Updated: Jun 13, 2026
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2730 UNION AVE STE B, San Jose, CA, 95124
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the Building Works Construction
Based in San Jose, the Building Works offers construction and remodeling services to residential clients across the Bay Area, including Silicon Valley and surrounding communities. With 32 years in business, the firm provides expertise in a range of home improvement projects, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, and whole-house renovations. The portfolio highlights work on both traditional and contemporary homes, demonstrating adaptability to different architectural styles and homeowner preferences. The company manages all phases of construction, from initial design and planning through project completion. The Building Works focuses on collaborating closely with clients and architects to develop plans that fit both budget and vision, and oversees on-site work to maintain project timelines. Their experience extends to updating interiors, structural upgrades, and maximizing space efficiency for Bay Area properties.
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Phone Number: (661) 397-6578
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Address: 2730 UNION AVE STE B, San Jose, CA 95124
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the Building Works San Jose
Quality
104
91st percentile
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the Building Works has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that the Building Works has worked on at least
13.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that the Building Works 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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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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5 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $499,362. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Scope of work: ** main entrance has relocated with new construction to face lantz avenue ** retiring 2155 foxworthy avenue & assigned 2985 lantz avenue ** 03/16/24 mac 1. demolish existing 1 558 sqft 1 story residence 2. rebuild (n) 2 story 2 870 sqft residence with 502 sqft attached garage 3. 65 sqft covered front porch 4. 26 sqft covered back porch **3/16/24 revision # 1 delta 3 sco... see more
Valuation:
$513,724
Permit #:
2023 101332 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,920
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
New home addition and remodel. new home addition of 785 sf (215 sf at first floor & 570 at 2nd floor). new front porch of 28 sf and rear porch of 199 sf (227 sf total). interior remodel of 1924 sf. includes new 200 amp service and 100 amp subpanel
Valuation:
$592,000
Permit #:
B23-0650
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$14,938
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Dwellings
New home addition of 215 sf to expand kitchen at front of home. interior remodle of 325 sf with roof open porch 28 sf. upgrade electrical to include new 100 amp subpanel and 200 service. revision- increase size of front porch
Valuation:
$485,000
Permit #:
B24-0087
Status:
final
Fee:
$12,930
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Dwellings
Rebuild a new single-family residence 2, 657 sf with an attached garage 507 sf and 129 sf 2nd balcony and 191 sf roofed open porch
Valuation:
$780,000
Permit #:
B21-0029
Status:
final
Fee:
$27,299
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Dwellings
Repair
Valuation:
$213,480
Permit #:
25-0236
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,363
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit only. *electrical plumbing & mechanical permits are under permit # 21-059636* scope of work to include: 1) convert existing office to new walk-in closet and new full bathroom: shower only sink & faucet lights outlets exhaust fan & toilet. skylight was removed from office wall was placed in the middle of the room to separate bathrm & walk-in closet. door will be filled ... see more
Valuation:
$17,080
Permit #:
2022 654312 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 310 sf on 1st fl and 689 sf 2nd fl remodel 435 sf to habitable and 128 sf garage and new roofed open porch 91 sf; upgrade electrical panel to 200 amp. new furnace in attic
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
B20-0392
Status:
final
Fee:
$13,231
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Dwellings
Single story addition of 398 sf and interior remodel of 1399 sf. reconfigure floor plan and new kitchen and bathroom. new porch of 138 sf
Valuation:
$425,000
Permit #:
B20-0127
Status:
final
Fee:
$11,175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Major remodel of interior and exterior of existing home including but not limited to the addition of 215 square feet at the 1st floor to expand the kitchen and entry and rearranging of some 1st floor rooms in conjunction with added square footage and the addition of a 570 square foot 2nd floor master bedroom and master bathroom façade change at exterior with mixture of siding stucco a... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRE21-01224
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
First floor additon of 17 sf and a 918 sf second floor addition to an existing one-story single family residence. interior remodel of existing bedroom 870 sf
Valuation:
$417,144
Permit #:
B18-1074
Status:
final
Fee:
$12,309
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair
Valuation:
$198,990
Permit #:
23-0794
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,731
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work: -addition of 80 sq ft to expand & remodel master bathroom at front of home. remodel hallway bathroom
Valuation:
$33,340
Permit #:
2022 668721 RS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,414
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
- addition of 100 sq. ft. to the rear of the house as expansion of the master suite - addition of 50 sq. ft. to the front of the house as new entry - replace dry rotted wood siding at the front of the house with stucco - interior remodel inc. remove walls and coffer ceilings - reconfigure two bathrooms - minor kitchen remodel like for like and addition of an iseland - replace all wind... see more
Valuation:
$86,879
Permit #:
2018 145552 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Major remodel of 2nd story hall bathroom to include:scope of work: 1) remove walls and plumbing at (e) shower. 2) remove (e) tub and vanity cabinet. 3) close in 1 window 4) install new tub\ shower & fixtures in new location. 5) install exhaust fan w\ humidistat control and vent thru roof
Valuation:
$15,100
Permit #:
2019 102170 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
New site retaining walls 198 lf for parcels 1 & 2 at 210 and 220 surmount drive
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
B23-0612
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,195
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Dwellings
Remove 50 sf bump out - see jennifer armer
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
B21-1031
Status:
final
Fee:
$409
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Dwellings
Remodel kitchen living room and bedroom #4 550 sf. remove walls to expand kitchen and relocate master bedroom. convert front porch to livable area 38 sf
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
B18-0964
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,255
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of exiting home
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRE21-00862
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof mounted solar installation 4.80 kw (15 modules)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B19-0794
Status:
final
Fee:
$449
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen 110 sf cabinet lights gfi outlets oven and range on separate circuits
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B18-0695
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,037
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 442850 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 748010 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 639141 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing, General Building, Solar |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 623311 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 905573 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Plumbing, Solar |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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104
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
181
Permits
- Building permit records show that the Building Works has worked on 181 permitted projects.
the Building Works Employees
CB
Chris Baugh
Sole Owner
CB
Chris Baugh
Sole Owner
DR
Daniel Lee Ross
Officer
EQ
Edward Quezada
Rmo/Ceo/Pres
HR
Helen Thompson Ross
Ceo/President
RH
Robert Odell Hughes
Rmo / Ceo / Pres