San Rafael Siding Contractors — Replacement & Installation Done Right

If you want siding replacement or installation done right the first time in San Rafael, we’re a Diamond Certified contractor, CSLB Licensed & Insured (License #923505), and BBB Accredited with an A+ Rating, and we back every job with a double lifetime warranty. California law requires contractors to hold a valid CSLB license, and that warranty covers both our workmanship and the manufacturer defects on the products we install. With roughly 43% of San Rafael’s homes built in the 1950s and 1960s, we specialize in bringing aging exteriors up to date without the usual hassle. If you’ve been searching for siding contractors near me, our experienced crews treat every house as a considered investment. Explore our full siding services or reach out for a free, no-obligation quote.

Our Siding Services in San Rafael

We replace and install the entire wall assembly, not just the visible panels. That means tear-off, substrate inspection, weather-resistant barrier, flashing, trim, and any dry-rot repair found once the old siding comes off. Before installation, our crews complete a full inspection of the underlying wall conditions. New siding can go over a sound, dry existing siding layer, but full tear-off is the right call where moisture or rot is present. Proper integration of flashing, weather barriers, and drainage keeps water from getting behind your siding, which matters on San Rafael’s older and hillside homes. Your written estimate spells out materials, scope, and payment schedule so nothing is a mystery. Both how your home looks and how it performs matter here, and we treat them as equally important. If you also need new windows installed during a re-side, we can coordinate that work so your exterior comes together as one clean full service project. Windows and siding replaced together keep your home sealed and energy efficient as a single system.

Fiber Cement (Hardie) Siding

Fiber cement siding carries a Class A fire rating and resists moisture far better than absorbent materials, which suits San Rafael’s fire-exposed and damp-winter conditions. It lasts 30 to 50 years and recoups about 114% of its cost at resale. This is a quality material our customers choose often for whole-house replacement, and it is one of the most popular products among our San Francisco clients.

Engineered Wood & LP SmartSide

Engineered wood gives character homes a genuine wood siding look with a 20 to 30 year service life. LP SmartSide is CAL FIRE-listed for fire-rated wall assemblies. Both engineered wood and fiber cement are high-performance products well matched to California’s climate.

Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is the accessible-cost choice and recoups roughly 97% of its cost. Insulated vinyl is the lowest cost per square foot, though it is combustible and less fire-resistant, which we’ll weigh honestly against your home’s fire-zone status. When you select vinyl, we help you choose a profile and color that fit the street.

Wood Siding & Stucco Matching for Existing Siding

For Victorian, Craftsman, and stucco homes, we match profiles, reveals, and trim so a re-side preserves the original look rather than flattening it. These are the types of details that separate careful work from a generic package, and when your existing siding has historic character, matching protects the value of the house.

Why San Rafael Area Homeowners Choose Us

We pair real San Rafael architectural knowledge with an accountable, one-stop process, and that is what sets us apart from a generic material package. We’ve completed over 7,000 projects and run 360+ every year, so you’re not our first exterior remodel. With about 15% of local housing built before 1950, including 9% before 1940, we understand how to treat prewar details without erasing them. Good siding contractors should know the local microclimates and architectural styles that drive material choices, and our portfolio reflects work in similar climates across the San Francisco region. Many clients first find us when comparing companies, read our reviews, and keep coming back to this page before choosing a contractor they can trust.

On the practical side, we’re CSLB Licensed & Insured and carry workers’ compensation and general liability coverage, which we’ll show you. Our pricing typically runs 40 to 60% below big-box stores, and 0% financing is available for homeowners spreading out the investment. We rate 4.9 out of 5 across 230 reviews, and the 5 stars our customers leave reflect professional, on-time service. Those 5 stars come from real homeowners who wanted a straightforward business that finishes what it starts. We promise to be informative, patient, and consultative, and to treat you with dignity and respect at every step. Ready to talk specifics? Contact us or call (415) 650-0634 for a free, no-obligation quote.

How Our San Rafael Siding Process Works

Three simple steps keep your siding project from becoming complicated:

• Connect: We schedule a free in-home or virtual consultation, listen to your goals, and give you a no-obligation quote.
• Measure: We take accurate measurements, complete a full inspection of the underlying wall conditions, guide material choices, and handle your plans and permits.
• Install: We deliver the product and it is installed to the manufacturer’s specifications so the warranty holds, coordinate inspections, and document your warranty.

Your written estimate specifies materials, scope of work, and payment schedule before we begin. If concealed repairs turn up once the old siding is off, our change-order process keeps the pricing clear and agreed in writing rather than sprung on you later. This is the kind of professional service a reputable business should provide as standard, from the first appointment to the final board installed on your wall.

San Rafael Siding: Neighborhoods, Permits & Climate

Properties inside San Rafael city limits receive building permits through the City of San Rafael Community & Economic Development Department, Building Division, which operates from City Hall at 1400 Fifth Avenue. Exterior siding is listed among the work that may require a routine permit, inspection, and approval, so siding replacement typically needs a local permit based on scope. Since February 23, 2026, new permits and inspection requests must go through OpenGov. We handle all of it for you.

A San Rafael mailing address does not always mean City jurisdiction. Lucas Valley, Marinwood, and Santa Venetia sit outside city limits and may use Marin County, so siding permits are filed through either San Rafael or Marin County depending on the parcel. We confirm jurisdiction before filing. Nearby Novato homeowners face a similar split, and we help those Novato customers sort it out too.

Permit valuation includes labor and materials, with the final figure set by the building official. The City also publishes a Construction Vehicle Impact Fee of 1% of assessed valuation, with projects valued at $10,000 or less exempt. For a designated landmark or qualifying historic-district property, a material exterior change may require a Certificate of Appropriateness, which matters for many Gerstle Park homes.

We serve every San Rafael neighborhood. Terra Linda holds about 900 Eichler homes built between 1955 and 1965, plus Alliance, Kenney, and ranch homes, reached off Freitas Parkway, Del Ganado Road, Las Gallinas Avenue, Nova Albion Way, Montecillo Road, and Northgate Drive. Gerstle Park grew from the late 1800s with Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and mid-century apartments. West End runs along the Fourth Street Miracle Mile with Victorians, Spanish Mediterranean homes on Santa Margarita Drive, and steep hillside streets. Sun Valley mixes the 1882 to 1916 Forbes Addition with postwar and 1980s homes near Grove Hill and Shannon Lane. Glenwood’s roughly 650 postwar homes sit off Knight Drive.

Climate drives real material decisions here. San Rafael is subject to building codes addressing fire safety for exterior materials. The City adopted updated Local Responsibility Area fire-hazard maps in 2025, but those do not replace its existing WUI maps, so we verify your address before specifying a fire-appropriate assembly. Peacock Gap carries documented wildfire and flooding exposure, while Loch Lomond and Canal North Shore along Point San Pedro Road face shoreline and hillside conditions. The General Plan flags landslide potential on steeper western slopes and around China Camp, Boyd Park, and Harry Barbier Memorial Park, so on hillside homes we focus on flashing and wall drainage. Our confirmed Bay Area office is in Oakland, about 22 miles from San Rafael and the broader San Francisco market via I-580 and the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge.

Serving the San Rafael Area and the Greater San Francisco Region

We work throughout the San Rafael area and the wider San Francisco region, and every project is delivered by the same accountable crew that handles the measuring, permits, and installation. When you select a material and scope with us, nothing gets handed off to a stranger. People across our service area tell us the difference shows in the finished product, and our San Francisco clients return to us for their next exterior project.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a typical siding job cost in San Rafael?

Cost depends on your measured wall area, removal and disposal, and the condition of the substrate underneath, so there’s no honest single figure. The most reliable number comes from a free, no-obligation quote based on an actual inspection. Fiber cement recoups about 114% of its cost and vinyl about 97%, and 0% financing is available if you’d like to spread the investment.

How long does a San Rafael siding replacement take?

Most homes are fully re-sided in one to two weeks. A single-story home around 1,500 square feet can often be completed in about a week, while fiber cement takes longer to install than vinyl. Access, concealed repairs, and finish requirements can shift the timeline, so we confirm it with you after measuring.

Do I need a permit to replace siding in San Rafael?

Yes. Exterior siding is listed as work that may require a permit, inspection, and approval, and replacements typically require one based on scope. We handle the plans, permits, and inspection coordination. Permitted work also keeps your home clean during the City’s point-of-sale Residential Building Record review.

Is my home permitted by the City of San Rafael or Marin County?

Addresses inside city limits use the City of San Rafael, while Lucas Valley, Marinwood, and Santa Venetia may fall under Marin County. Siding permits are filed through one or the other depending on your parcel, and we confirm jurisdiction before filing anything.

Do you serve my San Rafael neighborhood?

Yes. We work throughout Terra Linda, Gerstle Park, West End, Glenwood, Peacock Gap, nearby Novato, and across the Bay Area & Sacramento. Check with us about your street and we’ll confirm it.

What happens if you find dry rot after the old siding comes off?

Full tear-off is recommended wherever moisture or rot is present, and our written estimate and change-order process cover concealed repairs transparently. You approve any additional work and its pricing before we proceed.

Get Your Free San Rafael Siding Quote

With so much of San Rafael’s housing now decades old and exterior siding able to surface during a resale building record, there’s real value in handling it on your terms. We wanted to provide a straightforward way to meet with an expert, review your options, and get real answers today. Chat, call, or submit a form for a free, no-obligation consultation, and we’ll bring proof of our licensing and insurance to your appointment. Call (415) 650-0634 or visit us at 50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco. You’re in good hands.