Updated: May 04, 2026
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1459 18TH ST #238, San Francisco, CA, 94107
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David Rittenhouse Construction
David Rittenhouse is a licensed general contractor serving San Francisco, with over two decades of experience in the Bay Area’s residential construction sector. As founder and operator of SPL Construction, he focuses on home remodeling, additions, structural upgrades, and soft story retrofit projects throughout San Francisco. The majority of his work is sourced from client referrals, reflecting his established presence in the local market. Rittenhouse brings additional perspective as a real estate investor, landlord, and property owner in San Francisco, informing his approach to project planning and execution. His portfolio includes a range of residential property types, with a specialization in projects that address the city’s unique architectural and structural requirements.
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David Rittenhouse Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 669-4657
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Address: 1459 18TH ST #238, San Francisco, CA 94107
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David Rittenhouse San Francisco
Quality
109
95th percentile
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David Rittenhouse has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that David Rittenhouse has worked on at least
21.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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8 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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6 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that David Rittenhouse mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $28,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Revision to 202502079900: expanded scope of work. new rear deck at story 2 and convert e flast roof to deck at story 3. replace rear facing window at kitchen with glass door create new glass door create new glass door at story 3 deck. remodel 1 and addition 1 new bathroom in story 3. reconfigure story 3
Valuation:
$112,464
Permit #:
202507150796
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Converting ground floor into habitable space addition 560sf living space for new bedroom media room full bathroom and wetbar. addition 2 new deck in the rear less than 36 off the ground (30"high)
Valuation:
$152,000
Permit #:
202306291133
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel 2 kitchens and 3 bathrooms across 2 units 480 sqft
Valuation:
$202,662
Permit #:
202502271210
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Remodeling the existing kitchen & moving the kitchen wall on the 2nd fl. replacing the existing window with a larger window in the kitchen area at the rear wall. not visible from the street. no horizontal or vertical additions
Valuation:
$19,000
Permit #:
202407035770
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Foundation upgrade and 174 sq ft infill of unconditioned space beneth cantilevered rooms and associated revision rear facade at ground floor
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
202411074586
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Addition a full bathroom in the garage on the gr floor. replace water heater with tankless water heater
Valuation:
$42,135
Permit #:
202509306442
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Addition new full bathroom at 2nd floor: lavy shower sink
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
202501289253
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Kitchen & bathroom refresh. replace in-kind. kitchen full bathroom 1/2 bathroom. no structural or moving of walls/door
Valuation:
$82,613
Permit #:
202508072521
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Interior improvement. provide 1-hr rating at garage (n) lighting enlarge garage door. lightwell infill at basement level north side lightwell infill at 2nd & 1st floor south side against blank wall of adjacent building. replace interior stair
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
202010106294
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Kitchen remodel replace cabinets countertops appliances and painting. in kind remodel. no moving walls. approx. 80 sq ft
Valuation:
$39,943
Permit #:
202404230599
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Upper fl - new kitchen in (e) location (n) intertal stair & (n) master bathroom; 1st fl - new bathroom fixtures & finishes relocated laundry. new fau & water heater. project will not expand (e) building envelope or alter (e) facade
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
201905090219
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Kitchen and bathroom remodel. new fixtures appliances cabinets and counter surfaces in kind
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
202402236436
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Horizontal addition to rear of property at 1st & 2nd level. renovation of (e) interior. addition includes (2) new bathrooms & (2) bedrooms. no change to existing garage
Valuation:
$307,000
Permit #:
201701036382
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel (e) kitchen. remove wall between ktichen and porch addition posts and beams. replace existing windows with two new windows at the porch exterior wall not visible from street
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
202109239054
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Kitchen remodel in kind
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
202505065881
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Interior renovation of (e) kitchen dining room & bathroom. additional bathroom created within (e) envelope. (e) back deck stairs to remain unchanged
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
202010297732
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to no plan permit 202203291113. remodel 1 existing bathroom. remove non-load bearing wall. refresh (2) existing bathrooms
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202205053655
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Renovate one kitchen and 2 baths no movement of fixtures kitchen cabinet replacement. non structural
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
202110120201
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
To address complaints: 202200721 (repair rear windows); 202171933 (heat) & 202171934 (rotted kitchen floor)
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
202403278699
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Addition 1 new bathroom in garage serving the family room
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
202305057202
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
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David Rittenhouse License info
Verified License
| License # | NAT-F245179-1 |
| Status | Active |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 938513 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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109
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Wesco Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
108
Permits
- Building permit records show that David Rittenhouse has worked on 108 permitted projects.
David Rittenhouse Employees
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David Andrew Rittenhouse
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