Updated: Mar 27, 2026
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2120 AVY AVENUE 7129, Menlo Park, CA, 94026
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Sage Modern Construction
Founded in 2008 by Blair Porteous and Paul Warner, Sage Modern Inc specializes in designing and building custom prefab homes throughout the Bay Area. Based in Menlo Park, the company delivers modern residences using prefabricated modules constructed in a quality-controlled factory environment and assembled on site. Sage Modern focuses on sustainable building practices, integrating environmentally conscious design, modern materials, and construction techniques aimed at reducing waste, energy consumption, and water use. In 2012, Joseph Remick—formerly of Michelle Kaufmann Designs and Blu Homes—joined as principal, bringing additional experience in residential prefab architecture. Sage Modern is a member of the United States Green Building Council and emphasizes efficient use of space and resources across its residential projects.
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Sage Modern Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 319-5566
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Address: 2120 AVY AVENUE 7129, Menlo Park, CA 94026
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Sage Modern Inc Menlo Park
Quality
112
97th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Sage Modern Inc has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Sage Modern Inc has worked on at least
19.0 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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7 projects
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New Constructions |
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Sage Modern Inc mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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6 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $260,720. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2024-12-13
Outsourced plan check/approval to shums coda 4/28/22 kg living-----------------------------6193sf adu------------------------------1097sf garage/storage----------------1130sf covered decks----------------1187sf uncovered decks-------------1478sf verified by shums coda 5/19/22 2 gas fire pit cwm 622 bear bin 617 esd condition required prior to final: **prior to issuance of final occupa... see more
Valuation:
$1,459,690
Permit #:
BLD22-02429
Status:
complete
Fee:
$25,176
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2022-05-16
Single family dwelling garage porch voluntary 3rd party review by apex compliance living-------------2, 980 sf garage--------------576 sf porch----------------480 sf square footage verified by apex structural observation required per sheet g000f special inspection required per sheet g000f
Valuation:
$559,725
Permit #:
BLD20-01000
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,418
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2022-05-16
Voluntary 3rd party review by apex compliance single family dwelling garage porch living-------------2, 980 sf garage--------------576 sf porch----------------444 sf square footage verified by apex structural observation required per sheet g000f special inspection required per sheet g000f
Valuation:
$558,669
Permit #:
BLD20-00999
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,410
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Duplex - 64lf x 2ft retaining wall inside property lines within 3 of front yard property lines; gas line for new fire pit in front yard *rev2025-1614 for rev 13 to addition fire pitt - walls approved on site plan for pc2023-1924*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
U2025-0590
Status:
issued
Fee:
$442
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2022-01-12
Single family dwelling garage porch voluntary 3rd party review by apex compliance living-------------2, 839sf garage--------------601sf porch----------------539sf hot tub permitted under bld21-07400 received from apex on 6/2/20
Valuation:
$540,600
Permit #:
BLD20-00998
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,472
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2022-01-12
Single family dwelling garage porch voluntary 3rd party review by apex compliance living-------------2, 839sf garage--------------601sf porch----------------539sf hot tub permitted under bld21-07400 apex received on 6/2/20
Valuation:
$540,600
Permit #:
BLD20-00997
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,472
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish single family residence 1672 sf (2 bedrooms)
Valuation:
$446,440
Permit #:
U2025-0729
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,083
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2021-02-24
Voluntary 3rd party review by apex compliance single family dwelling garage porch living-------------2, 980sf garage--------------576sf porch----------------480sf square footage approved by apex 617 bear bin special inspection required per sita and sheet s010 structural observation required >5k sf demolish permit bld19-04067
Valuation:
$559,725
Permit #:
BLD20-00996
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,571
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2021-02-24
Voluntary 3rd party review by apex compliance single family dwelling garage porch living-------------2, 980sf garage--------------576sf porch----------------480sf square footage verified by apex 617 bear bin structural observation required special inspection & testing agreement required. demolish permit bld19-04066
Valuation:
$559,725
Permit #:
BLD20-00995
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,571
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w junior accessory dwelling unit 2295 sf & 243 sf and attached garage 442 sf
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
XR2022-3316
Status:
issued
Fee:
$15,701
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2023-01-31
Plan review outsourced to shums coda new single-family home with attached garage. living area--6005 sf garage & storage--1219 sf covered deck-- 1828 sf *square footage verified by shums coda special inspections required structural observation required 623: fire pits - 2 624: built-in bbq - 1 625: spa - 1
Valuation:
$1,502,730
Permit #:
BLD22-08119
Status:
expired
Fee:
$5,260
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New duplex w attached garages 3479 sf & 507 sf
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
XR2023-2198
Status:
issued
Fee:
$21,118
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2020-12-11
New single family dwelling sent to shums coda for 3rd party review 6/24/19 living area = 3250sf garage/storage = 703sf deck = 435 porch = 658 sq footages verified by shums coda 7/9/19 617 bear bin inspection required rolled plans special inspection required
Valuation:
$602,592
Permit #:
BLD19-02276
Status:
complete
Fee:
$21,970
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2020-09-18
Single family dwelling garage decks - factory built structure some site built living area-------------------6637 sf garage-------------------------784 sf porch---------------------------988 sf deck---------------------------1613 sf verified by jg 8/24/18 structural observation required- > 5k sf per placer county backwater valve required unless proven otherwise
Valuation:
$1,206,380
Permit #:
BLD18-03941
Status:
complete
Fee:
$26,812
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2024-12-20
Deferred generator permit submittal for new residence construction in martis camp current panel amperage: 0 proposed panel amperage: 600 change out new: new service - new
Valuation:
$42,146
Permit #:
BLD24-01146
Status:
complete
Fee:
$332
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing 3 wall at edge of east ocean front walkway and remove and replace any damaged concrete within east ocean front walkway
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
N2025-0392
Status:
issued
Fee:
$680
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Manufactured - 50lf x 2ft retaining wall inside property line within 3 feet of pl front setback *walls approved on site plan pc2023-1925*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
U2025-0588
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$417
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Manufactured - 50lf x 2ft retaining wall inside property line within 3 feet of pl front setback *walls approved on site plan pc2023-1925*
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
U2025-0588
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$417
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New mixed-use bldg- 2834 sf (735 commercial 1747 sf livable/352 sf gar)
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
X2019-3265
Status:
final
Fee:
$29,111
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New mixed-use bldg- 2836 sf (737 commercial 1746 sf livable/353 sf gar)
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
X2019-4035
Status:
final
Fee:
$33,182
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Sage Modern Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 983732 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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112
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Everest National Insurance Company |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest Premier Insurance Company |
52
Permits
- Building permit records show that Sage Modern Inc has worked on 52 permitted projects.
Sage Modern Inc Employees
BP
Blair Duncan Porteous
Officer
PW
Paul Frederick Warner
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
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