Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Novato, CA
Mobile home kitchens, baths, paint and stucco, plus patio covers, carports, decks and concrete for every kind of home in Novato.
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- Serving NorCal since 2004
Working in Novato
We remodel mobile and manufactured homes and build patio covers, carports and decks across Marin County, and Novato is about 50 miles from our Vacaville shop.
Novato's mobile home communities are spread along Roblar Drive and Marin Valley Drive. Whether you're in one of those parks, another park in town, or a house on its own lot, we can help.
Permits and local rules in Novato
Patio covers & porches in a park
Awnings, patio covers, porches and carports inside Novato's parks need a park construction permit from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The city hasn't taken over park enforcement, so the state handles it.
Source (opens in a new tab)Changes to the home itself
Altering the home itself needs an HCD permit wherever it sits, park or private land. See our permit guide.
Source: HCD Bulletin 2024-04 (opens in a new tab)Patio covers, decks and site work
On a private lot, foundations, patio covers, decks and other site work go through the City of Novato Building Division (Novato Permits portal).
Building department (opens in a new tab)Space rent stabilization
Novato has a mobile home space rent stabilization program: Rent Control - Mobilehomes, Novato Code of Ordinances Chapter XX.
Source (opens in a new tab)Also good to know in Novato
- The City of Novato owns Marin Valley Mobile Country Club, a 315-space park it bought in 1997 with bonds. Since May 2024 the City has been in exclusive talks to sell the park to a resident organization. Source (opens in a new tab)
Mild weather, but steady moisture
Bay-side weather is mild, but morning fog and winter rain keep things damp. Over the years that shows up as worn exterior paint, tired skirting, and water getting into floors around tubs, toilets and sinks.
What to watch for on Novato homes
- Soft floors near the bathroom or kitchen sink
- Worn or peeling exterior paint
- Skirting and vents that let moisture and pests under the home
- Leaky, drafty single-pane windows
Helpful here: bathroom remodeling, interior & exterior painting, siding & skirting.
Novato and our service area
Novato sits well inside the area we cover. The orange pin is our Vacaville shop.
Mobile home communities in Novato
Some of the mobile home communities in the area. We coordinate with park management and follow community rules on every job.
- Los Robles Mobile Home ParkRoblar Drive · 213 home sites
- Marin Valley Mobile Country ClubMarin Valley Drive · 315 home sites
What Novato customers say
Once again the team from Wickens has won my admiration and appreciation. The current project was replacing a small set of hazard steps with a long and narrow deck and steps with full canopy. [Wickens Construction] as always was great in discussing project details. Required a lot of precise measuring to fit the space which was limited due to property lines. I had a vision of the structure I discussed with [Wickens] and [the crew] met the challenge. ... On the first day of the project, [the crew] gave some advisements for some adjustments which proved to be right on mark. [They have] an excellent eye. ... While I live in a mobile home I have invested a small fortune in upgrading everything inside and out so it looks as much as possible like a standard home. ... I would recommend and have them back to my property any time. I truly appreciate the quality work.
Working with [Wickens Construction] over the years for a number of projects is always a pleasure due to excellent communication and willingness to listen and answer a “million” questions. ... The recent project for plumbing, vapor barrier and new water heater installation was handled in a professional and timely manner. This team went above and beyond in being courteous and respecting my personal property and how they worked, cleaned up and just in general very professional. ... Working in a mobile home in tight quarters and sometimes challenges not found in a standard brick and mortar home – I truly appreciate the quality work. The inspector has come and gone and he also speaks highly of Wickens and the work performed. He did not find any problems and signed off. That means a lot to me.
What we can do for your Novato home
Novato FAQ
Do you work in Novato?
Yes. Novato is about 50 miles from our Vacaville shop, and we work throughout Marin County. We remodel mobile home kitchens and baths, paint and side homes, and build patio covers, carports, decks and concrete for any kind of home.
Who issues permits for work inside a Novato mobile home park?
Two kinds of permits apply. Changes to the home itself (plumbing, electrical, walls, siding) are permitted by the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), always. Patio covers, porches, carports and other structures inside Novato's parks need a park construction permit from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). We pull both for you.
Does Novato have mobile home rent control?
Novato has a mobile home space rent stabilization program (Rent Control - Mobilehomes, Novato Code of Ordinances Chapter XX). It limits space rent increases in covered parks. Contact the city for the current rules.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. Call (707) 447-7475 or send us a request online and we'll schedule a time to look at your project.
Nearby cities we serve
- Petaluma ~10 mi
- San Rafael ~10 mi
- Vallejo ~20 mi
- American Canyon ~20 mi
- Rohnert Park ~20 mi
- Cotati ~20 mi
Get a free estimate in Novato
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