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Bell James L Architect
Bell James L, Santa Barbara, CA holds a Architect license according to the California license board.
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5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Maria F.June 5, 2022Architectural design$1,800,000
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Install gas insert in existing wood burning masonry wood burning fireplace (add gas line) replace 440 sq ft drywall and ceiling insulation r-30 in family room 440 sq ft of system fee of electrical replace (2) existing sliding glass doors same size 98 sq ft total #1 42 sq ft and #2 56 sq ft
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
C15-000323
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$374
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Legalize 243sf master bedroom addition 387sf interior remodel to convert (2) bedrooms to master bath/hall 378sf garage conversion to familyrm 474sf new deck & 845sf roof restructure @ (e) dwelling. (ref: 11bdv-00065; 11zev-00061) special inspection req'd: epoxy. structural observation req'd by engineer. clearances req'd: building
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
11BDP-00000-00436
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,357
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
315sf bedroom and bathroom addition; 80sf interior remodel to include (e) bathroom remodel conversion of (e) bedroom to dressing room in (e) dwelling clearances req'd: building ref 06bdv-00139 clearances: building
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
09BDP-00000-00932
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,231
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 114sf at (e) enclosed courtyard to create (n) study & interior remodel of 128sf to (e) single family residence final clearance: building
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
09BDP-00000-00200
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,739
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
9600 sqft metal building (shell only)
Valuation:
$197,760
Permit #:
17-0358
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
8800 sqft metal building (shell only)
Valuation:
$181,280
Permit #:
17-0361
Status:
In Review
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3200 sqft metal building (shell only)
Valuation:
$65,920
Permit #:
17-0359
Status:
In Review
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Special investigation for 14 x 24 addition. verify adequacy of electric wiring
Valuation:
$21,840
Permit #:
A0500229
Status:
complete
Fee:
$276
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical work for a service upgrade
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
211248
Status:
Completed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior fire damage-electrical drywall-plumbing
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B2010-0030
Status:
final
Fee:
$531
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Addition deck
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
A-B9402458
Status:
final
Fee:
$302
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cfo permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M25-1148
Status:
applied
Fee:
$326
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | C26212 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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Jim Bell was an exceptional architect to work with designing and building our house. He was personable, sensible and thorough during the complete process. The home showcases design features and green building principles of a platinum LEED certified building. Jim made our forever home come true and we simply love it!