Home Remodeling Contractor in San Rafael

We serve Northern California across three regions: the San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, and the Central Valley. Our published guides cover 14 counties and 88 cities. Our Castro Valley and Sacramento offices support local estimating, permit coordination, and project planning across these regions.

Financing may be available for eligible projects with approved credit. Available terms depend on lender approval, project scope, and current programs. Your project manager can review the options that apply before work begins. We also accept checks, ACH, and major credit cards.

Yes. Hamilton Exteriors holds CSLB License #1078806, active general liability coverage, and the required contractor bond. We also hold GAF Master Elite and James Hardie Elite Preferred credentials. We can provide current proof of coverage before work begins.

Permit requirements depend on the project scope and local jurisdiction. Hamilton Exteriors coordinates required applications, plan documents, corrections, and inspections. Permit fees and allowances appear in the proposal before construction begins.

Yes. The City of San Rafael Community Development Department requires a building permit for every re-roof, and homes within the Wildland-Urban Interface overlay (much of west and north San Rafael) must use Class A fire-rated assemblies and ember-resistant vents under Marin County code. Standard residential permits are usually issued in 1-2 weeks. We pull and close the permit in your name and handle Marin's WUI documentation as part of the project.

General contractor rates in San Rafael typically range from $150 to $250 per hour for labor, or 15 to 25 percent of total project cost for project management. At Hamilton Exteriors, we provide fully itemized estimates that break out materials, labor, permits, and overhead separately. For a typical roof replacement on a 2,000 sq ft home in San Rafael, expect to pay $20,500 to $26,000 for asphalt shingles, including all permits and cleanup. See our roof replacement cost guide for detailed pricing.

Yes. The City of San Rafael requires a building permit for any roof replacement. Permit fees range from $500 to $800 for a standard asphalt shingle roof (Hamilton Exteriors 2024-2026 project data). Your contractor should handle the permit application and all inspections. If a contractor suggests skipping the permit, find a different contractor. Hamilton Exteriors pulls all permits on every project.

For most San Rafael homes, premium architectural asphalt shingles from GAF, CertainTeed, or Owens Corning offer the best balance of cost, durability, and fire resistance. Metal roofing is an excellent choice for homes in fire-prone hillside areas, as it carries a Class A fire rating and lasts 40 to 70 years. Tile roofing works well on Spanish-style homes but adds significant structural weight.

A typical first-floor addition of 200 to 400 sq ft takes 4 to 6 months from permit approval to completion. This includes design, engineering, permitting, and construction. Second-story additions take 6 to 9 months due to the complexity of structural work and the need to protect the existing home during construction. Permit approval in San Rafael typically takes 4 to 8 weeks.