
RB Master Builders renovates entire homes with coordinated planning, modern finishes, and a clear construction process.



Our Process
Walkthrough
We review every area involved and align on priorities.
Scope
We build a renovation scope that reflects budget, finish level, and sequence.
Renovate
Our team manages trades, materials, and communication throughout the work.
Complete
We finish with quality checks and client walkthroughs.
Project Types & Permitting Guide
Project Types for Home Remodel and Renovation
Relevant project types for home remodel and renovation — including permitting timelines, team requirements, and utilities. Requirements vary by municipality and scope.
Structural Remodel
Any work that removes, adds, or modifies walls.
Permitting Timeline
- Planning department
- Possibly, depending on scale
- Building department
- 3–4 weeks
- PG&E Permitting
- Not required
- Public Hearings
- Not required
Fees
- School Fees
- No
Project Team
- Architect required
- Yes
- Structural Engineer
- Yes
- Geotechnical Engineer
- No
- Topographic survey
- No
- Civil engineer
- No
- Landscape Architect
- No
- Arborist
- No
- Special Inspection
- No
Utilities
- Fire sprinklers
- No
- PG&E: Electric Panel
- No
- Water Meter Upgrade
- No
- Sewer upgrade
- No
Any work that removes, adds, or modifies walls.
Permitting Timeline
- Planning department
- Possibly, depending on scale
- Building department
- 3–4 weeks
- PG&E Permitting
- Not required
- Public Hearings
- Not required
Fees
- School Fees
- No
Project Team
- Architect required
- Yes
- Structural Engineer
- Yes
- Geotechnical Engineer
- No
- Topographic survey
- No
- Civil engineer
- No
- Landscape Architect
- No
- Arborist
- No
- Special Inspection
- No
Utilities
- Fire sprinklers
- No
- PG&E: Electric Panel
- No
- Water Meter Upgrade
- No
- Sewer upgrade
- No
Timelines are estimates based on typical Bay Area / California permitting norms and vary by city, lot conditions, and project scope.