The Best Home Building Resources in Marin

Whether you’re building a house from the floor up, or just need to revamp something in your existing abode, keep your stress levels low by knowing where to turn.

The 2026 readersโ€™ choice Best of the County winner for this new category is Wedge Roofing. For the rest of the Marin Magazineโ€˜s Best of Marin County Home Building Resources picks see below.

Our 2026 Home & Design category sponsor is SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces. View the rest of the Home & Design category here.

Southern 

Mill Valley โ€“ Sausalito โ€“ Tiburon

Central

Corte Madera โ€“ Fairfax โ€“ Greenbrae โ€“ Kentfield โ€“ Larkspur โ€“ Ross โ€“ San Anselmo โ€“ San Rafael

Northern

Novato

West

Bolinas โ€“ Forest Knolls โ€“ Inverness โ€“ Lagunitas โ€“ Marshall โ€“ Nicasio โ€“ Point Reyes โ€“ Stinson Beach โ€“ Tamales โ€“ Woodacreย 

Southern Marin

Shiny Shed Collective 

Mill Valley

Inspired by Northern California and travels abroad, Shiny Shed Interiors creates functional designs, with blends of antiques, vintage pieces and natural materials. 

64 Valley Cir, Mill Valley,  415.233.0744

Central Marin

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

San Rafael

With over 30 years of experience, Gilmans Kitchens and baths is a design-build company offering semi-custom to fully custom cabinetry services to homeowners, contractors and independent designers across the Bay Area. 

530 Francisco Blvd W, San Rafael, 415.598.5959

Live Oak Fine Cabinetry & Millwork, Inc.

San Rafael

Need to replace the cabinetry in your kitchen or looking to get a built-in storage system? Live Oak is a great option to turn to for help โ€” each design is customized for your needs and the craftsmanship of each project is kept in mind the whole time. 

1241 Andersen Dr, Ste G, San Rafael, 415.236.2456

SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplace 

San Rafael

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Photo courtesy of SDI Insulation/SDI Fireplaces

SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces is a full-service home performance contractor that works on residential, remodel new construction and commercial projects across the Bay Area. It provides a range of energy efficient options, from gas to electric fireplace inserts, tailored to enhance any home. 

999 Anderson Dr, #110, San Rafael, 650.685.5500

Northern Marin

Alfresco Heating

Novato

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Photo courtesy of Alfresco Heating

For over 30 years, Alfresco Heating has provided homeowners, architects, designers, hotels and restaurants the best price, guidance, installation and repair services on patio heaters in the County.

30 Pamaron Way, Novato, 888.927.6456

Studio Belmont

Novato

There are six total Studio Belmont showrooms โ€” the most local one being in Novato โ€” and all of them show the scope of the studioโ€™s work. It can help with designs for your kitchen and bath, plus supply hardware and lighting needs. 

65 Hamilton Dr Ste N, Novato, 415.763.3589

Serves Marin

McLeran Roofing 

San Rafael

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Photo by Desire to Inspire Studios

With 90 years of trusted services, McLeran Roofing specializes in residential and commercial projects, offering expert roof repairs, replacements and new roofing systems.

San Rafael, 415.456.7663

Scott Henderson Structural Engineering 

Scott Henderson provides tailored structural engineering for modern living spaces across Marin County. 

Wedge Roofing

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Photo courtesy of Wedge Roofing

Wedge Roofing has 50 years under its belt and provides a wide variety of roofing and solar services, whether it be repairs to full replacements. There are all different roofing types available too, such as shingle, spray foam, slate, environmentally friendly and more.

888.763.7663


Marin Magazineโ€™s Best of the County showcases the top home and design professionals shaping Marin Countyโ€™s living spacesโ€”from interior designers to contractors and home specialists.

Each year, readers vote for the businesses they trust most, ensuring that every featured company reflects quality, reliability, and local reputation. Top-voted businesses earn Readersโ€™ Choice designation.

Discover more trusted local services and inspiration in the full Best of the County guide, featuring top businesses across dining, wellness, services, shopping, and more.

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Home & Design Sponsor

SDI Insulation & SDI Fireplaces


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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 customersโ€™ needs; their project managers will assist you in finding the best solution for your project and budget.

SDI Insulation and SDI Fireplaces | San Rafael, CA | 650.685.5500 | sdi-insulation.com

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