Updated: May 28, 2026
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17001 Oak View Dr, Encino, CA, 91436
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From BuildZoom: Better Construction & Design Inc, 17001 Oak View Dr, Encino, CA holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Better Construction & Design Inc Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Flatwork Concrete
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Other Site Work
Better Construction & Design Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (818) 399-1112
Address: 17001 Oak View Dr, Encino, CA 91436
Better Construction & Design Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
4
reviews
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By a user in RiversideSeptember 19, 2018Kitchen remodel$5,000
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By Mike T.September 14, 2018New Master Suite$25,000
Better Construction & Design Inc created a new, beautiful room addition for our young family. They added a new master suite of our dreams! With a baby on the way way and as the kids will be growing up we really needed extra room and bathroom. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the job that Better Construction & Design did...it was just an excellent job for us. They were on time, polite, understanding and very professional. They finished our job on time and within the budget, which is very rare for construction projects. Special thanks to Bruce and his crew who I dealt with on a daily basis... Thanks for making this an enjoyable process. Job well-done.
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By Kaivan H.September 8, 2018Kitchen Remodeling$32,000
We were so lucky to hire Better Construction as our general contractor. They were fair, reasonable and on-time. We recommend them to all our friends.
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By PaulineSeptember 7, 2018
We interviewed 6-7 general contractors and finally we decided to work with Better Construction & Design Inc. It was a big construction job and we needed to find someone we could trust which was difficult. We are very very glad we chose to work with Bruce as our general contractor. He was honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable. We are planning to use his company in our next project as well and highly recommend him. Bravo Bruce! Can’t recommend enough. Best in the business!
Building Permits by Better Construction & Design Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
36sf laundry room addition at rear of (e)one story single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
08014-20000-04776
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen/bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pound per sq. ft. window (8) and door (2) change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings th... see more
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
13016-20000-23230
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition sill plate anchor bolts and cripple wall plywood per la city standard plan #1; no foundation replacement (earthquake hazard reduction per chapter 92 of the los angeles building code). (houses residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units)
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
13016-20001-23230
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). valuation to be verified by inspector. (3) window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings three stories or less per section 152(b) of title 24. valua... see more
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
13016-20000-18224
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Addition sill plate anchor bolts cripple wall plywood and replace foundation per l.a. city standard plan #1 (earthquake hazard reduction per chapter 92 of the los angeles building code). (houses residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units)
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
13016-20000-02783
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen & one bathroom.; 13 window changeout same size same location; re-roof;create 3 x 3 pantry;remove sliding door at rear bedrm; create hallway & 3 x6'8 rear extension. opening. work includes related electrical plumbing and heating. all work to comply with prescriptive design provision. no change of plot plan
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
13016-10000-00298
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pound per sq. ft. valuation to be verified by inspector. addition sill plate anchor bolts cripple wall plywood and replace foundation per l.a. city standard plan #1 (earthquake hazard reduction per chapter 92 of the los angeles building code). (houses residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units)
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
13016-20000-02779
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to 11016-70001-24807 to addition sill plate anchor bolts and cripple wall plywood per la city standard plan #1; no foundation replacement (earthquake hazard reduction per chapter 92 of the los angeles building code). (houses residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11016-10002-24807
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel (2) bathrooms (no structural changes). tear off existing roofing material and apply hot mop roofing system. addition sill plate anchor bolts and cripple wall plywood per la city standard plan#1; no foundation replacement (earthquake hazard reduction per chapter 92 of the los angeles building code). (houses residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11016-70000-19802
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Water damage repair less than 10% of replacement cost of building. no structural changes. replacement of damaged framing members (less than 10% of replacement cost of building) for houses and duplexes (not including decks). no structural changes. valuation to be verified by the field inspector
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
12016-20000-06086
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Windows (8) and (2) doors change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings three stories or less per section 152(b) of title 24. see application comment
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
12016-10000-01825
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel- enlarge kitchen by removing partition addition beam. convert the den into bedroom closet and bathroom. remodel the existing bathroom. replace the existing door at laundry and sliding door at existing den(new bed room) ( related electrical plumbimg). change out all existing windows with the same size at the same location.(dual glazed and low -e). replace the existing ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
10016-70000-18209
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen and bathroom remodel replace windows with new sizes (double paned) and infill (2) windows replace two exterior doors with same size and type. re-roof and replace sheathing. construction per city conventional framing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11016-70000-17771
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior to at unit #5416 to create (3) new closet & hallway. interior remodel at unit # 5414 to create (2) new closets. remodel (e) kitchen and bathroom at both units. remove/replace (15) window same size/locations and replace (4) exterior doors. reduce size of (5) windows & replace headers. related elec/hvac/plumbing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11016-70000-07536
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace drywall (no new walls added). replacement of damaged framing members (less than 10% of replacement cost of building) for houses and duplexes (not including decks)
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
13016-20000-26537
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 200 sq ft to bedroom @ rear.reroof comparable shingles.add foundation anchor bolts per l.a. city standard plan.8 new windows/two sliding glass.new entry door.close one window in living room
Valuation:
$36,000
Permit #:
13014-20000-02570
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to install (2) new windows (same size and location). dual glazing is required for all doors/windows change out for residential buildings three stories or less per section 152(b) of title 24
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11016-70001-19802
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Residential reroof as follows:- mfd (garage) - - this is a change of roofing material (y/n): n - proposed roofing material: mod.bit. (torch down) class a - squares (100 sf) being installed: 5 - tear off existing (y/n): y - existing layers of roofing: 1 - new sheathing being installed (y/n): n - high fire hazard zone (y/n): n - - note: all tear-offs require solid sheathing. install min... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BR20060200
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential reroof as follows:- mfd - - this is a change of roofing material (y/n): n - proposed roofing material: comp.shingle class a - squares (100 sf) being installed: 12 - tear off existing (y/n): y - existing layers of roofing: 1 - new sheathing being installed (y/n): n - high fire hazard zone (y/n): n - - note: all tear-offs require solid sheathing. install min. 3/8 structural ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BR20060199
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tear off (e) roof and install 9 squares. of class a comparable. shingles over (e) sheathing. replace exterior door (same size type and location). no structural changes. valuation to be verified by the field inspector. smoke detectors required. dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
07016-20000-18109
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
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Better Construction & Design Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 817160 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Better Construction & Design Inc at the California Contractors State License Board.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-F118021-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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109
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Accredited Surety & Casualty Company Inc |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
71
Permits
- Building permit records show that Better Construction & Design Inc has worked on 71 permitted projects.
Bruce is honest, fair priced, and delivers excellent work. Better Construction was my choice when I had my kitchen and bathroom renovated and I have no regrets. If you want a contractor you can trust who will work with you to make your home look great, I can't recommend Better Construction enough.