Updated: Jan 14, 2026
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26181 AVENIDA AEROPUERTO UNIT A, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
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Damato Associates Construction
Founded in 2003 by Laurence Damato, Damato Associates Inc. is based in San Juan Capistrano and operates throughout California. The firm is recognized for its significant presence in the self-storage construction sector, having completed over five million square feet of storage facilities. Beyond self-storage projects, Damato Associates has experience with ground-up industrial concrete tilt structures, office buildings, retail spaces, and tenant improvements. The company serves a range of commercial clients and offers comprehensive pre-construction services, including guidance throughout entitlement and permitting phases. Damato Associates is known for leveraging its established network of subcontractors and industry connections to provide thorough input and budgeting support early in the project lifecycle.
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Phone Number: (949) 600-5850
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Address: 26181 AVENIDA AEROPUERTO UNIT A, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Damato Associates Inc San Juan Capistrano
Quality
112
97th percentile
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Activity
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11 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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12 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Damato Associates Inc has worked on at least
29.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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7 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Damato Associates Inc mostly works on
new construction
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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8 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $139,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Damato Associates Inc
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Bld2306-0001 convert (e) structures to self storage facility
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
B24-0728
Status:
issued
Fee:
$57,085
Permit Type:
C-alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Last inspection rick. i'm sure you are looking forward to it as much as i am. || permit description: interior tenant improvement for storquest self storage. converting (e) document storage to self storage units. (use approved by planning under p22-0060.)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP22-06633.INSP09
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) new 4-story self storage building
Valuation:
$28,734,221
Permit #:
00947639-SBP
Status:
issued
Fee:
$355,790
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 3-story self-storage facility 99 498 sq. ft. 1st floor office 732 sq. ft. 1st floor storage 32 322 sq. ft. 2nd floor storage 33 222 sq. ft. 3rd floor storage 33 222 sq. ft. new site lighting and a trash enclosure 162 sq ft
Valuation:
$11,505,545
Permit #:
B22-0297
Status:
final
Fee:
$533,142
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan supplemental to permit #21010-10000-01856 and 21010-20002-01856 for reduction in parking per ab2097 revised parking counts for all parking types adjusted building area calculation to reflect reduced bicycle parking area and showers removed previously revised parking area layout reduced ev charging spaces and bike spaces
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21010-20004-01856
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Interior tenant improvement for storquest self storage. converting (e) document storage to self storage units. (use approved by planning under p22-0060.)
Valuation:
$2,777,000
Permit #:
BP22-06633
Status:
final
Fee:
$57,157
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1st try at this. || permit description: interior tenant improvement for storquest self storage. converting (e) document storage to self storage units. (use approved by planning under p22-0060.)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP22-06633.INSP11
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1st try at this. || permit description: interior tenant improvement for storquest self storage. converting (e) document storage to self storage units. (use approved by planning under p22-0060.)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP22-06633.INSP13
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New self-storage building (185 584 sqft)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
213413
Status:
issued 1
Fee:
$2,031
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of new three-strory(171ft x 272ft 13519 square-foot) type ii-b fully-sprinkled self-storage building. (1 of 2) see comment
Valuation:
$7,999,788
Permit #:
19010-10000-03090
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 2 revision: revise site and grading plans to show new walls inside p/l. addition scope: retaining wall and block wall fence
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
REV2022-1569
Status:
approved
Fee:
$1,135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A varying height concrete masonry wall with a maximum height of 14. the total lineal feet is approximately 1 841 feet
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT25-02859
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan revisions to 21010-10000-01856 - plan check engineer eric wong. scope includes: deleted screen wall on north property line deleted shower rooms as approved on modification #3287 on 10/6/21
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21010-20002-01856
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Changes to an approved set of plans. project scope includes the addition of das room wiring and notes changes to underground conduit path addition of lighting notes and outlets revision of panel pa to reflect added circuits updated luminaire schedule
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
19041-10002-37449
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Epc submittal - new commercial building - new 2 story storage building (49, 272 sf) to include new mechanical units electrical system. removal of asphalt in the parking area. deferred: fire alarm & fire sprinklers - plng-insp
Valuation:
$2,900,000
Permit #:
COM-1902816
Status:
final
Fee:
$207,396
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) fence & gates for new 4-story self storage building
Valuation:
$53,392
Permit #:
00947640-MISC
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,397
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
General hvac and garage ventillation in a new 7-story self-storage building
Valuation:
$7,384,878
Permit #:
18044-10000-07461
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Reinforcement of remaining structure of a partial demolition of a building
Valuation:
$275,000
Permit #:
2104270005
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) open trash enclosure for new 4-story self storage building
Valuation:
$26,889
Permit #:
00947641-MISC
Status:
issued
Fee:
$396
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mep's as well as building final for tco || permit description: interior tenant improvement for storquest self storage. converting (e) document storage to self storage units. (use approved by planning under p22-0060.)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BP22-06633.INSP01
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 1137169 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Drywall |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 861151 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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112
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Mt Hawley Insurance Company |
| Insured up to | $10,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
166
Permits
- Building permit records show that Damato Associates Inc has worked on 166 permitted projects.
Damato Associates Inc Employees
FI
Frederick Bernard Hanhauser Iv
Officer
IJ
Ivan G Speer Jr
Rme
LD
Laurence Hall Damato
Rmo / Ceo / Pres