For a Hillsborough home, the exterior design and the construction scope should be considered together. A renovation, addition or new home may involve different review steps from a room update. Aziz Construction works with homeowners in selected Hillsborough neighborhoods on the construction plan, property access and sequence of work.

Discuss design review before fixing the construction sequence

The Town’s Residential Design Guidelines sit alongside its development standards. Its Planning Applications page separates staff-level reviews from Architecture and Design Review Board applications. Discuss the applicable path with Town staff and your design professionals before setting a start date for work that changes the exterior or building size.

Prepare for the first scope meeting

Bring existing elevations and a clear description of proposed exterior changes.
Identify landscape features and site access that should be protected during construction.
Ask the project team to distinguish planning review, building documents and construction in the schedule.

Can interior remodeling be included with an addition?

Yes. Discuss the addition and affected rooms as one coordinated scope. Identify temporary access, occupied areas and the order in which rooms will be taken out of use. Confirm the review requirements for the actual proposal with the Town rather than applying a neighboring property’s approval history.

Choose the construction service that fits your plans

Explore kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, whole-home renovation, ADU construction, new homes, home additions. Tell Aziz which spaces need to change and what you want to retain. Design coordination is available within construction projects; standalone design services are not offered.

See a completed renovation

Our 1962 San Jose home renovation shares the homeowner’s experience and a published project video. Review the published story and video to see the scope described by the homeowner.

Official local planning resources

Resources checked November 9, 2026. Review current jurisdiction guidance with your project professionals; requirements depend on the property and scope.

Discuss your property with Aziz

Share the address, available plans, current site photographs and preferred timing so we can confirm service coverage and the next steps. Ask for a written scope that identifies included work, exclusions and decisions still to be made. Send a project inquiry or call (650) 787-5802.

For a property in another service community, explore our Burlingame construction planning guide. Requirements are specific to the property and jurisdiction.