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Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Millbrae
Hiring a General Contractor in Millbrae means finding someone who understands that most homes here were built between the late 1940s and early 1970s. That framing, wiring, and foundation work behaves differently than a 2005 tract build. Mason Remodeling has worked throughout Millbrae long enough to know which questions to ask before the first wall comes down, and we put that experience behind every kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, ADU, and addition we take on. Call (803) 680-2547 to talk through your project with someone who has actually stood in a Millbrae crawl space.
Why Mason Remodeling Is Millbrae’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Millbrae homeowners tend to be careful about who they let into their homes, and that’s something we respect deeply. Every crew member who arrives at your door is background-checked, identity-verified, and introduced to you by name and photo before the visit. They show a photo ID badge at the door. This is the Threshold Standard, and it applies to every Mason Remodeling job in Millbrae, no exceptions.
We deliver a written price before any work begins. Not a verbal estimate, not a handshake number, not a “we’ll see how it goes.” A written price, on every project, every time. Isaac Pruett leads our team with a simple rule: if we wouldn’t put it in writing for our own family, we don’t ask you to sign it. That’s why Millbrae homeowners keep our number in their phones and why our work stands up to the city’s older, more demanding housing stock.
Every completed project is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work is not right within a year of completion, we make it right at no cost to you. Plain terms, written down, signed.
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Hire a General Contractor in Millbrae
Hire a General Contractor in Millbrae when the project touches structure, plumbing, electrical, or load-bearing walls, or when it spans multiple trades. A kitchen remodel on a 1952 rancher near Millbrae Avenue isn’t a project you want to run through three separate phone numbers. One contractor owns the schedule, the permits, the inspections, and the final walk-through. Kitchen remodels in Millbrae typically run $14,000 – $45,000 depending on scope, cabinet grade, and whether walls move. Bathroom remodels fall between $9,000 and $28,000.
Structural Work and Load-Bearing Walls
In Murchison and Lomita Park, most original homes sit on post-and-pier foundations with older framing. Removing a load-bearing wall almost always requires an engineered header, new posts, and often a footing upgrade. We bring that into the written scope before demolition starts, so the price you sign reflects what the engineer says, not what a salesperson guesses.
Permit-Ready from Day One
Millbrae sits inside San Mateo County’s permit and plan-check system. Simple cabinet swaps clear quickly, but structural changes, electrical panel upgrades, and ADUs go through county plan review, which can add four to six weeks before construction starts. We build that time into the schedule and tell you about it up front.
General Contractor Services in Millbrae
General Contractor Services in Millbrae cover everything from a single-room refresh to a full whole-home remodel, an ADU, or a garage conversion. Home additions range from $45,000 to $130,000. ADU construction typically runs $90,000 – $220,000 depending on size, foundation conditions, and whether the site allows a detached unit or requires an attached conversion. We scope each job line by line so you see the real cost drivers before you commit.
Kitchen and Bath Remodels
A full kitchen remodel in Millbrae runs $14,000 – $45,000. A smaller kitchen refresh, $9,000 – $20,000. Cabinet installation alone lands between $4,000 and $13,000. Countertop installation runs $2,000 – $6,500. Bathrooms run $9,000 – $28,000 for a full remodel, with smaller baths at $5,000 – $12,000. These are Millbrae market numbers, not national averages.
Additions, ADUs, and Garage Conversions
Millbrae’s zoning and lot layouts make ADUs and garage conversions especially common. A garage conversion runs $30,000 – $80,000 including city and county plan checks. If your Millbrae lot has rear access or an underutilized side yard, an attached or detached ADU becomes a realistic option. We map the foundation, electrical service, and sewer lateral before pricing, because those three items swing the bid more than square footage does.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Millbrae
We work with specification-grade material partners so Millbrae homeowners get professional-grade products, not big-box leftovers. Cabinet lines include KraftMaid and Wellborn. Surfaces include Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone. Fixtures come from Kohler, Moen, Toto, and Grohe. Roofing materials from GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning. Hardscaping from Belgard, Unilock, and Techo-Bloc. Having those relationships means Millbrae customers can touch and compare real samples locally, and we can source materials without the supply-chain lag that plagues smaller builders. For prefab and panelized scopes, we’ve also worked alongside systems from Abodu and Cover, which matters for Millbrae homeowners evaluating faster ADU or addition paths.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Millbrae Homes
- Hidden post-and-pier damage. Millbrae’s early-1950s tracts in Murchison and Lomita Park often hide dry rot and shifted footings. The house looks fine from the living room, but once we open the wall, the structural fix adds real cost. A $3,500 contingency for a kitchen wall removal is not unusual here.
- Minimal attic insulation and old wiring. Many original Millbrae homes have R-11 or less in the attic and 100-amp panels. Any remodel that touches ceilings or adds recessed lighting triggers insulation and sometimes panel upgrades. We flag it during the walkthrough, not after demo.
- Allowances that blow past budget. Older Millbrae homes rarely have level subfloors or plumbing rough-ins that match modern fixture spacing. Flooring, tile, and fixture allowances often run over because the real work hiding underneath costs more than the finish material itself.
- Demolition without a signed change-order process. Starting demo before the written scope and draw schedule are signed leads to disputes when hidden conditions surface. We never swing a hammer until the change-order process is in writing and you’ve agreed to how scope changes are priced and approved.
Pricing for General Contractor in Millbrae, CA
Millbrae’s market sits higher than the national average because of older housing stock, county plan-check requirements, and local labor costs. Here are real line-item ranges for the work we most often perform in Millbrae:
| Project Type | Typical Millbrae Range |
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| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
Your exact price depends on scope: whether walls move, what the foundation reveals, which materials you select, and how much electrical work the county requires. We give you a written line-item price before any work begins, and that price does not change unless we both sign a change order. Call (803) 680-2547 to schedule a free estimate and get your numbers in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Millbrae
Our crews work throughout Millbrae and the surrounding Peninsula, including San Bruno, Burlingame, South San Francisco, and Pacifica. If your home sits close to the Millbrae border or you’re planning a move into the area, the same written-price process and Threshold Standard crew verification apply across the Bay Area. Call (803) 680-2547 to see how we can help, wherever your property sits.
Serving Millbrae, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Millbrae area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About General Contractor in Millbrae
Yes, any kitchen remodel in Millbrae that moves plumbing, electrical, or walls requires a permit through the city of Millbrae and, for structural or panel work, San Mateo County plan check. Simple cabinet and countertop swaps often clear over the counter, but structural wall removal, panel upgrades, or layout changes route through county review, which typically adds four to six weeks. We handle the drawings, submittal, and inspection scheduling as part of the written scope. Call (803) 680-2547 for a free estimate that includes a permit reality check for your specific Millbrae home.
A typical Millbrae home addition runs six to ten months from signed scope to final inspection, with four to six weeks of that absorbed by county plan check before construction starts. Post-and-pier foundation repair, if discovered, can add two to three weeks. We give you a written schedule at contract signing and update it weekly. Call (803) 680-2547 to get a realistic timeline for your specific lot and scope.
At minimum: a written scope of work, a line-item price, a payment and draw schedule, a signed change-order process, a permit and inspection plan, and the written guarantee terms. Mason Remodeling delivers all of these before any demolition begins on a Millbrae project. If a contractor will not put those items in writing, do not start the job. Call (803) 680-2547 and we’ll walk you through what a complete written agreement looks like for your Millbrae project.
Yes, we can remove a load-bearing wall in a Millbrae home as a standalone structural project, though it always requires an engineer’s stamped plans, a header install, new posts, and usually a footing upgrade for post-and-pier foundations in Murchison or Lomita Park. The structural work itself often runs $3,000 – $8,000 depending on span and what the foundation reveals, before finishes. Call (803) 680-2547 for a written price based on your home’s specific framing and foundation.
Yes, we handle attached and detached ADU construction in Millbrae. Realistic costs run $90,000 – $220,000 depending on foundation conditions, size, and whether your property requires sewer lateral or electrical service upgrades. Millbrae’s older post-and-pier lots often need a foundation upgrade, which is a known cost driver we scope up front, not a surprise. Call (803) 680-2547 for a free estimate on your Millbrae ADU.
Contractor’s License available upon request. Written guarantee with clearly stated terms on every project, including what’s covered, what’s excluded, and for how long. A live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling, serving Millbrae and the surrounding Bay Area.
