Jacob Construction remodels kitchens and bathrooms for homeowners in San Jose, Fremont, Oakland and across the East Bay and South Bay. We plan the two rooms as one coordinated project, manage the layout, handle the permits, and give you one project manager from the first visit to the final walkthrough. You get a free assessment, a written quote, and financing options, subject to credit approval.
Plenty of San Jose homeowners reach the same point: the kitchen is dated, the bathroom is worn out, and doing them one at a time means living through two remodels. This guide explains how to plan a kitchen and bathroom remodel in San Jose as one project, what to expect from the house itself, and how to compare the contractors you call.
At a glance
- We remodel kitchens and bathrooms in San Jose, Fremont, Oakland and across the Bay Area.
- One coordinated scope for both rooms, with shared plumbing, electrical and tile work planned once.
- We manage the layout on remodels and handle permits and paperwork on roughly 90% of our jobs.
- One point of contact: the person who quotes your project is your project manager until it's done.
- Financing is available, subject to credit approval.
Who to Call for a Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in San Jose
For two rooms at once, the question isn't just who can install cabinets or tile. It's who will coordinate everything: the layout of each room, the plumbing and electrical rough-in, the permit, the inspections, the order the trades arrive in, and the finish work. If nobody owns that, you do.
That's the role we take on. When you request a free assessment, our project manager visits, looks at both rooms and talks through what you want. We work out the layouts and give you one written quote that shows kitchen work, bathroom work and shared work separately. If you go ahead, we file the permits, schedule the trades, coordinate inspections, and the same person stays your contact through the final walkthrough.
Jacob Construction has been in business since 2021. We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and are licensed in California (License #1073757). A Fremont customer described our work as "professional, punctual, and very thorough."
What to Expect From a San Jose Home
Many San Jose neighborhoods were built out in the 1950s through the 1970s, and those houses have their own patterns when you remodel a kitchen and bathroom:
- Slab foundations. Moving a sink, toilet or shower drain in a slab-on-grade house can mean cutting and trenching the concrete. It's very doable, but it should be priced in the quote, not discovered later.
- Closed-off kitchens. Opening a kitchen to the living area often means removing or altering a wall, which may involve structural work and a permit.
- Older electrical panels. A modern kitchen draws more power than the original panel was designed for. Panel capacity should be checked before you choose appliances.
- Original bathrooms. Tile set over old backer board, a fan that vents into the attic, or slow leaks around the tub are common once demolition starts.
None of these is a reason to delay. They're reasons to hire a contractor who looks carefully at the assessment and writes them into the scope. When something does turn up behind a wall, we show you, explain the options and the added cost, and get your approval in writing before doing that work.
How a Coordinated Kitchen and Bath Project Runs
Doing both rooms together works because they share trades. A typical sequence:
- Assessment and layout. We look at both rooms and settle the layout for each.
- Selections. You choose cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures for both rooms in one round, so they're ordered together and the rooms match.
- Written quote and financing. One quote, split by room, with financing options if you need them.
- Permits. We file and handle the paperwork with the city.
- Demolition and rough-in. Plumbing and electrical for both rooms, followed by inspections.
- Finish work. Waterproofing, tile, cabinets, counters, fixtures and paint, in an order that keeps at least one room usable as long as possible.
- Final walkthrough with your project manager.
How to Compare San Jose Remodel Quotes
Give each contractor the same description of what you want in both rooms. Then compare the quotes line by line. Each one should show:
- Kitchen, bathroom and shared work as separate lines
- Layout: what moves, and whether slab or wall work is included
- Plumbing and electrical, including any panel work
- Waterproofing for the shower or tub, by name
- Cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures, with allowance amounts
- Ventilation for the bathroom fan and the kitchen hood
- Permits and inspections: who files and who books them
- Change orders: how hidden conditions are documented and approved
- Point of contact after you sign
The CSLB's guide to home improvement contracts explains what a California contract has to include. For more questions to ask, see our guide on how to choose a kitchen remodeler in the Bay Area and our Bay Area kitchen remodel guide.
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels in Fremont, Oakland and the East Bay
We do the same work in Fremont, Oakland and across the East Bay. Many East Bay homes are older than those in San Jose, with raised foundations, older plumbing and earlier remodels layered over one another, so the assessment matters even more. Whether you're in San Jose or the East Bay, the process is the same: one assessment, one written scope for both rooms, permits handled, and one project manager through completion.
You can read more about our kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling services.
Financing a Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
Many homeowners in San Jose, Fremont and Oakland finance a two-room remodel. We offer financing options, with monthly payment plans set up to fit a household budget. Financing isn't free and is subject to approval. We'll go through the options during the assessment.
For more on how that works alongside having one person run your project, read Bay Area renovation financing with one point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jacob Construction remodel kitchens and bathrooms in San Jose?
Yes. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms in San Jose and can plan both rooms as one coordinated project, with permits and one project manager from start to finish.
Do you do kitchen and bathroom remodels in Fremont and Oakland?
Yes. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms in Fremont, Oakland and across the East Bay.
Can I finance a kitchen or bathroom remodel in San Jose?
Yes, for approved homeowners. We offer financing options. Financing isn't free and is subject to approval.
Do you handle the permits?
Yes. We handle permits and paperwork on roughly 90% of our jobs, including applications and inspections.
Is it better to remodel the kitchen and bathroom at the same time?
If both rooms need plumbing, electrical or layout work, doing them together usually means fewer trade visits, grouped inspections and one set of decisions. If one room only needs cosmetic updates, it can wait.
Get a Free Kitchen and Bathroom Assessment in San Jose
If you're planning a kitchen and bathroom remodel in San Jose, Fremont or Oakland, request a free assessment, contact us, or call Jacob Construction at (415) 779-8958. We'll look at both rooms, explain what we find, and give you one written scope with financing options. Financing is subject to approval.
