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Avatar for Imperia Roofing and Exteriors
Imperia Roofing and Exteriors
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"1. Our old wood siding was cracking and peeling in several spots, so we finally decided it was time to upgrade. We went with James Hardie plank siding through Imperia Roofing & Exteriors. Julian managed the project and made everything pretty straightforward. They replaced the siding, handled the window trim work, and finished with fresh exterior paint. Big improvement overall and the place feels much more updated now."
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Old Roof

+458

114 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GVD Renovations, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"GVD Renovations was a fantastic company to work with. They replaced deteriorated siding on our home and installed new James Hardie fiber cement siding. They went above and beyond our expectations. Everyone was friendly, fast and they worked with us to make sure we were happy from beginning to end. I would recommend them to anyone looking to get windows or siding done."
James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding
Bath Remodel in Fair Oaks, CA
Siding Replacement in West Sacramento
Exterior Renovation in Sacramento
Vinyl Siding

+292

Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Gutter Helmet of the North Bay
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gutter Helmet exceeded our expectations! Dave at Gutter Helmet explained everything and was super helpful. On install day, everything went smoothly, and the new gutters look fantastic!"
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Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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American Home Renewal Inc
4.8(
125
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went smoothly, replacing the rollers in two large glass sliding doors. Prior to the job, they were almost impossible to move, now they roll in the track like new. I was a bit surprised by the price, however, the entire job took under three hours and four new rollers were installed, yet the price was almost $1,000, which seems high."
James Hardie Siding and Western Red Cedar Siding
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Wood Siding Detail
Window and James Hardie Siding Project

+101

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Best Exteriors Construction Inc
4.9(
14
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had initially called to get an estimate for one window, Alex came out to meet with me and my husband, we talked to him about what we wanted, Alex took a look at the one window I was looking at replacing, my husband had already said we needed to get the siding done first, Alex took a look around the outside of the house and said, getting the window replaced would not make any sense, because the siding was in really bad shape, literally falling off the house, Alex talked to us about the benefits of replacing all of the windows and the siding, lowering our heating cost, and making our home more comfortable, also increasing the value of our home if we ever decide to sell. We were given an estimate for the work needed, I was really afraid of what may come up cost wise once they started the work, as I watch HGTV faithfully and I have seen how it goes, where the cost keeps going up. Everything we were told went as planned, we were told up front that we may need gutters, Yep we needed gutters, we had already factored the cost in. We had to delay the start date due to the weather, but once the rain had stopped Russ and his crew came out and the work went seamless, they showed up on time, worked till dark, and called me to let me know when they were leaving. The crew took pride in their work, if we had any questions or concerns, they put us at ease with their knowledge of how to do the job. They cleaned up as if they had never been here. We are really happy with the end result and so are our neighbors, several have asked if we were planning to sell. We gladly tell then NO! We would surely use them again, We have given their name to several neighbors we hope they call them. Thank you Best Exteriors, and especially thank you Alex. The Mitchell's <br />"
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+112

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Happy Bay Construction
5.0(
9
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Happy Bay painted our house, added artificial grass and did a composite wood deck with stairs and a railing for us and it turned out beautifully. They were fantastic to work with throughout every phase of the project. There were no surprises, they were always on time, and they kept everything very clean. I definitely recommend them to others."
Bathroom Remodel
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Kitchen Remodel

+104

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Skyblue Builders Inc
5.0(
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"SkyBlue Builders Performs Quality Work SkyBlue Builders is a Five Star High Quality Siding Construction Company, and I recommend them. My thirty-year- old home is in a rural environment. with a humid atmosphere. The siding on my home was worn by the salt air and moisture and needed replacement from the eaves all the way to the foundation. I chose SkyBlue for three main reasons: 1. Siding is all they do, and they have specialized in it for 19 years. 2. They are rated A+ by the BBB and have had no complaints regarding their work. 3. I viewed online photos of their previous jobs and was impressed by the quality of their work. My experience with SkyBlue was positive from beginning to end. Every day they showed up at 8 A.M. and worked until 4 P.M. when they began cleanup. Every day they put away their tools and cleaned up the work area. At the end of every day they made sure that my driveway was clear, so I could pull my car out of the garage. The workers were always polite and cooperative and responded positively to homeowner concerns. Here are some examples of their work: 1. SkyBlue provided protection against animals. Our rural community has many wild creatures nearby: Bats, coyotes, skunks. raccoons, opossums, mice, and gophers abound, These animals are always in search of a warm and dry haven such as a basement. Over the years, invading animals chewed the wiring of my HVAC dampers, ruining the home heating and cooling controls. I spent thousands to repair the damage. I reported this history to SkyBlue. They replaced the old substandard and ineffective basement vents with quality new vents. They were also careful not to leave any vent opening exposed during the repair. SkyBlue also replaced my costly, old, substandard roof eave “chicken wire bat control,” installed by three separate “bat experts.” SkyBlue installed new, high tech, high quality solid construction in the space between the fascia and siding. Now there is no space for the bats to occupy. 2. SkyBlue used quality materials and did quality work: SkyBlue installed Kelleher Double Pre-Primed Siding so that both sides of the siding and trim are pre-primed with two coats of prime and thus are well protected. SkyBlue reset every single nail in the new siding and trim, and then caulked all holes. Finally, they sanded the caulking, effectively hiding every nail. Looking at my house, you can’t see any joints where two siding boards come together. You cannot see any nails. What a refreshing improvement from the original construction ! SkyBlue then applied two color coats of High Quality Sherman Williams Paint, for a total of four coats of paint. The result is spectacular. To see their work for yourselves, go online and look at photos of their previous jobs. 3. SkyBlue found and repaired old wood damage and previous poor construction. The repair work is better than the original construction. Their workers are experienced, friendly, and will listen to your concerns. The people who hire SkyBlue are people who want quality construction with attention to detail, and a beautiful result."
Sunroom Build
Work from homeowner's previous contractors
Sunroom Build
Stucco to Hardie lap siding
Sunroom Build

+66

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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3 Generations Improvements, Inc.
4.9(
54
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From first contact until the day the job was complete 3 Generations out shined any contractor we invited to bid on our siding, soffit and fascia project. Outstanding professionalism at every level! Work exceeded expectations and was done quickly with attention to even the minutest details. Vadim and his crew arrived early everyday and ensured the entire site was cleaned of debris daily. They treated our house like it was their own and the quality of workmanship shows."
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+122

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for America's Dream HomeWorks
America's Dream HomeWorks
4.8(
115
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Where to begin? Every phase of my project was excellent! I guess I can start at the beginning but leaving the best for last: First, Alex came by to measure the counter top area in the kitchen. High tech stuff and the quartz top fit perfectly when installed! They installed my sink, faucet, disposal, and dishwasher. Then, Vlad painted the entire inside of the house with 7 colors used throughout the house! Perfect trim work! Next, Merab and Vlad put up the oak window trim and did perfect sealing work around the wall and trim. The downstairs bathroom needed ceiling work done and Vlad more than met the challenge. Merab and Vlad cut the interior and exterior oak doors, stained them, and were put up in the new door frames. A hall fan was adjusted to the correct spacing. Special cuts of wood were made and stained throughout the house. The upstairs bathroom was done so beautifully with new mirror, toilet, shower doors and floor tile. Vlad did most of the work of this project and you would be lucky to have him working on your house project. Viktar the foreman is the one who brought all of these wonderful craft persons together to create the magic. Anastasiya is the project manager from heaven. Her attention to detail is extraordinary and was vital to the success of this project. Finally, none of this would have happened if it wasn’t for Rob Rathbun, the Senior Design Consultant of America’s Dream Home Works. It was because of him that this project happened at all. He listened carefully to what I wanted to do room by room. Then he would tell me what would and what wouldn’t work within the budget or structurally. Rob is a godsend! He is the perfect first representative to meet from this wonderful, professional, company. Top notch artists of their crafts, and the paper side of the company is right there with them. I cannot say enough about all the people at ADHW. Alex, Vlad, Merab, Viktar, Anastasiya, and of course, Rob! You won’t be disappointed! I am a very tough customer to please and they’ve earned a 10 out of 5 rating! I wish I could write more to tell all what a pleasure it was to work with America’s Dream Home Works! Thank you so much! Make sure you ask for Rob to be completely satisfied with the first representative you meet of this wonderful company!"
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Response time1 day
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood or fiber cement siding installation or complete replacement projects in San Rafael, CA

Yes, removing your existing siding before installing new cedar siding is essential for a secure and long-lasting installation. It helps eliminate hazards like rot and pest infestations and ensures a smooth surface for the new siding. Leaving old siding in place can compromise the appearance and integrity of your new cedar siding. Engaging a licensed siding contractor will ensure proper removal and preparation.

To determine how much cedar siding you'll need, start by measuring the height and width of each exterior wall of your home to calculate the area. For gable ends, measure from the base to the peak. Add up all these areas and then add an extra 10% to account for waste and future repairs. This ensures you purchase enough siding without running short.

Cedar siding endures between 20 and 40 years if maintained correctly from the start. This lifespan is secured by performing regular inspections for cracks, fungus, and bubbling and by pursuing consistent cleaning, painting, or staining with an appropriate sealant. Engaging a professional for periodic inspections ensures that your siding remains resilient and visually appealing for decades.

Your cedar siding must be maintained every three to five years through a thorough restaining or repainting process to preserve its strength and appearance. Regular maintenance prevents damage and ensures that the wood remains in peak condition. For homeowners seeking a less demanding upkeep schedule, choosing vinyl or aluminum siding offers a more resilient alternative while still providing exceptional style.

The San Rafael, CA homeowners’ guide to wood or fiber cement siding installations or complete replacements

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