Updated: Apr 15, 2026
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1550 MICHIGAN STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94124
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John R Gaehwiler Jr Construction
Serving San Francisco for four decades, John R Gaehwiler Jr specializes in residential construction and remodeling in the city. With a portfolio spanning interior renovations and home improvement projects, the company works with local homeowners seeking upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. John R Gaehwiler Jr brings extensive experience navigating the unique building standards of San Francisco’s neighborhoods, adapting to the architectural styles and requirements specific to the area. With 40 years in the trade, he applies practical knowledge of permitting and construction processes throughout his projects, focusing on custom solutions tailored to each property. The firm collaborates directly with property owners to address the needs of single-family homes and apartments in San Francisco.
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John R Gaehwiler Jr Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 550-0300
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Address: 1550 MICHIGAN STREET, San Francisco, CA 94124
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John R Gaehwiler Jr San Francisco
Quality
109
95th percentile
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John R Gaehwiler Jr has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that John R Gaehwiler Jr 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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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that John R Gaehwiler Jr mostly works on
kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $64,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Replace 775 double hung wood sash windows with new marvin clad wood windows. window to be same configuration. no modification will be made to the (e) window jamb sill or exit millwork. scope of work is to remove the 2 sashes & install the (n) wood window inside the (e) jamb & (e) millwork
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
202012150995
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit #405 only. remove & replace kitchen cabinets & countertop. 8'x 6 kitchen area. bethroom: remove & replace bathroom fixtures & plumbing. all work in-kind. shall maintain all required occupancy separations. plumbing & electrical under separate permit
Valuation:
$64,000
Permit #:
202308214860
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit #508: remove and replace kitchen cabinets and countertops. 8 x 7 kichen area. remove and replace bathroom fixtures and plumbing. all work in kind shall maintain all required occupance seperations. plumbing and electrical under seperate permit
Valuation:
$64,000
Permit #:
202312223012
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit #8: remove and replace kitchen cabinets and countertop 7 x 11 room. no walls to be moved or relocated. electrical and plumbing under separate permit. all work in kind. addressing nov#: 202303066
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
202302091672
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit #107: remove and replace kitchen cabinets and countertop. 8 x 8 room. no walls to be moved or relocated. electrical and plumbing under separate permit
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
202211035790
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit 607- remove and replace kitchen cabinets and countertops. 9x8 kitchen area. no walls to be moved or relocated. plumbing and electrical under seperate permit. kitchen and bathroom all work in kind
Valuation:
$64,000
Permit #:
202305258590
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
In-kind replacement of (10) (e) decks in the same size & configuration w no increase in building floor area required in part to comply w nov 201902541
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
202211146443
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit 103 207 605 502: replace kitchen cabinets and countertops in kind. 8'x8 room. no walls to be moved or relocated. electrical and plumbing under separate permit
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
202007200478
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Revision to #2022-1014-4350 & 2022-1121-6913 to widen rear facing master window - required structural (not street facing)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202304075327
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
In-kind replace of 10 (e) decks in the same size & configuration w no increase in building floor area required in part to comply w nov #201902541
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
202211146437
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit's: 206 602 & 103: remove and replace kitchen cabinets and countertop. 8x8 room. no walls to be moved. relocated electrical plumbing under seperate permit
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
202110069890
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit's: 202 and 203: replace kitchen cabinets and countertops. 8x8 rooms no walls to be moved or relocated. electrical and plumbing under seperate permit
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
202110019645
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit's : 602 and 202: replace kitchen cabinets and countertop. 8x8 rooms. no wall to be moved or relocated. electrical and plumbing under seperate permit
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
202110019632
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Closure of property line openings with new concrete walls in basement lvel to accomodate future adjacent building. reroute fire escape exiting to (e) fire rated corridor
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
201908088337
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit 1: replace kitchen cabinets and countertop. 8x8 room. no walls to be moved. relocated electrical and plumbing work seperate permit
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
202110069892
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit 106: remove/replace kitchen cabinets & countertop. no walls to be removed/relocated. plumbing/electrical under seperate permits
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
201902041961
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Replace existing windows with new marvin clad windows. new windows to be double hung. windows to include 5/8 mutins and dark interior spacers. no new openings (300 total)
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
201806010743
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit 405 & 605: in-kind kitchen replacement cabinets & countertop. no walls to be moved on relocated area 8'x8
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
202007290897
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Apartment. #102: replace kitchen cabinets and countertop. no walls will be moved. plumbing and electrical under separate permit
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
201702179633
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit 14. deck repair: investigating leak at deck membrane to replace 4 x 4 section of deck due to leak. repair area less than 50%
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
202111152341
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
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John R Gaehwiler Jr License info
Verified License
| License # | 510649 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Boiler, Hot Water Heating And Steam Fitting, Plumbing |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 174232 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 660807 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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109
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Travelers Property Casualty Company Of America |
55
Permits
- Building permit records show that John R Gaehwiler Jr has worked on 55 permitted projects.
John R Gaehwiler Jr Employees
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John R Gaehwiler
General Partner
JJ
John Robert Gaehwiler Jr
Sole Owner
MG
Martin Alfred Gaehwiler
Rmo/Ceo/Pres
MJ
Martin Alfred Gaehwiler Jr
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