R&B Master Construction Inc. / Gilroy

Gilroy Remodeling Services, Side by Side

Each service, what Gilroy requires for it, and what we prepare, all in one table.

CSLB #1158657Serving Gilroy from our San Jose headquartersDesign, drawings & permits included

R&B Master Construction Inc. (CSLB #1158657) serves Gilroy from our San Jose headquarters. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, install flooring, paint, renovate whole homes, build additions and pour concrete driveways. Design, drawings and the City permit are included with each service, and every Gilroy application is filed through the City's GO Permit portal. Compare the services below, then read the card for the one you need.

Gilroy / Services

Comparison: Gilroy services at a glance

Service	City building permit?	Who reviews	What R&B prepares	Gilroy note
Kitchen remodeling	Yes. Remodeling and changes to electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems need a permit	Building & Safety	Design, plan set, Title 24 forms	Filed on GO Permit
Bathroom remodeling	Yes. The City specifically lists shower/tub enclosure replacements	Building & Safety	Layout, waterproofing and fan details	Filed on GO Permit
Flooring installation	Depends on scope. Included in the permit when part of a remodel	Building & Safety (as part of the remodel)	Finish plan within the drawing set	We confirm flooring-only jobs with the City
Interior painting	No. The City lists interior painting and finish work as exempt	n/a	Written scope and color schedule	Quickest to schedule
Exterior painting	No building permit, but call Planning first	Planning (408-846-0440)	Color schedule and Planning inquiry	The City asks owners to check before painting the exterior
Whole-home remodeling	Yes	Building, plus Planning if the exterior changes	Full drawing set; architecture by our in-house licensed architect	Historic districts add architectural and site review
Home additions	Yes	Planning and Building	Architectural plans by our in-house licensed architect	Filed on GO Permit
Concrete driveways	Yes, for right-of-way work	Engineering (encroachment)	Site and right-of-way plan	Encroachment applied for on GO Permit

Gilroy / Services

Service cards

Kitchen remodeling

In Gilroy homes: the City's Housing Element shows more than half of homes were built before 1990, so many kitchens still have original cabinets and electrical capacity.
City rule: remodeling and electrical, mechanical or plumbing work all need a building permit.
Included: kitchen design, permit drawings and the GO Permit filing.

Bathroom remodeling

In Gilroy homes: original tubs, enclosures and fans are often still in place in older homes.
City rule: Gilroy lists shower/tub enclosure replacements among the work that needs a permit, along with water heater replacements.
Included: bath layout, details and the City submittal.

Flooring installation

In Gilroy homes: matching floor heights between remodeled and untouched rooms.
City rule: flooring that's part of a permitted remodel is covered by that permit.
Included: finish plan coordinated with the drawings.

Interior & exterior painting

In Gilroy homes: full repaints inside and out.
City rule: interior painting needs no permit. For exterior painting, the City asks owners to contact the Planning Division first to find out which rules apply.
Included: scope, color schedule and the Planning inquiry for exterior work.

Whole-home remodeling

In Gilroy homes: about one in five homes was built before 1970, an age when wiring, plumbing and insulation are often all due together.
City rule: exterior changes in a historic site or neighborhood combining district need architectural and site approval (see box).
Included: design development and the full drawing set, with architectural services from our in-house licensed architect.

Home additions

In Gilroy homes: additions on single-family lots, which make up about 70% of the housing stock.
City rule: Planning and Building review, both through GO Permit.
Included: architectural plans from our in-house licensed architect. We file and track them.

Gilroy / Local guide

Before you compare bids in Gilroy

Ask every contractor which items in the table they are actually including. Some bids leave out drawings, Title 24 forms or the GO Permit filing.
Check that the bid says who requests inspections and who answers City plan-review comments.
For exterior work, confirm whether anyone has checked the property's zoning for a historic combining district.
For driveways, check that the right-of-way approach and its encroachment permit are listed separately from the private driveway.

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Gilroy / Homes

Gilroy housing, by the numbers

The City's 2023–2031 Housing Element counted 11,739 single-family detached homes in 2021, almost 70% of the housing stock. About 56.2% of units were built before 1990, and 19.9% before 1970.

Gilroy / Design & permits

Design, drawings and Gilroy permits are part of the service

Every R&B service in Gilroy includes design, construction drawings and permitting. Permits come from the City of Gilroy Building & Safety Division, 7351 Rosanna Street (408-846-0451). Since June 19, 2023, new permits have been handled on GO Permit, the City's online system for submitting Building, Planning, Engineering Encroachment and Fire permit applications, tracking plan review and scheduling inspections. We set up the record, upload the set and respond to comments. Read how we manage permits in Gilroy.

Gilroy / Energy code

2026 energy code, briefly

Gilroy has adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Codes with local amendments, including the 2025 Energy Code, which applies to additions and alterations. The state emphasizes heat pumps in this cycle. If the furnace or AC is replaced as part of a remodel, Energy Commission guidance says most such alterations need field verification by an ECC rater. We list that on the plans so it's scheduled, not discovered late.

Gilroy / Roofing

Roofing in Gilroy

Gilroy's Building Division lists re-roofing among the projects that require a permit, and the City has a dedicated re-roof permit page. Like every other Gilroy application, the re-roof permit is filed on GO Permit.

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Gilroy / Driveways

Concrete driveways

On your lot: driveway removal and replacement on private property.
At the street: work on the approach, curb or sidewalk needs a City Engineering Encroachment permit, applied for on GO Permit.
Included: the site plan and right-of-way drawing, the GO Permit application and inspection scheduling.

We confirm driveway-approach dimensions and stormwater requirements with Gilroy Engineering for each project.

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Before you begin

Gilroy remodeling FAQ

Every home is different. Let’s talk through the details of yours.

How do I apply for a remodeling permit in Gilroy?

Through GO Permit, the City's online system for Building, Planning, Engineering Encroachment and Fire permits. We prepare the drawings and handle the application as part of every R&B service in Gilroy.

Does replacing a shower or tub need a permit in Gilroy?

Yes. The Building Division lists shower/tub enclosure replacements among the projects that require a permit.

Do I need a permit to paint my house?

Not for interior painting. For exterior painting, the City asks owners to contact the Planning Division (408-846-0440) first to see which regulations apply.

Is my house in a Gilroy historic district?

Some properties are zoned within historic site or neighborhood combining districts. In those districts, exterior alterations need architectural and site approval, while interior remodels do not. We check zoning before design.

Where is R&B's office for Gilroy projects?

Our headquarters at 84 W Santa Clara St, Suite 700, San Jose.

Gilroy / Next step

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