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Marin's largest city. The highest volume of construction projects in the county. And the contractor who knows every neighborhood.

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San Rafael is the county seat of Marin and its most diverse construction market. From the flat downtown core along Fourth Street to the hillside neighborhoods of Terra Linda and Marinwood, every project here comes with its own set of conditions — flood risk near the creek, slope challenges in the hills, and aging housing stock that spans nearly a century.

As Marin's largest city with the highest permit volume in the county, San Rafael is where we do a significant portion of our Marin work. We know which neighborhoods have expansive clay soil. We know the City's building department and their review process. And we've built relationships with inspectors who know our work meets code — every time.

Whether you're remodeling a mid-century ranch in Lucas Valley, reinforcing a hillside foundation in Dominican, or adding an ADU in the Canal district, we bring the same standard to every San Rafael project: detailed estimates, on-time completion, and a 5-year workmanship warranty.

Population

59,500

Median Home Value

$1.5M

Permits

City of San Rafael

Housing

47% single-family detached — more housing diversity than other Marin cities

Local Insight

Marin's Highest-Volume Market

San Rafael processes more building permits than any other city in Marin. We've navigated the City's review process dozens of times, understand their specific requirements, and maintain the kind of track record with local inspectors that keeps projects moving without delays.

Our Services in San Rafael

What We Build in San Rafael

Complete Remodel

Transform your space without the stress, delays, or budget surprises

Concrete Foundations & Slabs

Engineered for the Bay Area's seismic demands and soil conditions

ADU Construction

Add living space, rental income, or property value to your lot

Retaining Walls

Structural solutions for the Bay Area's steepest terrain

Roofing

Weather-tight protection installed right the first time

Composite Decks

Low-maintenance outdoor living built for coastal Bay Area weather

Home Stucco, Siding & Dry Rot Repair

Dry rot, stucco, and siding repair for Bay Area homes built to survive fog and salt air

Exterior Repairs in San Rafael

What San Rafael's Weather Does to Your Home

San Rafael's older housing stock spans a century — 1920s bungalows in Gerstle Park, mid-century ranches across Terra Linda, and wood-framed Craftsman homes near Dominican. Each era carries its own dry rot failure patterns: aging redwood siding that's lost its back-priming, stucco installed during later renovations over original lath, window frames that weren't flashed to modern standards. We diagnose the root cause — where water is actually getting in — and rebuild from the sheathing out so the repair lasts another 25 years.

Home Stucco, Siding & Dry Rot Repair

San Rafael Construction FAQ

Mid-range kitchen remodels in San Rafael run $75,000–$150,000. High-end renovations with custom cabinetry and structural changes can reach $150,000–$250,000. We provide detailed, itemized estimates after walking your space.
San Rafael follows California's streamlined ADU regulations. Plan review typically takes 8–16 weeks. We prepare code-compliant plans that minimize revision cycles and manage the entire permit process from application through final inspection.
Many do. Homes built before 1980 — which accounts for the majority of San Rafael's housing stock — often have unbolted foundations or unreinforced cripple walls. A seismic assessment takes about an hour and can give you a clear answer.
Yes. Hillside neighborhoods like Terra Linda, Dominican, and the areas above downtown frequently need retaining walls for slope stabilization and drainage management. We engineer every wall for your specific soil and load conditions.
A full remodel typically takes 4–8 months of construction, depending on scope. Add 2–4 months for the City's permit review. Kitchen-only projects run 8–14 weeks on-site. We give you a specific timeline before work begins and stick to it.
All of them. Downtown, Canal, Dominican, Gerstle Park, Sun Valley, Lucas Valley, Terra Linda, Marinwood, and the surrounding unincorporated areas. If it's in San Rafael, we've worked there.

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Nearby Cities We Serve

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