Updated: Mar 27, 2026
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2372 MARINA BLVD, San Leandro, CA, 94577
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Honest Experience Construction
Serving San Leandro and the surrounding Bay Area, Honest Experience Construction has over 17 years of experience providing residential remodeling and renovation services. The company handles a variety of project types, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, and general home improvements. Clients range from homeowners seeking to modernize single-family residences to those looking to expand their living spaces. Honest Experience Construction manages every phase of a project, from initial planning and design consultations to the final build, ensuring each step aligns with the homeowner’s goals. The company also coordinates with local vendors and suppliers to source materials suited to each renovation. With established experience across a variety of home improvement projects in the East Bay, Honest Experience Construction offers local expertise for both interior and exterior transformations.
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Honest Experience Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (510) 827-9312
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Address: 2372 MARINA BLVD, San Leandro, CA 94577
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Honest Experience Construction San Leandro
Quality
111
96th percentile
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Honest Experience Construction has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Honest Experience Construction has worked on at least
10.0 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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4 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Honest Experience Construction mostly works on
kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $26,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Honest Experience Construction
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Scope of work to include: -kitchen remodel- like for like -bathroom remodel- like for like revised permit to include 5/20/2025 kc -complete electrical upgrade through out home. -electrical service change from 100a to 200a only like for like replacements of plumbing mechanical and electrical sub trades fixtures in similar locations is allowed under this building permit.only like for li... see more
Valuation:
$3,313
Permit #:
2025 110164 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
For certificate of occupancy: construct (n) 800 sf detached adu in rear of (e) duplex. adu to have 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom. (n) sub panel at hall of adu. main house address is 723 & 725 santa clara ave. new detached adu will be addressed 723 santa clara ave unit a (bldg/mech/elec/plumbing). separate solar photovoltaic permit may be required related to b21-0544 & e21-0169 (same plan set)
Valuation:
$142,000
Permit #:
ADU21-0077
Status:
final
Fee:
$11,560
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel - remodel of kitchen (new island windows new cabinets). 2 bathroom remodels (new vanity new sink new shower) new closet in master bedroom and new office with closet 575 sq ft. (bldg electrical plumbing mech)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
CB24-0205
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**for certificate of occupancy** -garage conversion into a jadu (463 sq ft). demolish laundry for new ada bathroom. main house (313 sunset rd.) jadu (313 sunset rd #a) (bldg mechanical electrical plumbing) new 100 amp subpanel
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
ADU24-0037
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,919
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Legalizing work window replacement by others already installed code enforcement inspector requested this window permit on windows installed by others building 1 apartments 101-308 26 windows and 2 sliding doors #106. master bedroom guest bedroom kitchen window living room window and living room sliding door #107. master bedroom guest bedroom kitchen window and living room sliding do... see more
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
BW23-0274
Status:
expired
Fee:
$5,304
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Legalizing work window replacement by others already installed, code enforcement inspector requested this window permit on windows install by others building 3 aparments 109-314 21 windows and 3 slidding doors #109 master bedroom #110. master bedroom kitchen window patio sliding door #111. master bedroom guest bedroom kitchen window #112. master bedroom guest bedroom kitchen window li... see more
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
BW23-0273
Status:
expired
Fee:
$5,304
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Legalizing work window replacement by others already installed code enforcement inspector requested this window permit on windows install by others building 2 apartments 120-315 12 windows and 1 sliding doors #115. master bedroom guest bedroom #117. master bedroom #118. master bedroom living room sliding door #119. master bedroom guest bedroom kitchen window #120. master bedroom kitc... see more
Valuation:
$19,500
Permit #:
BW23-0272
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,407
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Express bathroom like-for-like remodel permit - residential
2022-08-29
Hallway bathroom remodel like for like demolition of existing tile walls and flooring replacement of shower fixtures to new ones at shower and tub new shower tile flooring and tile walls new exhaust fan installation upgrade bathroom electrical to new code keep existing light fixtures over vanity cabinet keep existing cabinets new countertop installation
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
CBW22-0159
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,424
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Garage conversion & kitchen remodel -garage conversion into a jadu - remodel of kitchen and bathroom in (e) single family residence
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
PREBLD24-0239
Status:
approved
Fee:
$69
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel master bathroom addition bathroom to bedroom pem
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
B25-018342
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,385
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Express bathroom like-for-like remodel permit - residential
2021-05-18
Bathroom remodel: new shower fixture new bathtub new vanity cabinet new exhaust fan new lights new cultured marble panels kitchen remodel: like for like new cabinets new counter tops new appliances electrical panel upgrade to 200 amps. complete interior electrical wiring upgrade
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
CBW21-0003
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,196
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ev charger new 100 amp subpanel in garage replace 100 amp subpanel
Valuation:
$8,900
Permit #:
M25-032316
Status:
final
Fee:
$284
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Temp. power post and panel. 100 amp panel. ( ref: b2024-05038)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2025-00869
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$278
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Express kitchen like-for-like remodel permit - residential
2024-04-18
Removal drywall from exterior walls removal of insulation new insulation new drywall kitchen remodel like for like
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
CBW24-0060
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,841
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: pool demolish non-buildable 483sf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 111487 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Remove 2 existing brick chimneys both of which do not touch an exterior wall patch the opening after removal and re-roof
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B2024-04984
Status:
issued
Fee:
$438
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition to find and repair water intrusion remove and replace sheet rock in kitchen and possibly dining area (bldg) (ok per j.l.l 8/30/23)
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
B23-0253
Status:
final
Fee:
$721
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(pln21-0040/coa): demolish (e) pre-1942 detached garage - 432 sf. no utilities to cap. j # asb122368 pcb form on file (building) related to adu21-0077 & e21-0169 (same plan set)
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
B21-0544
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***(05/16/2022 r.w.) - clarification: upgrade main electric panel to include 3 meters @ 100 amps each; 1 service connection***service size is 200 amp conduit size is 2 it is a 3 meter panel each panel is 100amps ** service entrance conductors are 250 kcmil for three 100 amp breakers w # 2 gec ** new 100 amp main service for detached adu - o/h connection - meter located at main duplex ... see more
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
E21-0169
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,430
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom remodel-40sq ft- like for like( replace shower pan install new title walls on shower install new vanity cabinet new finishes and baseboard install led recessed light with vent ) upgrade electric service to 125amp ***scope fee ***
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
CB19-0653
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,861
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 924940 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | Business Alliance Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
38
Permits
- Building permit records show that Honest Experience Construction has worked on 38 permitted projects.
Honest Experience Construction Employees
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Javier Fuentes Palafox
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Javier Fuentes Palafox
Sole Owner
Javier is a wonderful honest & kind contractor plus he does amazing work!