Updated: Mar 23, 2026
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Address
171 Lily St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
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SF Design Build Construction
SFDB is a full-service residential design and build firm located in San Francisco, California. We work on a variety of projects ranging from kitchen and bath remodels to full home remodels and additions. Our team partners with the best local subs and vendors to make your dream remodel a reality.
From BuildZoom: SF Design Build, 171 Lily St, San Francisco, CA (Employees: Jessica Johnson, Jonathan Carta, and Rudy Docanto) holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 112 ranks in the top 3% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (415) 503-1571
Address: 171 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Quality
112
97th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
SF Design Build has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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12 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that SF Design Build has worked on at least
27.0 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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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
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5 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that SF Design Build mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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4 projects
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< $5k |
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8 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $17,833. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Remodel second floor of a three story condo. 2/fl- remodel to include remodel of kitchen relocate powder room enlarge (e) openings in dining living and kitchen to create arched openings (all interior) mep system will be upgrade as required per code (n) lighting throughout remodeled
Valuation:
$87,000
Permit #:
202504104100
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel unfinished space to create in office bathroom laundry gym and media room. replace in kind stree facing window (1) (n) rear facing slidng door (not visible from public right away)
Valuation:
$126,400
Permit #:
202505216949
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
1st floor- (n) office full bathroom storage powder room relocation of w/b (606sf). 3 (n) rear yard windows and (n) door- not visible from street 2nd floor replace 4 (e) windows in kind (2 street facing 2 rear yard) mep systems to be upgraded and(n) lighting throughout areas
Valuation:
$109,962
Permit #:
202410072452
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
2/f: kitchen remodel new powder room. 3/f: remodel exist.bathroom and addition one full bathroom. exterior: 1 new window 1 new rear facing 2/f 4 (e) windows replacement 2 new skylights (no changes to the front of the house and the propose changes are not visible from street)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202205043522
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Addition extension spiral staircase to (e)3 story 2 unit res; spiral staircase to be a convenience staircase for rear yard access; exterior changes - 1(n) rear spiral staircase reconfiguration of 1 (e)rear extension staircase (no changes to front of home or interior work). no change of use or occupancy
Valuation:
$17,833
Permit #:
202301240628
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Unit #1: bathroom remodel - replace fixtures and finishes in kind. replace closet door replace (8) existing windows in kind w inserts. no exterior facade work. no exterior facade changes. no removal of walls
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
202406255218
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit #1: bathroom remodel - replace fixtures and finishes in kind. replace closet door replace (8) existing windows in kind w inserts. no exterior facade work. no exterior facade changes. no removal of walls
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
202406255218
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
1st floor: new kitchen dining living layout with sliding doors on south wall. new stairs to 2nd level. new wall @ (e) living room & made into guest room/home office. addition of new 2nd floor: 2 new bedroom baths & laundry. new window & skylights. basement: remove & addition wall to change location of
Valuation:
$396,985
Permit #:
201906052577
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Remodel 1/f new media room new storage closet new full bathroom new stairs to code mep to be upgraded new lighting thruout remodeled @ extension window replace/change in size and (1) window full-in (no window changes to front of home or visible from public right-of-way)
Valuation:
$67,300
Permit #:
202306301299
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel (e) bathroom replace fixtures and finishes in kindl replace e water heater with hybrid water heater
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
202501138219
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel of (e) room to create office and bedroom. new laundry room at 2nd/f
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202503041527
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel of (e) room to create office and bedroom. new laundry room at 2nd/f
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202503041527
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Ref #201906052577; new electrical throughtout; first floor: new kitchen dinning room and guest room/home office; rlocation of bathroom; second floor; (2) (n) bathrooms bedrooms and (n) laundryroom with washer dryer hook up
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202304146186
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 4 windows in kind same location same size. repair dry rot at front window frame. paint facade and rear retaining wall. one window (street facing)
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
202507160893
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Replace 4 windows in kind same location same size. repair dry rot at front window frame. paint facade and rear retaining wall. one window (street facing)
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
202507160893
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Ref to building pa# 202503041527: install new lights thur remodeled area (bedroom & office) install power for new laundry
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E20250312877
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 (n) skylights 1 (n) rear facing kitchen door repalce 2 (e) side windows not visible from public. 1st fl: remodel kitchen & powder room replace (e) french doors w/(n) bi-fold slider doors. 2
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
202104198848
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel kitchen and bathroom replace bathroom kitchen and hallway windows. move bedroom wall addition closet
Valuation:
$103,661
Permit #:
202508253786
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Replace 2 (e) windows in (e) openings. remove decorative shutters. replace wood balconies with metal guardrails. misc stucco repair & painting. wood aluminum clad windows with sdls
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
202211287208
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Scope of work includes alterations to the extension plaza occupying the southeast corner of the property at 1639 oak st including alterations to an extension stair leading to the parking garage a new ramped approach to the extension plaza and a reshaped flow-thru planter
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
202212239139
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
45 - school
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Verified License
| License # | 950725 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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112
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Wesco Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
90
Permits
- Building permit records show that SF Design Build has worked on 90 permitted projects.
SF Design Build Employees
JJ
Jessica Johnson
Designer
JC
Jonathan Carta
Manager
RD
Rudy Docanto
Builder