Existing-conditions check
Soffits, floor structure and panel capacity in the Almaden house.
R&B Master Construction Inc. / Almaden
Kitchen Remodeling in Almaden
Two-story and hillside kitchens across the Almaden Valley.
Almaden Valley houses from the 1960s through the 1980s often have a peninsula, a soffit over the cabinets and a kitchen that was generous when it was built. Turning that into an island kitchen is a common goal, and it is a design question before it is a construction one.
CSLB #115865784 W Santa Clara St, Suite 700San Jose, CA 95113
Kitchen remodeling / Almaden
Islands, soffits and what they hide.
Soffits in older Almaden kitchens sometimes carry ducts or plumbing vents, so removing them is not always a cosmetic step. We open an inspection hole or check the attic before promising a clean ceiling line.
A new island usually needs power, and sometimes a sink or a vent. Getting those to the middle of the floor is easier over a crawlspace than on a slab, and we check which you have.
On the hillside streets, steep driveways can limit how big a delivery truck we use.
Architectural services by our in-house licensed architect; design, architectural drawings and permits included.
Included in the scope
One contract, design through final inspection.
Island layout
Clearances, seating and where power and plumbing would come up.
Permit set
Drawings and the application, filed with the agency that covers your address.
Project photos
Recent kitchen work by R&B.
City of San José Building Division
Permits for an Almaden kitchen.
Most Almaden addresses are in the City of San José, whose Building Division reviews kitchen remodels that change structure, plumbing or wiring. A few properties sit in unincorporated county pockets, so we confirm the agency for your parcel before we file.
- Check the parcel. We confirm whether the Almaden address is city or county.
- Submit drawings. Plans go to the correct agency for review.
- Inspections through final. Rough-in and final inspections are scheduled by our team.
Kitchen remodeling process / Almaden
From the first Almaden visit to the last inspection.
Visit
We walk the Almaden kitchen and the rooms next to it.
Design
Layouts are drawn and revised with you until the island and storage feel right.
Permit
The approved design becomes a permit set for review.
Build
Demolition, rough-in, inspections, cabinets and finishes, in that order.
City or county in Almaden.
Which agency reviews the work depends on whether the Almaden parcel is inside San José city limits.
How long an Almaden kitchen takes.
We give you a schedule once the design is set and the reviewing agency is known; review time varies, so we do not quote it in advance.
San Jose Office (Headquarters)
84 W Santa Clara St, Suite 700
84 W Santa Clara St, Suite 700, San Jose, CA 95113. Call (650) 800-9661. CSLB #1158657. More about working with us in the city on our Almaden contractor page, and the full kitchen remodeling service overview. Planning both rooms? See bathroom remodeling in Almaden.
Before you begin
Almaden kitchen remodeling questions.
Every home is different. Let’s talk through the details of yours.
Does removing my Almaden kitchen soffit cost extra?
It depends on what is inside it. We check before giving a scope, rather than guessing.
Is my Almaden home in San José or the county?
Most are in the City of San José, but some parcels are unincorporated. We verify it for your address.
How do I reach the team for Almaden?
Almaden kitchens are handled from 84 W Santa Clara St, Suite 700, San Jose, CA 95113, the base for our Almaden kitchen jobs. Call (650) 800-9661.
Is R&B licensed in California?
Yes, CSLB #1158657, issued to R&B Master Construction Inc.
Begin a conversation
A new beginning.
Let’s talk.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Tell us where you are with your project, and we can discuss the next step.
(650) 800-9661info@rbmasterconstruction.comDiscuss your Almaden project. Availability is confirmed for your scope and schedule.