Whole House Remodel in San Jose
Whole-house renovations across San Jose and the Bay Area, designed in 3D before demo.
Why UniqHaus
Design it twice.
Build it once.
Most projects lose time and money in the handoffs between architect, designer, and builder. We keep all of it under one accountable team.
- One studio: architecture, interiors, permits, build
- Seen in full 3D before anything is built
- Itemized pricing - approve it, then it’s fixed
Typical engagement ranges
Focused
Interiors, kitchen & bath, 3D refresh
Major remodel
Full-house remodels, ADUs & additions
Custom home
Ground-up new builds, design-led
Recent work
Castro Court · Hawthorne Ave · Angelica Way · Frostwood · NCM Cafe · Willow Glen
What’s included
What a Whole House Remodel Includes
A whole house remodel with UniqHaus - also called a full house renovation or whole home remodel - is designed in 3D before demo and coordinated by one team, from architecture through permitting to build. Whether it is a cosmetic refresh or a full gut renovation, we work with homeowners across San Jose, Los Gatos, Willow Glen, and the wider Silicon Valley.
- Whole-house, fully coordinated finishes
- Open-plan conversions (load-bearing)
- Foundation & seismic upgrades
- New electrical, plumbing & waterproofing
How we work
Predictable by design.
Structure first - inspected before finishes
Designed in 3D before construction
A real design phase, so scope is locked before demo
A real design phase is how we keep change orders out of the build. One team, from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Scope & Investment
What homeowners say
“Working with UniqHaus was easy and painless. I built my dream home in a reasonable time frame - the project came out way better than expected.”
Lauren - Los Gatos“Working with the UniqHaus team was the best decision I could have made. The job was completed on time and within budget.”
Marcus - San Jose“My family worked with UniqHaus on a complete rebuild. The team guided every decision and the finished home went beyond what we pictured.”
Kevin - Willow GlenWhere we build
Whole House Remodel Across the Bay Area
A Bay Area whole house remodel is the core of what we do at UniqHaus. From our base in San Jose, our design-build team takes on whole house remodels across Silicon Valley and the wider Bay Area, keeping architecture, permits, and construction under one roof so a full home renovation moves as a single schedule. Wherever your home sits, the process is the same: designed in 3D before demo, priced up front, and built by one accountable team.
Cities we serve for a whole house remodel include San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos, Saratoga, Campbell, and Menlo Park.
Questions
Whole House Remodel FAQ
How long does a whole house remodel take in San Jose?
A cosmetic whole house remodel typically runs 4 to 6 months. A gut renovation involving structural work, new systems, and full permitting typically runs 8 to 12 months. The permit timeline with the City of San Jose is the variable that moves the schedule most, which is why we start drawings and submittal in parallel rather than in sequence. See our guide to the home construction timeline for a stage-by-stage breakdown.
What does a whole house remodel cost per square foot?
Our whole house remodel projects generally run $100 to $500 per square foot depending on scope, typically $200 to $400 for a mid-range remodel and more for a full gut involving structural, foundation, or seismic work. We issue itemized pricing after the design phase, so the number you approve is the number you build to. For a full breakdown, see our guide to whole house remodel cost in San Jose.
Do I need permits for a full house remodel?
Almost always. Anything touching structure, electrical, plumbing, or the building envelope requires a permit in San Jose. We prepare the submittal package, respond to plan check comments, and coordinate inspections as part of the engagement, so permitting is not something you manage on your own. Here is how the building permit process in San Jose works.
Can I live in the house during a whole house remodel?
For a cosmetic remodel, sometimes, if the work can be phased by zone. For a gut renovation with systems replacement, generally no. We flag this during the design phase rather than after demo starts, so you can plan housing with real dates.
What is the difference between a whole house remodel and a rebuild?
A whole house remodel keeps the existing foundation and structural frame and reworks everything else. A rebuild replaces the structure entirely and is reviewed by the city as new construction. Which path makes sense usually comes down to the condition of the foundation and how much of the frame you want to keep.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes. Architecture, interior design, permitting, and construction all sit with one team at UniqHaus. That is the point of design-build, and it removes the handoffs where most remodel projects lose time and money.
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