Updated: Apr 16, 2026
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1658 Washington St, San Mateo, CA, 94403
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Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor
Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor, 1658 Washington St, San Mateo, CA holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 122 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor Services
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
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Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Boiler/Water Heater
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Gas and Piping
Electrical Work
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Siding
Stucco and Exterior Plastering
Other Exteriors
Painting
Decks and Porches
Doors and Windows
Framing
Wood Fences
Other Carpentry
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor Contact Information
Phone Number: (650) 245-0119
Address: 1658 Washington St, San Mateo, CA 94403
Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor San Mateo
Quality
122
99th percentile
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Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor has a BuildZoom score of 122, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor has worked on at least
21.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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6 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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5 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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6 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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5 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $28,443. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
3
reviews
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By Etienne G.July 12, 2018Verified HireMulti-Room Remodel project
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By a user in San FranciscoSeptember 20, 2017Considered for Home Repairs
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By Ryan L.July 13, 2017Considered for Home Addition
Chris sounded professional enough. After spending 10 minutes on the phone he said that he was too busy for the time-frame that I needed for my project, even though I stated it exactly on my project description on Buildzoom.com. For that reason, he declined to quote.
Building Permits by Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Revision 1 otc. reduce the scope of work. wall removal will not be done per s1.0 no new piers and no beams. the opening will have a header and pocket door removed. 10.7.2022 tay single family dwelling remodel of 260sf to kitchen. removal of wall between kitchen and dinning area enlarge rear door opening for a new sliding door replacement of window in nook
Valuation:
$57,465
Permit #:
BD-2022-285473
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of single family dwelling 437.75 sqft of guest bathroom wet bar and primary suite including meps and moving non load bearing walls. revision 1 - modification to master suite bathroom to reframe the ceiling (issued 08/09/24)
Valuation:
$107,336
Permit #:
BD-2024-294395
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2025-01-17
Kitchen remodel like for like - mep upgrade - cabinets and vanity replacement. 17 recessed lights with 4 under cabinet lights. drywall and insulation installed within the kitchen. no wall alteration and framing changes
Valuation:
$49,000
Permit #:
BD-2023-290277
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2025-09-05
Kitchen remodel like for like. no structual or layout changes - counter and applicance circuits. replacing lights ink cabinets countertops and tile. insulation; drywall
Valuation:
$48,750
Permit #:
BD-2024-296524
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling interior remodel (490sf): remodel kitchen and dining room with wall alterations updated layout and (n) recessed led lighting. install (n) coffered ceiling at dining room. demolish wood burning fireplace and chimney and install (n) direct vent gas fireplace. replace windows and patio doors. revision 1 - increase the shear wall length along dinning room and (3) ne... see more
Valuation:
$85,500
Permit #:
BD-2019-273529
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rmdl bathroom; new stucco extension light window
Valuation:
$57,000
Permit #:
B2025-0189
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,213
Permit Type:
Interior remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2021-06-03
Bathroom remodel (35 sf): (n) toilet (n) faucet (n) shower head (n) temp. sh. encloser slider (n) led fixture (n) med cabinet (n) 1/2 drywall ceiling and walls (n) 120v. 20amp circuit for bathroom and (1) gfci receptacle at vanity counter top all lighting to be high efficacy smoke detectors all bedrooms and hallway w (1) c.m. detector
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BD-2020-277625
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2021-04-27
Remodel existing shower: new pressure balance shower valve new hot tar shower pan membrane install 1/2 denshield to 3 shower walls install new tilr to 3 shower walls shower floor and curb new tempered glass shower door repaint bathroom (like for like)
Valuation:
$12,300
Permit #:
BD-2021-278833
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Multi-family (alter/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2020-10-26
Kitchen remodel new subpanel for distribution new electrical existing plumbing to remain at current location new drywall on kitchen walls ceiling to remain fill in (2) recessed portions of existing ceiling new cabinets new counter tops new tile backsplash existing wood floor to remain and painting. no interior walls to be removed
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BD-2020-275968
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Living room - (n) recessed lights 12-14 cans w/switching (n) drywall at ceiling
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BD-2024-296711
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 519sf 1st flr; 228sf 2nd floor loft; rmdl kitch & baths
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
B2021-0489
Status:
final
Fee:
$25,759
Permit Type:
Tier 2
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2022-11-13
Like for like kitchen remodel new electrical plumbing drywall cabinets courter tops tile floor and painting
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
BD-2022-283673
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Complete hall bathroom remodel @ 45 sq ft replacing tub and all fixtures electrical lighting plumbing
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
BD-2022-283257
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R/r three (3) windows
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B2025-0135
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,132
Permit Type:
Windows
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B2025-0095
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,652
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG2024-0480
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,355
Permit Type:
Bathroom remodel_434
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel: r/r cabinets countertops sink appliances in-fill (e) window. (n) electrical outlets switches 6 (n) recessed lights 2 (n) pendant lights. install (n) fire rated door. install (n) 125 amp subpanel in kitchen. 110 sf
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
BD-2019-272133
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom remodel including meps. move non-bearing wall into closet to enlarge bathroom
Valuation:
$14,712
Permit #:
BD-2024-292866
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2020-12-18
Total 175sf remodel to (e) 1-story sfd: remodel kitchen with no wall alteration (like for like). replace all appliances and new recessed can light
Valuation:
$47,000
Permit #:
BD-2020-276616
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hallway bathroom remodel like for like addition shower
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
B2021-0485
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,610
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor License info
Verified License
| License # | 527708 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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122
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
118
Permits
- Building permit records show that Christopher J. Fenech, General Contractor has worked on 118 permitted projects.
We picked Chris for our first house remodel because of his attention to detail. Before giving us a quote, he already brought in each sub-contractor to see our place and found several important points that we had overlooked and would have cost us a lot if undiscovered. Other contractor's quotes increased significantly once we pointed those to them.
During the project, Chris was on site nearly every morning (before I left for work) to ensure we and the subs knew what was happening that day and to predict any difficulty before they impacted the project.
The communication was great. Chris was responsive, proactive in warning us about decisions we would have to make, and he always spoke frankly about what choices he recommended and the impacts they would have on our budget and final result.
Chris was frank in acknowledging which domains he had most experience in, and where he needed input. As we cared deeply about soundproofing and this wasn't Chris' expertise, he welcomed input from us and his sub-contractors. This openness led to awesome results: we can't tell if someone is speaking loud in any adjacent room.
Chris was flexible and a great listener. He was patient when we were worried or picky, like ensuring the tint and touch of the hardwood was exactly like we wanted it.
Overall, Chris was exactly the patient, open, frank, caring, skilled and detail-oriented contractor we needed for our first remodel experience.