Just moved into a house with the world’s ugliest kitchen tiles? Suspicious structural issues in the basement? Or just need to rebuild from the ground up? Whatever your home needs, Marin has someone perfect for the job.
The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Nestadu (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County builder picks see below.
Our 2025 Home & Design Category Sponsor is SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces. View the rest of the Home & Design category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.
Southern Marin
Hadley General Contractors Inc
Tiburon
With over 300 custom-built homes under their belt and thousands of completed projects over the years, it’s safe to say that Hadley General Contractors have seen it all. Serving San Francisco, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma for over 70 years, they employ Build it Green Certified building professionals to ensure that they’re keeping up with the latest in environmentally-friendly construction.
85 Beach Rd, Belvedere Tiburon, 415.383.0583
Nestadu
Mill Valley
If you’re looking to join the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) trend, Nestadu is one of the Bay Area’s premier ADU designers and builders. Their commitment to quality and thoughtful design ensures each unit elevates and enhances while integrating seamlessly with existing homes.
100 Shoreline Hwy Ste 100 Bldg B, Mill Valley, 888.637.8238
New Dimension
Mill Valley
New Dimension is Marin’s premier residential and commercial building company, partnering with client-centric experts to achieve their level of excellence in craftsmanship. For over 20 years the company has been working to provide services to customers in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. “We care deeply about what we do at New Dimension and base our network of relationships on a respect we know must be earned,” says Dirk Von Reuben, New Dimension’s principal owner.
205 Camino Alto Ste #140, Mill Valley, 415.381.5485
Stroub Construction
Sausalito
Founded in 1983, Stroub Construction is a Bay Area-based firm specializing in large residential remodels, new custom homes, historical renovations, and specialty commercial projects.
300 Main St, Sausalito, 415.331.0621
Central Marin
Cook Construction
San Rafael
Founded in San Francisco, Cook Construction is a general contracting and project management firm working on residential and commercial projects.
40 Lisbon St, San Rafael, 415.418.0448
Clear Design & Build
San Rafael
Clear Design & Build is a full-service design-build firm specializing in custom home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADUs, and commercial projects.
4040 Civic Center Dr, Ste 200, San Rafael, 415.964.7779
Diego Brothers, Inc.
San Rafael
Serving residential and commercial clients across San Francisco and the North Bay, the Diego Brothers are known for their personalized service that puts the customer’s vision front and center. They keep you updated on every detail of the plan, every step of the way, ensuring that you always have complete control of your new garage or kitchen floor.
124 Paul Dr #1, San Rafael, 415.472.5967
Lamperti Contracting & Design
San Rafael
Owner Sean Kelly has been the powerhouse behind Lamperti Contracting & Design since 2005. Luxury and quality are at the heart of everything they do, and their team of experienced designers are experts at ensuring that the final result blows you away, right down to the exact shade of paint you’ve been dreaming about.
1241 Andersen Dr Ste A, San Rafael, 415.454.1623
Summit Professional Builders, Inc.
Kentfield
Established in 1999, Summit Professional Builders specializes in high-quality residential construction, including new homes, remodels, additions, and historical restorations.
1010 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ste 201, Kentfield, 415.454.3280
Northern Marin
Cameron Lontz
Novato
Cameron Lontz is something of a hidden gem in the world of Marin builders, but they’re more than worth seeking out to see what the fuss is about. Their BuildZoom score is close to perfect, and whether you need industrial construction or just a new addition to your house, they’re here to help.
609 Manuel Dr, Novato, 415.531.4296
Miscellaneous
Kasten Builders
Richmond
Don’t let the Richmond address fool you, Kasten Builders is well known in Marin for their signature custom home building process, and luxury home owners in Tiburon or Mill Valley rave about the company’s exceptional craftsmanship. They also service San Francisco and Alameda, so don’t hesitate to recommend them to your friends who live outside Marin County.
3419 Regatta Blvd, Richmond, 415.897.4500
Larkspur Builders Inc.
San Francisco
Larkspur Builders Inc. is a general contracting firm with over 40 years of experience in high-end residential construction.
1686 Union St, San Francisco, 415.760.2123
Home & Design Sponsor
SDI Insulation & SDI Fireplaces
Proudly family-owned and operated since 1977, SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces are full-service insulation, fireplace, and home performance contractors. Energy efficiency is their passion, and they strive to stay at the forefront of advancements in sustainable building technology, codes, and building science. They are dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs; their project managers will assist you in finding the best solution for your project and budget.
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