Kitchen Remodeling in San Martin, CA
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Country Kitchens in San Martin
San Martin homes often sit on large rural lots, and kitchens here are built for gathering: big islands, farmhouse sinks, walk-in pantries and doors to porches and patios. We handle structural, electrical, plumbing and finish work.
Kitchen Projects
County Permit Steps
- Confirm zoning with the County.
- Complete any planning approval first.
- Prepare documents using the County’s AB 2234 checklist.
- Submit on the Public Permit Portal, pass the completeness check and pay fees.
- Respond to plan review corrections; typical processing is 4 to 6 weeks.
- Inspections and final.
Department of Planning and Development
70 W. Hedding Street, East Wing, 7th Floor, San Jose, CA 95110 · (408) 299-5700
Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.; Fridays limited building services for active permits. Applications go through the County Public Permit Portal. Environmental Health, Roads and Fire Marshal staff are at the permit center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
County inspections: book through the VuSpex virtual inspection app, the Public Permit Portal or (408) 299-5700; requests before 3 p.m. on a workday get a next-day inspection. Fire Marshal inspections: (408) 341-4420. Request a final inspection on every related permit to close out the project.
Energy Notes
Santa Clara County’s all-electric reach code applied to new homes and detached ADUs but has not been enforced since July 2024. Kitchen remodels in existing homes can use gas or induction; propane is common where there is no gas main.
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San Martin Kitchen Remodeling FAQ
How long does a County kitchen permit take?
Typical processing is 4 to 6 weeks.
Can I use gas or propane?
Yes. The County’s all-electric reach code has not been enforced since July 2024 and applied to new homes, not remodels.
Who issues permits in San Martin?
Santa Clara County.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Construction usually runs a couple of months.