Mill Valley homes sit under redwoods, and redwood shade is hard on paint. Damp air, dripping canopy, and mossy north walls mean prep matters more here than almost anywhere in the Bay Area. We know the difference between a wall that needs washing and a wall that needs wood work, and we’ll tell you straight.
What Mill Valley homes need
- Shingle and wood siding under canopy: a proper mildew wash, careful sanding, and finishes suited to damp shade.
- Sun pockets and ridge lots: faded, chalking paint that needs full prep, not a quick recoat.
- Decks, porches, and outdoor rooms that take Marin weather year-round.
- Hillside access and tight lanes that call for planning and a considerate crew.
Aurora works across southern Marin, including Corte Madera. Same crews, same standard as our East Bay work.
How we work
Every Mill Valley job starts with a walkthrough. We check each elevation for moisture, soft wood, and failing finish, then put what we find in a detailed written proposal. If a wall needs carpentry before paint, you’ll hear it from us up front, not as a surprise mid-job.
Built before 1978?
Much of Mill Valley was, especially around the older neighborhoods near downtown. Aurora is an EPA RRP Lead-Safe Certified Firm. We sand with HEPA-filtered equipment, contain the debris, and remove it sealed from your property.
The Aurora standard
Trusted with the Bay Area’s landmark homes since 1987. Landmark care for every home. Aurora holds California Contractor License #721226, is EPA Lead-Safe Certified, and has been named on two preservation awards (BAHA 2006, AAPS 2021). Every job carries our 3-year workmanship warranty.
Ready when you are
Call (510) 973-2726, or send the contact form and we’ll call you.