Clear Design and Build
Clear Design & Build is a general contractor with a San Rafael office, offering residential and commercial remodeling. Its in-house design-build process brings design, permitting and construction together.
Business Highlights
- It lists California general contractor license no. 1127694.
- It says it is fully bonded and carries liability insurance on every project it takes on.
Service Area
Marin County: San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Fairfax, Sausalito, Kentfield, and Ross; Santa Clara County: San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Palo Alto.
Featured on ProsGrade. Clear Design and Build is one of 8 home builders ProsGrade lists in San Rafael, California.
8 services listed, including Kitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling and Home remodeling. Open 6 days a week. Rated 5.0 from 30 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Clear Design and Build compares with the other 7 home builders on ProsGrade in San Rafael, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 8 San Rafael home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 5.0 average of other San Rafael home builders on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (30) than 5 of the 7 other San Rafael home builders on ProsGrade.
- One of 7 San Rafael home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
8 services- Kitchen remodelingcustom cabinetry, premium countertops, and backsplashes
- Bathroom remodelingwalk-in showers, custom vanities, and tile work
- Home remodelingsingle-room refreshes, whole-house renovations, open-concept designs, and expansions
- Bedroom remodelingcustom closets, layered lighting, and accent walls
- Commercial remodelingoffice, retail, and hospitality renovations
- Additionsnew rooms, second stories, and extended footprints
- ADUpermitted, standalone accessory dwelling units
- Garage conversionlivable, code-compliant space without a new footprint
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise clear communication and the crews’ workmanship. One homeowner says permits took longer than expected, but the team stayed on top of the city process. Another customer reports that a second-floor painting and flooring project finished ahead of schedule.
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Heather Webb
Fanny Paz-Prizant
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Clear Design & Build projects take?
Timelines vary by scope: bathroom remodels typically run 3 to 5 weeks on site and kitchens 4 to 6 weeks, while larger additions or ADUs can take several months.
Does Clear Design & Build handle permits and inspections?
Yes. Its team prepares plans, files for permits, and manages inspections directly with the local building department.
Does Clear Design & Build offer free estimates?
Yes. Each project starts with a free, no-obligation consultation and estimate.








