Updated: Mar 19, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
17875 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA, 92614
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California Building Innovation Construction
We at California Building Innovations are committed to helping you make your properties and foundations secure.
With a combined experience of over 65 years, our staff of contractors and structural engineers are here to assist you in keeping your properties soft-story and earthquake retrofit compliant ,California Building Innovations also performs concrete leveling soil stabilization , cliff repair , foundation repairWe service all of Southern California, working on both commercial and residential buildings!
Founder and CEO Raul Ramirez was inspired to enter the soft-story retrofitting industry after a visit to a Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) event where he learned about all the complex regulations around the soft-story retrofit program. With his experience in renewable energy and construction, he wanted to build a company and team to help others understand the new mandatory retrofit programs and keep California safe and secure.
California Building Innovations understands that many home and business owners are always on the go, so we have created an exclusive system where home owners, insurance companies, and architects are always informed on the progress of their project. We value every project and strive to help make your experience as smooth and easy as possible. Our unique scheduling system allows you as a customer to be able to follow the project from start to finish, including notes and images of the progress. We make sure that you know what’s going on throughout your project, so that there are no surprises!
From BuildZoom: California Building Innovation Inc, 17875 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA (Employees: Monica Christine Yoquigua and Raul Ramirez Jr) holds a General Building, Concrete Related Services license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 105 ranks in the top 8% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring California Building Innovation Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
California Building Innovation Inc Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
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
Siding
Stucco and Exterior Plastering
Other Exteriors
Wood Fences
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Water Damage Restoration
Fire Damage Restoration
Other Restoration
Garage Construction
Seismic Retrofit
Elevator Installation
Interior Design
Other
Staircases
Elevator Maintenance
Historical Restoration
Drafting
Docks
Marine Construction
Industrial Renovation
Hotel Renovation
California Building Innovation Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (310) 905-9175
Address: 17875 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
California Building Innovation Inc Irvine
Quality
105
92nd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
California Building Innovation Inc has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that California Building Innovation Inc has worked on at least
13.0 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.
Experience
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that California Building Innovation Inc mostly works on
kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $7,335. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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California Building Innovation Inc Reviews
2 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Jo D.October 31, 2022
Building Permits by California Building Innovation Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
3, 577 sqft exterior and interior remodel to (e) kitchen 3 bathrooms and bedroom closet - remove and replace windows on 2nd floor and install (n) exterior deck reroof 36 squares of comparable shingle 1 layer of underlayment and 30#felt includes related electrical and plumbing as per approved plans
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
COMR-2021-0214
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,850
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Window (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 three stories or less per section 150.2(b) 1b of title 24
Valuation:
$800
Permit #:
24016-20000-28343
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Install 2 new 3 ton york frame reinforcement permit pulled already air conditioning and heat pump models in convertible airflow configuration standard (up to 12.2 eer/14.8 ieer) high (up to 12.2 eer/15.2ieer)ultra-high efficiency models (up to 14.0eer 21.2ieer)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20044-90000-04405
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 2 story detached 1, 000 sqft adu to include (2) bedrooms (2) baths kitchen living room and den (n) 295 sqft patio 394 sqft (2) car garage 237 sqft (1) car garage 75 sqft staircase this residence is located in fire hazard zone mechanical electrical and plumbing on separate permits as per approved plans
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BLDR-2021-0125
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,890
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1 bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). 10 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 150.2(b) 1b of title 24
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
22016-10000-24961
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan correct the address on plans from 3274 w. garden ave to 3276 w. garden ave per inspector's request
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
20016-10004-24871
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Convert (e) 500 sqft attached garage into (n) 1 bedroom 1 bathroom adu - to also include kitchen and living room this residence is located in fire hazard zone mechanical electrical and plumbing to include: (1) tub/shower (1) lav (1) water closet (1) water system (1) water heater (1) dishwasher (1) garbage disposal (1) clothes washer (40) outlets (20) switches (40) fixtures 200 amp mai... see more
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
COMR-2021-0048
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,876
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(non-solar app+) single family dwelling or duplex residential - solar photovoltaic energy systems
2023-06-26
Install roof mounted photovoltaic solar - 2.0kw 5 modules 5 inverters maximum anchor spacing = 4-ft. otherwise surge protection required plans shall be sealed/signed by a licensed engineer as per approved plans
Valuation:
$3,900
Permit #:
PHVR-2023-0658
Status:
expired
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace drywall/plaster (patch and paint). non-structural repair only. interior kitchen remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings). interior bathroom remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings). replace damaged wood framing (less than 10%). same size spacing type
Valuation:
$22,100
Permit #:
21016-90000-21794
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 11 window(s). same size location number type. replace drywall/plaster (patch and paint). non-structural repair only. interior kitchen remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings). interior bathroom remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings)
Valuation:
$9,670
Permit #:
21016-90000-32319
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 506 sf detached a.d.u. w bedroom office bathroom l/r & kitchen. (n) tankless w/h (n) split sys (n) gas meter. upgrade (e) electrical. serv. to 2-200 a electrical services w 2-gang meters (1) kit hood w/exhaust (1) humidistat fan (1) ice/water line (1) dw (1) gas
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
BC21-00312
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Inspector to determine % of work to be completed for addition & remodel project: bl 2202110006 me 2204120006 el 2204120008 & pl 2204120005
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2301270001
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit #21016-10000-31108 to relocate underfloor access. provide a new beam between dining room and living room
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
21016-10001-31108
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. remodel interior and exterior of (e) 2 story single family dwelling w attach garage
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
21016-10000-20672
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed interior remodel convert part of existing living room to bedroom #3. convert existing utility room to bathroom #2. provide laundry
Valuation:
$37,000
Permit #:
21016-10000-31108
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Imported from gp 21-23743. convert existing 665.5 sqft (3) car garage into new jadu. bathroom kitchen tankless wh split-system 12/9/2022- revisions vp
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BLDG-R-2023-00805
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(2) 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
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
19016-10000-39283
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
(n) detached 50'x22 , (1031 sq ft)acesory dwelling unit per ordinance. all work. per wfpp
Valuation:
$104,131
Permit #:
20010-10000-02901
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Reinforce (e) wood trusses by adding 8 hss steel columns w new pad footings. close (e) openings. addition one new disable bathroom
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
19016-10000-37201
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Bld- permit w/out planning approval (residential)
2024-04-12
Repairs to an existing slab foundation *project subject to field review and inspections*
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
BLDG-R-2024-02679
Status:
final
Fee:
$241
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Verified License
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California Building Innovation Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 1026936 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Concrete Related Services |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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105
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Starnet Insurance Company |
77
Permits
- Building permit records show that California Building Innovation Inc has worked on 77 permitted projects.
California Building Innovation Inc Employees
MY
Monica Christine Yoquigua
Officer
RJ
Raul Ramirez Jr
Rmo
Fair review (not a bad review)
1. ADU Project was promised to be done in 6 months, it got delayed (COVID & 10 other excuses they can come up with) and eventually never finished. See pictures- this is what they finished in 8 months.
2. Left project unfinished with partial floors, unfinished kitchen & bath, cracking stucco, missing roof , open trench and trash all over the place (see pictures)
3. There are weeks when no crew would showed up and I received no communication from company.
4. After collecting deposit, owner Raul visited the project once (to collect $$$) , project manager Anthony Visited 4-5 times over span of 8 months.
5. Raul (owner) and Anthony (project manager) Will not return numerous phone calls or text messages, but they will be calling you when Payment is due and ask for money ahead of schedule.
6. Contract had to be terminated for failure to perform.
I highly Recommend this company,
IF YOU want your ADU or construction project NOT be completed, or to go over budget , or if prefer contractors who don’t show up, make broken promises and don’t answer your calls/text.