Updated: Apr 05, 2026
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Address
415 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA, 95112
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Golden State Designs Construction
General Construction Company specializing in Room Add-on and Second Floor Additions.
From BuildZoom: Golden State Designs, 415 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA (Employee: Gad Petel) holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 134 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (408) 809-6199
Address: 415 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112
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Quality
134
99th percentile
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Golden State Designs has a BuildZoom score of 134, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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18 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Golden State Designs has worked on at least
37.0 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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15 projects
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Home Additions |
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10 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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9 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Golden State Designs mostly works on
home addition
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 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 $48,882. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Scope of work: - convert part of (e) main residence to a (n) 620 sq ft attached adu at rear - alteration to rear (e) bedrooms living room & interior demolish of (e) bathroom between (e) main residence kitchen & (e) rear living room - (n) adu to include (e) bedrooms previous living room altered to (n) living room previous bathroom converted to (n) bathroom & (n) kitchen areas - install... see more
Valuation:
$102,715
Permit #:
2024 106588 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,300
Permit Type:
2nd unit added
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: - convert (e) living room and (e) bedroom to a (n) 441 sq ft jadu at main residence - no change to (e) bathroom addition (n) kitchen - install (n) air conditioning condenser unit - upgrade main residence (e) 100amp electrical service panel to 200amps
Valuation:
$73,060
Permit #:
2024 111304 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,300
Permit Type:
2nd unit added
Building Type:
N/A
Residential addition alteration to existing residence
2025-03-12
Addition of 196sqft to the rear of the main residence to expand bed #2 and addition (n) bathroom. remodel hallway to relocate the laundry room remove portion of the trellis at the rear yard. resub01 - bxk - 9/11/25 - response to building pln related: detached adu - bld2025-00979 (same plans same session) expired plumbing -bld2021-02501
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-00655
Status:
triage
Fee:
$1,371
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 410 s.f. to rear of residence to construct (2) bed (1) bathroom. interior alterations. 200 amp panel upgrade. creating 4bed/3bath residence
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-05862
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,772
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
1) basement: reconfiguration and addition of basement interior addition of light well exterior access doors and side lights new entrance to the basement from the deck. 2) first floor: reconfiguration of the (e) first floor interior (kitchen dining room study bathroom and mud room) 49 sf addition (at kitchen) first floor raised plate height at rear of house and new rear porch. 3) secon... see more
Valuation:
$121,239
Permit #:
2022 701624 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,851
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family multi family manufactured detached adu
2025-04-17
Construct (n) 580sqft detached adu @ the rear of main residence with 170sqft deck/patio (1bed/1bath unit) resub01 - bxk - 9/11/25 - response to building pln cvl geo sewer related: add/alt - bld2025-00655(same bb session)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2025-00979
Status:
triage
Fee:
$3,471
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Only like for like replacements of plumbing mechanical and electrical sub trades fixtures in similar locations is allowed under this building permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 108532 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel + recess lights. dining room recess lights. powder room light + outlet. living room recess lights. master bathroom lights + outlet + switch master bedroom recess lights. kids bathroom light + outlet switch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202410167595
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: - convert (e) detached garage to a (n) 324 sq ft adu at main residence - adu consist of 1 bathroom bedroom/kitchen/living area - install (n) tankless water heater and (n) heat pump condenser - install (n) 100amp electrical subpanel *8/23/23 revision 1: due to the field condition that there is no concrete footing currently in place revisions have been made in order to po... see more
Valuation:
$48,882
Permit #:
2022 676434 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,383
Permit Type:
2nd unit added
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel: 2nd fl remodel kitchen & powder room 3rd fl remodel (2) bathrooms & addition laundry room. addition 2 skylights. no exterior work visible from street
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
202309277541
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Create 1 8x6 master bathroom for bedroom 1 to include window bathtub sink & toilet and create 10.4x6 walk in closet; create 1 18x12 family room at rear of home by kitchen to include windows and 8 sliding door; bathroom 1: upgrade all fixtures bathtub toilet sink plumbing & electrical as needed.; kitchen: upgrade kitchen to include sink cabinets countertop electrical & plumbing as need... see more
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BLD21-63654
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: - seismic & gravity retrofit & upgrade repairs/improvements at single family residence. moisture proofing flashing ventilation & decay protection
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2023 089825 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$936
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 265 sf to rear of residence to construct (n) master bathroom and (1) (n) bedroom. convert existing bathroom into closet. remodel kitchen with new island and (1) skylight. remove fireplace. new 30 sf front porch. relocate and install air conditioning. upgrade panel to 200amp
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-03992
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,748
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Addition (1) full bathroom remodel existing bathroom & laundry new & replacement exterior windows & doors replace hvac system upgrade electrical panel to 225 amp service. new non-structural partition walls cabinetry mechanical electrical & plumbing as required
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
BLD2021-06725
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,180
Permit Type:
Alteration reside...
Building Type:
N/A
447 sq. ft addition to rear of residence addition consist of new bedroom new full bathroom walk in closet and extend existing dining room. existing use: single family home - non sprinklered lot size: 15135 s.f. max lot coverage 40% = 6 054 s.f. a. existing house: 1 708 s.f. b. existing garage: 468 s.f c. existing guest house: 535 s.f. d. addition: 447 s.f. total: 3158 s.f. new lot cov... see more
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
BLD2022-00863
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,363
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Addition hvac system: new gas furnace in garage attic (1/2 deck on 2x6 cj 24oc) new exterior condenser at the back new electrical outlet. a minimum of 5’ from the air conditioning unit to the property line (pl) is required
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BLD22-67350
Status:
final
Fee:
$705
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 234sf to convert sunroom to a family room and remodel of 588sf for existing kitchen to be relocated wall removal and new frame on roof and on top of existing beam. revision #1- shearwall ab spacing and nailing notations added. (issued 12/28/2020) revision #2- addition 24k btu/2 ton mini-split hvac system. (issued 7/7/2021)
Valuation:
$68,389
Permit #:
BD-2020-275809
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Guzicki residence detached adu: addition of detached adu (49
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B-BP25-0466
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,821
Permit Type:
Detached adu
Building Type:
N/A
Remove (2) (e) windows and (1) french door at street facing facade on 3rd floor and infill (e) arched opening at front facade with (n) wood windows and doors to match (e) windows style. non structural work only
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
202311130665
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to 202311130665 change french door to fixed window at front facade. no change to framing or (e) openings. eero window at adjacent wall to remain
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202410243633
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
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Verified License
| License # | 1055272 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
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Inactive License
| License # | 884604 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
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134
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
68
Permits
- Building permit records show that Golden State Designs has worked on 68 permitted projects.
Golden State Designs Employees
GP
Gad Petel
Rmo / Ceo / Pres