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CUSTOM HOUSES AND ADU CONSTRUCTION 

PENINSULA SPECIALISTS:

ATHERTON, BURLINGAME, HILLSBOROUGH, LOS ALTOS, MENLO PARK, MILLBRAE, PALO ALTO, SAN MATEO, REDWOOD CITY, WOODSIDE

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NEW CUSTOM HOMES

With the completion of new custom home projects coupled with the current execution on a number of custom home projects, we are truly experts in this offering. Would you like to learn more? Get in touch with us today to schedule a meeting.

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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (IN-LAW UNIT)

We built ADUs well before the boom in ADU construction in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions (people wanted home offices). It is a great way to make a quick return on investment by renting out the ADU at top dollar. Interested in building an ADU and fast? Get in touch with us today to discover how we can help.

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PREFABRICATED HOUSES

Prefab houses are very personal for our clients as it is for our team. We tailor our perfectionist mentality to match our client's exacting taste in finishing work. Our services are designed to tackle early communication with plants/factories to ensure exacting specifications are met. Have the need to build a prefab house that requires the touch of a perfectionist? Get in touch with us today to discover how we can help.

CLIENT REVIEWS

We Have Never Received Less Than 5-Stars From Our Clients

We love having the opportunity to share our clients’ experience with new, prospective clients. Take a look at the great things a few of our clients have said about Zume Builders below. If you’ve had an experience of your own, feel free to send it over and we would love to post your review on our site.

"Jimmy and his team from MSJ did an excellent job modernizing our home. There were a lot of changes to be made within a tight timeline but Jimmy made it all happen. We were constantly updated on the progress through the BuilderTrend App and notified if any schedule changes were needed. Jimmy was always readily available to answer any questions throughout the process and resourceful in finding solutions to any issues that came up along the way. Their flexibility and willingness to make sure everything was done to our satisfaction was greatly appreciated. Our new home looks wonderful! I highly recommend Zume Builders for any remodeling needed."

  Madhavi R., Hillsborough

ALL ABOUT US

Zume Builders specializes in building Custom Stick Built Homes, ADUs and Prefabricated New Homes in the Los Altos and Palo Alto Areas. We further specialize in Massive Renovation and Addition Projects in the Hillsborough and Burlingame Areas. We started building ADUs well ahead of the big demand of 2020 (due to Covid-19 restrictions). While the ADU derived its name from the "in-law unit" in 2020/21 it was commonly built as a home office in the backyard due to Covid-19 restraints. Demand for the ADU continues to grow in 2023.The ADU is also great for rental income as it is an immediate return on investment! We aim at exceeding client needs and expectations. As highly diversified technicians of our trade, we are known for providing top quality finish work to each customer's satisfaction. Our communication channels are always open—our relationship with our clients begins on the first day of contact, and only ends once they’re fully satisfied with our work. Further, we use the latest project management technology that is readily accessible by all our clients from day one.


When you hire our services, you can count on us for the results you want and deserve. Get in touch with us today, and discover for yourself the advantage of working with Zume Builders.

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SELECT PROJECTS

WE ARE KNOWN FOR TRANSPARENCY THROUGH SOFTWARE GENERATED DETAILED ESTIMATES AND PROJECT EXECUTION AS OUTLINED IN THOSE ESTIMATES. 

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MAJOR FULL HOUSE RENOVATION IN HILLSBOROUGH

Winter 2023

To Stud Renovation and New attached ADU in Hillsborough (essentially, will be a new house). Project will entail substantial open space plan and extensive tile or stone work.

NEW HOUSE IN LOS ALTOS HILLS

Fall 2023

Zume Team is currently midway in building a 5,000 Square Foot New Custom House with vineyard that includes a lap pool and basement with extensive retaining walls. It will be dream home upon finish!

NEW MODULAR HOME IN LOS ALTOS HILLS

Spring 2022

The Zume Team Provided Site, Garage and Driveway Work, Coordinated Modular Home Drop (via Crane) and Did the Connections and Finishing Touches on the Home.

CONTACT

1670 S Amphlett Blvd, Suite 214-20

San Mateo, CA 94402

(888) 507-ZUME

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MANAGEMENT TEAM

MICHAEL CHAU

Co-founder / Chief Executive Officer

Michael started his career as a software engineer for 16 years before he made the bold move to follow his passion in real estate development. With a suitable background in IT and out-of-the-box thinking, he built his first home in the UK in 1998 from a leverage panelized building system from Sweden. He managed to complete framing and weather tight the house in only 5 days! Michael is an active real estate developer in the Bay Area which includes single family, multi-family and urban mixed-use development. 
Prior to starting Zume Builders with his partners, Michael was President of MSJ Construction Inc with about 15 years of residential construction experience in the Bay Area. He is fluent in Chinese and received his Bachelor of Electronic Engineering Degree from University of Southampton, UK. Michael is also a sought after consultant as he is a LEED Accredited Professional, Certified Energy Plan Examiner, Energy Consultant and City of Palo Alto Green Building Inspector. Michael enjoys to travel with his wife all around the world and in the US.

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