."
Nilotpal P on February 2025
We specialize in remodeling and addition ADU’s kitchens and baths of all kinds water heaters windows ,acrylic stuccos ,regular stucco, siding, roofing, electrical, plumbing anything that has to do to a house we do it
We specialize in remodeling and addition ADU’s kitchens and baths of all kinds water heaters windows ,acrylic stuccos ,regular stucco, siding, roofing, electrical, plumbing anything that has to do to a house we do it
Unique Home Design & Remodeling is a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member on our construction team. Unique Home Design & Remodeling's mission is to accomplish full customer satisfaction in every area possible from color selection to project completion. Unique Home Design & Remodeling's main focus is to provide our future clients with a professional home improvement experience. We vow to our customers with the highest level of quality construction services at fair market and competitive prices. To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes.
Unique Home Design & Remodeling is a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member on our construction team. Unique Home Design & Remodeling's mission is to accomplish full customer satisfaction in every area possible from color selection to project completion. Unique Home Design & Remodeling's main focus is to provide our future clients with a professional home improvement experience. We vow to our customers with the highest level of quality construction services at fair market and competitive prices. To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes.
Our main goal in LeCut Construction is to make our clients happy and satisfied from all the stages of the project! We believe in good workmanship that's why our guys are very dedicated and diligent that's what makes our job much easier. LeCut Construction is a family-owned and operated contracting company serving the Bay Area. We pride ourselves in our detailed workmanship and exceptional customer service. When you choose LeCut to carry out your vision, you become part of the LeCut family. We treat every project with diligence and care, and we stand by our values of quality, integrity, accountability, and respect. Our business is almost solely built on referrals which speaks volumes of our client satisfaction and consistency. We hope you choose LeCut for your next project.
"We recently renovated both of our bathrooms and had an amazing experience with the crew. They were incredibly humble, clean, and professional throughout the entire process. They showed great attention to detail and were always responsive to any questions or requests we had. The team worked diligently every day until the job was done, and the results are fantastic. Recommendation: Make sure to order all materials and fixtures in advance—this really helps the crew work more efficiently and avoid delays. I highly recommend them for any job you’re considering, big or small. Their work ethic and professionalism truly stand out."
Liat L on April 2025
Our main goal in LeCut Construction is to make our clients happy and satisfied from all the stages of the project! We believe in good workmanship that's why our guys are very dedicated and diligent that's what makes our job much easier. LeCut Construction is a family-owned and operated contracting company serving the Bay Area. We pride ourselves in our detailed workmanship and exceptional customer service. When you choose LeCut to carry out your vision, you become part of the LeCut family. We treat every project with diligence and care, and we stand by our values of quality, integrity, accountability, and respect. Our business is almost solely built on referrals which speaks volumes of our client satisfaction and consistency. We hope you choose LeCut for your next project.
"We recently renovated both of our bathrooms and had an amazing experience with the crew. They were incredibly humble, clean, and professional throughout the entire process. They showed great attention to detail and were always responsive to any questions or requests we had. The team worked diligently every day until the job was done, and the results are fantastic. Recommendation: Make sure to order all materials and fixtures in advance—this really helps the crew work more efficiently and avoid delays. I highly recommend them for any job you’re considering, big or small. Their work ethic and professionalism truly stand out."
Liat L on April 2025
We Provide Custom Fit Landscape's Construction and Design. Cal Poly Graduates we have over 25 years in the business with both General B and C-27 Licenses along with A+ rating with BBB. We are a Full In House Company that specializes in All Aspects of Landscape Construction from Outdoor Kitchens, Decks, Water Feature's, Out Door Room's, All HardScapes, Trellis's, Arbors, Patios and Plant Design and Installation. Along with Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, General Contracting and both ADU and Junior ADU's.
"Natural Vibrations Inc. just completed our second project with them, conversion of a 1960s rumpus room into a junior ADU, including bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining space. It required thoughtful design, placement of lengthy sewer and water lines, extensive new electrical work, addition of a window, HVAC heat pump system, removal and replacement of new sheetrock, insulation, porcelain flooring, quartz countertops, appliances, fine carpentry including custom shelving, restoration of antique stained glass windows, tiling, and a versatile lighting system with spectrum-adjustable LED illumination. This was accomplished with minimal disruption and maximum attention to our input at every stage. We enjoyed their cheerful company and parted, once again, on the best of terms."
Sherry T on September 2024
We Provide Custom Fit Landscape's Construction and Design. Cal Poly Graduates we have over 25 years in the business with both General B and C-27 Licenses along with A+ rating with BBB. We are a Full In House Company that specializes in All Aspects of Landscape Construction from Outdoor Kitchens, Decks, Water Feature's, Out Door Room's, All HardScapes, Trellis's, Arbors, Patios and Plant Design and Installation. Along with Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, General Contracting and both ADU and Junior ADU's.
"Natural Vibrations Inc. just completed our second project with them, conversion of a 1960s rumpus room into a junior ADU, including bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining space. It required thoughtful design, placement of lengthy sewer and water lines, extensive new electrical work, addition of a window, HVAC heat pump system, removal and replacement of new sheetrock, insulation, porcelain flooring, quartz countertops, appliances, fine carpentry including custom shelving, restoration of antique stained glass windows, tiling, and a versatile lighting system with spectrum-adjustable LED illumination. This was accomplished with minimal disruption and maximum attention to our input at every stage. We enjoyed their cheerful company and parted, once again, on the best of terms."
Sherry T on September 2024
Guest house building services FAQs
In terms of construction, a log home and a stick‑built house often cost about the same. For example, a 1,500‑square‑foot cabin runs roughly $187,500 to $262,500. The price differences come from design choices and labor. Quality logs, complex rooflines, and specialty finishes add up, while a simple plan using local materials keeps costs close to those of a conventional build. Understanding these variables helps you decide whether a log structure meets both your style and budget.
Modern prefab kits streamline the build, but the upgraded finishes and design features mean they sit at the upper end of cabin pricing. You’re paying for precision cuts, insulated panels, and shorter build times, all of which raise the per‑square‑foot cost. While kits can still save on labor, expect the total price to fall within the higher range compared to a basic shell, especially if you choose premium add-ons or request design tweaks.
In many markets, building is the more budget‑friendly option. Purchasing a finished cabin means paying for someone else’s upgrades, profit margin, and often a prime‑location markup. When you build, you control the site, layout, and materials, allowing you to adjust costs as needed. Owners also tend to see a more substantial return on investment (ROI) at resale, particularly when the cabin is situated on ample land. Be sure to factor in land, permits, and any unexpected site work costs before making a decision.
The timeline for building a cabin depends on the design and site conditions. A prefab kit assembled on a prepared lot can be ready in a few weeks. A custom build on raw land—with clearing, utilities, and bespoke details—usually runs eight to nine months. Weather, material lead times, and permit approvals can extend the schedule, so budget for extra time when planning. Working with an experienced builder who lines up subcontractors early helps keep the project on track.
As cabins grow, the per‑square‑foot rate often stays steady, but the overall bill rises quickly. A compact footprint still needs a foundation, roof, and systems, so smaller cabins can feel more expensive per square foot than larger builds. Larger cabins, meanwhile, consume far more material, so even at $125 to $175 per square foot, the total cost rises quickly. Pinpoint your must‑have square footage before signing off on final plans.
Log cabins require more maintenance than conventional houses. Expect to inspect the exterior annually, clean and reseal it every three to five years, and address moisture issues promptly. The payoff for that extra care is longevity and character, but if you skip routine maintenance, small problems—like sun‑bleached logs or minor leaks—can turn into costly repairs. Budget both time and money for preservation to keep the cabin looking sharp and structurally sound.
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