--- title: "Podesta Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/podesta-construction-pfvwus-pf~503407248 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~503407248.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Podesta Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/02e3e4ec0cad3d82_9411-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "344 Connecticut Street, San Francisco, California 94107, United States" latitude: 37.7621 longitude: -122.3971 phone: "(415) 642-1600" website: http://www.podestaconstruction.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 201 last_updated: 2026-09-15 --- # Podesta Construction Original Houzz profile: [Podesta Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/podesta-construction-pfvwus-pf~503407248) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Burlingame, San Carlos, Belmont, Hillsborough, Los Altos Hills, Atherton - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2013–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - High-end - Offers Custom Work Podesta Construction Inc is an award-winning design/build remodeling contractor specializing in major residential remodeling in San Francisco and San Mateo County. Our process is comprehensive, helping you through every phase of a project from understanding your goals for creating a functional design solution to estimating costs, obtaining permits, and overseeing all construction phases. At Podesta Construction Inc. we ensure customer satisfaction by providing superior service and professional quality in both design and construction. We offer open communication, fair and equitable pricing, a safe and clean environment, timely completion and a lasting relationship once your project is complete. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Basement Remodeling - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Attic Conversion - Green Building ### Areas Served - San Francisco - San Mateo - Redwood City - Palo Alto - Menlo Park - Los Altos - Burlingame - San Carlos - Belmont - Hillsborough - Los Altos Hills - Atherton ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Podesta Construction | | Address | 344 Connecticut Street, San Francisco, California 94107, United States | | Phone | (415) 642-1600 | | Website | http://www.podestaconstruction.com | | License Number | CSLB \#792358 AIA \#C38346 | | Followers on Houzz | 201 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/podesta-construction-inc/263765628906 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/podesta\_remodel - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/matt-podesta/8/1a9/72b ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Podesta Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/podesta-construction-pfvwus-pf~503407248) - **Website:** http://www.podestaconstruction.com - **Phone:** (415) 642-1600 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA License - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2013–2020), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Institute of Architects, San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-institute-of-architects-san-francisco-pfvwus-pf~788533068) - [NARI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-san-francisco-bay-area-chapter-pfvwus-pf~1133314130) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Joanne Jordan, Nov. 2019** > We LOVE our new bathroom and Matt and the team at Podesta Construction were wonderful. Matt was very thoughtful about the project and gave us realistic expectations about the scope. We did additional work besides our main bathroom, so it was a bit complicated with permits and design. Brandon listened to our wish list and was so helpful with recommendations regarding design. He had great ideas and we are so happy with the final result. The actual work went great. Nick was in charge of our project and he was the BEST!! He kept us informed and involved at every step, so we always knew where we were in the project and what to expect next. Our home was protected and kept as clean as possible through the entire project. All the subcontractors did a great job. Nick's goal was to make us happy with our new bathroom and he did everything he could (we felt he went above and beyond our expectations) to make us happy with the project and our experience. We highly recommend Podesta Construction and the entire team. **★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, Jan. 2016** > We handcrafted custom historical retrofit windows for a Podesta remodel in San Francisco. Working within the strict demands of restoration work, the team at Podesta Construction proved themselves to be extremely knowledgeable and professional. The project comprised retrofitting fixed sash and casement units, and engineering a large traditional window unit with tdl's, all the while maintaining historical accuracy. Podesta Construction is an award winning contractor that we highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Emilie Choi, Sept. 2015** > The absolute best. We worked with Matt on the recommendation of a good friend. He was incredibly thoughtful and thorough, and selected the best subcontractors we could have worked with (painter, electrician, flooring, cabinetry, stairs, etc.). He never tried to nickel and dime, and was incredibly easy to work with. We will definitely work with him again. **★★★★★ — davee2000, June 2015** > This is a great company. > > My project was a motorized shade install with constructed soffits around. Podesta construction was the main contractor, and a subcontractor who I previously met was the shades/electrical/automation expert. Thee was a fair amount of detail required, and my expectations were met. > > Each step was as expected. The pre-visit was professional and appropriate. The documents were sufficient. The pricing was straightforward and met my expectations. We started at a time which seemed reasonable given the various items to be ordered. The work protected my house to the extent expected. All of those who worked here were appropriately professional, and they were responsive to small questions/comments/requests (all within reason, of course). the job finished in a seemingly appropriate time and the workmanship was high quality. I have a sense that if I have follow up questions or concerns in the future they will be responsive and helpful. > > I'm highly detail oriented and fairly demanding as far as responsiveness and precision, and they met these needs! Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — lyoung13, April 2015** > We hired Podesta Construction for a major remodel of our home. Brandon Podesta provided the design for our project which included the addition of 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, complete reno of the kitchen, master bathroom and creation of an open concept with our family/dining room. The design has proven to work well with our family's needs. We were very pleased with the quality of the work performed by their subcontractors. Also impressive was the management of the project by Sam, the onsite foreman, and Matt Podesta. The site was kept very clean and any issues with neighbors were dealt with in a professional manner. They always kept us informed through weekly meetings and we did not feel pressured to spend more money. They kept within our budget and were on time. We would definitely use them again and have recommended them to friends. **★★★★★ — genvida, Oct. 2014** > Podesta Construction updated our small original 1930's kitchen and sunroom to a single galley kitchen. We came to Matt and Brandan Podesta with a general design and layout to which they made great aesthetic and technical improvements. The project pretty much stayed on budget. There were optional upgrades once the walls were opened up, but we never felt like we were being squeezed for more money. Our foreman, Steve, was always professional and courteous, and kept the house amazingly clean throughout the renovation process. The work took longer than anticipated, but was well worth the wait for the quality and attention to detail to ensure a beautiful result. We would definitely use them again. **★★★★★ — A P, July 2014** > We hired Matt & his team to install a large island in our kitchen as well as to move around some lighting and do some electrical work. The team was professional, respectful and did a very thorough job. We would gladly work with Podesta Construction again in the future. **★★★★★ — s\_brayton, June 2014** > I hired Podesta Construction to provide some improvements to our new home. The areas of focus included the kitchen and family room, and they did a fantastic job with both. In addition to having a very high bar when it comes to the quality of their work, they also finished the project on time and came in within the allocated budget. They were pleasant to work with and had great attention to detail - with everything from the cabinet pulls to their invoices. They provided good counsel about items for which I needed recommendations, but I never felt pressure by them to make choices before I was ready. I highly recommend their work and would be happy to hire them again if the need arises. **★★★★★ — danamorse, Dec. 2013** > The best decision we made concerning our remodel was hiring Podesta construction. We had an extensive remodel done on an older home and the entire process was a breeze with Podesta construction. Matt and Jerry did an impeccable job executing and making suggestions to improve on our existing plans. They were patient with our repeated requests to change plans during construction, they used top notch subcontractors and they came in within budget and within our timeframe. They were extremely conscientious of our needs and such a pleasure to work with. We have recommended Podesta Construction to many friends and family and we look forward to working with them in the future. **★★★★★ — awilliam3345, Dec. 2013** > Matt and his team installed a beautiful roof deck atop our home on Potrero Hill and, thereafter, renovated the entire ground floor of our home, transforming it from a standalone, studio apartment into a two-bedroom, one-bath wing (with a wine cellar to boot) that was completely integrated into the rest of our home. They also rebuilt the backside of our home, which had significant water damage prior to the repair. **★★★★ — Anna Zara, Nov. 2013** > Working with Matt and the rest of the crew at Podesta Construction was a good experience. All the members of the team were very professional and were very considerate of our family while they were working in our home. > > We are very pleased with the two new bathrooms and interior doors. **★★★★★ — sclucas, Oct. 2012** > After spending a couple months researching design/build contractors to remodel our kitchen, we settled on Podesta Construction and we're thrilled with our new kitchen. We are the second owners of a house built in 1959 that was never updated, until we bought it in 2010. As part of the project, they removed a kitchen wall, moved a window, laid new wood flooring, and refinished the floors in the rest of the house. We now have gorgeous custom walnut cabinets that are perfect for our home and have more storage, space, and light than we thought possible. All of the fixtures, tile, stone, etc. are beautiful but, perhaps even more important, the Podestas, and the sub-contractors who they hire, are true craftsman who care about their projects and do excellent work. My husband is a former carpenter who can be very critical and almost comically hard to please and he has only positive things to say about working with the Podestas and the quality of their work. We're so happy with our new kitchen that we're planning to have the Podestas back to add a finished bedroom and bathroom to our garage and to install new windows. ## Selected projects - [Beaver St. Basement Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaver-st-basement-conversion-pj-vj~3137064) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [San Mateo Park Mediterranean Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-mateo-park-mediterranean-renovations-pj-vj~6601890) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Potrero Hill flat makeover and rear deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potrero-hill-flat-makeover-and-rear-deck-pj-vj~3028582) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: Project consisted of remodeling the top unit of this Potrero Hill home with modern finishes. The kitchen was opened up to the family room with a new island as part of the design. The family room was enlarged by way of reducing an adjacent bedroom, which was accomplished by installing structural steel beam through the roof. Unique finishes such as reclaimed barnwood siding were utilized throughout the family room and kitchen area. Modern details such as interior door jambs with no casing were inc… - [Burlingame Bungalow Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burlingame-bungalow-remodel-pj-vj~757928) - Location: Burlingame, CA - Photos: 26 - [Burlingame Park Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burlingame-park-remodel-pj-vj~621697) - Location: Burlingame, CA - Photos: 6 - [Buena Vista Neighborhood San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buena-vista-neighborhood-san-francisco-pj-vj~347555) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 23 - [Potrero Hill Flat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potrero-hill-flat-pj-vj~6600925) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Design Build project was to remodel the entire small apartment flat located in Potrero Hill neighborhood. Apartment was located in a Art Deco style building, so some of the interior details were preserved. Herringbone pattern white oak hardwood floors were installed throughout apartment and all interior doors and hardware were replaced. The kitchen space was small, so we used open shelves to make the space feel larger. Small premium appliances were used. The pantry design was intended to remain… - [Potrero Hill Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potrero-hill-master-bath-pj-vj~1567396) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Renovation of Master Suite to reflect Owner's modern design preference and neutral colors. Custom floating walnut vanity with trough style sink allowed his/hers use of space. Curbless shower with infinity drain, his/hers shower controls and a barn style enclosure. During the renovations client decided to remodel their fireplace with similar style and design. - [Potrero Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potrero-residence-pj-vj~111128) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: Conversion of an existing low slope roof into a roof deck accessible by an internal penthouse stair case. Design was intended to complement the house with a railing design that complemented the views of downtown San Francisco. Brazilian hardwood was the decking surface thoughout. - [Blossom Valley Ranch Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blossom-valley-ranch-makeover-pj-vj~1321456) - Location: Los Altos, CA - Photos: 13 - [Potrero Hill Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potrero-hill-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1321463) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 3 - [Forrest Knolls Neighborhood San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forrest-knolls-neighborhood-san-francisco-pj-vj~346727) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 12 - [Belmont Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belmont-residence-pj-vj~50787) - Location: Belmont, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Podesta construction was hired to remodel Kitchen, two Bathrooms, Family room and Laundry area. Ktichen remodel involved improved layout and built in seating. The built in seating was designed to transition into Family room area and to provide improved storage, fireplace design and entertainment system cabinet. Bathroom remodels were primarily updating finishes with minor improvements to layout. - [Balboa Terrace Neighborhood San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/balboa-terrace-neighborhood-san-francisco-pj-vj~346840) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 19 - [Sunset Kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~130927) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: Kitchen remodel of 1930's Sunset house which involved converting interior atrium area in open floor plan Kitchen and enlarged Dining Room area. With walls removed a Peninsula was incorporated into the design. Finishes involved Cambria solid surface counters, cherry frameless cabinets, parquest oak flooring, mutliple velux skylights with accent lighting. All recessed lighting is LED. - [Victorian Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-remodel-pj-vj~14201) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: The object of this project was to transform a historically and architecturally significant 1898 Victorian house built by San Francisco Master Builder, Fernando Nelson, into a modern-day replica with functional floor plan and expanded space. The project required leaving the existing facade in place, while upgrading 80% of the existing foundation. A slight expansion was added off the rear of the property to serve as the new extended Living Room. - [Belmont Addition & Kitchen expansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belmont-addition-and-kitchen-expansion-pj-vj~50977) - Location: Belmont, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Podesta Construction was hired to design and build an expanded Kitchen with improved storage and countertop seating area as well as to expand the Living room by way of rear addition. Living room expansion included new fireplace with built in cabinetry and upgaded AV system. - [Noe Valley whole house renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noe-valley-whole-house-renovation-pj-vj~13060) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: The Project involved extensive remodeling, structural upgrade, and conversion of the downstairs basement into a separate apartment. The home is a typical San Francisco Queen Ann style row house which was originally built in 1900 and had been in the Owner's family since 1955. The objective of the design was to open up the floor plan to incorporate a larger Kitchen and improve the flow of the house to accommodate social gatherings and entertaining - [Laurel Heights renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurel-heights-renovations-pj-vj~50828) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 6 - Description: The objective of the project was to create a "cool" cooking, dining and entertainment space bursting with visual excitement. Some of the features include Neff cabinets with a high gloss Anegre veneer, specifically designed Onami wave-textures glass stove countertop, polished green Guatemalan marble countertop and custom colored and hand silk-screened glass tile backsplash. Light strips accent the glass stovetop and shelving. Beech wood flooring with custom design features was also installed. - [Noe Valley Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noe-valley-master-suite-pj-vj~51177) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: The overall purpose of the design was create a more open, yet private Bathroom that worked with the existing modern architecture of the house with its straight lines and ause of glass blocks. The original Bathroom was very inefficient with no privacy in the WC and an enclosed small shower that left it very difficult for the Client to wash their dog. By using glass block to mimic the other windows in the house, we were able to give the Client an open shower with the glass block elements used as t… [See all 35 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/podesta-construction-pfvwus-pf~503407248) ## Ideabooks - [Modern Mediterranean](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143654199/list/modern-mediterranean) — 2 ideas - [Interior railing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142904799/list/interior-railing) — 1 idea - [Sample](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5303843/list/sample) — 2 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mpodesta) ## Community Q&A **Q: Cabinet hardware** *(in Photo Questions)* Do recall the source for the cabinet hardware? I would like to incorporate something similar into my kitchen. Thank you. A: Unfortunately, I don't have this information on file. I believe the pulls were purchase by client on this project. **Q: Did you source the slate tile already cut into 4x4? Love the look!** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm not having any luck finding 4x4 slate. Did you have larger tiles cut down into 4x4? A: Slate typically comes in larger format tiles, so yes, we cut 12 x 12 down to 4 x 4. **Q: IS THE TILE MARBLE ? IS IT INDIVIDUAL PIECES** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The tile is carrara marble and I believe in the 2x8 format, individual pieces. **Q: How long is this unit?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I beleive it is approximately 16' in length, with 8' ceilings **Q: Bath** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand is the toilet paper holder and brush please? A: We believe it was either Kohler or Hansgohe. **Q: Room dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you tell me the size of this kitchen? A: The kitchen, excluding the family room is approximately 15' left to right and 10' front of island to hood wall. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-15.*