Architectural Design and Home Remodeling Services Under One Roof

Design Build Specialists is committed to providing our clients with the best value for their money as well as providing an excellent experience with their contractor from day one until the end of their project. Whether it’s an entire house remodel, room additions, kitchen remodel, bath remodel, mother in law-units, junior units, outdoor living or even interior door replacement, we bring the highest quality work possible for a remodel project that is custom designed for each of our client’s individual needs. We are the top home contractor, serving Marin County, Sonoma County and the surrounding Bay Area.

Design Build Specialists is both the Architect and the Builder wrapped into one seamless process that delivers an outstanding customer experience. From the very beginning, we give you what you need when you need it and how you want to see it so you can make an informed decision. 35 years of experience combined with an obsession with good design and client experience makes us the preferred home contractor in Marin County. Are services include whole home renovation, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, building a second unit on your property (mother-in-law unit, additional dwelling unit or junior unit), designing and building an outdoor living space, adding a second story to your home, or even replacing interior doors. We can take care of all your home improvement needs. From the initial call to the end of the warranty, our well-thought-out process delivers consistent predictable results.

“You’ll love us more at the end of your remodeling project
than you did at the beginning.”

Mark Labourdette, Owner

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Premium home contractor in Marin County since 1980, Design Build Specialists’ services include home remodeling, restoration projects and new house construction from the ground up.

This beautiful, custom-designed kitchen remodel in Tiburon, CA features high-end Henrybuilt cabinets, a uniquely styled hood assembly, a custom island with pop-up plugs for conveniently charging devices and so many more custom details that support the clients’ lifestyle.

Are you happy with your bathroom layouts? Wish you could do more with your space? See how we optimized 2 bathrooms in San Rafael by simply redesigning a single space.

Don’t miss this feel-good, do-good video! Learn how a fantastic new program trains and recruits the next generation of DBS and other construction industry pros. And that’s not all, there’s even a tiny house giveaway for a family that has lost their home in a fire. It’s a win-win all around.

What our customers are saying:

“Their team was great and they worked effectively with the City Inspector. And, the finished product was even better! They communicated with me on each aspect of the job, were creative in solving challenges and executed the project in a timely manner at the quoted price.”

—Sande M., Sausalito

“They were prompt and worked rapidly and cleaned when they completed the work. Everyone took all my cares as their own and were very helpful no matter what the situation was.”

—Clara M., Novato, CA

“Design-Build-Specialists were professional, non-intrusive and efficient. There was good communication regarding the price and project time-frame.”

—Gail H., Novato