Updated: Feb 13, 2026
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Address
48 Riverside Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076
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From BuildZoom: Carroll & Strong Builders Inc, 48 Riverside Rd, Watsonville, CA (Employees: Jim Edward Carroll and Randall Cory Strong) holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 117 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Carroll & Strong Builders Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (831) 728-4150
Address: 48 Riverside Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Quality
117
99th percentile
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Carroll & Strong Builders Inc has a BuildZoom score of 117, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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10 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Carroll & Strong Builders Inc has worked on at least
20.0 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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9 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Carroll & Strong Builders Inc mostly works on
home addition
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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5 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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4 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $150,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Carroll & Strong Builders Inc
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Relocation of interior walls moving 13 square feet of existing adu floor area to main house increasing site coverage of main house. revise garage to be a one-car garage with floor area changed to be storage. one car for the main house will have uncovered off-street parking. remove (2) windows in the garage change (2) doors to windows in the adu and change window sizes in the kitchen a... see more
Valuation:
$54,000
Permit #:
23CP03836-REV1
Status:
applied
Fee:
$332
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a 10, 565 square foot single family dwelling 1, 095 square foot attached garage new patios 876 square foot patios & terraces and removal of existing driveway and grading in the amount of 5, 685 cubic yards of cut and 190 cubic yards of fill construction of a new driveway terraces landscape walls under 3 740 lineal feet of retaining walls (1'-9 in height) (note: 672 squ... see more
Valuation:
$1,749,000
Permit #:
17CP00830
Status:
final
Fee:
$49,425
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a new 5 667 square foot single family dwelling adu guesthouse and garage under separate permits 1 156 square feet retaining walls with the average height of 3 feet and. grading in the amount of 3 430 cubic yards of cut and 1 250 cubic yards of fill. note: photovoltaic system deferred and final will not be granted until solar panels are installed. separate permit for po... see more
Valuation:
$1,375,746
Permit #:
23CP02174
Status:
filed
Fee:
$120,603
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of an existing 796 square foot guesthouse to include a 54 square foot addition resulting in an 850 square foot accessory dwelling unit addition new patio and terrace 565 square feet
Valuation:
$255,300
Permit #:
16CP03463
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,916
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a new two story 9, 828 square foot single family dwelling with attached 743 square foot garage driveway and site retaining walls grading cut: 1, 094 c.y fill 520 c.y. (note: existing dwelling was demolished under 18cp01500. for inspection purposes project split into multiple permits; one permit for detached accessory dwelling unit; one for detached garage
Valuation:
$1,469,000
Permit #:
17CP03456
Status:
final
Fee:
$50,835
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a new 1 162 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit. shares plans with 23cp02174 24cp00096 and 24cp00098
Valuation:
$1,375,746
Permit #:
24CP00097
Status:
issued
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Omit previously approved lower-level wine cellar and electrical room and elevator shaft. modify trash room size and revision to driveway design. demolition and rebuild of single-family dwelling under future permit
Valuation:
$77,742
Permit #:
23CP01818-REV1
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a new detached 1 121 square foot garage with vegetated roofing and demolish existing carport; new 843 square foot trash room & underground wine cellar with elevator & electrical room; abandon existing driveway and construct new driveway with new 110 linear foot retaining walls and a max height of 4. demolition and rebuild of single family dwelling under future permit
Valuation:
$128,684
Permit #:
23CP01818
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,518
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish and rebuild all exterior fencing and access gates; addition new terrace under deck with a new exterior fire place; remove and repave driveway; replace existing hot tub and pad and replace with new hot tub pad hot tub and wiring; addition new landscaping and hardscape with irrigation and new lighting. grading to consist of 10 cubic yards of excavation and 10 cubic yards of fill
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
22CP02334
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,848
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Utility enclosure relocated to west garden area minor site walls changes photovoltaic system sizes located to reflect megpv design garage updated to reflect addition of golf simulator layout changes to adu and guest house and various structural mep changes. note: photovoltaic system deferred and final will not be granted until solar panels are installed. separate permit for pool and spa
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23CP02174-REV1
Status:
applied
Fee:
$471
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior improvements to existing single family residence: relocation of non-bearing partition wall new cabinetry plumbing fixtures electrical lighting. addition of 31 sq. ft. toilet room for workers
Valuation:
$214,000
Permit #:
22CP01645
Status:
final
Fee:
$13,201
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to expand living area by converting part of garage to conditioned space (259 sq. ft.) foundation repairs retention of existing closet previously identified for demolition window and door changes change exterior design materials
Valuation:
$18,237
Permit #:
16CP03463-REV1
Status:
final
Fee:
$639
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Modifications to windows and door sizes minor modifications to interior floor plan modifications to energy modifications to interior lighting addended integrated bbq on deck and added new driveway apron and pavers
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20CP01357-REV1
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,462
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3 076 square feet remodel existing residence including renovating exterior and interior the addition of a 165 square feet front porch and wood deck on the second floor; new sprinkler system no increase in water fixtures
Valuation:
$191,029
Permit #:
22CP03905
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,909
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel of (e) single family residence. convert (e) office in first floor to master bathroom change (e) bathroom to be connected to (e) bedroom as a master bathroom. reducing the size of (e) bathroom to turn it into a powder room with a wet bar. remodel (e) kitchen and removing interior wall and fireplace in living room. remodel master walk-in closet at master bathroom on sec... see more
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
210389
Status:
issued
Fee:
$21,613
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential. remodel of an existing 1330 sf residence and addition of 268 sf. new doors and windows new roofing and new interior finishes and fixtures. contact: carrol & strong builders (831) 728-4150
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
210312
Status:
final
Fee:
$15,157
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of trellis roof and stucco wall construct new 518 sf garage replace old generator construct new trellis at garage addition 90 sf of new motor court offset 608 sf of motor court and garage with 608 sf of new landscaping
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
220285
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,934
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of 4, 043 sf residence modification of exterior materials from tudor style to shingle style (shingle siding metal doors & windows) slate roof. contact: caroll & strong builders (831) 728-4150
Valuation:
$3,000,000
Permit #:
210478
Status:
issued
Fee:
$60,583
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1, 033 square foot addition to existing 1, 049 square foot detached garage new concrete slab wood framed walls with stucco and stone cladding and standing seam metal roof
Valuation:
$62,424
Permit #:
23CP01016
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,315
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision 04/28/22: addition 60 kw generator to plans additional 5’ wide of asphalt paving being replaced with pervious pavers on the north side of the gate to meet impervious surface coverage
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
17CP03456-REV2
Status:
final
Fee:
$942
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Carroll & Strong Builders Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 691368 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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117
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
36
Permits
- Building permit records show that Carroll & Strong Builders Inc has worked on 36 permitted projects.
Carroll & Strong Builders Inc Employees
JC
Jim Edward Carroll
Ceo / President
RS
Randall Cory Strong
Rmo