1
Mission Home Remodeling Inc
Based in San Francisco
28 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Oct 2026, median permit value $74k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 5 yrs
Active · B · #1078954 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
Kitchen remodel contractors in San Francisco, CA
345 contractors have kitchen permit records in San Francisco. CSLB license data dated Oct 16, 2026.
Which license do you need?
B or B-2 license required. A B-2 can take a kitchen job in an existing wood-frame house when the contract covers 3 or more unrelated trades and nothing structural changes: no load-bearing walls, foundations or roof structure. A structural plan needs a B.
Do you need a permit?
Yes. A kitchen remodel in San Francisco needs a DBI building permit, and most are approved over the counter. A remodel that changes the floor plan or removes walls needs two sets of plans, and registered contractors can file in-kind, non-structural kitchen and bath work through PermitSF with no plans.
Source: San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, Oct 18, 2026
Cost. Half of kitchen permits declared $40k to $180k, not total project cost. Details
25 of 345 with kitchen permits
Source: DataSF permits, 24 months to Oct 18, 2026.
Sorted by San Francisco kitchen remodel permits in the last 24 months, then years licensed. 320 more have kitchen permit records and aren't shown. How we rank.
345 contractors on this list pulled kitchen remodel permits in San Francisco in the last 24 months, 1,354 permits in all (DataSF, matched on license number; CSLB file dated Oct 16, 2026). Each card shows that contractor's own kitchen permit count and latest permit month, so you can see who does this work often.
2
Kenneth Chiu
Based in San Francisco
19 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Oct 2026, median permit value $145k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 23 yrs
Active · B · #817869 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp exempt · Verify on CSLB
3
EDRI Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
18 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Oct 2026, median permit value $60k · interior remodel, kitchen, bath
licensed 5 yrs
Active · B · #1070193 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
A General Engineering
License renewal due Oct 31, 2026.
4
We Do Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
18 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Oct 2026, median permit value $81k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 4 yrs
Active · B · #1096552 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
C-36 Plumbing
Workers' comp policy ends Nov 14, 2026. Ask for the renewal certificate.
5
Darren Lee
Based in San Francisco
17 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Sep 2026, median permit value $100k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 33 yrs
Active · B · #672385 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
6
Reliable Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
17 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Sep 2026, median permit value $72k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 13 yrs
Active · B · #983658 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp: policy ended · Verify on CSLB
Workers' comp policy ends Oct 17, 2026. Ask for the renewal certificate.
7
7 Hills Construction
Legal name: 7 Hills LLC · Based in San Francisco
16 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Sep 2026, median permit value $40k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 6 yrs
Active · B · #1064265 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
C-10 Electrical
8
Triond Remodeling Inc
Based in San Francisco
16 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Oct 2026, median permit value $40k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 5 yrs
Active · B · #1077218 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
Workers' comp policy ends Oct 30, 2026. Ask for the renewal certificate.
9
Sure Inc
Based in San Francisco
15 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Aug 2026, median permit value $82k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 37 yrs
Active · B · #561658 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
C-10 Electrical
10
Hong's General Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
13 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Aug 2026, median permit value $93k · bath, kitchen, interior remodel
licensed 12 yrs
Active · B · #995123 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
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Yong and ZHUO Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
12 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Jul 2026, median permit value $80k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 11 yrs
Active · B · #998906 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
12
Kag Designs and Construction LLC
Based in San Francisco
11 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Aug 2026, median permit value $36k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 3 yrs
Active · B · #1103702 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp exempt · Verify on CSLB
13
Bold Construction
Legal name: Fornari Inc · Based in San Francisco
11 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Sep 2026, median permit value $25k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 2 yrs
Active · B · #1124305 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp exempt · Verify on CSLB
14
G M Building and Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
10 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Jun 2026, median permit value $67k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 6 yrs
Active · B · #1062717 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
C-36 Plumbing
Workers' comp policy ends Nov 14, 2026. Ask for the renewal certificate.
15
Great Ocean Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
10 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Aug 2026, median permit value $114k · interior remodel, kitchen, bath
licensed 3 yrs
Active · B · #1103304 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
16
Gerson Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
10 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Jul 2026, median permit value $72k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 3 yrs
Active · B · #1108341 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
Workers' comp policy ends Nov 11, 2026. Ask for the renewal certificate.
17
Toboni Group LLC
Based in San Francisco
9 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Jun 2026, median permit value $250k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 27 yrs
Active · B · #766215 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
Workers' comp policy ends Nov 1, 2026. Ask for the renewal certificate.
18
Bay C T Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
9 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Aug 2026, median permit value $50k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 18 yrs
Active · B · #922224 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
19
CHL Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
9 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Sep 2026, median permit value $175k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 15 yrs
Active · B · #960561 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
20
Lee & Sons Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
9 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Sep 2026, median permit value $62k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 15 yrs
Active · B · #961053 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp exempt · Verify on CSLB
21
Yao Star Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
9 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Aug 2026, median permit value $68k · kitchen, bath, interior remodel
licensed 14 yrs
Active · B · #969667 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
22
GDH Roofing & Building Inc
Based in San Francisco
9 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Oct 2026, median permit value $180k · bath, kitchen, interior remodel
licensed 4 yrs
Active · B · #1083778 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
A General EngineeringC-39 Roofing
23
Ren Lei Construction Co Inc
Based in San Francisco
8 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Mar 2026, median permit value $385k · kitchen, bath, addition
licensed 34 yrs
Active · B · #635360 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
24
Kwong Associates
Based in San Francisco
8 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Jan 2026, median permit value $53k · interior remodel, kitchen, bath
licensed 18 yrs
Active · B · #913553 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
C-10 ElectricalC-36 Plumbing
25
Kevin Lin Construction Inc
Based in San Francisco
8 kitchen remodel permits in SF, latest Aug 2026, median permit value $142k · kitchen, interior remodel, bath
licensed 11 yrs
Active · B · #1004147 · Bond ✓ · Workers' comp ✓ · Verify on CSLB
Payment doesn't change the order. Business build-out? See commercial GCs. Each card shows CSLB data from the file dated Oct 16, 2026. Verify live on CSLB.
Permits in San Francisco
Permits go through San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI), Permit Center, 49 South Van Ness. Put in the contract who pulls the permit.
DBI gives over-the-counter review only to projects needing under 1 hour of plan review; plan on 2 to 8 hours at the counter. Bigger jobs go to in-house electronic plan review, and permit fees run about 3 to 4.5% of construction cost.
Source: San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, checked Oct 18, 2026
An owner can pull their own SF building permit, but a tenant can't unless acting as the owner's or contractor's agent. An agent's authorization must be dated by the owner within 30 calendar days.
Source: San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, checked Oct 18, 2026
What a kitchen job costs
Half of the 2,827 kitchen permits declared between $40k and $180k (median $78k).
Declared permit valuation, not total project cost
San Francisco permits from the last 24 months to Oct 18, 2026. The value is what the applicant wrote on the permit, so it is not what a homeowner paid in total. Source: DataSF. For an estimate by size and finish, use the home construction cost calculator.
B or B-2: which license fits your job
Both classes can act as your prime contractor. A B-2 is limited to remodels of an existing wood-frame house. If your plan changes the structure, look for a B.
| Job | B General Building | B-2 Residential Remodeling |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen or bath remodel in an existing house | Yes | Yes, when the contract covers 3 or more unrelated trades |
| Addition or new rooms | Yes | No |
| Moving or removing a load-bearing wall | Yes | No |
| New home | Yes | No |
| Commercial or tenant work | Yes | No |
Sources: CSLB, class B and class B-2, checked Oct 18, 2026. More in B vs B-2.
California rules for your contract
A down payment on a home improvement contract can't be more than $1,000 or 10% of the price, whichever is less. No progress payment can be more than the work done or materials delivered.
Source: California B&P Code 7159.5, checked Oct 18, 2026
Work under $1,000 in total (labor and materials) that needs no building permit doesn't require a license. The exemption doesn't apply if the person advertises as a contractor, has employees, or splits a job to stay under the limit.
Source: California B&P Code 7048, checked Oct 18, 2026
Every licensed contractor must keep a $25,000 contractor's bond on file with CSLB. That has been the amount since January 1, 2023.
Source: CSLB, bond requirements, checked Oct 18, 2026
A contractor with employees must carry workers' comp. Until 2028, a B contractor with no employees can legally file an exemption, so check which one yours did. From January 1, 2028, a workers' comp certificate is required for every license.
Source: CSLB, workers' compensation, checked Oct 18, 2026
Complaint history isn't in CSLB's free data files, so we don't show it. Check complaints on CSLB before you sign.
Kitchen remodel contractors near San Francisco
Other project types in San Francisco
How this list is built
City permit records from DataSF (the San Francisco open data portal), matched to each contractor by license number, covering the last 24 months. Checked Oct 18, 2026. A contractor is listed only with evidence for kitchen work: a permit record whose description matches, or a source the contractor gave us.
License class, status, dates, bond and workers' comp come from CSLB's public data files: Master file Oct 16, 2026, workers' comp file Oct 17, 2026, processed Oct 18, 2026. Each card links to that license's live CSLB record. Full method.