Home additions & ADU
Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
FenceFree written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Trusted Home Renovation for Saratoga Homeowners
Home renovation in Saratoga, CA typically costs between $9,000 and $220,000 depending on scope, with kitchens running $14,000 – $45,000, bathrooms $9,000 – $28,000, and whole-home projects starting around $45,000. Viceroy Construction, led by Neil Drummond, handles the full scope under one contract, from interior tearouts to exterior siding, roofing, and hardscaping. We coordinate every trade ourselves instead of passing you between disconnected subs. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom update, ADU addition, or full exterior overhaul, call (877) 358-6557 to schedule a free estimate and get a written line-item quote.
Home Renovation Contractors
Home Renovation Contractors are licensed general contractors who manage the entire remodeling scope, including demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, finishes, and inspections, rather than a single specialty trade. Homeowners seeking our Home Renovation in Saratoga hire us when a project spans multiple disciplines: a kitchen remodel that requires new plumbing lines for a Kohler or Grohe fixture, a bathroom gut that demands new subfloor and waterproofing, or an exterior refresh that combines James Hardie siding with GAF roofing. What we do that a handyman won’t touch: we pull permits, schedule inspections, coordinate material deliveries, and hold subcontractors to a written schedule. Kitchen remodels run $14,000 – $45,000. Bathroom remodels run $9,000 – $28,000. A home addition runs $45,000 – $130,000. Those ranges include labor, materials, and project management, not just trade work.
Single-Contract Accountability
When you hire Viceroy Construction, you get one contract, one point of contact, and one company responsible for every trade on site. If the plumber’s rough-in is off and the cabinet installer can’t mount the vanity, that’s our problem to fix, not yours to mediate.
Brand Access Without the Runaround
We specify and install products from Cambria, Silestone, KraftMaid, Kohler, Grohe, and GAF directly through our supplier accounts. You don’t need to buy materials yourself, schedule separate showroom appointments, or handle freight and warranty claims.
Styles & brands we work with
Home Renovators
Home Renovators are the people and companies that execute renovation work, and the term matters in Saratoga because the line between a licensed renovator and an unlicensed handyman determines whether your project gets inspected, permitted, and warrantied, which is why we also offer Monte Sereno Home Renovation services with the same standards. We operate as full-scope home renovators, meaning we handle structural changes, material selection, and finish work across interior and exterior scopes. Walk-in shower installation runs $4,500 – $12,000. Tub-to-shower conversion runs $3,500 – $10,000. Paver patio installation runs $3,500 – $11,000. Those numbers are based on what we see in Saratoga’s housing stock: mid-century ranchers, 1980s two-stories, and newer hillside builds, each with different framing, plumbing, and access conditions.
Interior Renovation Scope
Kitchen tearouts, bathroom rebuilds, flooring replacement, wall removal, window replacement, and lighting redesign all fall under interior renovation. We handle the full sequence: demo, rough-in, drywall, tile, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, and paint.
Exterior Renovation Scope
Roof replacement with CertainTeed or GAF systems, James Hardie siding, paver or concrete driveways, fencing from Ameristar or Bufftech, and hardscaping with Belgard or Techo-Bloc. One crew from Viceroy manages the whole exterior, so sequencing is coordinated instead of chaotic.
Home Improvement Contractors
Home Improvement Contractors in California must hold a general building contractor license to perform work over $500, which covers most of what Saratoga homeowners and those needing Home Renovation – Cupertino ask us to do. Viceroy Construction fits that definition: we’re not a specialty sub-trade with a narrow scope. We handle full remodel projects, additions, ADUs, roofing, and hardscaping under the same license and insurance. Countertop installation runs $2,000 – $6,500. Cabinet installation runs $4,000 – $13,000. Backsplash installation runs $800 – $2,500. Window replacement runs $4,500 – $15,000. Vinyl fence installation runs $3,500 – $9,000. These are the real Saratoga market numbers we quote from daily.
Permitting and Inspections
Any structural change, electrical reroute, plumbing relocation, or exterior modification in Saratoga requires permits through the city or county. We handle the paperwork, the plan check, the inspections, and the corrections. You don’t chase the building department.
Material Selection Built In
We bring the material library to you. Cambria and Silestone countertop samples, KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinet door displays, Grohe and Kohler fixture finishes, and GAF and CertainTeed shingle boards, all in one meeting instead of six showroom trips.
Home Renovation Companies
Home Renovation Companies range from two-person operations to multi-crew firms, and the difference shows in how they handle a 10-week kitchen remodel or a 6-month whole-house project. Viceroy Construction operates as a general contractor with a defined project management process and access to 50+ national brands, including Sterling, Grohe, GAF, and CertainTeed, so material delays and backorders don’t stall your schedule. Metal roof installation runs $15,000 – $40,000. Impact window installation runs $8,000 – $25,000. Concrete driveway installation runs $4,500 – $12,000. A garage conversion runs $30,000 – $80,000. Those ranges reflect Saratoga’s lot conditions, hillside access, and permit requirements.
Why Brand Access Matters
A renovation company that has direct accounts with GAF, CertainTeed, Cambria, and Kohler can reserve product, pull from regional warehouses, and negotiate better pricing than a contractor who buys retail at Home Depot. That’s how we keep material lead times manageable.
What We Don’t Do
We don’t take a deposit and disappear for three weeks. We don’t send a different crew lead every day. We don’t mark up materials 40%. The quote you get is the price you pay, unless you change the scope.
Renovation Contractors
Renovation Contractors who carry a full general contracting license can legally perform structural, electrical, plumbing, and finish work under one permit, which is exactly what Viceroy Construction provides in Saratoga. Hiring a renovation contractor instead of coordinating separate trades means one schedule, one inspection calendar, one warranty, and one person who answers when something goes wrong. Roof replacement runs $8,000 – $20,000. Roof repair runs $400 – $1,800. Paver driveway installation runs $7,000 – $18,000. ADU construction runs $90,000 – $220,000. Those ADU numbers include Abodu, Dvele, or Boxabl prefab options plus site work, foundation, and utility connections.
ADU and Prefab Capability
Most remodelers can’t offer prefab ADU systems. We can. Abodu, Dvele, Boxabl, Mighty Buildings, and Plant Prefab all integrate with our full-scope approach, so the ADU gets tied into the main house’s electrical panel, sewer line, and site grading by the same team that builds the primary renovation.
The Coordination Problem, Solved
When a homeowner hires a roofer, a sider, a window installer, and a fence contractor separately, every trade blames the next for gaps and delays. When Viceroy runs the whole project, there’s no one to blame but us, and we’d rather schedule it right the first time.
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation means gutting or significantly updating every major system and surface in a home, typically kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, windows, roofing, siding, and electrical or plumbing infrastructure. In Saratoga, we see whole-house projects most often on homes built in the 1950s through the 1980s, where original galvanized plumbing, ungrounded electrical, and single-pane windows all hit the end of their service life around the same time. A full whole-house renovation typically runs $45,000 – $130,000 for the interior scope alone, and often more when roofing, siding, and hardscaping are bundled in. That’s the number we quote for complete kitchen and bath remodels plus flooring, paint, and systems updates.
Phased Without the Gaps
We sequence a whole-house project so you can live in part of the home while the other half is under construction. The kitchen is first, then bathrooms, then flooring and paint, then exterior. Each phase passes inspection before the next one starts.
Systems You Can’t See
The highest-value work in a whole-house renovation is often the stuff behind drywall: new electrical panels, PEX repiping, HVAC duct sealing, and insulation. We coordinate those trades before finishes go in, so you don’t have to tear out a new shower because a drain line needed replacing.
Brands We Service
We specify and install Sterling and Grohe plumbing fixtures across kitchen and bath remodels in Saratoga. Sterling’s tub and shower systems are common in mid-century homes here, and we’ve handled dozens of replacements where the original unit failed at the drain or the valve body. Grohe faucets and shower systems require precise rough-in valve placement, and we set those to the manufacturer’s spec so trim installation goes clean the first time.
On the roofing side, we install GAF and CertainTeed shingle systems, including GAF Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark lines. Saratoga’s wet winters and oak-shaded lots mean underlayment and ventilation matter as much as the shingle itself, and we spec both brands’ full systems, not just the top layer. Whether you have Sterling, Grohe, GAF, CertainTeed, or any other make, we can service, replace, or upgrade it as part of a larger renovation.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Multiple systems failing at once. If your kitchen faucet leaks, the bathroom tile is cracking, and the roof is shedding granules, the home is telling you something. These failures compound: a leaky roof rots framing, a cracked tile lets water into the subfloor, and a failed valve floods a cabinet. One renovation now is cheaper than three emergency repairs later.
- Electrical issues that trip breakers. Older Saratoga homes often have 100-amp panels that can’t handle modern kitchens, EV chargers, or induction ranges. If you’re resetting breakers weekly or lights dim when the AC kicks on, the panel needs an upgrade before any kitchen or bath remodel can happen safely.
- Water damage or persistent dampness. Stains on ceilings, warped baseboards, or musty smells in crawlspaces indicate active moisture intrusion. In Saratoga’s winter rain season, that gets worse by the week. A renovation that includes re-roofing, re-siding, or re-flashing fixes the source, not just the stain.
- Layout that doesn’t work anymore. A 1980s galley kitchen, a bathroom you can’t turn around in, a laundry room in the garage. When the floor plan fights your daily routine, no amount of paint fixes it. Wall removal, room reconfiguration, and additions are exactly what we do.
- Single-pane windows and high energy bills. Homes in the Saratoga hills lose heat through 1960s-era aluminum windows. Replacing them with PGT, CGI, or Therma-Tru units running $4,500 – $15,000 changes both comfort and utility cost, and it’s worth doing before you paint or side the exterior.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Site walk and scope definition. Neil Drummond or a Viceroy project lead walks the property with you, measures the existing conditions, and documents what’s there now. We discuss what’s bothering you, what you want to achieve, and what the budget range looks like before any design work starts.
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Written line-item estimate. You get a detailed quote that breaks out labor, materials, permits, and contingency. No “allowance” games. If the quote says Cambria quartz at $2,000 – $6,500 for the countertop scope, that’s the number that shows up on the contract.
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Permit pull and material order. We submit plans to Saratoga’s building department, order the long-lead items (cabinets, windows, roofing, ADU modules), and lock the construction schedule. Material procurement starts before demo so you’re not living with a gutted kitchen for eight extra weeks.
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Construction with weekly updates. The crew runs the job in phases, and you get a written update every Friday: what was completed, what’s next, any changes, and any decisions we need from you. The project manager is on site daily, not just at the start and end.
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Inspection, walkthrough, and closeout. We pass final inspections, walk the entire project with you room by room, and fix anything that isn’t right before we call the job done. Warranty paperwork for every material and every trade goes in a single closeout binder.
How Much Does Home Renovation Cost in Saratoga?
A typical kitchen remodel in Saratoga runs $14,000 – $45,000 depending on whether you’re replacing cabinets in place or moving walls and rerouting plumbing. A typical bathroom remodel runs $9,000 – $28,000. A roof replacement runs $8,000 – $20,000 depending on pitch, layers, and whether you go with GAF, CertainTeed, or a metal system at $15,000 – $40,000. A whole-house renovation with multiple rooms and system upgrades lands between $45,000 and $130,000. ADU construction runs $90,000 – $220,000 depending on whether you choose a prefab system from Abodu, Dvele, or Boxabl or a stick-built unit.
What affects the price: the condition of existing framing and subfloor, whether the home was built before modern plumbing and electrical codes, site access for dumpsters and material delivery, and the finish level you choose, builder-grade vs. Cambria quartz vs. custom cabinetry from KraftMaid or Wellborn. Overpaying happens when a contractor bids low on labor and then hits you with change orders once walls are open. Our written estimates include a contingency line so you know the worst case before demo starts. A free estimate from Viceroy includes a site visit, a scope document, and a line-item price breakdown. Call (877) 358-6557 to schedule yours.
Our Service Area Near Saratoga
Viceroy Construction serves Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Campbell, Cambrian Park, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and the surrounding South Bay communities. We also cover Buena Vista, Lexington Hills, and Loyola. Response time for a site visit is typically within a few days, and we schedule estimates around your availability, not ours. If you’re in Home Renovation in Monte Sereno or Home Renovation in Los Gatos, the same crew and the same process apply. As a home renovation general contractor, we keep the service radius tight so project managers can be on site daily, not weekly.
Serving Saratoga, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Saratoga 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 Home Renovation in Saratoga
Home renovation is the process of updating, repairing, or reconfiguring an existing home’s structure, systems, or finishes, as opposed to building new. In Saratoga and nearby communities, that includes kitchen remodels, bathroom rebuilds, roof replacement, window and siding upgrades, room additions, and ADU construction, including our Home Renovation in Campbell. A renovation can address everything from cosmetic updates like countertops and paint to structural changes like wall removal and foundation repair. Viceroy Construction handles the entire scope under one general contracting license.
A bathroom remodel typically takes 2 – 4 weeks, a kitchen remodel 4 – 8 weeks, and a whole-house renovation 3 – 6 months depending on permitting and material lead times. ADU construction runs 4 – 10 months depending on whether you choose a prefab system from Abodu, Dvele, or Boxabl or a stick-built unit. The biggest schedule risk in Saratoga is permit review time, which is why we submit plans before demolition starts. Call (877) 358-6557 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific scope.
Home renovation in Saratoga runs anywhere from $800 for a small backsplash installation to $220,000 for a full ADU build, with kitchens at $14,000 – $45,000, bathrooms at $9,000 – $28,000, and whole-house projects at $45,000 – $130,000. The exact number depends on square footage, existing conditions, finish selections, and whether structural changes are involved. We provide a written line-item estimate before any work begins, so you know the full cost upfront. Estimates are free, no obligation.
Yes, we install full GAF and CertainTeed roofing systems, including underlayment, flashing, ventilation, and shingles, across Saratoga and the surrounding South Bay. Both brands offer shingle lines designed for wet climates, and we spec the full system rather than just the top layer. Roof replacement with these systems runs $8,000 – $20,000 depending on roof size and tear-off conditions. Call for an exact quote on your roof.
If a roof starts leaking during a Saratoga winter storm or a pipe bursts inside a wall, we can prioritize the repair as part of a larger renovation plan. We’re not a 24/7 emergency company, but we do respond quickly to active water intrusion and structural safety issues for existing clients and new callers alike. If you have water coming into the house, call (877) 358-6557 and we’ll assess the situation and schedule the fix.
Viceroy Construction provides a workmanship warranty on all labor, and every material we install carries the manufacturer’s warranty from brands like Kohler, Grohe, GAF, CertainTeed, and Cambria. The specific warranty terms depend on the scope and materials chosen, and we document all warranty information in your closeout binder. If something fails that we installed, we come back and fix it.
Start by listing what’s not working in your current home: layout, storage, light, noise, energy bills, leaking fixtures, dated finishes. Then set a realistic budget range before you call any contractor, so the conversation starts with numbers, not vague ideas. Clear out the rooms being renovated and plan for a temporary kitchen or bathroom setup if your project touches those spaces. We’ll walk you through the rest at the estimate.
Schedule Your Home Renovation Service in Saratoga Today
Get a written, line-item estimate from Viceroy Construction. Call (877) 358-6557 today and Neil Drummond or a project lead will schedule a site walk at your Saratoga home, discuss your scope, and give you real numbers, not vague ranges. Free estimate, no obligation, no pressure.
Written by Neil Drummond, Owner at Viceroy Construction, serving Saratoga and the South Bay.