Updated: Apr 22, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
398 BAY ST, San Jose, CA, 95123
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Step Up Construction Inc
Home Remodeling & ADU Construction Experts
Serving San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and surrounding Bay Area communities since 2010. Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractors specializing in ADUs, kitchen remodeling, and custom home projects.
From BuildZoom: Step Up Construction Inc, 398 Bay St, San Jose, CA (Employees: Gabriel Kainoa Brinkman and Paul David Estevez) holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Step Up Construction Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Step Up Construction Inc Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Other Residential Remodel
Roofing
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Garage Construction
Seismic Retrofit
Skylights
Patios
Pole Barn
ADU
Small Multi-Family New Cons...
Small Multi-Family Remodel ...
Whole Home Remodel
Modular Home Construction
Pool House
Sunrooms and Greenhouses
Other Secondary Structure N...
Addition
Vertical Addition
Horizontal Addition
Vertical and Horizontal Add...
Attic Remodel
Single Room Remodel
Cosmetic Remodel
Pool and Spa Remodel
Step Up Construction Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (408) 800-1280
Address: 398 BAY ST, San Jose, CA 95123
Step Up Construction Inc San Jose
Quality
110
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Step Up Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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10 projects
|
2025 |
Our building permit records indicate that Step Up Construction Inc has worked on at least
10.0 projects over the past year.
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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Multi-room remodels |
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Step Up Construction Inc mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by Step Up Construction Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Remodel kitchen and bathrooms kitchen remodel - installing new cabinets - installing new floor - installing new countertop and backsplash - installing new appliances - installing new plumbing and light fixtures - installing new switches and gfci outlets master bathroom remodel - installing new vanity/cabinets - installing new countertop and backsplash - installing new floor tiles and ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV25-1564
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,481
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Only like for like replacements of plumbing mechanical and electrical sub trades fixtures in similar locations is allowed under this building permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 106598 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
1 bathroom remodel and kitchen remodel like for like 18 recessed lights throughout house
Valuation:
$89,000
Permit #:
202502210840
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Nonstructural 2.5 bathroom remodel like for like and kitchen remodel no structural changes like for like upgrade m-e-p to code
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV25-0889
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,489
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
- guest bathroom remodel fixtures in same location remove tub/shower for (n) shower **#25-125338 building trade permit for niche in shower pg
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 122418 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
1 bathroom remodel and kitchen remodel like for like. 18 recessed lights throughout house
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E20250221177
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
- major bathroom remodel changing tub to steam shower - no fire walls being altered
Valuation:
$4,152
Permit #:
2025 094522 MF
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Condo
Building Type:
N/A
1 bathroom and kitchen remodel like for like. (1) shower pan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20250221709
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
- construct (n) niche in tub/shower for guest bathroom **#25-122418 subtrade only permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 125338 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: like for like walk-in shower replacement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 133658 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: minor guest bathroom remodel like for like
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 130477 MF
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
Condo
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: minor guest bathroom remodel like for like
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 130477 MF
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
Condo
Building Type:
N/A
- major bathroom remodel changing tub to shower
Valuation:
$1,659
Permit #:
2025 125823 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
New sub panel 200 amp in hallway
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV25-2256
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$57
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: - remove 17.5 sq ft bay window in master bathroom replace with a 4 sq ft window - maintain header - 76 sq ft bathroom upgrade - remove bathtub & replace with a shower r/r toilet sink/faucet exhaust fan addition 2 recessed lights r/r outlets & switches
Valuation:
$3,314
Permit #:
2025 146168 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$163
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
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Step Up Construction Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 1082741 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
Verify this license's status for Step Up Construction Inc at the California Contractors State License Board.
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110
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | This License Filed A Contractor's Bond With |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
10
Permits
- Building permit records show that Step Up Construction Inc has worked on 10 permitted projects.
Step Up Construction Inc Employees
Gabriel Kainoa Brinkman
Officer
PE
Paul David Estevez
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