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Updated: Dec 23, 2025
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17420 Van Owen St 1, Los Angeles, CA, 91406
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Cristescu, Barbu D Engineer
California Design Collaborative, Inc. is committed to design excellence that satisfy the project's architectural design needs while keeping within the project construction budget and time constraints. Located in Van Nuys, we provide structural engineering services in the greater Los Angeles area and Ventura County.
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Activity
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152 projects
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2025 |
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222 projects
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2024 |
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168 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Cristescu, Barbu D has worked on at least
542.0 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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19 projects
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Home Additions |
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18 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Cristescu, Barbu D mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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174 projects
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< $5k |
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81 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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210 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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54 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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10 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $20,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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New 2-story single family dwelling (122'-10"x66'-0") 7284 sqft w/attached adu 790 sqft per lamc 12.22 a.33(c)(e) and attached front (25 sqft) and rear (497 sqft) covered porch w/habitable basement (3298 sqft) and subterrarian 3-car garage (833 sqft) w/nfpa 13d sprinklers throughout
Valuation:
$963,000
Permit #:
23010-20000-01178
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. new two story sb9 dwelling unit w attached adu. new retaining wall (10 ft max height). site grading for proposed work. all work per engineer design and per soils report. **pc to generate separate permits for retaining wall and grading**
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
24010-10000-03409
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan (e) pool remodeling to replace (e) pool equipment with new in the same existing place. new gas line new fire bowls new pilasters in pool new fire bowl ledge in pool replumbing pool/spa new pool tile coping and plaster
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
25047-10000-00239
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
No fee. dept error. supplemental permit to permit #22010-10000-03027 to revise work desceiption and structural inventory to include fire sprinklers in carport. no other changes. **** building to be equipped with nfpa-13d fire sprinklers****
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22010-10001-03027
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. new attached al fresco patio cover to (e) restaurant
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
24014-10000-05273
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. supplemental permit to 24047-20000-00773 to revise pool and spa design overall dimensions and pool equipment location. from 29.75 ft x 34.92ft to 26 ft x 31 ft
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
24047-20001-00773
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit #22047-10000-01879 to revise site plan and scope of work from"remodel existing pool to addition spa and baja shelf within existing shell per la standard plan #270 to new pool and spa at rear of lot per standard plan #270
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
22047-10001-01879
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Excavation and backfill for new retaining wall. comply with department order effective date 04/03/2025. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date
Valuation:
$59
Permit #:
25030-20000-03249
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Sfr- demolish pool **method b city standard**
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
U2024-5452
Status:
expired
Fee:
$486
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 4 height retaining wall. comply with department order effective date 04/03/2025. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
25020-20000-00944
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel the (e) pool to relocate spa addition new baja and steps. existing spa to be extended and converted to new in-ground seating area with new firepit. work done per la city standard plan #270 and engineer details
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
24047-20000-00539
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to #20020-30000-02508 to extend retaining wall at required front yard (max 42 height ; 24 ft long)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
20020-30001-02508
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
*eplan.* rear addition of 10 high wood-framed deck to (e) 3-story single family dwelling w attached garage
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
25014-10000-01754
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to 24047-20000-01518. to relocate the spa and addition the infinity edge and baja. relocate the pool
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
24047-20001-01518
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence (n) pool and & spa 2022 sf gas to fire pit
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
PC2024-1322
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel the (e) pool and replace and relocate (e) spa with (n) spa with identical size and depth as existing. structural work per standard plans and supplemental engineering details
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
24047-20000-00575
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to 22010-20000-05925 to revise work description to read addition 12'-3 x 10'-6 irregular shaped breezeway to attach new 15'-10 x 26'-10 rec room to exisiting single family dwelling with attached garage
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
22010-20002-05925
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
***eplan*** alteration to (e) swimming pool and spa to reduce size and depth. - 1 of 2 -
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
24047-20000-00534
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New 16 x 26 swimming pool with baja and 8 x 8 spa within per la city standard plan #270
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
25047-20000-00596
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Major interior remodel and addition 24'9 x 57'3 (irregular) to rear of (e) single story dwelling and addition 22'0 x 27'7 for a new second floor. fire sprinkler required; nfpa 13d
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
18014-20000-06400
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
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Cristescu, Barbu D License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 72038 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | CIVIL ENGINEER |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Cristescu, Barbu D has worked on 2117 permitted projects.