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General Contractor in Davis
Full-service licensed general contractor for Davis homeowners. Kitchens, baths, ADUs, additions, and whole-home renovations — one contract, one team, one point of accountability. Licensed and insured, run by a local team and backed by our 20+ year California track record.
Why Davis homeowners hire Safeway
Most Davis remodels aren't late because of the work — they're late because of the handoffs. A GC who doesn't know City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability – Building Division's review cadence, or who's never pulled plans on 95616 or 95618 properties, loses weeks waiting for corrections. We've spent 20+ years as a licensed California general contractor, and our local team knows how City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability – Building Division runs plan check. The result: clean permits, a single schedule, and no "that's the sub's problem" moments.
Davis is full of 1960s–70s Streng Bros mid-century homes — post-and-beam framing, low-slope roofs, and floor-to-ceiling single-pane glass. Remodeling them well means bringing insulation, glazing, and electrical up to current code without flattening the mid-century lines. We also build the City of Davis's free pre-designed ADU plans, which moves projects through plan check faster.
What you get with us
- ·Fixed-price contract. Your estimate is your estimate. Scope changes go through a signed change order — never a surprise invoice.
- ·Permits handled. We draft, submit, revise, and schedule inspections with City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability – Building Division so you're not in their office.
- ·Licensed subs only. Every plumber, electrician, and HVAC tech on your project carries their own CA license and liability insurance.
- ·Weekly status update. A short written update every Friday so you know exactly what happened and what's next.
- ·1-year workmanship warranty + manufacturer warranties on all installed products.
Services for Davis homes
Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinets, counter, appliances, layout — itemized estimate in 90 seconds.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Vanity, tile, shower, plumbing — powder rooms to spa primary baths.
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ADU Construction
Detached, attached, garage conversion, junior ADU. Permits + Title 24 solar included.
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Room Additions
Master suites, family rooms, in-law units. Structural, roof, MEP, finish.
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Whole-Home Renovation
Full-gut or phased multi-room remodels.
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Flooring, Counters, Paint
Single-trade projects with a GC's permit + project-management layer.
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Permits & plan check in Davis
Most remodel work in Davis routes through City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability – Building Division. Standard residential plan check typically runs ~5–10 business days; ADUs run ~3–4 months from start to permit. The City of Davis offers free pre-designed ADU plans (300/565/740 SF) that are pre-reviewed and clear plan check faster. We've pulled enough plans here to know which reviewers want what and how to avoid the most common correction-cycle delays.
Neighborhoods we serve in Davis
Including but not limited to:
- •University Estates
- •Mace Ranch
- •Wildhorse
- •North Davis
- •South Davis
- •El Macero
- •Old North Davis
- •The Cannery
Primary ZIP codes: 95616, 95618
Real customers, real projects
5.0 stars on Google — 24+ reviews
Safeway holds a 5.0-star rating on Google across 24+ reviews, and we hold every Davis project to that same standard. We'd rather do fewer jobs really well than rush the work.
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What does a general contractor do in Davis?+
A licensed general contractor in Davis runs your entire remodeling or construction project end to end — site evaluation, permits with City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability – Building Division, scheduling subcontractors (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, tile, cabinetry), passing inspections, and delivering a finished space. A GC is your single point of accountability, so you don't juggle five different trades yourself. Safeway Construction is a licensed California general contractor (#1066117) with 20+ years of residential experience and a 5.0-star Google rating across 24+ reviews, now serving Davis with a local project team.
How much does a general contractor charge in Davis?+
Davis general contractors typically charge 10–20% of the project value as overhead and profit, on top of the hard costs of materials and labor. On a $50,000 kitchen remodel that's roughly $5,000–$10,000 in GC margin, which covers project management, permit coordination, scheduling, quality control, and warranty work. Safeway provides a detailed line-item breakdown in every estimate so you can see exactly where the money goes. Get a free personalized estimate with our Davis cost calculator.
Does Safeway Construction serve all of Davis?+
Yes. We serve every Davis neighborhood including University Estates, Mace Ranch, Wildhorse, North Davis, and surrounding areas. Our primary ZIP codes for this service area are 95616, 95618. As a licensed California general contractor with 20+ years of experience and a local Davis-area team, we know local permit timelines, HOA overlays, and the building-code quirks that can delay a project if a GC isn't familiar with Davis.
What permits do I need in Davis?+
Most remodeling work in Davis requires permits from City of Davis Community Development & Sustainability – Building Division. Kitchen and bath remodels with plumbing or electrical changes, room additions, ADUs, and structural modifications all need plan-check approval. Standard residential plan check typically runs ~5–10 business days; ADUs run ~3–4 months from start to permit. The City of Davis offers free pre-designed ADU plans (300/565/740 SF) that are pre-reviewed and clear plan check faster. Cosmetic work like paint, flooring, or cabinet refacing typically doesn't require a permit. Safeway handles the entire permit process on your behalf — application, revisions, inspections — so you're never stuck at a permit counter.
How long does a remodel take in Davis?+
In Davis, a bathroom remodel typically runs 2–5 weeks of active construction plus 2–3 weeks for permits when required. A kitchen remodel is 4–8 weeks plus permits. Room additions are 3–5 months. Detached ADUs run 6–10 months including permits. We provide a phase-by-phase schedule before work begins and a weekly status update through every project.
Is Safeway Construction licensed and insured for Davis work?+
Yes. Safeway Construction holds California contractor license #1066117 and carries full general liability insurance plus workers compensation coverage. All of our subcontractors are licensed and insured. We've maintained a 5.0-star Google rating across 24+ reviews, and our work here is run by a local Davis-area project team, backed by our 20+ year California license and 5.0-star record.
What services do you offer in Davis?+
As a full-service general contractor in Davis, we handle kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, ADU construction (detached, attached, garage conversion, junior), room additions, whole-home renovations, flooring, countertops, painting, and deck/patio builds. We're a single point of accountability from initial estimate through final punch list.
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Safeway Construction · CA License #1066117 · Serving Davis and all of Yolo County