Simi Valley & Ventura County

Davis & Sacramento's 5.0-Star Licensed General Contractor

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.

5.0★ · 24+ Google reviews20+ years · CA LicensedCA License #1066117Fully insured + bonded

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

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:

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.

Read Our Google Reviews →

Davis general contractor FAQ

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.

Serving neighboring cities

Ready to start your Davis project?

Free instant estimate in 2 minutes. No calls required. Or talk to a human now.

Safeway Construction · CA License #1066117 · Serving Davis and all of Yolo County

Call Now