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Remodeling Company in San Rafael, CA
Bradford Remodeling is a general contracting and remodeling company serving San Rafael, CA, with written pricing before any work starts and a one-year correction guarantee on every completed project. San Rafael’s mix of 1950s ranchers, hillside homes from the 1970s and 1980s, and a growing number of Eichler-style builds means almost no two jobs are the same. We coordinate scheduling from our San Francisco Bay Area office and send background-checked, uniformed crews into San Rafael every week. Call (903) 568-7222 to talk through your project.
Why San Rafael Homes Are Different
San Rafael sits in a valley that catches both coastal fog and inland heat, so homes here deal with moisture swings that Sacramento or the East Bay never sees. Stucco exteriors and wood framing expand and contract through wet winters and dry summers, which is why we inspect the substrate before any exterior or window work in neighborhoods like Sun Valley, Terra Linda, and the Canal Area. Hillside properties in Glenwood and Dominican demand foundation and drainage planning that flat-lot builders skip, and the local building department enforces hillside grading and setback rules more strictly than most Marin County jurisdictions.
Housing stock matters too. San Rafael has a high concentration of postwar ranch homes, many with original electrical panels and galvanized plumbing that has reached end of life. A kitchen or bathroom remodel here frequently turns up conditions that change scope, which is exactly why our written price includes a documented scope of work before anything gets opened up. When a homeowner has a clear scope in hand, a surprise behind the wall is a conversation, not a reprice.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main San Rafael Services
Most San Rafael homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a major remodel where the stakes are too high for an unproven crew, or a large project that needs a general contractor to hold the permits, the schedule, and the finish quality together. The three services below each have their own detailed San Rafael page.
General Contractor in San Rafael
As a General Contractor in San Rafael, Bradford Remodeling handles permit coordination, trade scheduling, and the full build from rough-in to final walkthrough. San Rafael hillside work often triggers grading review and drainage conditions that a homeowner should never navigate alone. We pull permits, pass inspections, and hand you a signed written guarantee at close, every time.
Kitchen Remodeling in San Rafael
Kitchen Remodeling in San Rafael means working with older ranch homes where floor plans were never designed for modern cabinetry and appliance sizes. We specify KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria or Caesarstone surfaces, and Kohler or Moen fixtures so every material on the job has a manufacturer spec and warranty behind it. Written price first, no moving numbers.
Home Remodeling in San Rafael
A Home Remodeling in San Rafael project often touches multiple systems at once: structural changes, electrical rough-in, plumbing, and the finish trades that follow. Coastal moisture and older framing mean we verify the substrate before closing anything up. The Garrison Standard applies across the whole job: documented scope, named materials, background-checked technicians, and a one-year written guarantee on all completed work.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in San Rafael
We work inside homes built with prefabricated and panelized systems from Abodu, Dvele, and Mighty Buildings, alongside standard stick-framed construction. Interior modifications, kitchen remodels, and additions in these homes require builders who understand the structural logic of factory-built modules before cutting into a wall or moving a load-bearing line. See our brands page for the full material and building-system list.
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AfterPricing for Remodeling Company in San Rafael, CA
| Service | Typical range in San Rafael |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
Hillside access and older framing push San Rafael jobs toward the higher end of these ranges. Bradford Remodeling gives you a written price before any work begins, and that number does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Rafael
Our crews work throughout San Rafael, and scheduling is straightforward. Most San Rafael projects can be on the calendar within a few weeks of the written estimate.
- Terra Linda
- Sun Valley
- Dominican
- Glenwood
- The Canal Area
Service Area – Cities Near San Rafael
Bradford Remodeling serves San Rafael and the surrounding Marin County communities. We also work in Larkspur, CA, Kentfield, CA, Corte Madera, CA, and San Anselmo, CA. If you’re unsure whether your project falls in our service area, call (903) 568-7222 and a live person will confirm it.
Serving San Rafael, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Rafael area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in San Rafael
Yes. We pull all required permits through the City of San Rafael building department and schedule every inspection. Hillside grading, retaining walls, and structural changes require specific review in San Rafael, and we manage that process as part of the written scope. Call (903) 568-7222 for specifics on your project.
After the written estimate is approved, most San Rafael jobs are scheduled within a few weeks, depending on permit turnaround and material lead times. Cabinet, window, and countertop orders can add several weeks. Curtis Lane and the team will give you a realistic start date in the written proposal.
Many San Rafael communities, including newer developments and some hillside associations, have design review requirements. We include HOA documentation and approval coordination in the project scope when it applies. That way the work does not get held up by paperwork after construction starts. Call (903) 568-7222 to discuss your HOA’s requirements.
For a straight, written price on any remodeling or construction project in San Rafael, call Bradford Remodeling at (903) 568-7222. We answer live, 24 hours a day, and every estimate is free.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What San Rafael Customers Say
"Painting and drywall repair were flawless. They patched the drywall seams and the paint matches the old wall."
- Cal P."Replaced old windows and trim while redoing the kitchen. Clean finish work."
- Ron F."Home remodel with a new floor plan. Handled structural work and permits without drama."
- Gus R.
