AGH Commercial provides kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home repair, room additions and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for homeowners in El Granada, the Midcoast community above Pillar Point Harbor, just north of Half Moon Bay.
Call (650) 400-3600 for a free estimate. AGH Commercial, doing business as A Green Home Construction, is a licensed and insured general contractor (CA License B 934342) based at 1103 E 16th Ave in San Mateo. Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm; Saturday and Sunday by appointment.
Remodeling in El Granada’s Coastal Zone
El Granada is in unincorporated San Mateo County, so building permits come from the County Planning and Building Department rather than a city hall. The community is also inside the Coastal Zone and is governed by the Midcoast Local Coastal Program, which incorporates the Montara–Moss Beach–El Granada Community Plan.
In practice, that means many projects that add floor area, build a new structure or change a home’s exterior need a Coastal Development Permit and Midcoast design review on top of a building permit, and some decisions can be appealed to the California Coastal Commission. Local agencies such as the Granada Community Services District and Coastside Fire Protection District may also weigh in. We map out which approvals your project needs before we price it, so the schedule holds no surprises.
Built for salt air and fog
Many El Granada homes sit on lots laid out in the Granada subdivisions of the early 1900s, and a lot of the housing stock is decades old. Steady marine moisture is hard on wood siding, window frames, deck ledgers and exterior stairs. We regularly find dry rot, termite damage and slow leaks behind trim on coastal homes, and we repair them with proper flashing, sealed penetrations and corrosion-resistant fasteners so the fix lasts.
Thinking about an ADU? The County has separate ADU rules for the Coastal Zone, and the El Granada–Pillar Point area has its own ADU parking map in the Local Coastal Program. We check parking and coastal requirements early, before design money is spent.
Our services in El Granada
- Kitchen remodeling in El Granada
- Bathroom remodeling in El Granada
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in El Granada
- Room additions in El Granada
- Dry rot repair in El Granada
- Termite damage repair in El Granada
- Water damage repair in El Granada
- Decks, pergolas and patios in El Granada
- Window and door upgrades in El Granada
- Water drainage solutions in El Granada
El Granada permits and resources
El Granada remodeling: frequently asked questions
Do I need a Coastal Development Permit to remodel my kitchen in El Granada?
Interior remodels that don’t change the footprint or exterior usually need only a County building permit. Additions, exterior changes and new structures typically trigger coastal review. Every parcel is different, so we confirm the requirements with the County for your address.
Why does my El Granada deck keep rotting?
Fog and salt air keep wood damp for much of the year. Rot usually starts where water is trapped: at the ledger board, post bases and stair stringers. We replace damaged framing, add flashing and drainage gaps, and can rebuild with more rot-resistant materials.
Can I add an ADU to my El Granada home?
Often, yes. State law and the County’s Coastal Zone ADU regulations allow ADUs on many residential lots, but parking, utilities and coastal rules apply. We can walk your property and tell you what is realistic.
Home Improvement Projects
Jack and his crew did an excellent job on our addition. They walked us through every step of the job and went out of their way to make sure everything was done well. The foreman, Don, was always available to take our phone calls and answer questions. They are very pet friendly and always made sure our dog did not get out. We couldn’t be happier with our new master bedroom and bathroom. Bob D. San Mateo, CA
I have had so much work done by this company. Bathroom, electrical, redo of our bathing area with tile and new tubs, anything you need this company can pretty much do. There prices are very reasonable and you get great quality of stuff. A green home came in and got everything done in a timely manner. I will always use a green home for all 4 of our businesses. Deb W. Foster City, CA