Updated: May 29, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
126 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94127
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S. A. Baxter Construction
Remodeling Driven by Your Priorities.
When you work with S. A. Baxter, you are always informed and in control of your remodel.
Your full-disclosure estimate contains no hidden costs or markups.
Your Owner's Checklist allows you to make virtually every decision well in advance and helps you stay prepared and organized.
Your contract is thoroughly detailed yet clear and concise and guarantees you know exactly what to expect.
Your construction team are experts in making the remodeling process stress-free and efficient.
Through constant innovation and technical creativity, we create smart solutions you will not find anywhere else. Just ask our clients.
This commitment to helping homeowners make sure they get the most out of their remodeling dollar has been our guiding principle since 1999. Over 350 successfully completed projects later, we have developed a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and unwavering excellence in workmanship. You will not find a stronger commitment to client satisfaction anywhere, at any price.
You will not find a company more dedicated to producing more high-quality work from each remodeling dollar. We challenge you to find another General Contractor in the Bay Area who guarantees the quality of their work for a lifetime.
"Quality means doing it right when nobody is looking."
- H. Ford
From BuildZoom: S. A. Baxter, Inc, 126 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA (Employee: Sidney Arthur Baxter Ii) holds a General Building, Framing And Rough Carpentry, Cabinet, Millwork And Finish Carpentry license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 112 ranks in the top 3% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring S. A. Baxter, Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
S. A. Baxter, Inc Services
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New Home Construction
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Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
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Other Residential Remodel
Other Commercial Renovation
Framing
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Addition
S. A. Baxter, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 681-7634
Address: 126 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
S. A. Baxter, Inc San Francisco
Quality
112
97th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
S. A. Baxter, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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11 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that S. A. Baxter, Inc has worked on at least
25.0 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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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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6 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
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4 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that S. A. Baxter, Inc mostly works on
home addition
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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7 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $17,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Replace (12) windows front street facing and 12 rear windows due to water intrusion at leaking window. areas of stucco will be removed and replaced to facilitate replacement. localized repair of rotten frame sheating and drywall. fiberglass
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
202505297469
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Replace (12) windows front street facing and 12 rear windows due to water intrusion at leaking window. areas of stucco will be removed and replaced to facilitate replacement. localized repair of rotten frame sheating and drywall. fiberglass
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
202505297468
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel existing lower level bathroom (inkind) due to sewer backflow damaged and remediation with old existing plumbing fixtures to remain in location replace damaged sheetrock and flooring replace existing french door (to rear yard) with new same size sliders
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
202504144345
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Replace (12) windows front street facing due to water intrusion at leaking window. areas of stucco will be removed and replaced to facilitate replacement. localized repair of rotten frame sheating and drywall. fiberglass
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
202505297470
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Existing single family home renovation inlcuding 116 sq ft new rear bedroom addition apprvd per prj2024.003551. removal of existing sunroom foundation gr fl structural retrofit new bathroom top fl
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
202408198971
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Bathroom remodel. bathtub to convert to a showr over tub and toilet to move to current showre location. replace 1 window in kind w new marvin essential dble hung max u volm of 30. convert hinge door to pocket door. addition recessed light 2 wall sconces vent fan. all lighting led high eff. no structural
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
202411134885
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remove and replace stucco section 13 x 25 at back of house - not street visible. no wood sheathing and stud replacement. finish to match existing
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
202505025687
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Unit 413: interior remodel replace e cabinets backsplash & floor tile at kitchen replace e vanity & floor tile in guest bathrm replace e light fixtures outlets & switches n lighting outlets & switches paint all int walls & doors no structural no walls moved no change
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
202209061888
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel of (e) two story single family building including vertical addition of 3rd floor. horizontal dediction @ 2nd floor & renovation of (e) kitchen & bathrooms. addition of 1 bedroom & 1.5 bathroom. ** maher: n/a **
Valuation:
$320,000
Permit #:
201710050524
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Replace failing stucco insulation and rotted plywood sheathing at back of house. replace rot damaged plywood sheathing and stone walking surface at rear yard roof deck at 2nd leve no frame work. replacement in kind of 2 bay windows and one french extension door at rear of house. uf
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
202307071636
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
The project scope includes structural repairs of deteriorated steel framing and voluntary strengthening of the steel structure supporting a wood-framed house. the scope of work is limited to the steel framing. the wood-framed building is excluded from the scope of work
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202005197624
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Replacement in kind of (3) double hung windows with alum clad wood windows. min u value 30 windows not visible from street. localized siding repair at lightwell
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
202402276609
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Revision to 202404170157: remove scope of work (replace exhung window at unconditioned garage). revision to stair change to railing detail only & no longer replacing window
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202406204844
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Enlarge opening at living room into den at 1st fl. addition new bathroom and closet at 2nd fl. no new square footage no changes to exterior
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
202409050096
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Exploratory demolition to expose existing structural framing for engineer to verify current structure. removal of all interior ceiling wall and floor finishes removal of cabinetry and non-structural interior partitions. no exterior work
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
201811095507
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Repair in kind of water damage and rot @ building envelope: replace areas of stucco and sections of roofing replacement in kind of wood walking surface @ existing roof deck. no structural work. no work visible from the street
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
202305238331
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remove and replace e exterior stairway. remove and replace e hung window within e opening at unconditioned garage
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
202404170157
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
To comply with nov # 202049291; interior remodel - ( n ) bathroom at 1st floor ( n ) window in bathroom not visible from street. relocate washer & dryer ( n ) water heater. deck under separate permit
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
202009194504
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Unit#306. kitchen remodel construct new bathroom new floor
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
202411265739
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Replace (4) windows back of the house: u-factor
Valuation:
$8,068
Permit #:
202303214128
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
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S. A. Baxter, Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 789351 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Framing And Rough Carpentry, Cabinet, Millwork And Finish Carpentry |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-115586-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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112
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
109
Permits
- Building permit records show that S. A. Baxter, Inc has worked on 109 permitted projects.
S. A. Baxter, Inc Employees
SI
Sidney Arthur Baxter Ii
Sole Owner