Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Trusted General Contractor for San Diego Homeowners
Finding a General Contractor in San Diego who shows up on time and stands behind the work shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Penhallow Remodeling San Diego handles kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home remodels under The Kingswell Way, a standard in place since 2004 that puts a written price and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in your hands before any work begins. Trevor Nash leads a team of background-checked, uniformed technicians who treat your home like their own. Call (619) 604-9624 and a live person answers, any hour of any day.
Construction Company
A construction company handles the structural, plumbing, electrical, and finish work that turns a house into a home that actually works for the people living in it. Penhallow Remodeling San Diego operates as a full-service construction company for kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and whole-home renovations, with a written price handed to you before a single cabinet is pulled. Kitchen remodels in San Diego typically run $16,520 – $53,100, and bathroom remodels $10,620 – $33,040, depending on layout changes, cabinet line, and countertop material. Every project includes a written guarantee that covers workmanship for 365 days after completion.
Written Pricing Before Demo Day
The number we give you on day one is the number on the invoice. Not a verbal ballpark, not a range that tightens once walls are open. A written line-item price you can hold us to, delivered before any work starts.
Materials That Match the Guarantee
We install Cambria and Silestone quartz, KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, and Kohler and Moen fixtures. These brands carry their own manufacturer warranties alongside ours, so the products behind the promise are as solid as the promise itself.
Styles & brands we work with
Remodeling Contractor
A remodeling contractor handles the planning, permits, demolition, and rebuild that turn an outdated kitchen or bath into a space you’ll use for the next twenty years. Penhallow Remodeling San Diego acts as your remodeling contractor from first measurement to final walkthrough, and every homeowner receives a written price before any work begins. A small bathroom remodel typically costs $5,900 – $14,160 in San Diego, while a kitchen island installation runs $3,540 – $11,800. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge.
What The Kingswell Way Means on Your Job
Say the price before the work. Show up in the window we gave. Leave the place cleaner than we found it. That’s not a slogan. It’s been our operating standard since 2004.
Free Second Visit If a Repair Fails
If a repair fails during the guarantee period, we schedule the return visit free. No service call fee, no re-inspection charge. The guarantee is in writing on every project, and it means exactly what it says.
Licensed General Contractor
A licensed general contractor carries the state credentials to pull permits, schedule inspections, and coordinate plumbing, electrical, and structural trades under one contract. Penhallow Remodeling San Diego is a licensed general contractor serving homeowners across San Diego, General Contractor - Chula Vista, and El Cajon, with permits pulled and inspections passed on every job that requires them. A home addition in this market runs $53,100 – $153,400, and an ADU construction project typically falls between $106,200 – $259,600. We carry insurance and bonding on every project, and the written guarantee covers workmanship for a full year.
Permits, Pulled and Closed
We pull the permits, coordinate the inspections, and close out the job with a final walkthrough. You’ll know the work passed code because we hand you the paperwork, not a promise.
The Team in Your Home
Every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and in uniform. You know exactly who you’re letting in, and the same professional standard applies whether it’s a two-day vanity swap or a three-month addition.
Residential General Contractor
A residential general contractor manages the day-to-day work on homes rather than commercial properties, handling everything from framing to finish trim under one contract. Penhallow Remodeling San Diego specializes as a residential general contractor for homeowners in San Diego, La Mesa, General Contractor - Bonita, and Santee who want kitchen and bathroom remodels done with a written price and a written guarantee. A tub-to-shower conversion typically costs $4,130 – $11,800, while a full bathroom remodel runs $10,620 – $33,040. The materials we install, like James Hardie siding and Silestone countertops, are chosen because they hold up to coastal humidity and inland heat alike.
Coastal Climate, Built for It
San Diego’s marine layer means moisture management matters. We specify cement board substrate, the moisture-resistant layer behind your tile, and proper ventilation in every bathroom remodel so mold doesn’t get a foothold.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise
If the work fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it. That’s not conditional on which crew did the work or what caused the failure. It’s in writing, on every project, no exceptions.
Hire a General Contractor
Hire a general contractor when the job involves multiple trades, a permit, or more than a few days of work, because a good one coordinates the schedule, the inspections, and the surprises. For a full guide on what to look for, see our General Contractor Maintenance Checklist for San Diego Homeowners. Penhallow Remodeling San Diego makes the decision straightforward: we give you a written price before work starts, a defined arrival window, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Countertop installation in San Diego runs $2,360 – $7,670, and backsplash installation typically costs $945 – $2,950. The free estimate we provide is a real number, not a placeholder.
What to Ask Before You Sign
Ask for a written price, a written guarantee, and a defined arrival window. If a contractor won’t put those three things in writing before work starts, keep looking. We’ve built our reputation on providing all three, every time.
The Kingswell Standard, Since 2004
Every Penhallow location is independently owned and operated as part of the Kingswell family of companies, operating to The Kingswell Way since 2004. The standard doesn’t change from zip code to zip code.
General Contractor Services
General contractor services cover the full scope of residential remodeling: demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, tile, cabinetry, countertops, and finish work, all under one accountable point of contact. Penhallow Remodeling San Diego provides general contractor services with a written price and a written guarantee on every project from home kitchen renovations to full home remodels. Walk-in shower installation in San Diego typically runs $5,310 – $14,160, while a vanity installation costs $945 – $3,540. A live person answers our phone 24/7, so you’ll never leave a voicemail and wonder if anyone heard you.
Kitchen Remodeling, Priced Up Front
A full kitchen remodel in San Diego runs $16,520 – $53,100 depending on cabinet line, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or gas lines. We’ll show you exactly where the money goes before you commit to a single dollar of it.
Bathroom Remodeling, Done Right
From a tub-to-shower conversion at $4,130 – $11,800 to a full bath at $10,620 – $33,040, every bathroom remodel includes the same 365-Day Done Right Promise. The guarantee covers workmanship for a full year after the crew leaves.
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.
Brands We Service
We install and service Tamko roofing products across San Diego, and we’re familiar with their full asphalt shingle line, including the Titan XT and Heritage series. Coastal wind and sun exposure matter here, and Tamko’s product specs give us clear installation guidelines for this climate.
We also work with Boral, PGT, and CGI products. Boral’s cultured stone and siding hold their color under the San Diego sun, PGT impact windows are a common choice for coastal homes, and CGI carries impact-rated window and door lines we specify on remodel projects near the water. Whether you have these brands or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Your kitchen tile is cracking along the counter line. Hairline cracks in tile usually mean movement underneath, not a bad tile. If the substrate is shifting, water gets in and the repair doubles in cost. A pro can tell you whether it’s cosmetic or structural.
- You see water staining on the ceiling below a bathroom. That’s a sign a shower pan or supply line is leaking. By the time the stain shows, the leak has usually been active for weeks. A trained eye finds the source before more drywall comes down.
- Your cabinets are pulling away from the wall. Cabinet separation often means the original install lacked proper blocking or the wall has moisture issues. It’s a safety concern, especially in a kitchen with heavy stone counters. We can evaluate the anchoring and the substrate behind it.
- You smell musty air in a bathroom with no window. Poor ventilation leads to mold inside walls where you can’t see it. Remediation costs real money. A remodeling contractor can add the right exhaust fan and moisture-resistant substrate to stop it at the source.
- Your home was built before 1980 and you’re planning any wall work. Older San Diego homes often have surprises behind the drywall: ungrounded wiring, failing pipes, or inadequate stud spacing. A licensed general contractor who’s seen these houses before can plan for what’s back there before the sledgehammer comes out.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and talk to a person. You reach a live voice 24/7, not a voicemail tree. We listen to what you’re trying to fix, ask about the age of the home and what you’ve noticed, and schedule a walkthrough at a time that works for you.
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On-site walkthrough and measurement. Trevor or a lead technician visits your home, measures the space, checks access points, and looks at the existing structure. We want to see what’s behind the walls before we quote, because that’s where surprises cost money.
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You get a written price. Within a few days, you receive a line-item written price covering labor, materials, permits, and our workmanship guarantee. The number you see is the number you pay. No change orders unless you change the scope.
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Permits, schedule, and work. We pull permits, confirm your arrival window, and start work on the agreed date. Technicians arrive in uniform, background-checked. The job site stays clean at the end of every day.
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Final walkthrough and written guarantee. We walk the project with you, fix any punch-list items, and hand you the written 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something fails inside that year, we come back and make it right at no charge.
How Much Does General Contractor Cost in San Diego?
A typical kitchen remodel in San Diego runs $16,520 – $53,100 depending on cabinet line, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or gas lines. A small kitchen remodel is $10,620 – $23,600. Bathroom remodels run $10,620 – $33,040, with a small bathroom at $5,900 – $14,160. For bigger work, a home addition typically runs $53,100 – $153,400, and an ADU construction project falls between $106,200 – $259,600. These are real numbers from San Diego’s current market, not national averages.
What affects the price most is layout changes. Moving a drain line or gas line adds plumbing and sometimes structural work. Cabinet line matters: KraftMaid cabinets cost less than Wellborn’s premium lines. Countertop material changes the number fast, with quartz from Cambria or Silestone running more than basic laminate. Permits and inspections add $1,000 – $4,000 depending on scope.
To avoid overpaying, insist on a written line-item price before work starts. Ask whether the contractor pulls permits and passes inspections. Our free estimate includes a written price, a defined arrival window, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before you sign anything. Call (619) 604-9624 to schedule yours.
Our Service Area Near San Diego
Penhallow Remodeling San Diego serves homeowners across San Diego County, including Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lakeside, Bonita, Winter Gardens, Solana Beach, and Eucalyptus Hills. We schedule arrival windows we actually keep, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 to confirm your window or answer questions before the crew arrives. Call (619) 604-9624 to see when we can get to your neighborhood.
Serving San Diego, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Diego area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About General Contractor in San Diego
A general contractor is the licensed professional who manages a construction or remodeling project from start to finish, coordinating permits, subcontractors, materials, and inspections under one contract. In San Diego, Penhallow Remodeling handles kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home remodels with a written price and a written guarantee on every job. You deal with one accountable point of contact from first measurement to final walkthrough.
A kitchen remodel typically takes 4 – 8 weeks, a bathroom remodel 2 – 4 weeks, and a whole-home remodel or addition 3 – 6 months depending on scope and permitting. San Diego’s permitting process can add 1 – 4 weeks depending on the city and the project’s complexity. We’ll give you a defined timeline in writing along with the written price. Call (619) 604-9624 for a schedule specific to your project.
Kitchen remodels run $16,520 – $53,100, bathroom remodels $10,620 – $33,040, and home additions $53,100 – $153,400 depending on layout, materials, and permits. Small kitchen remodels start around $10,620, and a tub-to-shower conversion typically costs $4,130 – $11,800. Every project includes a written price before work starts, so the number we quote is the number you pay. Call (619) 604-9624 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, we install and service Tamko roofing, Boral stone and siding, PGT impact windows, and CGI door and window lines across San Diego. Our technicians know the installation specs for these brands in coastal and inland climates. Whether you have these products or any other make, we can work with what you have and advise on the right replacement when the time comes.
A live person answers our phone 24/7, every day of the year. If a pipe bursts or a repair fails during the guarantee period, you’ll reach a real person who can schedule the right technician. We don’t put you in a callback queue or make you leave a voicemail. Call (619) 604-9624 any hour.
Every project includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if the work fails inside the guarantee period due to workmanship, we come back and fix it at no charge. That includes labor and materials for the repair. If a repair fails, the second visit is free too, no service call fee, no re-inspection charge.
Clear the area around the project, make a list of what you want changed and what you want kept, and have your budget in mind so we can point you toward the cabinet and countertop lines that fit it. It also helps to note any specific problems you’ve noticed, like water staining or cracking tile, so we can look at the underlying cause while we’re there. Call (619) 604-9624 to schedule your free walkthrough and written estimate.
Schedule Your General Contractor Service in San Diego Today
Call (619) 604-9624 to schedule a free walkthrough and get a written price before any work starts. You’ll reach a live person, any hour, any day. We’ll set a defined arrival window, send a background-checked technician in uniform, and hand you a written 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project. No pressure, no vague estimates, just a real number you can plan around.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling San Diego, serving San Diego since 2004.
