Ross, CA 94957 • Incorporated 1908 • Marin County • Family-Owned Since 1970 • CSLB #265709
Steel / Metal Stud Framing in Ross, CA
Light-gauge steel and metal stud framing in Ross — interior partitions, tenant-improvement walls, soffits, and fire-rated assemblies. We frame the wall so the drywall stays flat: Sir Francis Drake and Ross Common interiors, and house remodels in 94957.
Ross Framing From the Fairfield Shop
Ron Hogan Drywall has been family-owned since 1970. We are based in Fairfield — a Ross Valley run, not a Ross Common storefront. Ross is an incorporated town in Marin County — not Kentfield, not San Anselmo, and not San Rafael. It has its own Planning and Building Department at Town Hall, 31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Street ZIP 94957 is Ross. 94904 is Kentfield and Greenbrae. 94960 is San Anselmo. This page is steel / metal stud framing at Town of Ross 94957 addresses — Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross Common, Lagunitas Road, and Shady Lane. The street decides the bid.
Text “Ross” with the plans or a photo of the room. If the scope is interior metal studs — or frame-and-hang on the same trip — we schedule it.
Metal Stud Work We Do in Ross
Interior partition walls
Track, studs, and bracing for new rooms, office layouts, and non-load-bearing walls in Ross 94957 addresses. This is the skeleton the board hangs on.
Ross Common and Sir Francis Drake interiors
Shop, civic, and small commercial build-outs on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and around Ross Common when the drawing says steel studs. If the plan names metal, that is the bid. Commercial framing →
Lagunitas, Shady Lane, and 94957 interiors
House partitions on Lagunitas Road, Shady Lane, Bolinas Avenue, Redwood Drive, and Glenwood when the lot is Town of Ross. Kentfield is a different community.
House remodel and ADU partitions
New interior steel walls inside an existing Ross house when the finish needs a straighter plane than bowed lumber. Wood structure stays wood unless the plan says otherwise. Metal vs wood →
Soffits, bulkheads, and chases
Dropped ceilings, kitchen hood wraps, and framed openings so boxes, ducts, and lights have a home before drywall.
Fire-rated and heavier-gauge walls
Listed assemblies, Type X board later, and heavier studs when the plan or the engineer calls for them. The rating is the whole wall — not the stud alone.
Frame and hang together
One crew frames the metal, hangs the board, and can finish it. Split bids leave missing backing and wavy walls. Services →
Which Stud Belongs on a Ross Job
| Stud | Use it when | Skip it when |
|---|---|---|
| Light-gauge metal (what we frame) | A Ross Common TI, rated walls, or a remodel that needs a flat plane for Level 4 / Level 5 | You need beams, columns, or structure that hold the building up — that is a different contractor |
| 25-ga interior studs | Short, non-load-bearing partitions with a normal finish | Tall walls, high-abuse corridors, or a spec that names 20-ga or heavier |
| 20-ga / heavier track and studs | Taller commercial walls or engineer notes | A simple closet that never needed the extra gauge |
| Wood studs | Most Ross house walls with no commercial spec | The plan already says steel, or the finish will show every bow |
| Furring / hat channel on masonry | Brick, stone, or masonry walls that need a cavity for boxes before drywall | Glue-only board on a finished living space |
Compare studs: Metal vs wood → · Cost: Is steel expensive? → · Why it stays flat: Steel benefits →
Ross Streets, ZIP, and Permits
Ross is an incorporated town in Marin County — Ross Valley, named for James Ross. This page uses ZIP 94957. Area codes are 415 and 628. Nearby Kentfield uses 94904. San Anselmo uses 94960. San Rafael uses 94901. Larkspur uses 94939. Text the street so the bid matches Town of Ross Planning and Building — not Town of San Anselmo Building at 525 San Anselmo Avenue, not City of San Rafael Building at 1400 Fifth Avenue, not City of Larkspur Building at 400 Magnolia Avenue, and not Marin County Building at 3501 Civic Center Drive for a Kentfield lot.
Permits for Town of Ross addresses run through Town of Ross Planning and Building Department, Town Hall, 31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross, CA 94957. Call (415) 453-1453, Option 4. Permit technician: ext. 106. Mailing address: P.O. Box 320, Ross, CA 94957. Town site is townofrossca.gov. Kentfield — historically Ross Landing — is unincorporated and uses Marin County Building. A 94904 address is not this page.
San Anselmo sits north. Kentfield sits south. San Rafael sits east. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is the main road through town. Ross Common is the small town center. Text the street so the bid matches Town of Ross for a town address — not a Kentfield 94904 permit, and not a San Anselmo 94960 permit.
Work sits on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross Common, Lagunitas Road, Shady Lane, Bolinas Avenue, and Redwood Drive. Occupied houses and the small commercial cluster change the layout — not the stud spec.
The usual mismatch is treating a Ross Common shop wall like a bedroom 2×4 — or hanging a Level 5 finish on house framing that only needed wood hang-only. Interior metal studs do not hold the building up. Occupied houses need a clean layout, backing for cabinets and TVs, and a stud plane the finish can live with. Matching the spec still beats guessing the gauge. Send the plan sheet or a wide shot of the room. That photo decides wood hang-only vs new metal studs faster than a ZIP code.
How a Ross Metal-Stud Job Runs
1. Photos + place
Text (925) 791-9099 Ross, the street, and the plans or a photo of the wall.
2. Name the wall
Partition, TI layout, soffit, rated assembly, house remodel, or frame-and-hang. We will say if the existing framing can take the finish.
3. We frame it
Protect the space. Track, studs, backing, hang if scoped. Ready for inspection and board. 12-month warranty on our work.
Ross, CA
This page is steel and metal stud framing in Ross — ZIP 94957, Town of Ross, Marin County — from our Fairfield shop. Town Planning and Building is at 31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Need the board hung and finished on the same job? Services → · Commercial framing: Commercial → · Contact: Contact →
Office: 2380 Palmer Circle, Fairfield, CA · CSLB #265709 · Check the number on cslb.ca.gov.
Not on This Page
No Marin County Building permit at 3501 Civic Center Drive for a Town of Ross lot. No Kentfield 94904 coverage — Kentfield is unincorporated and was once called Ross Landing. No Town of San Anselmo permit at 525 San Anselmo Avenue. No City of San Rafael permit at 1400 Fifth Avenue. No City of Larkspur permit at 400 Magnolia Avenue. No storefront on Ross Common. No structural steel building. No promise that metal studs hold the building up. We frame interior light-gauge walls and hang drywall on wood or steel. A closet does not need a shaft-wall spec. Kentfield, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Larkspur, and other Ross names in other states are different places. This page is Ross, CA, ZIP 94957, Town of Ross — text the street so the permit office matches the address.
Ross Metal Stud FAQs
Do you do steel / metal stud framing in Ross?
Yes. Interior light-gauge metal stud framing in Ross, CA from our Fairfield shop — partitions, Sir Francis Drake and Ross Common interiors, house walls, soffits, heavier-gauge spec walls, and frame-and-hang.
Is Ross a city?
Ross is an incorporated town in Marin County. The Town of Ross incorporated in August 1908. Building permits inside town limits run through Town of Ross Planning and Building at 31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard — not Kentfield, not San Anselmo, not San Rafael, and not Marin County Building.
Is Kentfield the same as Ross?
No. Kentfield is an unincorporated community south of Ross. It was once called Ross Landing. Kentfield uses ZIP 94904 and Marin County Building — not this Town of Ross page.
Is this structural steel?
No. We frame interior light-gauge studs, track, headers, and soffits. Beams, columns, and structure that hold the building up are a different contractor.
Do Ross houses use metal studs or wood?
Most house walls here are still wood. Metal wins on the rare commercial spec, rated walls, and remodels that need a straighter plane for a smooth finish. If the drawing names the stud, that wins.
Can you frame a house on Lagunitas or Shady Lane?
Yes. Occupied houses and the small commercial cluster on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Ross Common are a usual request — new partitions, soffits, and backing, then hang if the scope includes board.
Do you work occupied Ross buildings?
Yes. Floors are protected and the layout is planned around an occupied house. Narrow streets change the schedule — not the stud spec.
Is 94904 Ross?
No. 94957 is the Ross ZIP. 94904 is Kentfield and Greenbrae. Nearby San Anselmo uses 94960. San Rafael uses 94901. Text the street so the bid matches Town of Ross Planning and Building.
Do you work Sir Francis Drake, Ross Common, and Lagunitas?
Yes. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross Common, Lagunitas Road, Shady Lane, Bolinas Avenue, Redwood Drive, and other Town of Ross 94957 addresses are on this framing page. Text the street with the photos.
What ZIP does this Ross page cover?
This page covers Ross 94957 street addresses inside the Town of Ross. 94957 is the ZIP on this URL. Text the street with the photos so the bid matches Town Planning and Building — not Kentfield 94904, not San Anselmo 94960, and not Marin County Building for a county parcel.
Who issues the permit in Ross?
Town of Ross Planning and Building Department, Town Hall, 31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross, CA 94957. Call (415) 453-1453, Option 4. Town of San Anselmo Building is a different office. City of San Rafael Building is a different office. City of Larkspur Building is a different office. Marin County Building and Safety is a different office for Kentfield and other unincorporated parcels.
How much does metal stud framing cost in Ross?
It follows the gauge, wall height, how cut-up the layout is, fire rating, access, and whether we only frame or also hang and finish. Photos or plans first. Written scope — no hidden fees.
Are you licensed in California?
Yes. CSLB #265709. Look it up before you book us or anyone else. Work at a Town of Ross 94957 address uses Town of Ross Planning and Building — not a San Anselmo, San Rafael, or Larkspur permit, and not Marin County Building unless the lot is unincorporated.
Need Ross Walls Framed Straight — Then Hung?
Call the family-owned crew that has been framing interiors and hanging board since 1970.
Call / Text (925) 791-9099
