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Our team works from Milpitas and serves homeowners across San Mateo County.
Preferred Builders designs, permits and builds kitchen, bathroom and whole-home remodels, home additions and ADUs for homeowners in East Palo Alto. Our office is in Milpitas, about 13 miles away.
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East Palo Alto sits along San Francisco Bay, with San Francisquito Creek on its southern edge and neighborhoods like University Village and Palo Alto Park. Its bayside setting means flood zones are part of planning many remodels here. Preferred Builders & Remodeling serves East Palo Alto homeowners from our office in Milpitas. We are licensed (#1123883), our in-house designers create 3D models of your project, and we secure the necessary permits.
Our team works from Milpitas and serves homeowners across San Mateo County.
In-house designers plan your project and our crews build it, so the plan and the work stay connected.
We secure the permits your project needs in East Palo Alto and see it through the final inspection.
One room, more living space or a new way to use your whole property. Choose a service to see how we approach it in East Palo Alto.
We handle remodeling in East Palo Alto neighborhoods across the city. Here are some of the places our clients know best, with directions from our Milpitas office.
Residential neighborhood located north of Notre Dame Avenue.
Directions from our officeNeighborhood between San Francisquito Creek and the Bayshore Freeway (US 101).
Directions from our officeNeighborhood located west of Menalto Avenue.
Directions from our officeThe city's municipal building and library are at 2415 University Avenue, and US 101 has ramps at University.
Directions from our officeCity park at 2100 Bay Road in the northeast part of East Palo Alto.
Directions from our officeCity park at 2159 University Avenue with a skate park and a large grass area.
Directions from our officeOur team works from 1828 S Milpitas Blvd in Milpitas. Open driving directions from our office to neighborhoods and landmarks in East Palo Alto.
1828 S Milpitas Blvd · Milpitas, CA 95035 · (669) 588-3929
About 49 percent of East Palo Alto is within a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area, according to the City's General Plan safety chapter.
The City states that all development requires a permit, and it advises homeowners whose floor level is below the base flood elevation to consider elevating their structure.
The CalHome ADU/JADU Loan Program, run by the City and EPACANDO, offers low-interest, deferred-payment loans to eligible homeowners to build or repair ADUs and JADUs.
Planning an ADU? Read the official East Palo Alto ADU information, then talk to us about your lot.
Our client chose us for a complex full-home renovation and experienced professionalism, clear communication, and exceptional attention to detail throughout every stage of the project.
Residential building permits in East Palo Alto are handled by City of East Palo Alto Building Services Division, 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. Phone: 650-853-3189.
The permitting agency makes the final call on what your scope needs. We confirm the requirements for your project, secure the permits before construction starts and coordinate each inspection through to the final sign-off.
Four clear stages, from the first conversation to the final inspection.
Call us or send the form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We review your budget and brainstorm ideas.
Our in-house designers create plans and 3D models for your approval.
Once you approve the design, we secure the necessary permits and confirm the schedule with you.
Construction begins once the permit is issued. We pass the final inspection, and your project is complete.
Real homes built and remodeled by Preferred Builders in San Jose, Walnut Creek and San Carlos.

A home addition plus a full remodel, including the kitchen, bathrooms, painting and flooring.
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A 3,000-square-foot house built from the ground up.
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Kitchen, bathrooms, new flooring and a basement converted into living space.
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Yes. We are a remodeling company serving homeowners in East Palo Alto and across San Mateo County from our office at 1828 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas. Call (669) 588-3929 to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
Yes. Preferred Builders & Remodeling holds California contractor license #1123883 and brings over 30 years of experience in construction and remodeling.
Whole-home, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home additions, ADUs and exterior remodeling, including siding, stucco, painting and doors.
City of East Palo Alto Building Services Division, 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. We confirm what your scope needs and secure the permits for remodeling in East Palo Alto.
Yes. Our in-house designers create plans that fit your style and budget, and we use 3D modeling so you can see the result before construction begins.
Tell us about the home you want to change. Share your address, the spaces you are considering and what you want to feel different. Our remodeling company in East Palo Alto work starts with a free, no-obligation consultation.
(669) 588-3929Whether you have a detailed vision or simply know something needs to change, start with a free, no-obligation consultation.
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