Updated: Dec 17, 2025
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8290 Hermosa Ave, Atascadero, CA, 93422
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General Contractor specializing in Custom decks, Patio Covers , concrete, remodels , repairs and new construction projects. Give me a call for a Prompt Free quote on your next project.
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California Builders at 8290 Hermosa Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422, held a General Contractor license (#938404) with the California contractors license board with an expiration date of 10-31-2025. We last verified the license was expired on 12-16-2025.
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California Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (805) 610-3910
Address: 8290 Hermosa Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that California Builders has worked on at least
6.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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California Builders Reviews
2.5 out of 5 stars, based on
3
reviews
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By Jewels C.September 13, 2022
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By BobbieFebruary 16, 2020Earthquake retrofit$6,000
I got an estimate from Andy Chattoo of Bay Area Brace and Bolt more than five months ago. I had been approved for the $3000 FEMA assistance and accepting him as my contractor. For months he kept telling me that he was waiting on the permit through Santa Clara County. I finally contacted the county to find out that he had never put in for the permit. Unfortunately after multiple attempts to contact him to proceed with the project he has now disappeared. My last communication with him was him finally admitting that he never put in for the permit after all and expressing his annoyance with the fact that he would have to schedule an appointment to get the permit through the county of Santa Clara for the project. If he had been honest and told me months ago that he never put in for a permit, I wouldn't be in the predicament of losing the $3000 funding. There's a time limit to these things. So not only did he not put in for the permit, or complete the project, he caused me to lose $3000. I don't appreciate being lied to, or losing $3000 in FEMA funding. I not only emailed him, texted him, and called him dozens of times over the last couple of months, but also sent him a letter. All of which he ignored. So he will totally leave you hanging and may cost you your funding too. This company is best to be avoided at all costs.
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By a user in Paso RoblesOctober 17, 2017Considered for Property Remodel
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Photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide jobsite access & a secure ladder with a minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection **see attached inspection policy***
Valuation:
$36,300
Permit #:
22-00000246
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide job site access & a secure ladder with minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection
Valuation:
$36,510
Permit #:
22-00000237
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide job site access & a secure ladder with minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection
Valuation:
$32,200
Permit #:
22-00000290
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide job site access & a secure ladder with minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection
Valuation:
$28,600
Permit #:
22-00000289
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**no fee deparmtnet error** supplemental to permits 17014-10000-02270 and 17014-10001-02270 to correct structural inventory and revise work description to reflect complete scope of work: one-story additions and alterations to (e) single family dwelling with attached garage. scope of work to include conversion of (e) garage to storage (358 sf) two-car garage addition (420 sf) addition ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
17014-10002-02270
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
***scope change 11/6/2018.*** college area- combination building permit for converting an existing garage into a companion unit for an existing single family residence; and addition to extg single family residence. work to includetwo bedrooms kitchen and living room in companion unit and bathroom office and family room in primary residence. rs-1-7 geo 53
Valuation:
$140,654
Permit #:
2197339
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,669
Permit Type:
Add/alt companion...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to orginal permit 17014-10000-02270 re-roof frame with truss for the front addition portion. revise prevailing front set back calculation. update the door schedule. addition (3) skylights to the rear addtion portion
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
17014-10001-02270
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition new approx. 23'x21 garage covered patio and new 34'4"x14'10 ground floor addition for den area with bathroom and laundry room to existing 1 story single family dwelling. see comments
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
17014-10000-02270
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(roll plans) 1, 100 sf interior tenant improvement for lake forest ice cream parlor to include: new ice cream equip remodeling bathroom; max 5 high stainless steel storage racks; new non-bearing walls; plum: 1 backflow prev device 2 floor sinks 1 gas line 7 sinks 1 toilet 1 water heater; elec: 22 rec 15 lights 7 sw relocating 125a sub panel
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
COMB-12-18-29913
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,621
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
6160 arlington ave suite 15/tenant improvement (1, 514sf) first tenant for a ice cream shop new waste, water lines new dimising walls new electrical for equipment 12/7/18: revised: showing correct suite number: c15. djd (see permit #15-3969)
Valuation:
$75,700
Permit #:
18-2420
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Asto
Building Type:
N/A
Replace (e) patio door with new window at living room rear wall facing backyard
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
15016-20000-08892
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace (e) patio door with new window at living room rear wall facing backyard
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
15016-20000-08892
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition irregular shape 26'6 x 21'5 to enlarge the kitchen and dining room per engineering
Valuation:
$45,500
Permit #:
16014-20000-00667
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
# scanned # remodel: convert (e) upper level family room to den bedroom and bathroom. install new window at new bathroom. remove (e) furnace in garage and install new furnace in attic. replace (e) furnace at same lower level furnace closet. remove & replace (e) water heater same location. extend gas line 10 for new gas dryer replacing (e) electric dryer in same location. upgrade elect... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2017-01770
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,759
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - foundation repair
2023-07-02
Seismic retrofit per standard plan set a (brace and bolt)
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BD-2022-287330
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(1) permit for installation of grease interceptor. -
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD22-001371
Status:
expired
Fee:
$155
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - foundation repair
2023-07-02
Bolt and brace: seismic retrofit per plan set a
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BD-2022-286084
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration to one condo unit: create new opening in bearing wall to open kitchen to living room addition new posts and beams. remove closet at living room. remove partition in restroom
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
18016-10000-32991
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel master bed & bathroom move closet door addition shower in bathroom remove 2 windows & replace w/1
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B2019-1431
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,335
Permit Type:
Res-oss
Building Type:
N/A
Seismic retrofit per plan set a
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
202201854
Status:
issued
Fee:
$147
Permit Type:
Seismic upgrade/f...
Building Type:
N/A
California Builders License info
Inactive License
| License # | 938404 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Insured
| Insurer | West American Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that California Builders has worked on 2221 permitted projects.
Do not hire Chris Hamilton, he will spend your money that you have already paid him. It is 4 years and 9 months since we hired him to build a 1,200 square foot home, it is now 15 months past plan approval and it is still not finished. This has been a nightmare experience. I have been hesitating to write any kind of review because he's explained to me that he needs the money from other jobs to finish mine, but at this point I feel like I have nothing to lose. He has already spent the money I paid