Look for professionals who regularly work with SF Planning and DBI and understand local structural requirements, microclimates, and permitting timelines. Reputation matters enormously here. Ask for referrals from recent clients, verify license status with the CSLB, review past work in person when possible, and confirm proper insurance. In this city, the best contractors stay busy because they’ve earned it. I connect clients with vetted professionals who communicate clearly, know how to navigate San Francisco’s building code, and understand the quirks of older housing stock.
