Updated: Jun 18, 2026
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Address
P O BOX 338, Avery, CA, 95224
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Bales Construction
Serving Avery and the surrounding areas of Calaveras County, Bales Construction specializes in residential building projects. With 33 years of experience, the company provides new home construction, additions, and remodeling services. Project examples include custom single-family homes, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and deck installations. Bales Construction works with homeowners to manage projects from initial planning through completion. The company is known for utilizing materials suited to the Sierra Nevada’s climate and terrain, emphasizing durability in mountain home construction. Bales Construction operates throughout Avery, Arnold, Murphys, and nearby communities, focusing on site-built residential projects in both rural and neighborhood settings. The company’s longstanding regional presence has resulted in in-depth knowledge of local building codes, permitting requirements, and construction methods specific to the area’s mountainous environment.
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Bales Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (209) 769-4599
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Address: P O BOX 338, Avery, CA 95224
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Bales Construction Avery
Quality
108
95th percentile
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Bales Construction has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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13 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bales Construction has worked on at least
27.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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10 projects
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New Constructions |
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7 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Bales Construction mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $150,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Single family residence with attached adu
Valuation:
$486,381
Permit #:
B21-2205
Status:
final
Fee:
$20,900
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence 2606sf garage 574 sf porch 300sf
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
B22-0538
Status:
final
Fee:
$18,251
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Petty- new single family dwelling & garage
Valuation:
$773,014
Permit #:
230143
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,429
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addtion remodel 5411sf
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
B22-2477
Status:
issued
Fee:
$22,186
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Lake alpine cabin #21
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
240116
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Adu 1 200 sf
Valuation:
$236,319
Permit #:
B22-0374
Status:
final
Fee:
$12,684
Permit Type:
Adu
Building Type:
N/A
Adding master bedroom and master bathroom 480sqft
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B24-1420
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,038
Permit Type:
Rural
Building Type:
N/A
Lake alpine cabin #21 new foundation
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
250020
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1174 sq ft home addition covered porch & replace garage
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
B22-2527
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,139
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Addition tv room game room bathroom 336 sqft
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B24-1421
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,984
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling w/garage
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
B20-2129
Status:
final
Fee:
$15,658
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Garage addition - 1st floor 784sqft & 2nd floor 336sqft
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B24-1664
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,031
Permit Type:
Rural
Building Type:
N/A
Clark-kirby cabin replacement
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
240022
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,394
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New dwelling def sprinklers 3176 sf
Valuation:
$270,722
Permit #:
RESBLD19-0295
Status:
final
Fee:
$13,833
Permit Type:
New dwelling with...
Building Type:
N/A
Master bedroom addition 640sqf & remodel
Valuation:
$94,931
Permit #:
B23-0314
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,829
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Truss replacement on garage 960sf
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
B24-0023
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,513
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Cabin alterations & replacement deck
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
240045
Status:
triage
Fee:
$990
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition remodel screened porch
Valuation:
$223,935
Permit #:
RESBLD19-0239
Status:
final
Fee:
$12,766
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Game room w/bthrm 456sf & storage 232sf existing space
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
B22-0285
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,018
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement directors cabin 826sf
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B23-1130
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,859
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Bales Construction License info
Verified License
| License # | 467881 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 915863 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 965614 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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108
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Starstone National Insurance Company |
64
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bales Construction has worked on 64 permitted projects.
Bales Construction Employees
DB
Douglas Leroy Bales
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
EB
Edwin Lee Bales
Owner
JB
Joann Dina Bales
Officer
JB
Judd Douglas Bales
Owner
KB
Kathleen Mccullough Bales
Officer
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