Updated: Jul 29, 2025
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101 Old Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
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J. Kretschmer Architect
J. Kretschmer, Architect is dedicated to realizing the visions and goals of our clients in their built environment through our process of communication, design excellence and experience. We specialize in custom homes, residential additions, commercial tenant improvements, and restaurants while providing architectural design, interior design, custom commissioned artworks, landscape design, construction documents, municipal approvals and construction administration services to our clients.
The firm of J. Kretschmer, Architecture and Art is located in Los Gatos, California and was founded in 2003. The firm specializes in small project delivery, primarily residential under 5000 square feet and commercial projects under 10,000 square feet. The company is committed to client satisfaction and quality professional service.
The principal architect, Jennifer Kretschmer, AIA is licensed in California and has over 20 years experience in the field of architecture. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she is a member of the American Institute of Architects where she has served at the local and state board of directors. She also holds an NCARB certificate.
From BuildZoom: J. Kretschmer Architect, 101 Old Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA (Owned by: Kretschmer Jennifer C) holds a Architect license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (408) 221-0771
Address: 101 Old Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Quality
100
87th percentile
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J. Kretschmer Architect has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
Our building permit records indicate that J. Kretschmer Architect has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past year.
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Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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Building Permits by J. Kretschmer Architect
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972 sqft detached adu
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BRES2025-0246
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,108
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work 1) 266 addition at 1st floor(new bdrm) 2) kitchen major 3) two bathroom remodels 4) enclosed gated courtyard 5) outdoor open shower(shower head, concrete pad and catch basin)
Valuation:
$107,059
Permit #:
2019 120811 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: - addition of 315 sq.ft to (e) home. demolish 408 sq.ft. of kitchen and dining room to the foundation to create new floor plan. - reconstruct porch and pergola and create new entry porch
Valuation:
$75,793
Permit #:
2021 044980 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work to include: - construction of (n) 892 sq ft detached adu to rear lot of main residence - adu to consist of one bedroom one bathroom laundry room kitchen and living area
Valuation:
$116,477
Permit #:
2021 040527 RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
2nd unit added
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: - addition of 315 sq.ft to (e) home. demolish 408 sq.ft. of kitchen and dining room to the foundation to create new floor plan. - reconstruct porch and pergola and create new entry porch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2021 046617 GC
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Geohazard clearance
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: demolish rebuild for new single story residence - additional habitable area: 1238 sq ft - new total habitable area: 2059 sq ft - new attached garage area: 417 sq ft * 8/7/18 revised permit remove contractor from the permit addition owner as permit applicant (hm)
Valuation:
$157,786
Permit #:
2017 043214 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: -construct 476 sq ft detached 2nd unit - remove existing garage trellis over deck and portion of deck that interferes with const. of the detached adu
Valuation:
$62,156
Permit #:
2021 048495 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
2nd unit added
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 1283 sq ft to an existing single family residence 1) addition of 22 sq ft at first floor and completely remodel first floor 2) addition of a new second floor of 1261 sq ft total 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms w laundry room
Valuation:
$184,478
Permit #:
2017 026228 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
471 sq ft habitable space added at rear for master suite bedroom demolish 2 (e) fireplaces relocate hall bathroom 2 skylights in kitchen remove (e) window in family replace with sliding glass door new split system hvac w existing ducting main electrical panel upgrade demolish two sheds in rear yard (n) attached patio at the back of home (n) detached patio
Valuation:
$112,373
Permit #:
2018 146258 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: 1) addition 288sf family room with vaulted ceiling in rear of (e) single family residence 2) kitchen upgrade 3) install 2 (n) skylights in kit between rafters 4) relo closet & addition sgd in master bedroom 5) install (n) air conditioning unit condensor in side yd within setbacks
Valuation:
$45,225
Permit #:
2018 132846 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Permit for existing nonconforming shed partial demolish of shed
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BRES2025-0438
Status:
filed
Fee:
$1,786
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work to include: new 476 sq ft detached adu at rear left side of residence 1 bedroom 1 bathroom kitchen and living room
Valuation:
$58,291
Permit #:
2019 152179 RS
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
2nd unit added
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: -(n) 476 sq ft detached adu
Valuation:
$62,156
Permit #:
2021 037705 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
2nd unit added
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: w struct. calcs -demo 563 sqft (e) detached garage -construct 649 sqft (n) detached garage with half bathroom and laundry room
Valuation:
$36,813
Permit #:
2017 005321 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Duplex
Building Type:
N/A
New detached 915 sqft adu
Valuation:
$191,000
Permit #:
BRES2024-0293
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,021
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Move existing 16 driveway to new location
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2019 109572 DW
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Combination
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: 1, 617sf demolish rebuild single family residence + 421sf addition 1) r/r family room office bedroom closet lr/dr 2) install (n) bathrm & laundery room 3) remove wall between kit & lr/dr 4) addition 215 (n) porch to front of single family residence 5) addition 421sf to front of home expand & remodel kit 6) install two (n) skylights 7) upgrade service panel to 200amps 8)... see more
Valuation:
$258,197
Permit #:
2018 132856 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
805 sqft addition to rear of building covering both units -remodel basement remove walls addition new 353 sqft to basement addition laundry connections to new basement addition **1st floor remodel** -addition to include 1 study room 1 bedroom 1 closet 2 windows -relocated bathroom relocate laundry room to basement -reconfigure kitchen and dining room including all fixtures cabinets ap... see more
Valuation:
$117,525
Permit #:
2019 136501 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Duplex
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 295 sf to 2nd fl master bedroom suite and 192 sf 1st fl. remodel 2226 sf with trellis 246 sf to single family residence
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
B21-0662
Status:
issued
Fee:
$12,604
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Dwellings
- addition of 439 sq. ft. to the front of the house as new bedroom bathroom and extension of the new dining room - addition of 213 sq. ft. to attached garage - new 57.5 sq. ft. front cover porch - remodeling the kitchen living family room entry bedroom including addition of a laundry room
Valuation:
$114,662
Permit #:
2018 147633 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | C29615 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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100
BuildZoom Score
45
Permits
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J. Kretschmer Architect Employees
JK
Jennifer C. Kretschmer
KC
Kretschmer Jennifer C
Owner