Matthew W. Johnson, General Contractor

Matthew W. Johnson, General Contractor provides residential remodeling services for San Mateo County residents. The company focuses on remodeling kitchens and bathrooms and building home additions, and its detailed design process allows for over-the-counter permit approvals in most cases.

Owner and company namesake Matthew Johnson (who won a Best of Houzz award in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) began his construction career as a laborer in the 1970s—May 2026 marks his 52nd year in the trades. Mr. Johnson completed a four-year apprenticeship program soon after and worked as a journeyman carpenter, foreman, and project superintendent for several years. In 1983, he earned his general contractor’s license and started remodeling residential properties of all sizes. “Over the years, I’ve created an agenda that helps homeowners consider all the aspects of their remodeling projects,” he says.

Matthew W. Johnson, General Contractor is meticulous about the way it works in clients’ homes. Mr. Johnson says keeping worksites safe and clean is his company’s primary concern. “My crews, subcontractors, and I always work quickly and diligently, with minimum inconvenience to homeowners and their families.” To see examples of past work, Mr. Johnson invites potential customers to visit amorepleasanthome.com.