Updated: May 04, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
5285 BEACHCOMBER CT, San Diego, CA, 92130
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Benjamin Lai Electrician
Benjamin Lai, 5285 Beachcomber Ct, San Diego, CA (Employees: Biing Jiun Lai and Biing Jiun Lai) holds a Electrical license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 101 ranks in the top 12% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Benjamin Lai, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Benjamin Lai Contact Information
Phone Number: (858) 232-9598
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Address: 5285 BEACHCOMBER CT, San Diego, CA 92130
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Benjamin Lai San Diego
Quality
101
88th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Benjamin Lai has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Benjamin Lai has worked on at least
8.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $75,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
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Addition a 3rd fl w roof deck. upgrade all structure & foundation to meet exceed current code. complete partially excavated 1st fl basement/garage. upgrade m.e.p. to code. increase permeable area of sidewalk. increase area of solar panels & addition gray water system. install sprinkler system per nfpa13r
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
202111293185
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Renovation/.remodel single family remodel kitchen and 2 baths addition 1 bathroom at basement. replace e brick foundation with concrete. interior only no new floor area
Valuation:
$385,000
Permit #:
202212027585
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Provide temporary shoring system to facilitate excavation and construction of the proposed remodel and addtion per approved pa# 202212027617r
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
202303203974
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Transform one of (e) office into an unisex restroom and a laundry room. associated electrical mechanical and plumbing work as required to complete the room alteration
Valuation:
$215,000
Permit #:
202212128075
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
02 - church
(n) retaining wall over 2 parcels to provide a replacement for the (e) unreinforced concrete retaining wall covering rear yard line of 2750 broadway. (e) retaining wall to be continuous as shown over part of rear yard of 2757 vallejo st. each of 3 addresses will have same permit application w plans
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
202306059222
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Rev to pa# 201809119773 to include civil sheets and an updated shoring plan
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
201910174732
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to 202401164015. revised shoring design at rear of building
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
202404180306
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Rev to pa# 2023-0613-9940: to comply w/nov 202310070 sequence fdn replacement
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
202307051472
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Provide retaining wall system to facilitate excavation and construction of the proposed retaining wall. replacement per notice of violation #202183753
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202203099562
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Novillos market - convert (e) storage into a meat
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
BLDG22-2409
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,437
Permit Type:
Non-struct 800
Building Type:
N/A
Mira mesa, combination permit, 448 sq ft family room addition, existing sfr, zone rs-1-14, owner lai, bryan duc, census tract 83.21 **3/8/05 - plan change- lengthen width of family room from 14 feet to 15 feet for an addition of 38 sq. ft. change rafter/ceiling joists from 2 x 8's to 2 x 12's at 24"oc. pour new foundation over existing slab. saw cut exist. foundation perimeter 12 inch... see more
Valuation:
$45,248
Permit #:
185236
Status:
Completed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Add/Alt 1 or 2 Fa...
Plan check expired-exceeded 180 days bldg- addition 857 sq ft the rear enlarging kitchen adding new foyer master bedroom suite w bathroom and hallway remodel interior to create new living room and bathroom (htl)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRJ2012-00067
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Temporary shoring permit in support for app#201905211219
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
201909161712
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Temporary shoring permit deferred submittal. pa# 201906133360
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
201907085347
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Rev. appl#200309124621 widen (e)garage door opening, construct (n)steel moment frame @proposed garage
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
200311180465
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Plan check expired-exceeded 180 days bldg- addition 857 sq ft the rear enlarging kitchen adding new foyer master bedroom suite w bathroom and hallway remodel interior to create new living room and bathroom (htl)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2010-04721
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,008
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg- addition 485 sq ft to existing residence enlarging dining room and bedroom relocate new bathroom replace windows and roof (htl)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2012-00651
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,264
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Benjamin Lai License info
Verified License
| License # | 1026167 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Benjamin Lai at the California Contractors State License Board.
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in December, 2022 that this contractor does not need a license to be a electrician in California.
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101
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | This License Filed A Contractor's Bond With |
| Bond Value | $25,000 |
15
Permits
- Building permit records show that Benjamin Lai has worked on 15 permitted projects.
Benjamin Lai Employees
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Biing Jiun Lai
Sole Owner
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Biing Jiun Lai
Sole Owner