Owner of QA Builders, licensed California general building contractor (CSLB #1073096)
Sal (Sagy) Taraboulsi is the owner of QA Builders, a San Jose general contractor, and the qualifying individual on the company's California contractor license, CSLB #1073096 (Class B, General Building). QA Builders is bonded and has workers' compensation insurance on file with the state board.
The company has been building trust since 2009, with over 15 years of experience and 500+ completed projects across the Bay Area. Sal writes the QA Builders guides on kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home additions, ADUs, remodeling costs in San Jose and how to choose a contractor. They draw on the design-build projects his team plans, permits and builds in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Palo Alto and nearby towns.
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ADU cost in San Jose by type: junior ADU, garage conversion, attached or detached, plus the size limits, impact fees, utilities and fire rules behind it.
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Bathroom remodel cost in San Jose: scope tiers, shower and tub choices, master baths, and the California and city permit rules that add to the price.
Read more: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in San Jose?
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Kitchen remodel cost in San Jose: refresh vs full remodel vs layout change, cabinets, counters, appliances, the hidden costs and the city permit for each scope.
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Home addition cost in San Jose: how bump-outs, room additions, master suites and second stories differ, and what permits and engineering add to the budget.
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How to design your dream kitchen step by step: work zones and the triangle, layouts for small and large rooms, storage, appliances, lighting and materials.
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A home addition checklist for San Jose: what your lot allows, budget, design and engineering, permits, the contractor, then the build and the final check.
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Remodel or move? Compare remodeling vs buying a new home on cost drivers, time, disruption, taxes and fit with a side-by-side table and four deciding tests.
Read more: Remodel or Move: Remodeling vs Buying a New Home
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The 14 home remodeling mistakes we see most, from skipping permits and vague contracts to hiring on price alone, with how to avoid each one before work starts.
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How to choose a remodeling contractor in California: check the CSLB license, bond and workers' comp, compare written bids, ask questions and spot red flags.
Read more: How to Choose a Reliable Remodeling Contractor· 10 min read
The benefits of building an ADU in San Jose: rental income, room for family, added value and flexible use, plus which ADU type fits your lot and the city rules.
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Home remodeling ideas for San Jose homes by room and project size: kitchens, baths, open layouts, additions, ADUs and curb appeal, with the permits each needs.
Read more: Home Remodeling Ideas for San Jose Homes