--- title: "Top Shelf Construction — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/top-shelf-construction-pfvwus-pf~1511451970 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1511451970.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Top Shelf Construction" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e21315ce0555f93e_2158-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "San Jose, California 95125, United States" latitude: 37.296 longitude: -121.8939 phone: "(408) 426-6202" website: http://www.topshelfconstruction.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 121 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Top Shelf Construction Original Houzz profile: [Top Shelf Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/top-shelf-construction-pfvwus-pf~1511451970) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** San Jose, CA - **Serves:** San Jose, Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, New Almaden - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Offers Custom Work We are a professional construction company with dedicated staff and dedicated trade partners who always put the customers’ interest and project first. From the first meeting, every effort is made to provide you, the customer with realistic parameters to the entire construction process. No ridiculous low-ball estimates or unrealistic timelines. From potential start date, project duration, project budgets through completion all are delivered with "reality" in mind. Our extraordinarily detailed budgets are prepared based on owner input and our experience in delivering quality construction projects “on time and on budget.” Why? Because there are specific costs associated with building or remodeling; we take the extra time and effort to detail every aspect of the construction process and provide you with a realistic scope of work. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Building Design - 3D Rendering ### Areas Served - San Jose - Santa Clara - Campbell - Los Gatos - Saratoga - Monte Sereno - New Almaden ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 1,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Top Shelf Construction | | Address | San Jose, California 95125, United States | | Phone | (408) 426-6202 | | Website | http://www.topshelfconstruction.com/ | | License Number | 812276 | | Followers on Houzz | 121 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TopShelfConstructionSJ/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/bret-gedryn/67/276/645 - Blog — http://www.topshelfconstruction.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Top Shelf Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/top-shelf-construction-pfvwus-pf~1511451970) - **Website:** http://www.topshelfconstruction.com/ - **Phone:** (408) 426-6202 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CotY Regional Winner 2011, Chrysalis Award Regional Winner for Residential Insurance Restoration, META 2011 Gold for Entire House Remodel - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Pamela Montgomery, March 2017** > After meeting with several contracting companies, we decided to work with Bret Gedryn of Top Shelf. His professionalism, communication skills, and technical knowledge excellent. Throughout our projects, he responded well to our input and concerns. He and his workers were friendly and courteous to us. We have been very pleased with the results and will choose Bret for future projects! **Comment from Top Shelf Construction:** > Thanks Pam, you were an absolute pleasure to work with as well! **★★★★★ — Leah Wilson, Dec. 2016** > We used Bret and Top Shelf Construction for a 500 sq ft addition to our home, we added an entire master suite and laundry room. Bret and his team made it easy for us to live in our house throughout the construction process. Bret provided great advice when making construction or design decisions. In addition, we really liked the project management website he uses; it includes a calendar outlining the work to be completed each day, ways to communicate message and preferences for finishes. We are really happy with our new addition! **★★★★★ — Brit Girl, June 2016** > We bought our first house in America - already overwhelmed by that process and we managed to pick the quirkiest! But it had great bones and we fell in love with it -- and that's where Bret and team came in. We re-modelled every inch of the house (except the kitchen, phase 2) and it was quite the journey especially as it was our first -- a journey that we couldn't have taken without Bret's calm approach, innovative thinking and humour. Most important to us was that it felt like a real partnership - we discussed design ideas, colours, and creative solutions to tricky problems together. We looked forward to the Tuesday night meetings and Bret took our changes and additions in his stride with time to spare to discuss the Sharks, 80's music and Game of Thrones. And the end result? Awesome - a high quality result - a true transformation for our ugly ducking house and an experience that was fun. We've made a friend in Bret and trust him 100%. When it's time for the kitchen, Bret's the only one we will call. Thank you **★★★★★ — User, June 2016** > This is my 3rd project with Top Shelf Construction and by far the biggest to date. Owner Bret Gedryn managed the complete renovation of our kitchen and also added a powder room. The project quality was top-notch. Bret always assembles a team of artisans to help clients realize their design project dreams. The whole process from quote to completion was handled with complete transparency and integrity. I couldn't be more pleased with the final results. > > --Todd in San Jose **★★★★★ — bernsteve4, Jan. 2016** > It has been 6 YEARS since Top Shelf remodeled my kitchen and I still love it! > Bret and his crew were always very professional, on time, clean and had great communication with us. Bret was very helpful in the design as well. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy just before we were to start the remodel. Bret was very patient while I was ill. This pushed the remodel into the holiday season. Even though others warned us to make alternative holiday plans I had no worries that Top Shelf wouldn't finish on time. The quality and craftsmanship are top notch. I found Bret to be one of the most honest and reliable person. I would definitely recommend Top Shelf for any job! **★★★★★ — Paul Bradshaw, Dec. 2015** > Top Shelf did a complete gut remodel of my 50's era bathroom, turning it into a stunning contemporary space that still felt at home in our California bungalow. Bret and his team were communicative, efficient, skilled and a real joy to be around. They did such a great job that we hired them to redo our kitchen the next year. That remodel was trickier, with a small budget and awkwardly laid out space. Once again, the Top Shelf team hit it out of the park. They stayed on budget, delivered on time and spent an extra amount of time to make sure the rest of the house was minimally impacted by the construction. I would literally use them for every project, if I still lived in San Jose. We ended up selling that house for significantly more than we paid for it, and the kitchen and bath were key selling points. Love Bret and Top Shelf. **Comment from Top Shelf Construction:** > Thanks Paul, > > We loved working with you guys and your finish decisions were spot on! **★★★★★ — lkephoto, Dec. 2015** > Bret and his team worked with us to redesign our kitchen, then implemented the design as promised within the planned budget and time frame. The crew was respectful, easy to work with, and pleasant to have around. We would hire them again without hesitation. **★★★★★ — aud\_qtip, Sept. 2015** > “We are very happy to have chosen Top Shelf Construction to do our kitchen expansion remodel. Bret and his crew were professional, accommodating and pleasant to work with. The entire process went smoothly. They always made sure the construction area was clean and blocked off at the end of the day so our young children and dog would be safe. We really appreciated Bret’s input when faced with a decision. He didn’t just agree with what we decided on, but gave his suggestion as if it were his own home. We very much enjoy our new kitchen and would recommend Top Shelf Construction to anyone looking.” **★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2015** > Bret worked with us every step of the way, met with us frequently and coordinated with us with every minor change or problem (no fault of his) that arose. He delivered on time and in budget We interviewed probably as many as 20+ contractors before we came across Bret and Top Shelf Construction. He came highly recommended. We had the larger of our two bathrooms, our kitchen, family room, dining room and hallway totally gutted and remodeled. This included the installation of all new appliances and granite countertops in both the kitchen and bathroom. The floors were replaced in both the kitchen, family rm. and bathroom. The carpets were removed in the living rm. and hallway and the hardwood floors underneath were refinished. New lighting was installed throughout the house. The front porch was given a facelift and all the original old aluminum framed windows throughout the house were replaced with new framed double paned windows. **★★★★★ — shrooney, Sept. 2015** > I worked with Top Shelf Construction on my bathroom remodel. My hall bathroom is a very tiny space, the main bathroom in the house and had water damaged. Brett and Tammy worked with me to come up with a new design, stay within a budget, and helped pick out all the finishes. Top Shelf Construction was able to tear out and rebuilt my bathroom, making it larger, adding a double vanity and bring everything up to code. They were meticulous, efficient and professional. They kept the house clean while they worked and I never had to worry leaving them alone when onsite. The end results of the project is more perfect than I could have imagined - all of their suggestions were point on and everything is very practically placed. I am so thankful for finding Top Shelf Construction and for my new bathroom. **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2015** > Topshelf construction remodeled our kitchen and our laundry room. They did an excellent job. Bret was here daily to make sure everything was going smoothly. All the workers were very professional. The framers were amazing. We couldn't be happier with the outcome. Everything looks and works great. They moved our water heater and furnace and now our laundry room has become our studio. We are very pleased with the all the work. I highly recommend TopShelf Construction. **★★★★★ — Nancy Plasschaert, Aug. 2015** > Bret and his team are so respectful of homeowners (what we want of the project and keeping the work area neat and tidy). They are also mindful of the whole scope of the project while keeping an eye on the details. Very professional. Great people. Full of integrity. **Comment from Top Shelf Construction:** > Thanks Nancy, > > It was a pleasure working with you and your family. I really enjoyed designing and working with you on this project. ## Selected projects - [Willow Glen Transitional Full Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-transitional-full-home-remodel-pj-vj~4637437) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: This was the second project Top Shelf Construction completed for this family (we completely remodeled the parents’ house when they purchased it 4 years ago). Due to the family growing, the project started as a plan to open up the kitchen and living area, and then gut the hall bathroom. However, the project ended up expanding as we worked through the design process. The owner’s family was growing and they wanted an open floor plan, so they could keep an eye on the kids. We started out by removing… - [Modern Craftsman Full Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-craftsman-full-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~4519911) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: The home was built in 1926 and had been remodeled a couple times. The kitchen was small and sandwiched between the closed off dining room and office not offering and view of outside or option for natural light (2 story house). The owners wanted to have a bigger kitchen with lots of light and a view of the backyard. 2-story houses have a harder time moving walls due to structural issues, but we were able to eliminate the wall between the office and kitchen to open up the space. After working thro… - [Laurie Ave Remodeling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurie-ave-remodeling-pj-vj~5866678) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 18 - [Montemar Exterior Remodeling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montemar-exterior-remodeling-pj-vj~5866691) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 17 - [Willow Glen- New Kitchen, Same Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-new-kitchen-same-space-pj-vj~1447229) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 7 - [Cherry Kitchen in Willow Glen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherry-kitchen-in-willow-glen-pj-vj~1447250) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 14 - [Montgomery Transitional Kitchen Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montgomery-transitional-kitchen-transformation-pj-vj~2515486) - Location: Saratoga, CA - Photos: 23 - [Willow Glen Craftsman Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-craftsman-bathroom-pj-vj~1268388) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 5 - [Contemporary Interior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-interior-remodel-pj-vj~1853329) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 13 - [San Jose Whole Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-jose-whole-home-remodel-pj-vj~2744147) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 14 - [Sunnyvale Kitchen Addition & Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunnyvale-kitchen-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~2596944) - Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Photos: 13 - [Willow Glen Kitchen- Raise the Roof](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-kitchen-raise-the-roof-pj-vj~1268430) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 9 - [Willow Glen Kitchen- Open it Up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-kitchen-open-it-up-pj-vj~1268406) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 7 - [The Rose Garden Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-rose-garden-kitchen-pj-vj~1726380) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 12 - [Willow Glen Master Bed & Bath Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-master-bed-and-bath-addition-pj-vj~1568415) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 8 - [Willow Glen Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~1224501) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 10 - [Santa Clara Master Bedroom Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-clara-master-bedroom-addition-pj-vj~1268270) - Location: Santa Clara, CA - Photos: 14 - [Willow Glen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-remodel-pj-vj~1188787) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 17 - [Norval- Master Bedroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/norval-master-bedroom-remodel-pj-vj~2001926) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 19 - [Willow Glen- Rise from the Ashes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-glen-rise-from-the-ashes-pj-vj~1268358) - Location: San Jose, CA - Photos: 8 [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/top-shelf-construction-pfvwus-pf~1511451970) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48844030/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Thrasher Ln](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93870255/list/thrasher-ln) — 1 idea - [Innovative Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58659505/list/innovative-ideas) — 8 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/topshelfconstruction) ## Community Q&A **Q: Please can you tell me the name and color of the backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* The blue-black backsplash in the photo is stunning. Please help me source it. A: Hi, I am trying to find our invoice with the tile information and have not found it yet, but we will keep looking and I will let you know when we find it. I usually have it digitally, but it is not in the file and I have searched all my emails as well, but my daughter should be ablet to find it tomorrow. Thanks. **Q: What is this house color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the paint color used on the body of this house? A: Thanks Tammy! **Q: What are the dimensions of the kitchen?** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please give the size of the kitchen? A: Hi Janice, This is an ADU and the range side is 9'-1" and the Sink side is 9'-3". Hope that helps. **Q: What is the name of this wood flooring** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of this wood flooring A: Hi, This a 3/4" T&G white oak floor with a weaving of 4" & 2..25" widths. The floors were sanded and stained with a custom blended stain by the flooring contractor. I hope that helps. Bret **Q: What brand is this refrigerator?** *(in Photo Questions)* The finish in the photo is stunning. And I like the double drawers. Anyone know this appliance? I already searched the Wolf website, seeing the oven is from Wolf, but no luck. A: Hi Laura, The client purchased this refrigerator directly, but it is definitely a subzero unit that is designed for small spaces, it is only 24" wide and 24"deep. Hope that helps. **Q: Demnsions?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello! Love this kitchen, but the pictures seem misleading. The first pic seems to show the island moved in toward the range. I'm sure that isn't the case though. How much space is there on all sides of the island? Thanks, Kara A: No problem - Good luck! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*