RB Master Builders plans and builds custom homes and related residential builds for Bay Area clients — from ground-up new construction to ADUs that expand how a property lives and earns. You get a dependable construction partner from early scope through final walkthrough.
Our Process
Discovery
We review goals, site conditions, budget range, and timing.
Scope
You receive a practical build scope with next steps and estimate direction.
Build
Our team coordinates the work, trades, inspections, and client communication.
Closeout
We complete the final walkthrough and project handoff.
Project Types & Permitting Guide
Project Types for Home Building
Relevant project types for home building — including permitting timelines, team requirements, and utilities. Requirements vary by municipality and scope.
Custom Homes / New Construction
Ground-up custom homes and related new residential builds.
Permitting Timeline
- Planning department
- 2–4 months
- Building department
- 2–3 months
- PG&E Permitting
- 6–9 months
- Public Hearings
- Likely required
Fees
- School Fees
- Yes — typically substantial for new construction
Project Team
- Architect required
- Yes
- Structural Engineer
- Yes
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Yes
- Topographic survey
- Yes
- Civil engineer
- Yes
- Landscape Architect
- Yes
- Arborist
- If new construction is near any major trees
- Special Inspection
- Yes
Utilities
- Fire sprinklers
- Yes
- PG&E: Electric Panel
- Yes
- Water Meter Upgrade
- Yes
- Sewer upgrade
- Yes
Ground-up custom homes and related new residential builds.
Permitting Timeline
- Planning department
- 2–4 months
- Building department
- 2–3 months
- PG&E Permitting
- 6–9 months
- Public Hearings
- Likely required
Fees
- School Fees
- Yes — typically substantial for new construction
Project Team
- Architect required
- Yes
- Structural Engineer
- Yes
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Yes
- Topographic survey
- Yes
- Civil engineer
- Yes
- Landscape Architect
- Yes
- Arborist
- If new construction is near any major trees
- Special Inspection
- Yes
Utilities
- Fire sprinklers
- Yes
- PG&E: Electric Panel
- Yes
- Water Meter Upgrade
- Yes
- Sewer upgrade
- Yes
Timelines are estimates based on typical Bay Area / California permitting norms and vary by city, lot conditions, and project scope.