1067 FAIRVIEW AVE., SAN JOSE, CA

1067 Fairview Ave., San Jose, CA

Design Build Residential Addition

  • Architecture: Contemporary

  • Submarket: Willow Glen

  • Designer: TerraRevo Builders

  • General Contractor: TerraRevo Builders

  • Landscaping: TerraRevo Builders

  • Status: Completed in 2020

  • Scope of Work: Whole house remodel and addition. Demolished the existing single-story ranch house down to the foundation and added approximately 2,000 sq. ft. creating a new second story.

  • Work Categories: Demo, foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, concrete, decking, low voltage wiring, flooring, painting, roofing, tile setting, countertop fabrication, drainage, concrete flat work.

  • Finishes Used:

Quick and efficient answers to common questions about our services and processes.

  • It depends on a few factors.  A partial remodel can be done in under 6 months and a full remodel can be done in about 10 months.

  • It varies by municipalities and whether the building permit can be obtained online.  Online permits can be obtained within days whereas building permits involving a planning department can take months to obtain.

  • TerraRevo Builders operates mostly in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

  • About 12 months depending on weather.

  • No, a designer can be used to draw plans.

  • Yes, TerraRevo Builders provides workers to do remodels and typically subs out major trade work like roofing and electrical work.

  • Yes, TerraRevo Builders has a Class B Contractors license.

  • Yes, TerraRevo Builders carries general liability insurance in appropriate amounts to cover its work.

  • The cost to remodel varies greatly depending mostly on how much square footage is being added and what areas are being remodeled.  A small remodel can cost is as little as $75,000 whereas a full remodel can cost over $1 million.

  • TerraRevo Builders mostly does modern farmhouses, craftsman, contemporary, modern, Spanish revival, Spanish Mediterranean, postmodern, and other styles found throughout California.  Lately, we have been building a lot of modern floor plans with large open great rooms and kitchens.

  • In periods of heavy rain, and where there is no roof overhead, delays to construction can occur.

  • Homeowners mostly choose to rent a house or apartment during a major remodel or renovation.

  • Yes, by law TerraRevo Builders is required to provide a construction warranty in the State of California which transfers from homeowner to homeowner.

  • Architectural, structural, and Title 24 details are generally required by most municipalities to issue a building permit when new square footage is being added.  Most building departments will want to see setback information and may also require that a survey and a soils report be included for larger projects.

  • Yes, TerraRevo Builders provides concrete foundations, driveways, pathways, and other concrete work to include retaining walls.

  • Outside of construction, homeowners typically pay for the cost of construction drawings, permits, studies, and reports.

  • In most cases, a remodel increases the value of a home by two to three times the cost of construction.  For example, if a homeowner spends $250,000 updating a home the street value of the remodel can be as high as $750,000.  Adding square footage significantly adds to the value of a home, especially in California.