Avis Builders and Design is a licensed general contractor remodeling homes across Santa Clara, from a single room to a whole-house renovation. We plan every project in 3D before construction, so you see the finished space before the first wall moves.
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- •Avis Builders and Design is a licensed general contractor based in San Jose, California.
- •Avis Builders and Design provides whole-home remodeling in Santa Clara and across Santa Clara County.
- •Avis Builders and Design holds California contractor license CSLB 1142220.
- •Avis Builders and Design is led by owner Avi Safra.
Comprehensive home remodeling in Santa Clara
From a single room to a whole-house renovation, we handle the full scope in-house instead of handing you between trades. Explore the work we do for Santa Clara homeowners:
Kitchen remodeling in Santa Clara
Custom kitchens designed in 3D, from layout to finishes.
Bathroom remodeling in Santa Clara
Spa-style and family baths, planned before demo begins.
Home additions & ADUs in Santa Clara
Room additions and ADUs that add real living space.
Decks & outdoor living in Santa Clara
Decks, patios and pergolas built for the California climate.
Windows & doors in Santa Clara
Energy-minded window and door replacement.
Flooring & interiors in Santa Clara
Flooring, interior painting and finish work throughout.
Serving the Santa Clara community
Santa Clara is not a place you remodel with a template. We build around the home you have.
Local expertise you can trust
Santa Clara sits on flat, walkable ground in the middle of Silicon Valley. Its streets are lined with postwar ranch and mid-century homes built as the valley filled in, and we know how they were framed and what they need to feel current.
Planned for postwar and ranch homes
Original electrical panels, galvanized plumbing, and thin insulation are common in homes this age. We find them during design, not during demolition, so the schedule and budget hold.
One team, start to finish
Design, 3D planning, permitting through the City of Santa Clara, and the build itself all run through us. You get one point of contact for the whole project.
Built to last, backed in writing
We are licensed and insured under CSLB 1142220 and back our labor with a warranty. Financing is available through third parties, with discounts for senior citizens and veterans.
Common remodeling considerations in Santa Clara
A few things that shape almost every Santa Clara project we take on:
- Postwar ranch layouts. Many Santa Clara homes were built with a closed kitchen and one bathroom. Opening up the plan and adding a second bath is some of our most common work here.
- Aging systems behind the walls. Homes from the 1950s and 1960s often still run their original panels and galvanized supply lines. We plan to update them from the first day of design.
- Flat lots, modest setbacks. The valley floor is easy to build on, but older subdivisions have compact lots. Additions and ADUs get designed to the city setback and lot-coverage limits.
- Permitting and inspections. We manage permits and inspections through the City of Santa Clara as part of the job.
Deciding what to build now and what to skip? Our rundown of home remodeling trends of 2025 covers the choices Santa Clara homeowners are making this year.
All about Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara sits in the heart of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County, on flat ground between San Jose to the east and Sunnyvale to the west. El Camino Real, signed as CA-82, runs through the center of town, US-101 and I-880 frame it, and Levi’s Stadium and California’s Great America anchor the northern edge near the bay.
Most of the city grew up in the postwar decades as ranch and mid-century tracts, with newer infill mixed in closer to Santa Clara University. That housing stock is exactly why remodeling here rewards a builder who works with each home rather than around it. From kitchens and baths to full renovations and outdoor living, Avis Builders and Design helps Santa Clara homeowners get more from the homes they already own.
Why Santa Clara homeowners choose Avis
Here is what you can count on when you build with us:
- Licensed and insured. California general contractor, CSLB 1142220. You can verify the license on the state board.
- Permits handled locally. We pull and manage permits through the City of Santa Clara building counter, within Santa Clara County code.
- See it before you build it. Every remodel is planned in 3D so decisions happen on screen, not in the middle of the project.
- Outdoor living, done right. For decks and patios we build as a TREX PRO and TIMBERTECH PRO contractor.
- Straightforward terms. Warranty on our labor, third-party financing, and discounts for senior citizens and veterans.
Getting to Santa Clara from the towns around it
How we reach Santa Clara from the neighboring communities we serve. Every distance below is straight-line between town centres, not a drive time.
San Jose to Santa Clara
- Roads we run
- Coleman Avenue, De La Cruz Boulevard and CA-82 (El Camino Real)
- Landmarks on the way
- San José Mineta International Airport, on Airport Boulevard in North San Jose
- Straight-line distance
- about 3.8 miles, straight-line, not a drive time
Sunnyvale to Santa Clara
- Roads we run
- CA-82 (El Camino Real) and Lincoln Street
- Straight-line distance
- about 4.6 miles, straight-line, not a drive time
Cupertino to Santa Clara
- Roads we run
- Stevens Creek Boulevard, I-280, Saratoga Avenue, Scott Boulevard and CA-82
- Straight-line distance
- about 4.8 miles, straight-line, not a drive time
Frequently asked questions about remodeling in Santa Clara
Do you pull permits with the City of Santa Clara?
Can you remodel a postwar or mid-century ranch home in Santa Clara?
Do Santa Clara homes need a permit for a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Which areas around Santa Clara do you serve?
Proudly serving Santa Clara and nearby areas of Santa Clara County
From Santa Clara we serve homeowners across the South Bay and Peninsula. We also build in neighboring cities, with dedicated pages for Los Gatos home renovation and remodeling homes in Sunnyvale. A few of the communities we build in:
Ready to remodel your Santa Clara home?
Tell us what you have in mind and we will walk your home, talk through options and plan it in 3D. No pressure, no obligation.
Pricing, financing and availability in Santa Clara
Avis Builders and Design does not publish fixed prices for home remodeling in Santa Clara, CA. Scope, materials and site conditions decide the number, so every figure comes from a written estimate after a free in-home consultation with our construction consultant.
- Free consultation and free in-home visit.
- Financing available through third-party lenders.
- Discounts for senior citizens and veterans.
- Warranty on the labor.
- Licensed California general contractor, CSLB 1142220.
Book a free consultation or call (408) 208-0551.