Mill Valley – Leimer Construction

Downtown · Sycamore Park · Blithedale Canyon · Enchanted Knolls

Mill Valley’s homes run from early 1900s cottages on wooded hillsides to the houses built during and after the Second World War.

Licensed contractor

California Class B #1061779 · check it

Insured

General liability on every job

Permits handled

We apply, schedule inspections and close them

Remodeling in Mill Valley: what to know

The City of Mill Valley’s Building Division issues remodel permits through its eTRAKiT portal. The City allows at least four to six weeks for a full plan check, and seven to ten business days for a minor, non-structural permit, so we build that time into the schedule.

On many projects, design review comes first. Mill Valley reviews larger additions and other changes to how a house looks from outside, and work can’t start until that approval and its appeal period are done. Homes on steep hillsides may also need a geotechnical report with the permit application.

In Mill Valley we opened up a kitchen with a new beam as part of a whole-house remodel, turned a garage into an ADU and rebuilt a bathroom for easier access.

Yelp

John and his crew recently completed a remodel of our outdated kitchen in Mill Valley to our complete satisfaction. After interviewing half a dozen contractors, we chose John because of his strong references, trust-inspiring personal style, competence and availability at the desired time.
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The project involved removing and replacing cabinets, counters, backsplash, appliances, painting, plumbing, windows and refinishing floors with more contemporary materials. John is very organized and efficient and is a great communicator. Happily, his team finished the project in 3 months, with little to no lags in between. They went out of their way to be accommodating and considerate, and followed through with every detail up to the very end. We have such a high regard for John and his right-hand man, Brad, whose professionalism, expertise, perfectionism, responsiveness and thoughtfulness surpassed our expectations; in fact, all the subs were terrific. We really enjoyed working with them; they actually made our remodel a pleasant experience. Thanks to John and his team, our kitchen transformed into a beautiful, contemporary gathering place. I highly recommend Leimer Construction!

Kelly L., Mill Valley · June 2018 · via Yelp

Yelp

I feel very fortunate to have had two opportunities to use the services of Leimer Construction. Don't let the handyman title fool you. These guys are pure gold.
I have worked directly with John, and most recently J.P. These are big men physically and there professionalism makes them Vikings in Tuxedos.
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Yes they get busy, and you might have to wait a day or two in a non-emergency situation, but the quality of their work, the fairness of the price (more than fair to us, almost feel guilty about how little I pay).
In summary, I would entrust them wth any job they said they could do. Why, because there is an immediate sense of trust, and I have had the benefit of working with them on two occasions already.
This review is for the benefit of my neighbors in Marin, not for Leimer Construction. Nor is it critical of any other firm. Finally, if John or his crew cannot do the work, they will let you know and f they can, refer you to a reliable alternative.
David Judd, Mill Valley homeowner in Scott Valley

David J., Mill Valley · December 2015 · via Yelp

Recent work in Mill Valley

Kitchen remodel: Navy shaker kitchen with patterned tile, walnut open shelves, steel range hood and farmhouse sink — Navy shaker kitchen with patterned tile, walnut open shelves, steel range hood and farmhouse sink

ADU: Garage turned ADU: white built-in drawers and shelves, oak floor and a skylight, Mill Valley — Garage turned ADU: white built-in drawers and shelves, oak floor and a skylight, Mill Valley

ADU: Garage turned ADU: white built-in cabinets, drawers and bookshelves beside a standing desk, Mill Valley — Garage turned ADU: white built-in cabinets, drawers and bookshelves beside a standing desk, Mill Valley

Kitchen remodel: Wall of flat white cabinets around a stainless fridge, with grey quartz counters, Mill Valley — Wall of flat white cabinets around a stainless fridge, with grey quartz counters, Mill Valley

Bathroom remodel: ADU bathroom with deep blue tile shower, walnut vanity and wood-look floor, Mill Valley — ADU bathroom with deep blue tile shower, walnut vanity and wood-look floor, Mill Valley

Bathroom remodel: Accessible bathroom with a walk-in shower, teak bench and craftsman window, Mill Valley — Accessible bathroom with a walk-in shower, teak bench and craftsman window, Mill Valley

Deck: Stained wood pergola with string lights, horizontal slat fence, flagstone patio and built-in bench — Stained wood pergola with string lights, horizontal slat fence, flagstone patio and built-in bench

Whole-house remodel: Bright living room with vaulted ceiling, painted brick fireplace, built-in shelves and French doors — Bright living room with vaulted ceiling, painted brick fireplace, built-in shelves and French doors

Deck: White board-and-batten house with deck, wood stairs, built-in grill, flagstone patio and fire pit — White board-and-batten house with deck, wood stairs, built-in grill, flagstone patio and fire pit

Bathroom remodel: Shiplap bathroom with subway-tile shower, black and white cement tile floor and freestanding tub — Shiplap bathroom with subway-tile shower, black and white cement tile floor and freestanding tub

Whole-house remodel: Sitting nook under casement window with vertical board walls and two woven chairs — Sitting nook under casement window with vertical board walls and two woven chairs

Bathroom remodel: Clawfoot tub with telephone faucet, shiplap walls, picture ledge and black-and-white patterned floor tile — Clawfoot tub with telephone faucet, shiplap walls, picture ledge and black-and-white patterned floor tile

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