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Dale Kuester Construction

Dale Kuester Inc serves residential and commercial clients throughout Torrance, California, specializing in a range of construction and remodeling projects. With over three decades of experience in the industry, the company offers services that include new home construction, additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and exterior improvements. Dale Kuester Inc manages all phases of construction, from initial planning and design to final inspection and completion. The firm's portfolio features projects such as custom-built homes, updated living spaces, and structural renovations for property owners throughout the greater South Bay area. Founded in Torrance, the company is known for providing a straightforward, collaborative process for clients looking to update or expand their homes or commercial properties.

Dale Kuester Inc Torrance

Quality

101

88th percentile

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Activity

1 project	2025
2 projects	2024
2 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Dale Kuester Inc has worked on at least 5.0 projects over the past 3 years.

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Experience

3 projects

Kitchen remodels

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Dale Kuester Inc mostly works on kitchen remodel projects.

Pricing

1 project

$100k-$250k

Value Not Public: 4.0 projects

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Building Permits by Dale Kuester Inc

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Building permit

529 Paseo Pl, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

2024-05-15

R3/u1: 1st flr: remodel/reconfigure kitchen family room and dining room;create pantry mud room and powder room; remodel bedroom bathroom/office and entry. 2nd flr: remodel/reconfigure bedroom and bathroom; create laundry room; covert bedroom to (2) closets; remodel bathroom and bedroom; addition (2) new balconies (138 sq ft) change out water heater install fau and air conditioning uni... see more

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLD23-01837

Status:

issued

Fee:

$8,820

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

5322 Highgrove St, Torrance, CA, 90505

2022-01-06

R3/u1: addition (59 sq ft) laundry and pantry remodel kitchen foyer living and dining room. change out (11) windows and (1) sliders. (1) french door and (1) bedroom door. remodel/reduce garage to become (370 sq ft) >>mhe20-01082<<

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PLM22-00017

Status:

issued

Fee:

$73

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

5322 Highgrove St, Torrance, CA, 90505

2022-09-20

R3/u1: addition (59 sq ft) laundry and pantry remodel kitchen foyer living and dining room. change out (11) windows and (1) sliders. (1) french door and (1) bedroom door. remodel/reduce garage to become (370 sq ft) >>mhe20-01082<<

Valuation:

$165,000

Permit #:

PLM21-00503

Status:

final

Fee:

$157

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

5322 Highgrove St, Torrance, CA, 90505

2022-09-21

R3/u1: addition (59 sq ft) laundry and pantry remodel kitchen foyer living and dining room. change out (11) windows and (1) sliders. (1) french door and (1) bedroom door. remodel/reduce garage to become (370 sq ft) >>mhe20-01082<<

Valuation:

$165,000

Permit #:

ELE21-00810

Status:

final

Fee:

$108

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

25627 Fallenleaf Dr, Torrance, CA, 90505

2022-01-24

R3/u1: remodel kitchen and entry way. remove bearing wall at kitchen and dining room. to create open space change out (5) windows and (1) front door. install (20) recessed lights and upgrade service panel to 200 amps. **no other remodeling to be done**

Valuation:

$35,000

Permit #:

MEC19-00988

Status:

complete

Fee:

$44

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

25627 Fallenleaf Dr, Torrance, CA, 90505

2022-01-24

R3/u1: remodel kitchen and entry way. remove bearing wall at kitchen and dining room. to create open space change out (5) windows and (1) front door. install (20) recessed lights and upgrade service panel to 200 amps. **no other remodeling to be done**

Valuation:

$35,000

Permit #:

BLD19-01512

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,945

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

25627 Fallenleaf Dr, Torrance, CA, 90505

2022-01-24

Remodel kitchen and entry way. remove bearing wall at kitchen and dining room. to create open space change out (5) windows and (1) front door. install (20) recessed lights and upgrade service panel to 200 amps. **no other remodeling to be done**

Valuation:

$35,000

Permit #:

ELE19-01580

Status:

complete

Fee:

$88

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

529 Paseo Pl, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

2023-12-06

R3/u1: 1st flr: remodel/reconfigure kitchen family room and dining room;create pantry mud room and powder room; remodel bedroom bathroom/office and entry. 2nd flr: remodel/reconfigure bedroom and bathroom; create laundry room; covert bedroom to (2) closets; remodel bathroom and bedroom; addition (2) new balconies (138 sq ft) change out water heater install fau and air conditioning uni... see more

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PLM23-01149

Status:

issued

Fee:

$522

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

529 Paseo Pl, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

2023-12-06

R3/u1: 1st flr: remodel/reconfigure kitchen family room and dining room;create pantry mud room and powder room; remodel bedroom bathroom/office and entry. 2nd flr: remodel/reconfigure bedroom and bathroom; create laundry room; covert bedroom to (2) closets; remodel bathroom and bedroom; addition (2) new balconies (138 sq ft) change out water heater install fau and air conditioning uni... see more

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

MEC23-01208

Status:

issued

Fee:

$361

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

529 Paseo Pl, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

2023-12-06

R3/u1: 1st flr: remodel/reconfigure kitchen family room and dining room;create pantry mud room and powder room; remodel bedroom bathroom/office and entry. 2nd flr: remodel/reconfigure bedroom and bathroom; create laundry room; covert bedroom to (2) closets; remodel bathroom and bedroom; addition (2) new balconies (138 sq ft) change out water heater install fau and air conditioning uni... see more

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ELE23-02721

Status:

issued

Fee:

$941

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

5322 Highgrove St, Torrance, CA, 90505

2021-05-20

R3/u1: addition (59 sq ft) laundry and pantry remodel kitchen foyer living and dining room. change out (11) windows and (1) sliders. (1) french door and (1) bedroom door. remodel/reduce garage to become (370 sq ft) >>mhe20-01082<<

Valuation:

$165,000

Permit #:

BLD21-00582

Status:

final

Fee:

$6,254

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

5322 Highgrove St, Torrance, CA, 90505

2021-05-20

R3/u1: addition (59 sq ft) laundry and pantry remodel kitchen foyer living and dining room. change out (11) windows and (1) sliders. (1) french door and (1) bedroom door. remodel/reduce garage to become (370 sq ft) >>mhe20-01082<<

Valuation:

$165,000

Permit #:

MEC21-00437

Status:

final

Fee:

$93

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

529 Paseo De La Pl, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

2025-05-08

>>>supplemental to bld23-01837<<< reframe garage roof reinforce 2nd story roof rafters change (3) windows and (1) door in size install (1) new window in stairwell

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLD25-00884

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,615

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

25627 Fallenleaf Dr, Torrance, CA, 90505

2021-11-12

R3/u1: remodel kitchen and entry way. remove bearing wall at kitchen and dining room. to create open space change out (5) windows and (1) front door. install (20) recessed lights and upgrade service panel to 200 amps. **no other remodeling to be done**

Valuation:

$35,000

Permit #:

PLM19-01089

Status:

complete

Fee:

$44

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

529 Paseo De La Pl, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

2025-09-23

Construct fence (43 hi x 55 l) and (6 hi x 12 l) @ north and south side of property **shared with 533 & 525 paseo de la playa**

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLD25-02130

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,435

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

27 Club View Ln, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274

2018-09-13

411 sqft addition to extend bedroom;2, 732 sqft remodel of existing single family residence & 662 sqft remodel garage;all new windows &

Valuation:

$314,660

Permit #:

1805290026

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

18 Quarterhorse Ln, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274

2021-09-29

Replacing 24 windows like for like;living room window reduced in size

Valuation:

$30,000

Permit #:

2104010010

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

18030 Atkinson Ave, Torrance, CA, 90504

2020-05-18

R3/u1: remodel kitchen and family room; remove wall to create open space **no other remodeling to be done**

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

MEC16-00566

Status:

complete

Fee:

$40

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

18030 Atkinson Ave, Torrance, CA, 90504

2020-05-18

R3/u1: remodel kitchen and family room; remove wall to create open space **no other remodeling to be done**

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ELE16-00927

Status:

complete

Fee:

$40

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

18 Quarterhorse Ln, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274

2020-08-28

Remodel bedroom & bathrm;add bay window;

Valuation:

$80,000

Permit #:

2008040004

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

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Verified License

License #	631981
Status	Active
State	California
Type	General Building
Business Type	Corporation

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.

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Inactive License

License #	463359
Status	Inactive
State	California
Type	General Building
Business Type	Corporation

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.

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101

BuildZoom Score

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Bonded Agent	American Contractors Indemnity Company
Bond Value	$15,000

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Workers Comp Provider

Benchmark Insurance Company

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Permits

Building permit records show that Dale Kuester Inc has worked on 34 permitted projects.

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Does Dale Kuester Inc carry a valid contracting license?

In California, any remodeling or construction project that exceeds $500 (labor and materials), requires a contractor to have an active license with the California Contractor State License Board (CSLB).

Dale Kuester Inc currently holds license 631981, 463359 (General Building), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in California?

The CSLB is one of the highest rated licensing boards in the US. Applicants are required to pass a written board exam and prove at least four years of prior, relevant work experience. In addition, the CSLB requires all license holders to maintain at least $2,500 in operating capital and provides you with a range of other consumer protections.

Your liability risk when hiring Dale Kuester Inc

Contractors in California are required to carry workers' compensation insurance if they have employees and proof of liability insurance with the cumulative limit of $1 million for licensees with five or fewer persons, and an additional 100,000 for each additional member over five, not to exceed $5 million total.

Financial recourse when hiring Dale Kuester Inc

All licensed contractors in California are required to maintain a bond, which provides you with financial recourse in case they perform defective work or violate license regulations. If you feel as though you have been taken advantage of, you should leave feedback on the contractor's BuildZoom profile and file a complaint with the CSLB.

Dale Kuester Inc has a $15,000 bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company.

What else should I know before hiring Dale Kuester Inc

California contractors are required to submit their fingerprints to the board, which are then checked against criminal records held by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) prior to obtaining a valid contracting license.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

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