FAQ
How a remodel with us works.
Straight answers to what homeowners ask before the first site walk.
Common questions
What does Blanco Fine Homes do?
- We remodel high-end homes as the general contractor. Kitchens, baths and whole-home remodels, with every trade managed under one contract and one accountable builder.
Where do you work?
- We work in Northern California (Marin County, Sonoma County) and Los Angeles (Malibu, Venice, Beverly Hills, Greater Los Angeles). If your home is nearby but not listed, ask us. We will tell you honestly whether we can serve it well.
What size of project do you take on?
- Remodels of up to $2M. Most of our work is full kitchens, primary baths and whole-home renovations.
How does a project start?
- With a consultation. We walk the site with you, talk through what you want to change, and then send a written scope, budget and schedule.
What is in a written scope?
- Every room and trade in the job, what is included and what is not, the allowances for finishes, the sequence of work and the payment schedule. You sign off before demolition starts.
Who will I deal with during the remodel?
- One person. You get a single point of contact who answers for the schedule, the crews and the budget from demolition to the final walkthrough.
Are you licensed?
- Yes. We hold California contractor license #1163889 (PMN Construction LLC), class B General Building, and you can verify it on the Contractors State License Board website.
Do you work with architects and designers?
- Yes. We build from your architect or designer’s plans, and we can coordinate engineering and design consulting when a project does not have them yet.
Do you handle permits?
- We coordinate the permit drawings and the permit process with your architect and the local building department, and we schedule the inspections.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
- It depends on scope, permits and lead times for cabinetry and stone. We give you a written schedule before work starts and update it if anything changes.
Can we stay in the house during the work?
- Often, for a kitchen or bath. It depends on the scope and on which rooms are affected. We plan it with you at the site walk.
What happens if the scope changes during the job?
- We write a change order with the cost and the schedule impact, and nothing changes until you approve it.
How do I get started?
- Send us a note through the contact form or write to hello@blancofinehomes.com. Tell us about the home, the rooms and your timing, and we will set up a site walk.
Planning a remodel?
Tell us what you have in mind. We will walk the site with you and give you a clear scope, budget and schedule.