(916) 544-8114Frequently Asked Questions
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What types of remodeling projects does 3 Pyramid handle?Getting started
We handle kitchen and bathroom remodeling, whole-home renovations, additions and ADUs, flooring and tile, painting and wall finishes, roofing and exterior repairs, windows and doors, decks, fences, electrical and plumbing coordination, hardscape, drainage, and related residential construction.
How do I get a free estimate?Getting started
Call (916) 544-8114 or send the project form with your city, scope, desired timing, and any plans or inspiration. We first confirm project fit, then arrange an on-site review when appropriate.
Can you give me a remodeling price over the phone?Pricing
We can discuss a realistic planning range, but a dependable proposal requires a clearly defined scope and review of the property. Existing conditions, access, permits, selections, engineering, and trade work can substantially change the final price.
Why are remodeling bids sometimes so far apart?Pricing
The proposals may include different work. Compare demolition, protection, disposal, materials and allowances, permits, engineering, plumbing and electrical work, cleanup, overhead, warranty, and exclusions—not only the bottom-line number.
Do you have 2026 Sacramento cost guides?Pricing
Yes. Our Cost Guide section provides local planning ranges for kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations, ADUs, flooring, painting, decks, and fences. These ranges are educational and are not a project proposal.
How should I prepare for the first project conversation?Planning
Have the property address, a short description of what you want to change, your preferred timing, and any plans, measurements, photos, or inspiration ready. It also helps to share your working budget range so the scope can be aligned early.
Do I need plans or a designer before contacting you?Planning
Not always. For straightforward finish work, photos and a clear wish list may be enough to begin. Additions, ADUs, structural changes, and complex layouts typically need architectural or engineering documents, which can be coordinated as part of project planning.
Will my remodel require a permit?Permits
Projects involving structural changes, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical systems, windows, additions, or ADUs commonly require permits. Cosmetic finish work may not. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and the exact scope.
Who coordinates permits and inspections?Permits
When permits are part of the agreed scope, 3 Pyramid coordinates the construction documents, submittal process, required inspections, and jobsite access with the appropriate professionals and jurisdiction.
How long will my project take?Construction
A bathroom may take roughly 3–8 construction weeks, a kitchen about 4–10 weeks, and a whole-home renovation several months. Design, permits, engineering, material lead times, inspections, and discovered conditions must be added to the construction schedule.
Can we live in the home during remodeling?Construction
It depends on the project. A contained room remodel can often be phased around an occupied home. Whole-home work, major utility shutdowns, hazardous-material procedures, or removal of the only kitchen or bathroom may make temporary relocation safer and more efficient.
How are changes handled after work begins?Construction
A change should be documented before the additional work proceeds, with the revised scope, price, and schedule impact clearly stated. This protects the homeowner and contractor from misunderstandings.
Is 3 Pyramid licensed and insured?Company
Yes. 3 Pyramid Construction & Renovation Corporation is a licensed California General B contractor, CA License #987850, and is presented as licensed, bonded, insured, and EPA Lead-Safe.
What areas do you serve?Company
We serve Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, and surrounding Northern California communities. Contact us with the property city so we can confirm service availability and project fit.
What should I expect when remodeling an older home?Older homes
Older homes can reveal outdated wiring or plumbing, uneven framing, moisture damage, hazardous-material requirements, or previous unpermitted work. A 15–20% contingency is often prudent for major renovations, and findings should be documented before corrective work proceeds.
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