Licensed General Contractor · Lic. #B890193
Building
Spaces That
Inspire
From the foundation to the finish, Xpert Construction & Design delivers exceptional craftsmanship across new construction, remodeling, outdoor living, and everything in between. Your vision, built right.
Years in Business
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Xpert Construction & Design —
Building Trust Since 2001.
Xpert Construction & Design has been building trust alongside structures since 2001. What started as a small but dedicated operation grew into a full-service general contractor — and in 2007, we earned our General Contractor license, formalizing the expertise and standards we’d been holding ourselves to from day one.
With over two decades of hands-on experience, we serve homeowners and developers throughout the Silicon Valley region. Our reputation for exceptional work and honest communication has been built one project at a time — on time and on budget.
2001
FOUNDED
Started Operations in Silicon Valley
2007
GC LICENSED
CA General Contractor License #B890193
24+
YEARS STRONG
Still family-owned, still hands-on
Licensed & Fully Insured
Every project is covered by comprehensive liability insurance and completed by fully licensed trade professionals. Your home is protected at every stage.
Transparent Pricing
Detailed written estimates with no hidden fees. We walk you through every line item so you know exactly where your investment is going.
On-Time Delivery
We set realistic timelines and stick to them. Regular progress updates keep you informed — no surprises, no excuses.
ADU · New Construction · Room Additions
From Site to Finished Home
Every Xpert Construction & Design project — whether an ADU, a full new construction, or a room addition — follows these seven phases from initial site assessment through certificate of occupancy.
7
Build phases
~6mo
Avg ADU timeline
400+
Sq ft typical ADU
These phases apply to
Whether you’re building a backyard ADU, adding a new wing to your home, or breaking ground on a full new construction — these seven phases are the roadmap every Xpert project follows. The process, precision, and documentation standards remain consistent across all project types.
New construction timeline factors
Square footage
Size of the home
A 1,200 sq ft home and a 4,000 sq ft home follow the same seven phases — but framing, MEP, and finishes each scale with the total footprint.
Terrain & topography
Flat lot vs. hillside
A hillside or sloped site requires additional grading, retaining walls, engineered foundations, and sometimes caissons or piers — adding weeks to early phases.
Site conditions
Access & soil type
Tight access, poor soil bearing, rock excavation, or high water tables all affect site prep and foundation timelines. Every lot is evaluated individually.
Design complexity
Custom finishes & layout
Custom cabinetry, specialty tile, vaulted ceilings, or complex roof geometry extend the finish phase. Standard layouts move faster.
NOTE – A hillside or sloped site requires additional grading, retaining walls, engineered foundations, and sometimes caissons or piers — adding weeks to early phases.
Construction process
Seven phases, every Project Type
Phase 01
Site assessment & permits
2-4 weeks
Survey & soils
Geotechnical report
Permit submittal
Drawings to city
Permit approval
Green-tagged plans
Utility locate
Underground markings
Phase 02
Site preparation & demolition
1-2 weeks
Clearing
Vegetation removed
Rough grade
Equipment grading
Erosion control
Silt fence installed
Staging area
Materials laydown
Phase 03
Foundation
2-3 weeks
Excavation
Trenches to depth
Rebar & forms
Steel placed & inspected
Concrete pour
Footing/slab placed
Waterproofing
Foundation walls sealed
Phase 04
Framing
2-4 weeks
Mudsill
Plates secured to slab
Wall framing
Walls erected
Roof structure
Rafters & ridge set
Sheathing
OSB nailed off
Phase 05
MEP rough-in
2-4 weeks
Plumbing rough
Supply & drain lines
Electrical rough
Panels & wire runs
HVAC ducts
Duct runs placed
Framing inspection
City sign-off
Phase 06
Insulation, drywall, finishes & exterior
4-8 weeks
Insulation
Batt & spray foam
Drywall hung
Boards hung & screwed
Taping & texture
Tape, mud & texture coat
Paint
Primer & finish coats
Hard finishes
Tile, floor, trim
Doors & windows
Exterior units installed
Siding
Stucco, Hardie or wood
Roofing
Shingles — any roof type
Gutters & downspouts
Drainage system installed
Phase 07
Site preparation & demolition
1-2 weeks
Clearing
Vegetation removed
Rough grade
Equipment grading
Erosion control
Silt fence installed
Staging area
Materials laydown