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Kitchen remodeling in San Jose, designed and built by one team.
In-house 3D design, City of San José permits and construction under one contract, with a fixed price before any work begins.
- 25+ yearsof building experience
- CSLB #1110631licensed and insured
- One contractdesign, permits and build
- 1-year warrantyon all workmanship
The True Builders difference
A kitchen planned once and built right. Your fixed price is set before demolition.
6-12weeks of construction
3Ddesign before you commit
1single point of contact
In short: Most San Jose kitchen remodels take 6-12 weeks of construction after design and permits. A City of San José permit is needed whenever plumbing, circuits, gas lines or walls change.
BeforeAfterDesign concept
Same kitchen. A completely new feel.
Cabinetry
Full-height cabinets replace dated oak and add storage all the way to the ceiling.
Surfaces
Quartz counters and handmade tile replace laminate and a faded cream backsplash.
Lighting
Recessed and task lighting replace one fluorescent box for an evenly lit room.
Illustrative design concept. Ask us about completed kitchens near you.
Why True Builders
Designed around how your San Jose home really works.
Most San Jose kitchens were built for another era: closed galleys in 1950s-70s ranch homes, narrow rooms and tired wiring in older Willow Glen and Rose Garden houses. Before design is final, we check every wall, the panel and the plumbing, so your kitchen is designed once, priced once and built without surprises.
- Wall removals engineered and permitted
- Panel and gas capacity checked first
- Title 24 lighting planned from day one
- Selections made before your fixed price
Kitchen remodel options
Four ways to remodel a San Jose kitchen.
Kitchen refresh
Keep the layout that works and replace what dates it: cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
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Signature remodel
Re-plan the work triangle around a new island or sink, with semi-custom cabinets and tile.
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Open concept
Open the wall to your family room with an engineered beam, rerouted utilities and permits.
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Custom estate kitchen
Full custom cabinetry, natural stone, premium appliances and a butler’s pantry or bar.
Ask about thisWhat’s included
Everything your kitchen needs, under one contract.
01
Design & 3D renderings
Layouts, cabinetry and finishes from our in-house team, shown in 3D before you commit.
02
Custom cabinetry
Custom or semi-custom storage built around how you cook, from pull-outs to pantry walls.
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Counters & tile
Quartz, stone or porcelain counters and handmade-tile backsplashes set by our team.
04
Layout & structure
Walls opened, beams added and sinks or ranges moved, all engineered and fully permitted.
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Electrical, plumbing & gas
Dedicated circuits, panel upgrades, new supply lines and hookups for gas or induction.
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Lighting & finishes
Layered recessed, task and accent lighting with durable flooring and finished trim work.
How it works
Five clear steps, one accountable team.
01
Site visit
Week 1We measure the kitchen, check the panel, plumbing and any walls you want to move, and learn how you cook.
02
Design & 3D
Design phaseOur designers develop your layout, cabinetry and finishes in 3D, and you choose real products with us, not placeholders.
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Fixed price
Before constructionWith design and selections complete, you receive a fixed construction price and a schedule, with no surprise line items later.
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Permits
City reviewWe prepare the drawings, submit them to the City of San José, answer plan-check comments and order long-lead items early.
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Build & final
6-12 weeksDemolition, rough-ins, inspections, cabinetry, counters and finishes, led by one project manager through your final walkthrough.
60-second planner
What kind of remodel fits your kitchen?
Your answers carry into the estimate form
Local know-how
Remodeling a kitchen in San Jose.
Neighborhoods
Willow Glen
1920s-1950s bungalows and ranchesNarrow bungalow kitchens often borrow space from a dining nook or pantry, and original plaster, older wiring and galvanized plumbing are best replaced while walls are open.
Cambrian
1950s-1960s ranch homesClassic candidates for an open-concept remodel. The wall between kitchen and family room is often load-bearing, so an engineered beam is part of the plan from day one.
Almaden Valley
1970s-1990s family homesLarger kitchens with dated finishes and bulky soffits. Removing soffits, re-planning the island and layering new lighting make these rooms feel completely new again.
Rose Garden
1920s-1940s period homesPeriod details matter here. We design kitchens that feel current while respecting the original trim, windows and proportions that make these homes so loved.
Berryessa
1960s-1970s tract homesEfficient U-shape and galley kitchens that respond beautifully to a reworked layout, full-height cabinetry and better lighting, often without moving any walls.
Evergreen
1980s-2000s homesSpacious footprints ready for a premium refresh: new cabinetry, a larger island and integrated appliances, usually without relocating plumbing or gas lines.
When you need a permit
Permits are needed for new or moved plumbing, circuits, gas lines, vents or walls. Swapping cabinets in place may not need one.
Load-bearing walls
Many San Jose ranch homes have a bearing wall between kitchen and family room. Opening it needs an engineered beam and a permit.
Electrical capacity
Older 60-100 amp panels are common. Induction and new appliance circuits often need a panel upgrade, planned before design.
Title 24 energy rules
California’s energy code applies to remodels: new lighting must be high-efficacy and new ventilation must meet today’s standards.
Client stories
What homeowners say about True Builders.
We collaborated with True Builders to renovate two bathrooms in our home… What stood out was their offer to select finished materials for us, saving time and energy for a fixed fee.
Having Nathan as our project manager was an absolute blessing!… Nathan made communication a breeze, keeping us in the loop with progress updates throughout the entire project.
I am a designer in my profession and I am very much into the details… True Builders never stopped the work and continue with everything that is needed to make a progress.
FAQs
San Jose kitchen remodeling, questions answered.
Most San Jose kitchen remodels take 6-12 weeks of active construction. Design, selections and permits come first and depend on scope: a same-layout refresh moves fastest, while projects that remove walls or relocate plumbing need engineering and plan check before construction starts.
You need a permit from the City of San José when you add or move plumbing, electrical circuits, gas lines or ventilation, or change walls. Replacing cabinets and counters in place without touching those systems may not require one. We confirm what applies during the free site visit and handle the entire permit process.
Yes. Most of our San Jose clients stay home during a kitchen remodel. The kitchen will be out of service and work hours bring noise and dust, so we help you set up a temporary kitchenette and protect the rest of the house.
Usually, yes. In many San José ranch homes the wall between them is load-bearing, so we have it engineered, size a new beam, reroute anything inside the wall and include it in the permit set.
No. Our in-house design team creates the layout and 3D renderings with you, based on how you cook, store and entertain. Bring photos of kitchens you love and we’ll turn them into a buildable plan.
Scope drives cost more than anything: whether walls move, whether plumbing or gas lines relocate, the cabinetry level, counter materials and appliances. Older San José homes may also need electrical panel or plumbing upgrades. We give you a fixed construction price after design and selections are complete.
Yes. If your kitchen needs more capacity for induction, new appliances or added circuits, we plan the panel or service upgrade as part of the design and coordinate it through permits and inspection.
All of them, including Willow Glen, Rose Garden, Cambrian, Almaden Valley, Evergreen, Berryessa, Blossom Valley, West San José, Naglee Park and Silver Creek. We’re based in San José and also serve Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos and Milpitas.
Free estimate
Start with a free site visit.
Tell us a little about your kitchen and we’ll reach out to schedule a visit. No pressure and no obligation, just a clear plan.
- Share your projectA few details now; photos help if you have them.
- Free site visitWe measure, check feasibility and talk through ideas.
- Design and fixed priceA clear plan and a fixed price before any work begins.
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