Owner's representation in Palo Alto
Construction management for your home.
PACM helps homeowners review construction costs, evaluate change orders, and manage work with their architect and builder. We can help you plan a remodel or new home, or assess your options when a project is over budget or behind schedule.
CSLB General Builder License #1084397. Licensed, bonded, and insured.
How we work
Representing you throughout construction.
As your owner's representative, we help select the project team, compare proposals, coordinate decisions, and review the work as it progresses. You can engage us during planning or bring us into a project already underway. We also consider selected general contracting projects.
Construction management
Owner's representation
Budget and change-order reviews, help with cost overruns and delays, and ongoing construction management for homeowners.
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Building experience
General contracting
Our experience includes remodels, custom homes, stairs, and cabinetry. We draw on that work when advising owners and consider selected projects as general contractor.
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Construction experience
Residential building and remodeling
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen remodeling with custom cabinetry, integrated appliances, and layouts designed around cooking, storage, and daily use.
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Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodeling with attention to layout, storage, waterproofing, ventilation, and finish details.
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Custom Home Build
Custom home construction, including coordination with architects, detailed finish work, and building systems.
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When to involve us
Help at each stage of your project
Planning a remodel or new home
We help you define the scope, establish a budget, and select an architect and builder. Early review can identify costs and scheduling constraints before you commit to a design.
Facing unexpected bills or delays
We review the original scope, change orders, payments, and remaining work. We help you challenge unsupported charges, assess proposed changes, and compare options for completing the project, including alternative contractors when appropriate.
Considering a lot split or new development
We help you examine feasibility, project sequencing, and construction requirements. Our own Palo Alto SB 9 development provides practical experience with the decisions involved.
Where we work
Palo Alto and the Peninsula
We are based in Palo Alto and serve homeowners in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos, Mountain View, Portola Valley, and Woodside. Our local construction experience includes coordinating permits and utility work with the City of Palo Alto.
Craftsmanship
Our background in construction and custom cabinetry helps us assess drawings, materials, and workmanship.
Transparency
Written scopes, documented decisions, and regular reporting help you understand costs and follow progress.
Performance
We consider acoustics, ventilation, daylight, and energy use alongside the layout and finishes.
Sustainability
We consider material durability, low-toxin finishes, and the energy requirements of appliances and building systems.
About PACM
Construction experience behind our advice.
We have worked on 1920s Craftsmans, 1950s and 60s Eichlers and Mackays, bungalows, 1990s and newer housing, and new construction. We work primarily in Palo Alto and have also built in Atherton, Los Altos, Menlo Park, and Mountain View. Ask us for local references and we will put you in touch with recent clients.
Let's talk about your home.
Tell us what you are planning. We will be candid about scope, budget, and timing, and happy to share local references.