Updated: May 21, 2026
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776 W 16TH STREET, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
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BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION
BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION, 776 W 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA (Owned by: Arild Braathen) holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION Contact Information
Phone Number: (949) 548-1200
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Address: 776 W 16TH STREET, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION Costa Mesa
Quality
100
87th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION has worked on at least
3.0 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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Building Permits by BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION
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Delta 1 - addition scope- new doors and windows under (e) headers. partial exterior wall infill (xr2024-5226)
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
REV2024-0994
Status:
approved
Fee:
$191
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence addition 92 sf to enlarge 2 (e) bedrooms. remodel 184 sf. alter open volume ceiling
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
XR2023-2367
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,394
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence addition 92 sf to enlarge 2 (e) bedrooms. remodel 184 sf. alter open volume ceiling
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
PC2023-2071
Status:
approved
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Combo residential - addition/alteration (permit only)
2024-05-28
Sfr- new doors and windows under (e) headers. partial exterior wall infill
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
XR2024-5226
Status:
expired
Fee:
$447
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence remove and replace siding @ the front facade
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
XR2023-1782
Status:
expired
Fee:
$459
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence replace garage door header top plates exterior plaster vault office ceiling
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
X2020-2158
Status:
final
Fee:
$816
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish of 5 unpermitted walls within the warehouse space
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
BC21-00583
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential remodel: plumbing and mechanical for bathroom remodel. retile bathtub area and change out (1) nail-in window
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
BLD2018-01083
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Residential remodel: plumbing for bathtub change out and retile of bathtub area
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
BLD2018-01084
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 2 - general structural note revision
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
REV2024-2300
Status:
slipsheeted
Fee:
$77
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tear off existing rock roofing install new 1/2 plywood sheathing to replace existing rotted sheathing install new rafter tails and fascia as needed install new 3-ply bur system in light gray color on 1/12 pitch all class a installation. *no white roofs in laguna beach* **code enforcement - 2x**
Valuation:
$12,600
Permit #:
RBP-2014-1404
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Reroof
Building Type:
N/A
Upgarde electrical panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E20-00254
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deck repair: replace existing termite damaged fascia floor sheathing joists and guard rail at front yard per approved plans
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
RBP-2014-1934
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Replace handrail sliding door rotted fascia sheathing decking. misc. rotted cripple studs
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
BC16-00116
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
600 sf interior remodel to the front office area for a commercial building. work to include the retrofit of anchor bolts drywall repair fill in 2 existing doors relocate non-load bearing walls rebulid an existing stair way remove 2 windows relocate
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BC09-00524
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change drain from washing machine at kitchen sink. drywall repair. ref:c13-0978
Valuation:
$600
Permit #:
BC13-00599
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence remove (e) drywall @ office & install pine boards
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
X2019-3128
Status:
final
Fee:
$112
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof commercial bldg: tear off existing sheet metal (26 gauge) 1-1/2 x 5 c channel (4 spans) radiant barrier insulation apply 26 gauge sheet metal. icc #esr-2409 pitch 4:12 5500 sq ft
Valuation:
$22,750
Permit #:
B09-00228
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Foundation edge repair and replacement of metal siding on an existing detached industrial storage/workshop building with 5800 sf corrugated steel (icc #esr-2409)
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
BX10-00131
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior foundation repair at (e) stem wall (see eng. plans) entered by: daleyj
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2015-004798
Status:
final
Fee:
$732
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION License info
Verified License
| License # | 326357 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-25353-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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100
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION has worked on 26 permitted projects.
BRAATHEN CONSTRUCTION Employees
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Aage Braathen
Sole Owner
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Arild Braathen
Sole Owner
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Arild Braathen
Owner