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address: "285 Old County Rd. Suite 7, San Carlos, California 94062, United States"
latitude: 37.4245
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phone: "(650) 482-8605"
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# A.V. Builders Inc.

> Reputable Building Contractor in San Carlos \| 2X Best of Houzz!

Original Houzz profile: [A.V. Builders Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/a-v-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~973264738)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** San Carlos, CA
- **Serves:** San Mateo, Burlingame, San Carlos, Hillsborough, Atherton, Woodside, Highlands-Baywood Park
- **Verified License:** Yes
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2023), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- High-end
- Offers Custom Work

### Business highlights

- Best of Houzz winner
- Offers Custom Work
- High-end

General Building Contractor located in the San Carlos, CA. Well established Building firm with a large network of design professionals that work closely with AV Builders consistently. We strive to help home-owners considering projects from initial concept stage to past completion. Whether it is directing them to the right professional for the job or helping decide what a realistic project scope should be, we're there to help from concept to completion.

### Services Provided

- Custom Homes

### Areas Served

- San Mateo
- Burlingame
- San Carlos
- Hillsborough
- Atherton
- Woodside
- Highlands-Baywood Park

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | A.V. Builders Inc. |
| Address | 285 Old County Rd. Suite 7, San Carlos, California 94062, United States |
| Phone | (650) 482-8605 |
| Website | http://www.avbuilders.com |
| License Number | 948797 |
| Followers on Houzz | 83 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/AV-Builders/545509738809981

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [A.V. Builders Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/a-v-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~973264738)
- **Website:** http://www.avbuilders.com
- **Phone:** (650) 482-8605

## Credentials

**Verified License**
- Number: 948797
- Type: B - GENERAL BUILDING
- Issued by: Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2018–2023), for Design, Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

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

### Featured Review

**★★★★★ — cyip99, Dec. 2015**

> Andrew and team are amazing.  They helped us realize our vision.  Andrew has a great eye for detail and works hard to help his clients turn ideas into reality.  Most importantly, he is someone who you can trust to be fair and do the right thing by his clients.

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Sangeetha Raghunathan, Feb. 2021**

> A.V. Builders rebuilt our house in 2012 and then did our addition a few years later. Their work quality, ethics, eye for detail and communication are outstanding. Andrew not only manages all the projects himself, he has a great aesthetic sense and works well with designers and architects that you may also be working with. His team is responsive and does amazingly high-quality work. We've gone through a few construction projects and I would not undertake another one without A.V. Builder lined up. Takes away the stress of home construction.

**★★★★★ — HU-860240223, Feb. 2021**

> A.V. Builders built the addition for my house in 2015, completed my ADU in early 2020.  Andrew himself guided and connected me with new builder teams for my new rental property in 2020.   He is my to go person for advice on addition, building, and planning for homes, and rental properties.  His expertise on planning and building, attentiveness to details save me time after time.  Andrew listens to my constant requests patiently and carefully, but he let me know the real distance (either that to be money or realistic structural possibilities) between what I wanted and what could be done in reality.  Of course, he is right every time!  He goes beyond his responsibilities when building my ADU.  He invited an interior designer to the job site to reexamine all the layout before the completion (it was not on his to do list at all).  It really made a huge difference!  My tenant of the ADU can't stop talking about how great the place is to live in.
>
> Andrew helped me secure builders for my rental in 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, delivered great results!!  Both units rented by December 2020.  I am so so grateful!

**★★★★★ — Nyhus Design Group, June 2016**

> Andrew and his crew are always on my bidding list for projects because he is someone you can trust and count on to do what's best for the client and project.  Period.  It's mostly because he takes so much pride in his work and it shows in the results.  He is collaborative and does not hesitate to pick up the phone when a design question comes up.  Again, it's because he wants what's best for the project.  A pleasure to work with and when he works on one of our projects, I know it will be built with integrity and incredible workmanship.  I can't recommend him enough.

**★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2014**

> I am an interior designer in Hillsborough, CA and am working on multiple residential projects with Andrew Vanni and his crews.  Andrew is a thoughtful and caring professional, who works hard to ensure that his clients build the best home for their budget.  He works closely with the clients, architect and designer and is in constant communication with the whole team.  The clients are very comfortable asking him questions and they love working with him.  Andrew is a team-player with a positive attitude.  He provides input to the design ideas and has great attention to detail.

## Selected projects

- [Colonial Revival - modern farmhouse + contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colonial-revival-modern-farmhouse-contemporary-pj-vj~6057388)
  - Location: Hillsborough, CA
  - Photos: 24
  - Description: An expansive addition and remodel to a traditional Colonial revival two story home. We designed and added over 800 sf to the first floor: kitchen, family, guest bedroom/bath, mudroom, laundry and garage, along with upstairs additions to the kids bedrooms to incorporate new en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets. All existing areas were also remodeled for an updated contemporary look mixed with modern farmhouse accents.
- [San Mateo - Eclectic Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-mateo-eclectic-colonial-pj-vj~2661128)
  - Location: San Mateo, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [Hillsborough Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-modern-pj-vj~1191311)
  - Location: Hillsborough, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [Hillsborough Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-transitional-pj-vj~1521025)
  - Location: Hillsborough, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This Hillsborough Transitional house features expansive spaces, a large patio area, with a pool and pool terrace featuring spectacular views of the bay area. The pool terrace doubles as a roof to the 1200 sq. ft. guest house located beneath the pool terrace. The guest unit features glass skylights that are walk-able from above surrounded by travertine, and many other great finishes.
- [Hillsborough Guest house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-guest-house-pj-vj~2379618)
  - Location: Hillsborough, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [San Mateo "green" build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-mateo-green-build-pj-vj~187323)
  - Location: San Mateo, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: A traditional home, with modern touches, utilizing current "green" building methods.
- [Hillsborough Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillsborough-contemporary-pj-vj~121693)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: A modern take on a classic single story ranch style Hillsborough home. Clean lines and expansive spaces to give the "open concept" feel.
- [San Mateo Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-mateo-contemporary-pj-vj~215291)
  - Location: San Mateo, CA
  - Photos: 5

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/a-v-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~973264738)

## Video

- [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840760127.m3u8?s=0e1dde4f695e5c22b9d6332238eca574a2f1609c&oauth2_token_id=1384357804)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?**
As a general building contractor, we are indeed licensed. We also ensure we are fully insured to protect our clients and our team throughout every project, providing peace of mind from start to finish.

**Do you handle permits and inspections?**
Absolutely. We manage the entire process from concept to completion, which includes handling all necessary permits and coordinating inspections to ensure your project meets all local regulations and standards without you having to worry.

**What kind of projects you specialise in?**
We specialize in custom home building, crafting luxury homes tailored to your unique vision and lifestyle. We also have extensive experience with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and transformative remodeling projects, serving the Bay Area Peninsula.

**How do you help prevent projects from going over budget?**
We prevent projects from going over budget by following a strict, developed process and leveraging our 25 years of experience. We work closely with you from the start to define a realistic project scope and make informed decisions, ensuring your project stays on track financially.

**Do you handle full home additions and major renovations?**
Yes, we absolutely handle full home additions and major renovations. Our transformative remodeling services are tailored to your specific preferences, and we have a proven track record of successfully completing significant additions for our clients.

*FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.*

## Ideabooks

- [Duns](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/173283792/list/duns) — 3 ideas
- [Palm Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120203420/list/palm-landscape) — 13 ideas
- [Palm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86310073/list/palm) — 60 ideas
- [inspire](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27859254/list/inspire) — 3 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/avbuilder)

## Community Q&A

**Q: flooring** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi there,
Could you please provide the flooring information?
Thanks

A: This is a 7" wide, engineered, European Oak floor plank. It is an unfinished product that is laid, sanded, and finished in place.

**Q: Garage Door** *(in Photo Questions)*

Is this particular garage door a Clopay Avante?  Thanks in advance. I look at all these garage doors and get confused.

A: I think so, if not, it is something extremely similar. Good luck!

**Q: What brand is the garage door?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Brand please.

A: There are two similar lines we have used, Northwest Modern Classic door, and Clopay - Avante collection. Good luck !

**Q: Hi what material is your island countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)*

This entire home is stunning- congrats!! What is the material on your island countertop?

A: Thank you ! The countertop material is quartzite.

**Q: Hi, what is the roof material?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: GAF Timberline HD

**Q: How does that handle work for the front door? How do you open and clos** *(in Photo Questions)*

How does that handle work for the front door? How do you open and close it shut?

A: The handle is just a handle for pulling and pushing. The deadbolt-style lock holds is the only actuating factor.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*