Fremont is large and varied: historic homes in Niles and Mission San Jose, post-war tracts in Centerville and Irvington, and hillside properties to the east. That variety changes the permit path. Historic areas have design review, hillside lots can require geotechnical study, and parts of the city fall within earthquake fault or liquefaction hazard zones that affect foundation design. We sort out those requirements with the City of Fremont before you commit to a design.
You’ll get a fixed construction price and one project manager.
We handle every permit. Here's the short version of what Fremont typically requires for common projects:
Detached, attached and garage ADUs for rental income or extended family.
Turn an existing garage into a legal ADU, in-law suite or home office.
Add a private suite of up to 500 sq ft inside the home you already own.
From refreshes to estate kitchens, typically $60K to $250K+.
Walk-in showers, primary suites and accessible bathrooms.
Bedrooms, primary suites and guest houses that match your home.
Whole-house renovations planned from 4–5 months to 12+ months.
One team for design, city approvals and construction.
2026 ranges for planning purposes. Your fixed price follows a site visit.
It can. Projects in mapped earthquake fault or liquefaction zones may need a geotechnical report and a foundation designed around it. We check hazard maps for your parcel during feasibility.
Most Fremont ADUs run about $150,000–$250,000 for a garage conversion and $275,000–$600,000 for a detached unit, depending on size, soils and finishes.
Yes. Exterior changes in historic areas are reviewed for compatibility with the district, while interior remodels generally need only building permits. We prepare drawings with that review in mind.
Most garage conversions to an ADU take 4–6 months including design, permits and construction.
Most Fremont kitchen remodels fall into three levels: about $60,000–$95,000 for a refresh, $95,000–$150,000 for a signature remodel with semi-custom cabinetry and layout changes, and $150,000–$250,000 or more for an estate-level custom kitchen, plus city permit fees.
It depends on scope: remodeling select spaces such as the kitchen and bathrooms takes about 4–5 months, a comprehensive remodel with structural changes 6–8 months, and a complete home redesign 8–12 months or more.
Planning a project in Fremont? Tell us about your property and choose your project type. We’ll review your ideas and follow up within one business day to schedule a free consultation.
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