--- title: "Marin Master Builders — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/marin-master-builders-pfvwus-pf~1006940781 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1006940781.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Marin Master Builders" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4893f6160144ab39_2472-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Fairfax, California 94930, United States" latitude: 37.9883 longitude: -122.5937 phone: "(415) 497-6711" website: http://marinmb.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 43 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Marin Master Builders Original Houzz profile: [Marin Master Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/marin-master-builders-pfvwus-pf~1006940781) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Fairfax, CA - **Serves:** Fairfax - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 500 Ideabook Saves Established in 1987, Marin Master Builders, Inc. is a family-run full-service design and build company. Harlan is a master carpenter with a passion for sustainable building. ### Services Provided - Green Building ### Areas Served - Fairfax ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Marin Master Builders | | Address | Fairfax, California 94930, United States | | Phone | (415) 497-6711 | | Website | http://marinmb.com | | License Number | 515329 | | Followers on Houzz | 43 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marin-Master-Builders/184063231637600 - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/\#!/MarinMstrBldrs ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Marin Master Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/marin-master-builders-pfvwus-pf~1006940781) - **Website:** http://marinmb.com - **Phone:** (415) 497-6711 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - We are a Certified Bay Area Green Business by the County of Marin. - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Allison Delman, June 2017** > Marin Master Builders just completed an extensive project for us and we could not be happier with the process and outcome. Harlan Honda, Alan's son and now the owner, did an outstanding job of assessing the scope of the work, time needed and accurately estimated the final cost. He and his crew were professional, accommodating and their craftsmanship is of the highest quality. They are also just really nice guys. The sub-contractors they use are also terrific. **★★★★★ — Erickson Zebroski Design Group, Inc., June 2016** > A successful project depends on clear communication between all parties. We worked with Alan Honda of Marin Master Builders when he was referred to us by our client. > > It was an excellent experience due to Alan's ability to pull all aspects of the process together while informing the client of details and budget. Simultaneously, he was coordinating with us to assure the concept remained intact and/or improved, due to a deeper understanding once under construction. > > I'll never forget him calling us in to review the layout of a winder staircase, providing the opportunity for refinement prior to construction. He also worked directly with us to work out details such as modifying and reusing some of the existing high quality windows as things evolved. > > Three words to describe MMB: Attentive, Creative, Efficient. > > We've worked with Marin Master Builders since then and look forward to doing so again! **★★★★★ — Jeremy Cline, June 2016** > I have been a client of Marin Master Builders for over 10 years. They have remodeled almost my entire house. > I cannot recommend them highly enough! > My house is the one in their profile picture. I couldn't be happier with the results! > Their attention to detail is unmatched! Their results are stunning! They are a joy to work with and provide service above and beyond any and all expectations. > When we discovered major structural issues in my house, Alan suggested an excellent engineer and we all worked together to remedy the issue in the most economical and structurally sound way. > If you are considering a remodel you would be lucky to get them to do your job! **★★★★★ — Eucalyptus Properties LLC, June 2016** > Marin Master Builders worked on this project for over a year -- just completed. They did great work on a steep hillside, with skilled, thoughtful workers. Yes, I would hire them again. Thanks! ## Selected projects - [Grand Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-ave-pj-vj~2221480) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Rancheria](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancheria-pj-vj~2221462) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Eldridge Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eldridge-ave-pj-vj~1783732) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Edward Ct](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edward-ct-pj-vj~1783720) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Willow Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willow-hill-pj-vj~1783708) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Fern Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fern-hill-pj-vj~193744) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/marin-master-builders-pfvwus-pf~1006940781) ## Ideabooks - [bigtondahuh's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8170798/list/bigtondahuh-s-ideas) — 34 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139858819/list/kitchen) — 4 ideas - [MMB projects](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83547573/list/mmb-projects) — 2 ideas - [Products](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9106470/list/products) — 5 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bigtondahuh) ## Community Q&A **Q: cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* can you tell me what materials and finishes were used for the cabinets? A: The cabinets are walnut and are from Henry Built who is based out of Washington. They offer several finishes. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*