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Remodeling Company in Burlingame, CA
Home renovation in Burlingame means working with housing stock that spans more than a century, from 1910s Craftsman bungalows near Burlingame Avenue to mid-century ranchers up in the hills and Easton. Milpitas Construction has served Burlingame since 2018, and we approach every project knowing the marine layer, design review, and older-home surprises will shape the work. Whether it’s a full interior remodel, a roof replacement, or an ADU in the back yard, one contractor should carry the job from permit drawings to final inspection. Call (877) 752-4194 to talk through your project.
Why Burlingame Homes Are Different
Burlingame sits between SFO and the bay, and the construction trade here runs two very different worlds inside one small city. On the flats around Burlingame Park and Washington Park, pre-1920s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial bungalows come with knob-and-tube wiring, cast-iron plumbing that has outlived its lifespan, and unpermitted additions from decades past that surface at permit time. In the Burlingame Hills and Easton, 1950s and 60s ranchers often sit on lots where slope, drainage, and tree-ordinance conditions trigger extra engineering before a shovel ever hits dirt.
The marine layer off the bay keeps Burlingame mild and damp much of the year. Fog and coastal moisture drive rot and mold on south- and west-facing wood siding, decks, and fences. Proper flashing, drainage, and siding ventilation are not optional details here; they are what keeps a remodel from failing in five years. Add in design review for historic-context homes near downtown and Burlingame Avenue, and you get a city where permits and detailing matter as much as the build itself.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Burlingame Services
Most Burlingame homeowners reach out for one of two reasons: they need a general contractor to run a whole project across multiple trades, or they’re planning a specific home remodel and want single-contract accountability.
General Contractor in Burlingame
As a full-scope General Contractor in Burlingame, we manage every trade under one contract and one point of contact. On a Burlingame remodel, that typically means coordinating demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, finish carpentry, and inspections while the homeowner keeps their day job. Whether you’re adding a second story in the flats or rebuilding a hillside rancher, we handle the permit path, the trade sequencing, and the material decisions so the project does not stall between phases.
Home Remodeling in Burlingame
Our Home Remodeling in Burlingame service covers kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home updates, with material selections drawn from more than 50 brand-name product lines. In Burlingame, remodels often reveal what previous owners left behind: undersized drain lines, ungrounded circuits, or framing that was fine in 1955 but no longer meets current code. We reconcile those findings at permit time, not after the drywall goes up, so the finished space is built to current standards and will hold its value on the Peninsula.
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.
Home Renovation in Burlingame
Home renovation in Burlingame is rarely a cosmetic exercise. The city’s housing stock runs from pre-1920s bungalows to mid-century ranchers, and the damp marine air accelerates rot in siding, decks, and window trim. Renovation work here routinely turns up knob-and-tube wiring, failing cast-iron plumbing, and unpermitted prior work that has to be brought up to code before the project can pass inspection. That is exactly the kind of job where a full-scope Home Renovation contractor pays for itself, because the surprises get handled by one accountable team instead of stalling out between specialists.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
You’re planning a project that touches multiple systems at once, like moving a kitchen wall that also means relocating plumbing, rewiring circuits, and reframing a load-bearing span.
What it costs in Burlingame
Full home renovations in Burlingame typically run $14,000 to $45,000 for kitchens, $9,000 to $28,000 for bathrooms, and $45,000 to $130,000 for a home addition, depending on scope and existing conditions.
How we do it
We start with a site walk and as-built measurements, pull permits, order materials from our brand partners, and sequence demolition, rough-in, finish work, and inspections under one schedule.
Home Renovators
Signs you need it
Your home has deferred maintenance stacked on top of a layout that no longer works, and you want one team to correct the structure, systems, and finishes in a single pass.
What it costs in Burlingame
Whole-home renovation work in Burlingame generally falls between $14,000 and $45,000 for a kitchen, $9,000 to $28,000 for a bathroom, and $45,000 to $130,000 for a full addition, with smaller scopes starting lower.
How we do it
We identify code issues during a pre-construction inspection, write a fixed-scope proposal, and run the renovation with in-house project management and vetted trade partners.
Home Improvement Contractors
Signs you need it
You have a list of upgrades, from cabinet installation to window replacement to a paver patio, and you want one contract instead of chasing bids from five different companies.
What it costs in Burlingame
Improvement projects in Burlingame span a wide range: cabinet installation runs $4,000 to $13,000, window replacement $4,500 to $15,000, and paver patios $3,500 to $11,000.
How we do it
We bundle the scopes into one proposal, order all materials through our brand portfolio, and schedule the trades so the work flows without gaps between phases.
Home Renovation Companies
Signs you need it
Your renovation involves permits, structural changes, or multiple trades, and you want a company that carries both insurance and accountability across the entire job.
What it costs in Burlingame
Kitchen remodels in Burlingame run $14,000 to $45,000, bathroom remodels $9,000 to $28,000, and full additions $45,000 to $130,000, with countertops adding $2,000 to $6,500 and backsplashes $800 to $2,500.
How we do it
We handle the design review and permit submittal for Burlingame’s planning process, then build with named materials so you know exactly what is going into your home.
What Home Renovation Costs in Burlingame
| Item | Typical range in Burlingame |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
How long does a home renovation take in Burlingame?
A kitchen or bathroom renovation in Burlingame typically runs 6 to 12 weeks once permits are issued. Full additions and whole-home renovations can take 4 to 8 months, and design review near Burlingame Avenue can add several weeks to the front end. Call (877) 752-4194 for a realistic timeline on your project.
Will my older Burlingame home need extra work during renovation?
In most pre-1960s Burlingame homes, yes. We regularly find knob-and-tube wiring, cast-iron drain lines, and unpermitted prior additions that must be corrected to pass inspection. We identify those items during the pre-construction walk so they are in your proposal, not added as change orders later.
Brands We Service in Burlingame
We spec materials by name, so you know exactly what’s going into your home. In Burlingame, our crews routinely install cabinet lines from KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Caesarstone, fixtures from Kohler and Grohe, roofing from GAF and CertainTeed, and siding from James Hardie. Most standard-order items arrive on the Peninsula within two to three weeks, and every selection comes from our brands portfolio of contractor-grade products.
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| Service | Typical range in Burlingame |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small kitchen remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small bathroom remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Cabinet installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Roof replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
What pushes pricing up in Burlingame is almost always the existing conditions: older framing that needs correction, design review requirements near downtown, or drainage and slope work on hillside lots. We write fixed-scope proposals with line-item pricing, so the number we agree on is the number you pay, and any condition we find during the walk-through is in the quote before you sign.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burlingame
We work across both Burlingame ZIP codes, 94010 and 94011, from the flats to the hills. Our project managers and trade crews are on the Peninsula weekly, so scheduling a walk-through is usually a matter of days, not weeks.
- Burlingame Park
- Washington Park
- Burlingame Hills
- Easton Addition
- Burlingame Terrace
Service Area – Cities Near Burlingame
Our service area covers Burlingame and the surrounding Peninsula communities. We regularly work in Hillsborough, CA, where estate lots and strict design standards shape every remodel; Millbrae, CA, with its own mix of older ranchers and newer builds; San Mateo, CA; and Highlands-Baywood Park, CA, where hillside drainage and slope work are common on remodel and addition projects.
Serving Burlingame, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burlingame 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 Remodeling Company in Burlingame
Yes. We prepare and submit permit applications, including design review packages when the property falls within Burlingame’s historic-context or downtown review areas. Our team has worked through the city’s planning process on projects from the flats to the hills, and we flag likely review conditions before you commit to drawings. Call (877) 752-4194 to discuss your property’s specific requirements.
For most remodels and renovations, we can complete the site walk and proposal within one to two weeks, with permits dictating the actual start date after that. Smaller projects like cabinet or countertop installation can often be scheduled within a few weeks of approval. The city’s permit and review timelines are the variable, not our availability.
Yes, and most of our Burlingame work is on older homes. We routinely renovate Craftsman and Spanish Colonial bungalows in the flats and mid-century ranchers in the hills, and we understand the framing, wiring, and plumbing conditions those homes come with. We bring those conditions into the proposal up front, so the remodel is planned around them rather than surprised by them.
From the roofline to the kitchen counter, one contractor and one conversation. Call (877) 752-4194 to schedule your free estimate in Burlingame.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Burlingame Customers Say
"The foundation survey came back dead on. Everything downstream of that being square is the reason the rest of the build went smoothly."
— Angela Kim"He caught an error in the engineer's drawings before it got framed, which would have been an expensive thing to discover later."
— Lucia Rodriguez"Framing crew was meticulous and the walls are straight everywhere. Drywall goes on a lot better when the framing is right."
— Whitney Padgett