Custom craftsmanship for Santa Clara and the South BayNeed to reach Steve? Call 408-593-6638
Project consultation
Tell Steve what you would like to improve
Whether you are planning a custom vanity, cabinetry, a room remodel, a better-fitting appliance space, or a home water upgrade, start by sharing the details you already know. Steve will review your request personally and follow up to discuss the most practical next step.
The consultation form is right beside this messageOn a phone, it appears immediately below.
For urgent needs, Steve may be busy on a jobsite and unable to answer immediately, but he will get back to you as soon as possible.
40 years of experienceHands-on craftsmanship, remodeling, and practical problem solving.
Direct communicationYou communicate directly with Steve as the project is considered and planned.
Start-to-finish skillPlanning, construction, custom finishing, and installation.
Thoughtful work, built around the home
Consultation request
Tell Steve about your project
Share the room, problem, or custom work you have in mind. Rough details are completely fine. Steve will review your message and follow up personally.
You do not need final measurements, materials, or a complete plan before reaching out.
Projects Steve can discuss
A focused upgrade or a larger transformation
The consultation helps Steve understand whether you need one custom element, installation support, or a more complete remodeling plan.
Custom vanities
Designed for the room, built around your storage needs, finished to fit the space, and installed by Steve.
Cabinetry and appliance fit
Kitchen cabinets, storage solutions, built-ins, and modification of surrounding spaces when a replacement appliance does not fit the existing opening.
Kitchen and bath remodeling
Thoughtful updates and full-room projects that bring the cabinetry, fixtures, finishes, and installation together.
Home water systems
Drinking-water, filtration, Kangen, and whole-home water planning through Steve’s SMH Water Systems work.
A contractor people keep calling
Skill matters. Reliability matters just as much.
Many people arrive here because someone they trust recommended Steve. For homeowners meeting him for the first time, his client feedback shows a consistent pattern: careful work, clear communication, strong problem solving, and personal responsibility for the result.
★★★★★
“Steve is our go to contractor for anything that comes up, big projects like complete bathroom remodels to installing a faucet and everything in between.”
Per Fernqvist
★★★★★
“His level of detail and quality is outstanding.”
Chris, SMH Remodeling client
★★★★★
“Steve is a perfectionist and I trust him to guide us through any project.”
Candace D.
Santa Clara and the South Bay
Local contracting services, planned around the project
SMH Remodeling is based in Santa Clara. Steve works with homeowners across the South Bay, with project availability and travel depending on the scope of work. Submit the consultation form and include your city so he can confirm whether the project is within his service area.
Santa ClaraSan JoseFremontSan MateoMenlo ParkSan MartinScotts Valley
Based in Santa Clara, California
Before you reach out
Common consultation questions
You do not need to have the entire project figured out. The consultation exists to help clarify the right questions and next steps.
Include the room or project type, your city, the main problem you want solved, and any timing considerations. Photos, rough measurements, inspiration images, and details about existing conditions are helpful when available.
Projects are quoted according to the real scope of work. Size, materials, finish, installation requirements, site conditions, and the amount of remodeling involved all affect the final price. Steve needs to understand those details before giving responsible guidance.
Availability changes based on current projects and the kind of work you need. The consultation form is the best place to share your desired timing. Steve can then explain what is realistic and whether any planning or material selection should begin earlier.
Yes. Steve’s clients rely on him for projects ranging from focused repairs and fixture installations to custom cabinetry and full remodeling work. Describe what you need and he can determine whether it fits his current schedule and service area.
Steve remains personally involved in planning and execution. He performs a broad range of the work himself and brings in trusted specialists when a project requires them. He stays responsible for how the pieces come together.
Yes. Select or mention home water systems in the form. Steve can discuss drinking-water filtration, Kangen systems, whole-home solutions, and installation considerations, either as a standalone project or alongside other work in the home.
The next step is a clear conversation about the work
Send Steve the details you have today. You can refine the measurements, selections, and project plan together after he understands what you are trying to accomplish.
