About Us
Remodel Guidance is a Marin County residential design and consulting firm with projects throughout the Bay Area. Specializing in single family home construction and remodeling, we help our clients create the most attractive, valuable and healthy homes possible. We are dedicated to, experienced with, and trained in green building practices and design. Our services range from project consulting and permit expediting to complete design, plan and permit packages.
For general questions or to learn more about our services, please feel free to contact us via telephone or fax at 415-258-4501 or via email at info@remodelguidance.com. You can download our brochure here.
Property Potential Analysis
The Remodel Guidance Property Potential Analysis (PPA) is a unique service tailored to the real estate market. The PPA is a report specifically focused on property potential, prepared through a combination of background research, consultation with planning and building departments, and a site visit and inspection. Read more about it here.
Meet the Designer
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Graham Irwin has been working in the construction industry as a carpenter, general contractor and building designer since 1991. He relocated to the Bay area in 2001 and has built a successful design and consulting practice while restoring his own home, a 1922 California Bungalow. Dedicated to making the construction process accessible to the public, Graham teaches popular Community Extension classes on building permits, green building, remodeling and construction. He is an NCBDC Certified Professional Building Designer, a Professional Member of the American Institute of Building Design® and a licensed general contractor. A committed environmentalist, Graham is a member of Architects, Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility, The US Green Building Council and Build It Green, and is a Certified Green Building Professional. |
Workshops
In addition to private consulting, we offer public workshops. Here are the most immediate; stay tuned for additional offerings throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
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Green Real Estate Panel
Join Sustainable Fairfax as they present a panel of local Certified EcoBrokers Julie Vogt and Rachel DeMicco, Green Real Estate professional Jonathan Marks, Mortgage Green's Tomek Rondio and local Certified Green Building Professional Graham Irwin as they discuss their knowledge of the rapidly changing world of "Green Homes."
Come learn during this presentation what a Green Home is, buying and selling a green home, financing a green home, renovating a home to become "greener" and what "green washing" is and how to steer clear. A question and answer period will follow the presentation to begin the dialogue about local opportunities.
This event is being held outside in the Sustainable Backyard, so please dress appropriately!
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Time and Date: Saturday, June 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: 141 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax
Fee: Donations of $5-$10 are suggested.
For more information, download the flyer or contact Sustainable Fairfax: 415-269-0621 or email.
To download our handout for the event click here.
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Navigating the Remodeling Maze
Learn the ropes of obtaining building permits before you complete your plans. This thorough exploration of the permit process and Q&A session will help you avoid unnecessary red tape and expenses by designing your project around established requirements. Whether you are contemplating a remodeling project, in the middle of one, or thinking of buying a fixer-upper, this class will save you money, time and heartache.
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Time and Date: Wednesday, June 11, 6:30-9:30 PM
Place: Fort Mason Art Campus, Room 205, Laguna & Marina Blvd - Bldg B, San Francisco
Fee: $55, $45 (If registered ONE WEEK before the class begins)
Green Building for Remodeling and New Construction
Whether you're contemplating a remodel, building a house, or looking for simple, cost-effective ways to improve the efficiency, health and environmental impact of your home, this class is for you. This workshop dispels myths and defies "greenwashing" to present an honest, in-depth and straightforward look at the best techniques, materials and equipment for your project and budget. The instructor is a professional building designer, general contractor and Certified Green Building Professional.
- Time and Date: Tuesday, June 24, 6:30-9:30 PM
Place: Fort Mason Art Campus, Room 205, Laguna & Marina Blvd - Bldg B, San Francisco
Fee: $55, $45 (If registered ONE WEEK before the class begins)
Registration
- Online: click here
- Mail this form, fax it to 415-561-1849, or deliver it to:
Fort Mason Art Campus
Laguna & Marina Blvd - Bldg B
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: 415-561-1860
Fax: 415-561-1849
For futher information, contact The City College of San Francisco Continuing Education Program at 415 561-1860 or visit their website.
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Navigating the Remodeling Maze
Learn the ropes of obtaining building permits before you complete your plans. This thorough exploration of the permit process and Q&A session will help you avoid unnecessary red tape and expenses by designing your project around established requirements. Whether you are contemplating a remodeling project, in the middle of one, or thinking of buying a fixer-upper, this class will save you money, time and heartache.
Time and Date: Tuesday, July 8, 6-9 PM
Place: Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur
Fee: $35
Introduction to Green Building
Learn about one of the most exciting and rapidly growing fields in
construction today. This class discusses the theory, methods, materials
and construction techiques of environmentally aware remodeling and
construction. The instructor is a professional designer, general
contractor and Certified Green Building Professional.
Time and Date: Tuesday, July 15, 6-9 PM
Place: Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur
Fee: $35
Adding A Second Unit
Whether you own a house and wish to add a second unit, want to buy a house and add a unit or have a second unit you'd like to legalize, there have been big changes in state and local law that make it much easier to obtain the necessary permits. This three-hour workshop will guide you through the requirements of your community and answer questions specific to your project.
Time and Date: Tuesday, July 22, 6-9 PM
Place: Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur
Fee: $30
Registration
- Online: click the title(s) of the course(s) you are interested in above, or visit the website..
- Telephone: Contact the Tamalpais Union High School District's Adult and Community Education Program at 415-945-3730 between 8 AM and noon, Monday through Thursday.
- Email: comed-mail@tamdistrict.org
- Fax: Fax a registration form to 415-945-3767.
- Mail: Mail a registration form to P.O. Box 605, Larkspur, CA 94977.
- In person registrations are accepted at 375 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, 8 AM to noon, Monday through Friday.
- Walk-in registrations are also accepted at the start of the class.
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Adding A Second Unit
Whether you own a house and wish to add a second unit, want to buy a house and add a unit or have a second unit you'd like to legalize, there have been big changes in state and local law that make it much easier to obtain the necessary permits. This three-hour workshop will guide you through the requirements of your community and answer questions specific to your project.
Time and Date: Thursday, July 10, 6-9 PM
Place: PC 187 Petaluma Village, Petaluma Campus
Fee: $49.00
Introduction to Green Building
Learn about one of the most exciting and rapidly growing fields in
construction today. This class discusses the theory, methods, materials
and construction techiques of environmentally aware remodeling and
construction. The instructor is a professional designer, general
contractor and Certified Green Building Professional.
Time and Date: Thursday, July 17, 6-9 PM
Place: PC 187 Petaluma Village, Petaluma Campus
Fee: $49.00
Registration
- Online: click the title(s) of the course(s) you are interested in above.
- Telephone: Call 707-527-4824, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please have your Visa or MasterCard (no American Express or Discover) in hand and your completed registration form ready. (The system is voice-activated.)
- Mail: Mail a completed registration form or photocopy with a check (made payable to SRJC) or your Visa/MasterCard number, to Community Education Registration, 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
- Fax: Fax a completed registration form with Visa/MasterCard information to 707-527-4870.
- In Person: Register at the Community Education office, 1990 Armory Drive, corner of Armory Drive and Elliott Avenue, Santa Rosa campus, during business hours. Easy parking!
Voice/Fax: 415-258-4501 |
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