Bay Area · In-home design consultation

You see a lawyer before court. Why remodel without a designer?

Before you spend a dollar on construction, spend one hour with RISE GC at your home. You get a layout plan, a design direction and a realistic budget for your bathroom or kitchen.

$59 for one hour, at your home.
Bay Area designers usually charge $150–200 an hour.

Book your hour What you get

Marble primary bathroom with a frameless glass shower and a dark wood double vanity, remodeled by RISE GC in Atherton — Primary bathroom, Atherton

Why start with a consultation

For every big decision you talk to a professional first. A remodel is one of the biggest.

Before going to court

a lawyer

You learn your options and what it will cost before you commit.

Before treatment

a doctor

You get a diagnosis first, then decide what to do.

Before a remodel

a designer

You find out what is possible in your space, what it should look like and what it will really cost.

Most homeowners skip this step, pick tile from photos and learn about layout limits, permits and real prices halfway through. One hour at the start saves weeks and thousands of dollars later.

What you get in one hour

You finish the hour knowing what to build, how it will look and what it will cost.

We walk through your bathroom or kitchen with you, listen to how you use it and what you want to change, and answer every question on the spot.

Bathroom floor plan drawing with fixture layout and dimensions

A layout plan

What can move and what should stay: walls, shower, tub, vanity, plumbing. Which changes need a city permit and which do not.

Hand holding a marble-look tile sample over a spread of tile samples

A design direction

Materials, finishes and fixtures that suit your home and your budget, from our ready design packages or a custom look.

3D rendering of a bathroom with a light wood vanity and a round mirror

A realistic budget

An approximate cost and timeline for your project, based on more than 400 remodels we have built in the Bay Area.

How it works

Four steps, no obligation

Pick a time and pay $59 online
Choose a slot in the calendar below. Payment is by card, at booking.
We come to your home
One hour, in the room you want to remodel. Bring your ideas, photos and questions.
You get the plan, design and budget
Layout options, a design direction and an approximate cost and timeline.
You decide
Take the ideas and build with anyone. If you want us to build it, we prepare a detailed proposal.

Who you will meet

Steve Riabov, founder of RISE GC

Steve has led remodeling in Bay Area homes since 2015 and built RISE GC around one idea: remodeling should be organized, transparent and worth the investment. Our team has created more than 500 custom designs, with plans, electrical layouts, 3D visuals and material lists.

400+completed projects

500+custom designs

300+positive reviews

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Our work

Bathrooms we designed and built

Gray stone double vanity with matte black faucets — Palo Alto

Marble bathroom with a dark wood vanity and glass shower — Atherton

Walnut floating vanity with an LED mirror and glass shower — Los Gatos

Black marble half bath with warm wood slats — San Mateo

Black and white bathroom with a navy vanity — Bay Area

Bathroom with a wood slat wall and a large backlit mirror — Bay Area

Warm bathroom with round mirrors and a wood double vanity — Bay Area

Bathroom with an arched mirror, wood slats and black fixtures — Bay Area

Know before you plan

Permits depend on your city and your layout

Keeping walls, windows and doors where they are can mean a permit the same day. Moving them can mean weeks of plan review. We tell you at the consultation which path your ideas put you on.

City	Same layout	Layout changes
San Jose	Same day, no plans	4–10 weeks
Sunnyvale	Same day, with plans	4–8 weeks
Fremont	3–5 days	4–8 weeks
Palo Alto	1–2 weeks	4–8 weeks
Los Altos	3–6 weeks	4–10 weeks
San Mateo	3–6 weeks	4–10 weeks
Milpitas	3–6 weeks	4–10 weeks

Approximate, from our own projects. City processing times change; we confirm them for your address.

Book your consultation

One hour at your home, $59

Pick a time that suits you and pay by card. You will get a confirmation by email right away.

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Questions

Before you book

What happens during the hour?

We look at the room you want to remodel, talk about how you use it and what you want, and go through layout options, materials and budget with you. You leave with an approximate plan, a design direction and a cost range.

Do I have to hire RISE GC afterwards?

No. The consultation is a separate service: you pay for one focused hour and keep everything you learn. If you want us to build the project, we prepare a detailed proposal under a separate contract.

Is the $59 taken off the project price?

No. The $59 covers the consultation itself. A construction project is priced and paid under its own contract.

Which areas do you cover?

Homes across the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, from Morgan Hill to San Mateo and from San Jose to Fremont. If you are not sure about your city, book a slot and we will confirm.

Which projects is this for?

Bathroom and kitchen remodels, from a like-for-like refresh to a new layout. If you are planning an ADU or an addition, we can talk about that too.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. RISE GC is a licensed and insured California general contractor, CSLB license #1044075 (Class B). You can check the license at cslb.ca.gov.