Design-build is an integrated project delivery method where design and construction are handled by one unified team. At BG Design Build, this approach creates a seamless experience from concept through completion, resulting in refined design, clear communication, controlled costs, and efficient timelines—especially important for high-end projects on the San Mateo Peninsula.

We serve clients throughout the San Francisco Peninsula, including Hillsborough, Burlingame, San Mateo, Belmont, Foster City, San Carlos, Redwood City, Woodside, Atherton, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto, as well as San Francisco and select Bay Area communities.

BG Design Build offers comprehensive, high-end design-build services, including custom homes, whole-home renovations, architectural and interior design, sophisticated kitchen and bathroom remodels, and carefully considered additions. Each project is tailored, never templated.

BG Design Build specializes in custom, design-driven residential projects that emphasize craftsmanship, longevity, and livability. We are experienced in Peninsula homes that require thoughtful planning around zoning, permitting, neighborhood context, and site constraints.

No. Many clients begin with ideas, inspiration images, or a general vision. We guide clients through feasibility studies, conceptual design, and the development of fully permitted construction documents as part of our integrated process.

BG Design Build is a fully integrated design-build firm, which means our architectural, structural, and construction teams work as one from concept through completion. For this reason, we typically do not produce plans for projects that will be built by another contractor.

Our design process is deeply informed by real-world construction knowledge, site conditions, permitting strategy, budget control, and long-term performance. Separating design from construction often introduces inefficiencies, cost overruns, and compromises that don’t meet the level of quality and accountability we promise our clients.

By remaining involved through both design and build, we are able to:

• Maintain a single point of responsibility

• Ensure constructability and cost alignment from day one

• Protect design intent through execution

• Deliver a smoother, more predictable, and higher-quality outcome

In select cases, we’re happy to offer early feasibility consultations or high-level guidance to help homeowners explore options before selecting a project team. However, full architectural and structural plan development is reserved for projects we will continue through construction.

This approach allows us to serve a limited number of clients each year—and to deliver the level of craftsmanship, clarity, and discretion that defines BG Design Build.

Yes. BG Design Build regularly collaborates with outside architects, designers, and structural engineers to bring well-designed projects to life.

We are happy to construct homes, additions, ADUs, and major renovations based on plans provided by qualified professionals, provided the scope, documentation, and quality align with our construction standards and delivery approach.

When working with outside design teams, we focus on:

• Thorough pre-construction review for constructability and clarity

• Early identification of potential conflicts or cost risks

• Close coordination to protect design intent

• Precise execution and craftsmanship during construction

In some cases, we may recommend refinements to drawings or details to improve buildability, longevity, or cost efficiency before construction begins. Our goal is always to deliver a smooth process and an exceptional final result—regardless of who authored the plans.

This collaborative flexibility allows clients to choose the design team that best fits their vision, while still benefiting from BG Design Build’s construction expertise and hands-on project management.

Yes. We coordinate the permitting and inspection process as part of our integrated design-build service. Our experience with local planning and building departments helps us identify requirements early, coordinate submissions, and address plan-check comments and inspection requirements throughout the project.

Clients are involved at key milestones throughout the design process. Our team provides expert guidance while ensuring the final design reflects your lifestyle, preferences, and priorities. Collaboration and transparency are central to our process.

Yes. We design with cost awareness from the outset, helping clients prioritize where to invest for the greatest impact while maintaining the level of quality expected in luxury Peninsula homes.

Timelines vary based on project scope, complexity, and permitting requirements. After the design phase, we provide a detailed construction schedule tailored to Bay Area conditions and regulatory timelines.

Yes. Every project is assigned a dedicated project manager who oversees communication, scheduling, coordination, and quality control throughout construction.

Yes. BG Design Build is fully licensed and insured in California and works exclusively with vetted trade partners who meet our standards for craftsmanship, professionalism, and safety.

Select “Start Your Project” to tell us about your home and schedule a complimentary introductory call. We’ll discuss your goals, priorities, and next steps.

For most additions, custom homes, and substantial renovations, we then propose a paid feasibility study to explore layout options, design direction, budgets, and site constraints. We agree on the study’s scope and fee before work begins.

For most additions, custom homes, and substantial renovations, we begin with a paid feasibility study after a complimentary introductory call. The study analyzes the following in relation to your goals and property:

• Preliminary floor plans and layout options

• Addition, expansion, or reconfiguration possibilities

• Site and zoning constraints

• Structural and engineering considerations

• Excavation, grading, or hillside conditions, when applicable

• Planning and building department requirements

• Preliminary construction budgets

• Potential permitting challenges

• Overall project timeline

We agree on the study’s scope and fee in advance. Preliminary layouts, budgets, and timelines help establish a direction; permit-ready architectural and structural drawings are developed in the next design phase. We also identify any surveys, geotechnical reports, or other specialist investigations needed to resolve site-specific questions.

The fee depends on the size and complexity of the project, the information already available, and the level of design and investigation needed. We discuss the scope during the introductory call and provide a written proposal with the fee and deliverables before work begins. Any third-party surveys, geotechnical reports, testing, or agency fees are identified separately unless expressly included. Early budgets and timelines are planning estimates that are refined as the design develops.

We look at the proposed layout alongside site access, excavation depth and approximate soil removal, drainage, existing foundations, and nearby structures. Potential geotechnical challenges can include variable or expansive soils, groundwater, settlement, and slope instability. Where needed, we coordinate with a geotechnical engineer to determine the investigation and reports required. Depending on the findings, solutions may include engineered foundations, underpinning, temporary shoring, retaining walls, drainage and waterproofing, or a revised excavation and grading approach. Feasibility identifies the questions and likely options; final solutions depend on site investigation, engineering, and applicable approvals.