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Next Stage Design + Build is a full-service residential remodeling company that serves clients in Santa Clara County. Founded in 2005 in San Jose, the firm’s design/build remodeling services cover kitchens, bathrooms, complete home remodels, additions and exteriors.
President Jim Kabel says he was inspired to start Next Stage Design + Build because of personal experiences. Frustrated with the lack of interest and capability local contractors showed him when contacted to work on his home projects, Mr. Kabel left the high-tech industry with a new goal in mind: to bring a high level of responsiveness, client care and guaranteed quality to the home improvement business.
Next Stage Design + Build features an in-house design staff, project management and lead carpenters that provide complete design, management, and construction of clients’ projects from start to finish. The company provides complimentary consultations, and it only hires security-cleared, experienced craftspeople. All of this has led to numerous awards for design and customer satisfaction both nationally and locally.
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Quick Summary
- Diamond Certified since 2005
- Provides interior and exterior remodeling services for homeowners in Santa Clara County
- Has several Universal Design Certified Professionals on staff
- Member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
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COMPANY MILESTONES
Next Stage Design + Build is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025.
COMPANY GROWTH
Next Stage Design + Build is currently transitioning into being 100 percent employee-owned, which it plans to accomplish by 2030.
Top Survey Responses
From a recent Diamond Certified Survey Response: “I think they do quality work. They’ve done three projects for us and I’m satisfied every time. They’re reliable, accommodating, efficient and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them.”
From a recent Diamond Certified Survey Response: “They provided great end-to-end solutions. We went in not knowing what we wanted to do and they provided design ideas. They had great communication throughout the entire project.”
Awards & Recognition
Next Stage Design + Build recently won a “2025 Guildmaster With Highest Distinction” award from GuildQuality.
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Next Stage Design + Build - Diamond Certified Video Profile
- Diamond Certified Company ProfileVideo: Diamond Certified Company Profile
- Company StoryVideo: Diamond Certified Company Story
- 5 Useful AnswersVideo: Jim Kabel, President of Next Stage Design + Build | 5 Useful Answers
- Expert Contributions
- Video: Tips for Remodeling a Small Master Bathroom from Jim Kabel of Next Stage Design + Build
- Video: Remodeling Considerations for Recent Homebuyers from Jim Kabel of Next Stage Design + Build
- Video: Remodeling With Children in the Home from Jim Kabel of Next Stage Design + Build
- Video: 4 Ways to Augment Space in Your Home from Jim Kabel of Next Stage Design + Build
- Video: Five Steps Before Remodeling from Jim Kabel of Next Stage Design + Build
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Next Stage Design + Build handled every phase of this kitchen remodeling project.
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Service Area
San Mateo County
Main Services
- Basement Remodeling
- Bathroom Renovations
- Bathtub Replacement
- Construction Design
- Design Build Construction
- Home Remodeling
- House Plans
- Kitchen Renovations
- Passive House Design
- Tub To Shower Conversion
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Next Stage Design + BuildManagers
Years in Industry
22 (Manager)# of Employees
27License
850885Memberships
National Association of the Remodeling Industry, National Kitchen & Bath AssociationFounded
2005Payment Accepted
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Jim Kabel is president of Next Stage Design + Build, a Diamond Certified company since 2005. He can be reached at (408) 256-1949 or by email.
Jim Kabel: Stages of Success
By James Florence, Diamond Certified Resource Reporter
SAN JOSE — Jim Kabel started his career in the high-tech field, but after 25 years in the industry, he was ready for a change. “I was running service and support for a major business group when I decided I wanted to do something completely different—specifically to own and manage a business in an entirely new industry,” he explains. After considering his options, Jim decided his professional abilities would be best utilized in the field of h...
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