Updated: Sep 05, 2025
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1125 16th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
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Balshem, Efim Bercovich Construction
Based in Santa Monica, Efim Bercovich of Balshem has provided general contracting services in the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. The company’s portfolio includes a range of residential remodeling and renovation projects, reflecting experience with both interior and exterior upgrades. As principal, Efim Bercovich works closely with homeowners on kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and custom home improvements, tailoring solutions to individual property needs. Services are offered throughout Santa Monica and adjacent Westside neighborhoods, with projects varying from single-family home updates to multi-room redesigns. Drawing on nearly three decades in the industry, Balshem focuses on delivering functional and aesthetic improvements for clients seeking to enhance the value and livability of their homes.
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Address: 1125 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Balshem, Efim Bercovich Santa Monica
Quality
104
91st percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Balshem, Efim Bercovich has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Balshem, Efim Bercovich has worked on at least
26.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
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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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Balshem, Efim Bercovich mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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8 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $30,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Balshem, Efim Bercovich
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2 story ground floor addition to existing 2 story single family dwelling with attached garage
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
17014-30000-02833
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New 4-story 8-unit apartment building type va over 1-level basement type ib
Valuation:
$2,173,685
Permit #:
15010-10000-00941
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to # 21014-30000-05678 to replace 7 windows with same size and type and addition a skylight
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
21014-30001-05678
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior structural remodel: remodel kitchen; remodel bathroom on the first floor; remove and replace existing drywall; remove two non-bearing walls on the 1st floor; remove 6 portion of 1st floor shear wall and install 8 shear wall at the same line
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
22016-30000-19050
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to #18010-20000-01940 to revise structrual details.** comply with department order effective date 04/22/2016. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date. all permits shall be for the same time period limitation. ceis case number is 717601
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
18010-10001-01940
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit 16047-10000-01036 to recheck for 2023 la city code. (n) swimming pool and spa
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
16047-10001-01036
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Soft story retrofit per div 93 using special steel cantilevered columns and wood shear wall at the tuck under parking region of a 3 story hotel apartment building
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
17016-10000-01621
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to # 21010-30000-02481 to update height of building per height survey
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
21010-30001-02481
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Major remodel & 7'-6 x 20'-0 irrg. addition and 64'-6 x 36'-0 irrg. addition at second floor to (e) two story single family dwelling and (n) basement. all work per engineering. see comments. fire sprinkler nfpa13d
Valuation:
$690,000
Permit #:
17014-20000-00321
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Change of use from retail to restaurant and bakery and tenant improvement (irregular 76 x 51'). including outdoor dining area
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
19016-10000-16587
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
New 2-story addition to existing 1-story s.f.d. see comments
Valuation:
$430,000
Permit #:
16014-10000-00038
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing attached carport and rebuild 24'-6 x 28 irrguar shape attached 2-car garage with same square footage per engr's details
Valuation:
$36,500
Permit #:
14016-20000-23280
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit 16020-20000-01649 to recheck for 2023 la city code for (n) two retaining walls. construction shall not commence without calosha permit
Valuation:
$29,974
Permit #:
16020-10001-01649
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit 16030-20000-04152 to recheck for 2023 la city code for site grading and backfill for single family dwelling adu retaining wall shoring and pool. construction shall not commence without calosha permit
Valuation:
$2,469
Permit #:
16030-10001-04152
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit 16020-20000-01650 to recheck for 2023 la city code for shoring. construction shall not commence without calosha permit
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
16020-10001-01650
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental ref to pcis # 22047-30000-00905 to enlarge the raised deck change height & type of steel braced frames and addition grade beams between piles per soils report *no lot plan since no change *
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
22047-30001-00905
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel and ground floor addition to an existing single family dwelling w attached garage
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
21014-30000-00247
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Attn:kavian***plan check only*** supplmental permit to #21010-30000-00900 to change engineer of record and structural design
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
21010-30001-00900
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel 3 x 7 2nd floor and (n) 9'-3 x 2'-2 2nd addition (n) 3rd floor 33'-5 x 17 addition with rooftop deck above to (e) single family dwelling with (e) attached garage all work per engineering nfpa 13d required throughout
Valuation:
$51,000
Permit #:
22014-20000-04981
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel 1st floor & 2nd floor and irr. 46'-10 x 19'-2 one and two story addition at front of (e) dwelling to extend kitchen addition (2) bedrooms & (1) full bathroom and 3'-6 x 9'-6 addition to extend great room at rear of (e) dwelling
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
16014-20000-00394
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | CAC34313 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
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104
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198
Permits
- Building permit records show that Balshem, Efim Bercovich has worked on 198 permitted projects.