Inspired Builders
(669) 800-1426
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Walnut Creek garage conversion — warm cedar siding with glass French doors by Inspired Builders
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Oakland modern garage conversion — black-framed bifold glass with white stucco facade by Inspired Builders
5.0· 350+ Reviews

The Space Your Family Needs
Is Already Under Your Roof

Your garage is sitting unused while your family needs more room. We turn it into a home office, guest suite, in-law unit, or rental ADU that looks and feels like it was always part of your home. Fully permitted, code-compliant, and backed by a 2-year warranty.

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Licensed & Insured2-Year WarrantyBBB Accredited
CSLB #1088894

Claim My Free Design Service

Included with your full garage conversion

Takes 30 seconds. No commitment.

5.0110+ reviews
Yelp
5.070+ reviews
Houzz
5.050+ reviews
Thumbtack
5.0125+ reviews

You've heard the horror stories.

No Budget Surprises.
No Permit Headaches.
No Room That Still Feels Like a Garage.

Your Budget, Locked In Before Construction Starts

You receive a line-item estimate covering every cost before work begins. If anything changes during construction, you approve it in writing first. No end-of-project sticker shock. No "we found something" surprises that double the bill.

Every Permit and Inspection, Handled

Building permits, Title 24 energy compliance, city inspections, California ADU law requirements. We manage the entire process so you never visit city hall, never chase paperwork, and never worry about code violations down the road.

A Space That Feels Nothing Like a Garage

Proper insulation, ductless mini-split climate control, matched flooring, and real windows. We build to the same standard as the rest of your home. The result: a space where guests genuinely cannot tell it was ever a garage.

One Team From Design to Final Inspection

No juggling architects, permit runners, and separate contractors. Your dedicated project manager coordinates design, permits, construction, and every city inspection. One point of contact who answers the phone, start to finish.

Watch Homeowners Share
What It's Really Like to Work With Us

Los Altos, CA · Client Testimonial — Sumit

Home Addition & Remodel

Sumit shares his experience with a full home remodel and addition project.

San Francisco, CA · Garage Conversion in Progress

Garage Conversion Build

A look inside an active garage conversion project. Framing, structure, and the build process our team runs every day.

Pleasanton, CA · Outdoor Addition

Outdoor Living Addition

An outdoor living addition in Pleasanton. Same design-build team, same permitted process we bring to every project.

San Jose, CA · Client Testimonial — Toni

Home Remodeling in San Jose

Toni shares her experience with Inspired Builders on her full home remodel. Communication, quality, and results.

San Bruno, CA · Client Testimonial — Rose

Full Home Remodel

Rose shares her experience with a full home renovation. Design to build by one team.

Oakland, CA · Before & After

Full House Remodel

Complete before and after of a full house remodel in Oakland.

What happens after you reach out?

4 Steps From Empty Garage
To Finished Living Space

01

We Evaluate Your Garage

Free on-site consultation. We measure the space, assess the structure, check zoning, and give you an honest answer on what's possible within your budget.

Tell us what you need the space for. We inspect the foundation, ceiling height, electrical panel, and structural condition. You get a straightforward assessment of scope, timeline, and cost. No sales pitch.

02

Your Design Takes Shape While Permits Move Forward

Your design team creates a layout that maximizes every square foot. You choose materials and finishes. Architectural plans and permit applications move simultaneously.

Nothing sits idle. While you work with your designer on the layout, materials, and finishes, our team submits architectural plans and permit applications to the city. You approve every detail before a single material is ordered.

03

Construction Stays on Track

Dust barriers on day one. A dedicated project manager you can actually reach. Regular updates so you always know what's happening.

Your dedicated project manager coordinates every trade, manages the schedule, and is available whenever you have questions. All city inspections are handled by our team. The entire crew is in a group chat so nothing falls through the cracks.

04

Move Into a Room That Was Always Meant to Be There

After a final walkthrough, the space is yours. Set up the office. Welcome your parents. List the rental. Everything is backed by a 2-year craftsmanship warranty.

Every detail is checked against your approved design. The space is cleaned, inspected, and ready. Invite the neighbors over. They will not believe it used to be your garage. Lifetime support after project completion for any questions or issues.

Don't take our word for it

5.0 Stars Across
350+ Reviews

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The work of Barak and his team are unmatched. Years later I brought him back to convert our garage to a storage/wreck room for the family. His style and taste are flawless. First class service, and compared to others, this team is incredibly competitive in price.

Jillian O.

Bay Area, CA

Houzz

Inspired Builders did an excellent job converting our garage into a junior ADU. They did everything from start to finish. Eden always accommodated our requests and made sure we knew what was going to happen next. The price was very competitive and they finished within the planned time.

A Homeowner

Bay Area, CA

Yelp

David and his crew did all the needed framing for our detached ADU in Palo Alto. Their workmanship was absolutely outstanding. David was there every morning to make sure his crew knew what needs to be done. We highly recommend Inspired Builders without hesitation.

A Homeowner

Palo Alto, CA

Yelp

More from our clients

Years later I brought him back to convert our garage to a storage/wreck room for the family. All so good. I only wish I had more house for him to work on!

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Jillian O.

Houzz Review

Inspired Builders did an excellent job converting our garage into a junior ADU. The price was very competitive and they finished within the planned time.

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A Homeowner

Yelp Review

David and his crew did all the needed framing for our detached ADU in Palo Alto. Their workmanship was absolutely outstanding.

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A Homeowner

Yelp Review

We hired Inspired Builders for a major home remodel, and they completely transformed our house without blowing our budget.

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Rose T.

Google Review

They finished the project a month ahead of schedule, which was a huge bonus. Barak went above and beyond to help us with any concerns.

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Bryan

Google Review

David and his team always provided multiple options with cost breakdown and help us get the work done in our budget.

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Sandeep S.

Google Review

If you're on the hunt for a contractor who communicates clearly, manages every detail, and genuinely cares about delivering a high-quality product, go with Inspired Builders.

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Nik K.

Google Review

Thanks to them we now live in our dream house and they were reasonably priced and helped us stay on budget.

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Emily P.

Google Review

My wife says she feels like we are living in "one of those houses from a magazine".

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Andrew D.

Google Review

We are absolutely thrilled with our full home remodel. After interviewing seven contractors, we selected Inspired Builders based on their impressive project portfolio and experience.

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A Homeowner

Yelp Review

We interviewed five contractors, but David stood out for his honesty and helpful suggestions on saving money and improving layouts.

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Rose W.

Houzz Review

Although there were bumps along the road, Inspired Builders took ownership and solved each problem whenever something came up, which is exactly what we were looking for.

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A Homeowner

Yelp Review

The finished product turned out way better than I imagined. The quality of the work is top-notch. I couldn't be happier with how everything came together.

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Aviram L.

Google Review

The crews were extremely skilled at their tasks and worked quite fast while maintaining quality and safety. I could visibly see that they took pride in doing things correctly.

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A Homeowner

Yelp Review

Ben really understood this and explained every phase of the construction and what we were paying for, and I felt he wasn't trying to scam me into paying into things I didn't need.

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A Homeowner

Yelp Review

The people behind your project

Meet the Team Behind
Your Project

You will know exactly who is working in your home before they arrive. Your dedicated Project Manager stays on your project from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. No handoffs to subcontractors you have never met.

The Inspired Builders team. Every project, one team from start to finish.
David Sabbag, CEO, Co-Founder & Senior Project Manager.
Barak Tamam, COO, Co-Founder & Senior Project Manager.
Alina Davkin, Office & Production Manager.
Brenda Nevarez, Client Experience & Project Coordinator.
Stephanie Lopez, Administrative Coordinator.
Eden Gazit, Project Manager & Construction Consultant.
Joseph Garcia, Project Manager & Construction Consultant.
Joseph Kay, Project Manager & Construction Consultant.
Fernando Espinoza, Project Manager.

The Inspired Builders team. Every project, one team from start to finish.

Your Garage Conversion
Questions, Answered

Real numbers, real timelines, no guesswork.

Garage converted to a warm, light-filled living space with sliding glass doors to a private patio

Picture Walking Into a Room
That Used to Be Your Garage

One conversation is all it takes. Tell us what you need the space for, and we will give you an honest answer on what's possible, what it costs, and how long it takes. No pressure, no obligations.

You've Been Thinking About This
Long Enough.

We visit your garage, evaluate the structure and zoning, and give you a clear, honest answer on what's possible and what it costs. No commitment. No sales pitch. Just the information you need to make a confident decision.

Claim My Free Design Service

Included with your full garage conversion

Takes 30 seconds. No commitment.

Serving San Jose & the Greater Bay Area

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