Updated: Nov 01, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
366 A 15TH STREET, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
Use our bidding system to
request a quote
Carpe Diem Construction
Carpe Diem Construction, 366 A St, Costa Mesa, CA (Employees: Jeffrey Scott Hesseltine, Lane Palmer Whiteside, and Michael Francis Richards) holds a General Building, Concrete license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Carpe Diem Construction, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Carpe Diem Construction Services
Start a project today:
Carpe Diem Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (949) 423-9235
Edit
Address: 366 A 15TH STREET, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Edit
Do you work for this business? Unlock this free profile to update company info and see who's viewing your profile.
Carpe Diem Construction Costa Mesa
Quality
100
87th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Carpe Diem Construction has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
|
1 project
|
2025 |
|
2 projects
|
2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Carpe Diem Construction has worked on at least
3.0 projects over the past 2 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
|
2 projects
|
$20k-$50k |
|
1 project
|
$100k-$250k |
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by Carpe Diem Construction
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Manufactured *additional scope* rewire entire house led lights
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
XR2023-1361
Status:
final
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Duplex remove and replace exterior stairs at the front residence
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
XR2023-1894
Status:
final
Fee:
$374
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement- papaand barkley
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
B20-0901
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,914
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert existing shop/storage building w carport to sdu
Valuation:
$36,855
Permit #:
BLD-2019-49218
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,670
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing - gas line for future firepit under 42 high
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
P2023-0314
Status:
final
Fee:
$48
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
96sf garage remodel due to vehicle damage
Valuation:
$23,000
Permit #:
B25-0811
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$570
Permit Type:
Add/alt
Building Type:
N/A
Manufactured kitchen/family room baths convert extg den to bedroom 1014 sf
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
X2021-2944
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,115
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2/5/20: permit revised to upgrade 200 amp msp. 257 sf bedroom/bathroom addition to single family dwelling. fixture count: mech- (1) vent fan. elec- (9) lights (9) outlets (5) switches (1)wb (1) wc (1) shower
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
BC19-00469
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Manufactured copper re-pipe (12) fixtures
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
X2022-1001
Status:
final
Fee:
$492
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change of occupancy & tenant improvement
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
B13-0456
Status:
issued
Fee:
$681
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mortgage and real estate office. note: office use is a permitted use under the st rose neighborhood pd policy statement for downtown historic retail commercial
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
ZC05-0818
Status:
APPROVED
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Nup for sidewalk cafe located at 3401 first avenue at ne corner with upas st., approved by staff (city manager) on 8-10-06, reso no. cm-5456
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
256117
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
7 lights & 2 outets & 3switches
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B10-0761
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence
Valuation:
$114,796
Permit #:
B200518590
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
$1,822
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence
Valuation:
$43,923
Permit #:
B200518573
Status:
EXPIRED
Fee:
$821
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
General contractor
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BUS2005-05845
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erosion control
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
B200518574
Status:
EXPIRED
Fee:
$355
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erosion control
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
B200518593
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
$355
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B200516209
Status:
EXPIRED
Fee:
$176
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B200508695
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
$176
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Similar Contractors See more
License # 1020240
Encinitas, CA
119
BZ Score
$37K
Avg Project
-
Projects
License # AEC01277
Cutten, CA
121
BZ Score
$5.4K
Avg Project
-
Projects
139
BZ Score
$11.1K
Avg Project
-
Projects
Carpe Diem Construction Reviews
BuildZoom hasn't received any reviews for Carpe Diem Construction. Click here to be alerted when reviews are posted about them.
Recent Buildzoom Projects
Verified License
BuildZoom confirmed this contractor's license
Carpe Diem Construction License info
Verified License
| License # | 1055080 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Concrete |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of September 2025.
Verify this license's status for Carpe Diem Construction at the California Contractors State License Board.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Verified License
| License # | 894749 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of October 2025.
Verify this license's status for Carpe Diem Construction at the California Contractors State License Board.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| License # | 831094 |
| 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. If this is your business, please update your license status.
Check this license's status for Carpe Diem Construction at the California Contractors State License Board.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
100
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
14
Permits
- Building permit records show that Carpe Diem Construction has worked on 14 permitted projects.
Carpe Diem Construction Employees
JH
Jeffrey Scott Hesseltine
Sole Owner
LW
Lane Palmer Whiteside
Ceo / President
MR
Michael Francis Richards
Ceo / President
MB
Michael Gene Bless
Rmo
TB
Thomas Edward Bromfield
Officer