Updated: Apr 27, 2026
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1325 HOWARD AVENUE 310, Burlingame, CA, 94010
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From BuildZoom: Freemodel Inc, 1325 Howard Ave, Burlingame, CA (Owned by: John Garner) holds a General Building license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 123 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Freemodel Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (650) 468-2569
Address: 1325 HOWARD AVENUE 310, Burlingame, CA 94010
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Quality
123
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Freemodel Inc has a BuildZoom score of 123, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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19 projects
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2025 |
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31 projects
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2024 |
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35 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Freemodel Inc has worked on at least
85.0 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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10 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
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35 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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27 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Freemodel Inc mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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11 projects
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< $5k |
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19 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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15 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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18 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $20,250. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Remodel kitchen(including removing a wall b/w kitchen and dining) install electrical subpanel (100amp) **accessor record: 2bed/1.5bath - plans 2bed 1.5 bathroom 1 flex space 1 storage**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-01575
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,097
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Express bathroom like-for-like remodel permit - residential
2025-02-27
Upstairs bathroom - like for like update vanity tub and toilet fixtures lighting fans w/moisture sensors. no items have moved each listed item is going in the exact same location
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
CBW25-0035
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,642
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1st fl full bathroom remodel lower portion of existing framing to match same level as rest of the floor addition wet bar. (ref:2nd fl remodel layout bathroom remodel under 202403117552). (ref:3rd fl remodel layout kitchen and bathroom remodel under 202403117552) 4th fl relocate washer
Valuation:
$82,436
Permit #:
202405131960
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Kitchen and bathroom remodel in kind plumbing fixtures to be installed in (e) location. kit= replace 3 cabs + (n) countertops only. bathroom = new vanity toilet + tile floor only. roof repair of dryrot substrate only (reroofing permit to be pulled by roofing contractor)
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
202404260857
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Replace 1 window(s). same size location number type. replace 2 door(s). same size location number type. interior kitchen remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings). 2 bathroom(s).bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes)
Valuation:
$42,002
Permit #:
23016-90000-07300
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
1st fl unit 1 -bathroom remodel & closet conversion to laundry space; sf of project 140. not moving (e) walls; all fixtures ins (e) bathroom are staying in smae location except removing (e) bathtub & replacing shower w/curbed shower pan; relocating shower plumbing to adjacent wall; in-kind sink
Valuation:
$38,450
Permit #:
202301311044
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Replaceing (e) kitchen cabinets no layout changes like for like replace vanity same size same location upgrade faucets hallway bathroom primary bathroom: replace vainty same size upgrade faucets tile the batahtub keeping original bathtub no plumbing or electrical changes. no wall alteration
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
202401314976
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to no plan pa# 202209162643. moving wall 6 and adding toilet to bathroom. expanding w.c. into bedroom closet to addition bathtub + sink. powder room moving sink replacing toilet. kitchen taking down wall between kitchen & dining. full kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202302021282
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Update all wiring from knob and tube to romex wire (electrical): update all breakers to afci gfci 9electrical): replacing drywall in open area's from updating electrical (building) replacing kitchen countertop w/sink (building/plumbing)
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
202404301041
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
(3) bathroom remodel-adding toilet to bathroom which currently only has a sink and bath/shower. replacing sink bathroom shower; adding bathroom shower and sink to wc: replacing toilet in wc: kitchen remodel (replacing sink adding dw adding potfiller over stove powder room-moving sinks and replacing it. replacing toilet
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20230407377
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Powder room: • replace vanity toilet ceiling light light and fan switches kitchen: • relocate refrigerator microwave dishwasher • cancel electric range; addition wall oven and induction cooktop • addition outlets where needed
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2024-01179
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,802
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2025-04-25
Bathroom remodel like for like. replacing vanity fan bathtub tiles floor and mirror. no wall or structural changes
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BD-2025-297087
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel down stairs bathroom remodel adding interior stairs relocate bathroom and convert recreation room to master bedroom on 1st fl. new interior stairs remodel kitchen and two bathroom rooms repair rear decks-less than 50%
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
202307061521
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
(2) in kind bathroom remodels - in kind replacement of valve toilet shower head and sink. change outlets switches and light fixtures. recessed lighting installation (2) rooms. primary bathroom and 1st floor room. total (2) bathrooms
Valuation:
$56,000
Permit #:
202310279715
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
We will be replacing the existing double wall furnace with a newer version. this furnace will be in the same location
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-2025-324
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel existing primary bathroom (1) with new fixtures tile lighting cabinetry - no structural work. dry rot repair wood siding at rear and sides to match existing. replace in kind (3) windows at rear - not visible from street. dual glazed fiberglass/wood. u 0.3 max
Valuation:
$42,000
Permit #:
202204263039
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Permit to abate violation #bvi2006-1042: #2 garage all unpermitted design changes to the second story loft to be removed; remove all kitchen and bathroom fixtures and cabinets remove interior doors and walls; (n) exterior stair and hot water heater enclosure; plumbing electrical and mechanical work to be removed or permitted
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV23-2146
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit to abate violation #bvi2006-1042: #1 main house alterations of 3 549sf main house attic space with bedroom bathroom closets and wine cellar to be removed; removing walls doors; replacing bathroom sink. mechanical room and access stair to remain and be permitted. (n) handrails have been provided at the exterior deck at main dwelling side access. plumbing electrical and mechanica... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV23-2145
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,976
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of two bathrooms note: expired reroof needs reinstatement it is the permittee’s obligation and responsibility to ensure that all work associated with this permit complies with all current orders of the health officer of the county of san mateo related to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). the county of san mateo assumes no responsibility for work performed by permi... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2022-00317
Status:
expired
Fee:
$849
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom remodel remove (e) tub/shower combo replace with shower only with a curbed shower pan relocat shower plumbing to the adjacn wall in kind replace sink vanity toilet and exhause fan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20230203365
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Freemodel Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 1066986 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | PA185783 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2025. Check the current license status of Freemodel Inc with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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Inactive License
| License # | 209462 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Mass.gov Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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123
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | This License Filed A Contractor's Bond With |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Ohio Security Insurance Company |
96
Permits
- Building permit records show that Freemodel Inc has worked on 96 permitted projects.
Freemodel Inc Employees
JG
John Garner
Owner