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Remodeling Company in Novato, CA
Mason Remodeling is a Novato remodeling company that handles general contracting, bathroom remodels, and whole-home remodels across Marin County’s northernmost city. Novato’s mix of 1960s-1980s tract homes, hillside properties off San Marin Drive, and newer builds in Hamilton Field means almost every job involves some wrinkle: aging copper supply lines, subfloor movement from adobe soil, or a layout that was fine in 1975 but fights you on a modern bathroom footprint. Below, you’ll find what Novato jobs actually cost, which neighborhoods we cover, and the questions local homeowners ask us most. Call (803) 680-2547 for a written estimate.
Why Novato Homes Are Different
Novato’s housing stock spans three rough generations, and each one changes the scope of a remodel. The post-war and 1960s ranches around the downtown corridor often have galvanized drain lines and original knob-and-tube wiring hiding behind drywall. Hillside homes near Indian Valley and parts of the San Marin area sit on soil that shifts with winter rains, so we check slab and foundation conditions before opening up a bathroom or kitchen. Newer construction in the Hamilton district tends to be tighter and more predictable, but HOAs there often require design review before a roof replacement or window swap, which adds a week or two to scheduling.
Climate matters too. Novato gets warmer summer afternoons than southern Marin, and homes without air conditioning make a kitchen remodel the moment to add ventilation or a window that actually moves air. Winter brings real rain, which is when we see failing flashing on older roofs and water staining around window frames in homes off Novato Boulevard. None of this is dramatic; it’s just the reality of working on houses that have lived through 40 to 70 wet winters. We plan for it, tell you what we found, and put the fix in writing before we start.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Novato Services
The two calls we answer most from Novato homeowners are for full general-contracting work and bathroom remodels. Below are the three ways most people start.
General Contractor in Novato
Novato permits pull through the city’s Building Division, and the review timeline can vary by planning area, especially in the hillside zones where planning and public works both sign off. A General Contractor in Novato handles the full sequence: demolition, rough framing, mechanicals, and finish, plus the permit paperwork and inspections that go with it. Older homes around the downtown grid often have surprises behind the walls, and we sequence the work so a surprise doesn’t stall the entire job. See that page for what a typical Novato kitchen, addition, or full-home project costs.
Bathroom Remodeling in Novato
Bathrooms in Novato’s 1970s and 1980s homes are small by modern standards, and many sit over the same aging plumbing we mentioned. Our Bathroom Remodeling in Novato page covers exactly what a walk-in shower conversion, tub-to-shower swap, or full bath rebuild runs, including what tends to drive the price up when we open the walls. We frequently add blocking for grab bars and level out settled floors before tile goes down. This is the service Novato homeowners ask about most.
Home Remodeling in Novato
Whole-home work is more involved in Novato than in a newer planned suburb, because so many homes have been added onto over the decades. Our Home Remodeling in Novato page walks through full remodels, additions, ADU construction, and garage conversions, with the same written-price approach on every scope. For homes in the Hamilton area, we help with the HOA submittal as part of the job. The page includes line-item ranges for a full home addition, ADU, or garage conversion so you can see whether your project fits before calling.
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.
Pricing for Remodeling Company in Novato, CA
| Service | Typical range in Novato |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
What moves a Novato price to the top of a range is usually hidden: rotted subfloor in a hillside bath, a foundation patch before a home addition, or old wiring that has to come out before drywall goes back up. That’s why we deliver a written price before any work starts, on every single job. No verbal estimate that grows on the final bill.
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AfterNeighborhoods We Serve in Novato
We work throughout Novato, from the flatlands near downtown up into the hills and out to the newer sections. Because our crews serve Novato locally and scheduling runs through our San Francisco Bay Area office, we can typically begin most projects within a few weeks of permit approval, depending on the season.
- Downtown / Old Town
- Hamilton Field
- San Marin
- Indian Valley / Ignacio
- Bel Marin Keys
Service Area – Cities Near Novato
Mason Remodeling also serves homeowners across northern and central Marin. If you live just south of Novato, our teams work in San Rafael, CA and San Anselmo, CA. On the west side of Marin, we cover Fairfax, CA, and on the Sonoma County side of the border we serve Petaluma, CA.
Brands We Service in Novato
We regularly install and replace products from Sakrete, Abodu, and Dvele across Novato jobs. Because our suppliers warehouse in the Bay Area, we can usually have specialty or non-stock parts on site within a week. See our brands for the full list.
Serving Novato, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Novato 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 Novato
Scheduling depends on the scope and whether permits are required, but most Novato projects begin within a few weeks of permit approval. We coordinate the calendar with you before any work starts. Call (803) 680-2547 to check current availability for your specific neighborhood.
Most structural, electrical, plumbing, and roof work in Novato requires a city permit. We pull permits and handle inspections as part of the project, and the written price includes the cost of doing that. Call (803) 680-2547 if you’re unsure whether your project needs one.
Yes. We work across Novato, including Hamilton Field, San Marin, Indian Valley, and the downtown area, and the nearby cities listed above. The estimate is free and the price is in writing before work begins. Call (803) 680-2547 to schedule yours.
Call Mason Remodeling at (803) 680-2547 for a free, written estimate on your Novato project. Isaac Pruett and our team will walk you through the scope, the price, and exactly who will be at your door.
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 Novato Customers Say
"Opened up the wall between kitchen and dining room. They handled the beam and permit and the floor transitions look seamless."
- Wendy A."Kitchen remodel with new cabinets, quartz counters, and a tile backsplash. Crew had ID and were background checked. Kept the work area clean and sealed off dust from the rest of the house."
- Janice D."Good work on the hall bath. They found a rotted subfloor, which added cost, but showed me photos and a clear price first."
- Neil P.
