Updated: Aug 08, 2026
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37 ALTA VISTA WAY, San Rafael, CA, 94901
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Archetype Design-Build Construction
Archetype Design-Build operates in San Rafael, California, providing design-build services for residential and commercial projects throughout the Bay Area. With over two decades of experience, the firm offers architectural design and general contracting, encompassing new construction, remodels, additions, and tenant improvements. Archetype Design-Build’s portfolio features contemporary homes, major home renovations, and commercial spaces, including restaurants and office interiors. The company serves clients seeking integrated project delivery, taking projects from initial concept through design development, permitting, and construction management. Their approach brings together architectural planning and construction services under one contract, streamlining project timelines and communication. Archetype Design-Build partners with property owners, developers, and business operators to realize construction projects in Marin County, San Francisco, and surrounding areas.
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Archetype Design-Build Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 559-3477
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Address: 37 ALTA VISTA WAY, San Rafael, CA 94901
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Archetype Design-Build San Rafael
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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Archetype Design-Build has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Archetype Design-Build has worked on at least
9.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Archetype Design-Build mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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Building Permits by Archetype Design-Build
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Unit #7 - remodel (e) bedrooms (e) kitchen (e) bathrooms; building (n) closets; install (n) lights in all rooms; install (n) switches in all rooms; replace (e) windows @ front of building 5 windows true dvided lites single hung to be replaced like for like
Valuation:
$592,000
Permit #:
202409039951
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel of existing house with one-story vertical addition; total interior remodel with selective removal of interior elements; lowering a portion of the existing basement
Valuation:
$920,000
Permit #:
202211146484
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Foundation replacement: replace all extg brick foundation with concrete structure. building out basement level with mud room media room and bathroom. upstairs: install new header at kitchen to backyard doorway reconfigure garage level secondary egress through side yard
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
202211096146
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Cosmetic remodel: refinish wood floors addition tile at entry floor replace all existing can lights with high efficacy led units & new switching replace office and tv cabinets install moldings at master bedroom (room ~330sqft) replace kitchen and bar faucets. (kitchen ~120 sqft). all work in kind
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
202008141749
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
In like kind remodel of 2 bathrooms and kitchen. refinish floors paint all areas new led high efficacy lighting cans installed and replace 12 failed windows in same spot and same openings. u- factor 0.30max
Valuation:
$89,000
Permit #:
202102124606
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Bring power to new air conditioning unit located in new wine room. relocate 10 outlets in new wine room. addition 4 light fixtures in new wine room. addition 2 switches in new wine room.4 lights 2 swithches 10 receptacles
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202010159927
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace south & west siding. 2400 lineal feet of 1x10 milled exactly to match old profile
Valuation:
$32,000
Permit #:
202303224182
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
14 new led recessed can lights 12 new gfi outlets 4 new under cabinet lightes 6 new swithces in like kind kitchen remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202402012173
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to pa #2020-0902-3228: in-kind remodel of 4 bathrooms & 1 half bathroom powder room. install surfae mount light fixtures. replace toilets with new toilets
Valuation:
$148,000
Permit #:
202011199263
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Interior remodel consisting of reconfiguring kitchen/dining area removing interior post at 2nd & 3rd floors remodeling extg bathrooms at 3rd floor addition new bathroom at 4th floor changing finish at front facade
Valuation:
$195,000
Permit #:
201809129806
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel 3 bathrooms sub clab waste lines gas lines tenant improvement new hvac and heater. install 2 new pans. building permit# 202102013703
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20210802413
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit #7: shower pan installation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20250423828
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Supply and install a two stage gas furnace 80, 000 btu 96% afue. install new supply lines and return air plenums
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM20210802416
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
#607: remodel kitchen master bathroom guest bathroom. refinish (e) wood floor install new he led can lights paint all interior new gyp at ceiling
Valuation:
$197,000
Permit #:
201805300511
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Excavation and shoring plan for 202211146484 s1
Valuation:
$57,000
Permit #:
202502240982
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Install new outlets lighting in addition garage level and top floor bedrooms bathroom and hallway
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E202108024739
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New outside patio w/retaining walls lighting bbq & windows
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2110-048
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
1 shower pans replace under existing building permit#202211096146 (downstairs)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20240404189
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 shower pans replace under existing building permit#202207208938 (upstairs)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20240404188
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
In like in kind kitchen removel with new cabinets stone counters and appliances for penthouse #1
Valuation:
$49,000
Permit #:
202312202851
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
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| License # | 774061 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Midwest Employers Casualty Company |
36
Permits
- Building permit records show that Archetype Design-Build has worked on 36 permitted projects.
Archetype Design-Build Employees
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Keith Allen Dunlop
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