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address: "1900 S Norfolk suite 350, San Mateo, California 94404, United States"
latitude: 37.5538
longitude: -122.27
phone: "(650) 759-6493"
website: http://frontstreetbuilders.com/
rating: 4.2
review_count: 5
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followers: 60
last_updated: 2026-08-18
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# Front Street Builders

Original Houzz profile: [Front Street Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/front-street-builders-pfvwus-pf~2081496377)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA
- **Serves:** San Mateo, Redwood City, Foster City, Burlingame, San Carlos, Belmont, Hillsborough, Atherton, Emerald Lake Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

Why do I do what I do? I love to create beautiful things. I have a very useful skill in that I have over thirty years of experience of learning how homes are built and lived in. Learning how architecture speaks to us and informs the way we live our everyday lives. Learning how to communicate with people about what they like and what they want so I that I can help them create a space that is just as beautiful as it is 
functional. A space that helps them to live their day to day on their own terms by placing what is it is that they want at their fingertips. Maybe it is a kitchen with a convection oven and two dishwashers. Maybe it is a master bedroom suite that offers a little luxury to start their busy days. Maybe it is simply more space for a growing family. Or possibly it is an outdoor entertainment space so that they can more 
comfortably access and enjoy the beautiful Bay Area weather while grilling and socializing with friends.
Whatever it is that people want, it is my goal to create a special space that enhances the way they move through their days, their weeks, and their weekends. And maybe, just maybe, increases the joy factor in their lives.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Deck Building
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Home Restoration
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Green Building
- House Framing
- Window Installation
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Wine Cellar Installation
- Sustainable Design
- Wood Siding
- Siding Repair
- Dock Design & Construction

### Areas Served

- San Mateo
- Redwood City
- Foster City
- Burlingame
- San Carlos
- Belmont
- Hillsborough
- Atherton
- Emerald Lake Hills

### Typical Job Cost

$150,000 - $750000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Front Street Builders |
| Address | 1900 S Norfolk suite 350, San Mateo, California 94404, United States |
| Phone | (650) 759-6493 |
| Website | http://frontstreetbuilders.com/ |
| License Number | 673179 |
| Followers on Houzz | 60 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — http://frontstreetbuilders.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Front Street Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/front-street-builders-pfvwus-pf~2081496377)
- **Website:** http://frontstreetbuilders.com/
- **Phone:** (650) 759-6493

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2024), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Michael Chou, Dec. 2023**

> Steven Hirsch and his team did a large Bathroom, Bedroom, Closet, and Basement remodel in Burlingame for me and it was great. I can't be more pleased with how the remodel turned out. Our project was very complicated with many details.
>
> His team completed the project within budget and did everything with high quality. What I appreciated with Front Street Builders the most was that when something had to be adjusted, redone, or modified... Steven always cared deeply about "doing the right thing". My wife is really really detailed and Steven's team was able to satisfy her (which is difficult to do).
>
> I can't thank Steve and his team enough for the work they did on our house. We love it.

**★★★★★ — Ravacast Precast Concrete & GFRC Products, Feb. 2019**

> Our company has had the pleasure of working with Steve at Front Street Builders on a few projects to date, and each one has been a great success. Steve's honesty, experience, and professionalism are truly an asset in an industry where you never know what you might be getting yourself into. Highly recommended!

**★★★★★ — WD hutchins, Aug. 2018**

> amazing work, like a furniture maker!  incredible precision and accuracy, phenomenal attention to detail.  Work area remained impeccably clean, left the area cleaner than when they showed up.  Thank you so much Front Street builders for rebuilding my rotted deck.

**★ — T OK, April 2018**

> We used Front Street Builders and were very disappointed.  After about 12 months into a 4 month project we had to fire Front Street builders for lack of progress.  There were many issues including poor communications, issues with payment of sub-contractors etc.  We are still finding problems and would not recommend Front Street builders.

**★★★★★ — Houston Hall, March 2018**

> Five stars are not enough to describe Front Street Builders.
> Steven Hirsch is a Perfectionist. His work is Exemplarily!!!
> I would highly recommend Front Street Builders.

## Selected projects

- [Redington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redington-pj-vj~5772064)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Seabury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seabury-pj-vj~5772052)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Robin Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/robin-road-pj-vj~5772040)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Rancher Mid Peninsula](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancher-mid-peninsula-pj-vj~711609)
  - Location: San Mateo, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [Hillsborough Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-craftsman-pj-vj~857407)
  - Location: Hillsborough, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Fulton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fulton-pj-vj~703533)
  - Location: San Mateo, CA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: This San Mateo Park home was originally built in 1923 in the timeless and stylish California Spanish style. With their children grown they wanted a home they could retire into that had the look and feel of a resort. They wanted to entertain friends and family, and live in a home with old world charm and completely modern amenities.

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/front-street-builders-pfvwus-pf~2081496377)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/171436520/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [Garden fences and gates](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124504715/list/garden-fences-and-gates) — 14 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/frontstreetbuilders)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Can you please tell me the color of this island? Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thanks for asking! I do not recall the color of this island. I asked the owner and he could not remember either. He has some friends that have been asking. I will post it if we figure it out!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*