Updated: May 19, 2026
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Ramona, CA, 92065
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David J Kniff Architect
David J Kniff, Ramona, CA (Owned by: Kniff David James) holds a Architect license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 93 ranks in the top 27% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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David J Kniff Ramona
Quality
93
73rd percentile
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David J Kniff has a BuildZoom score of 93, which places them above 73% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
Our building permit records indicate that David J Kniff has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past year.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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Torrey highlands: building electrical mechanical and plumbing permits for a conversion of a subway sandwich shop to a new veterinarian business. proposed work for an interior remodel to remove and addition new non- load bearing partition walls (n) fixtures (n) ceiling (n) hvac and electrical work. geo 53 52 esl, cn-1-2 pdp 41-0905
Valuation:
$103,200
Permit #:
2320389
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,065
Permit Type:
Add/alt tenant im...
Building Type:
N/A
Torrey highlands: building electrical mechanical and plumbing permits for a conversion of a subway sandwich shop to a new veterinarian business. proposed work for an interior remodel to remove and addition new non- load bearing partition walls (n) fixtures (n) ceiling (n) hvac and electrical work. geo 53 52 esl, cn-1-2 pdp 41-0905
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2320394
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,065
Permit Type:
Add/alt tenant im...
Building Type:
N/A
Torrey highlands: building electrical mechanical and plumbing permits for a conversion of a subway sandwich shop to a new veterinarian business. proposed work for an interior remodel to remove and addition new non- load bearing partition walls (n) fixtures (n) ceiling (n) hvac and electrical work. geo 53 52 esl, cn-1-2 pdp 41-0905
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2320393
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,065
Permit Type:
Add/alt tenant im...
Building Type:
N/A
Torrey highlands: building electrical mechanical and plumbing permits for a conversion of a subway sandwich shop to a new veterinarian business. proposed work for an interior remodel to remove and addition new non- load bearing partition walls (n) fixtures (n) ceiling (n) hvac and electrical work. geo 53 52 esl, cn-1-2 pdp 41-0905
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2320392
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,065
Permit Type:
Add/alt tenant im...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a 148sf addition on the front
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
BLDG23-1925
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,566
Permit Type:
< 499 sq ft
Building Type:
N/A
T.i. 16,290 total sf / 1st floor 3,587 sf / 2nd floor 12,703 sf / partition walls, suspended ceilings, m.e.p. / high desert medical college
Valuation:
$519,651
Permit #:
B18-2702
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel 207 sf and addition 728 sf includes - 44 sf addition to master closet / rebuild 204 sf sun room to extend bedroom / existing porch of 222 sf remodeled to master bath and library/sun room / remodel porch to kitchen 258 sf /remodel of existing master bath 63 sf / remodel existing utility room 121 sf / relocate existing closet at bedroom 3 (23 sf) (revised to remove garage conver... see more
Valuation:
$34,383
Permit #:
B16-0145
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mira mesa; combination permit for kitchen remodel to existing single family home. scope to include new and removal of windows and doors new hvac unit. base zone: rs-1-14. geo: 52
Valuation:
$32,522
Permit #:
2100802
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,467
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Tempo monte sinai mup major use permit for the construction and operation of a religious facility on the northeast corner of the intersection of olive street and pine street (sr 78) in the community of ramona. the site is 4 acres and is currently undeveloped. the topography of the site is gently sloping from the southern property boundary to the northern property boundary. the project... see more
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2004-3910-0409020
Status:
Idle
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Major use permit for the construction and operation of a religious facility on the northeast corner of the intersection of olive street and pine street (sr 78) in the community of ramona. the site is 4 acres and is currently undeveloped. the topography of the site is gently sloping from the southern property boundary to the northern property boundary. the project site has been previou... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2004-3300-04-052
Status:
triage
Fee:
$21,587
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
De jong trust c/c de jong trust cert. of compliancedplu regional analyst: jpeterpldplu regional planner: dhulsepldplu planner: kbullepltrust account numbers: dplu:cc0126
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2000-3720-00-0126
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Local tap house - addition exterior awning
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDG14-2188
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,067
Permit Type:
Non-struct 400
Building Type:
N/A
Perry - cc 98-0222dplu regional analyst: jgibsopldplu regional planner: jchagapldplu planner: jtompkpldpw resource: dplurevtrust account numbers: dplu:cc8222
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS1998-3720-98-0222
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Millard certificate of compliancedplu regional analyst: jpeterpldplu regional planner: dhulsepldplu planner: kbullepltrust account numbers: dplu:cc0075
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2000-3720-00-0075
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Weslow cert. of compliancedplu regional analyst: jpeterpldplu regional planner: dhulsepldplu planner: kbullepltrust account numbers: dplu:cc0125
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2000-3720-00-0125
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mahrdt cc mahrdtdplu regional analyst: jpeterpldplu regional planner: dhulsepldplu planner: kbullepltrust account numbers: dplu:cc0049
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2000-3720-00-0049
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hamon richarddplu regional analyst: jpeterpldplu regional planner: dhulsepldplu planner: kbullepltrust account numbers: dplu:cc0202
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2000-3720-00-0202
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cohendplu regional analyst: jpeterpldplu regional planner: dhulsepldplu planner: kbullepltrust account numbers: dplu:cc0123
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2000-3720-00-0123
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rossdplu regional analyst: jpeterpldplu regional planner: dhulsepldplu planner: kbullepltrust account numbers: dplu:cc1180
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2001-3720-01-0180
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kenilworth plaza lp02-060 & stp01-073 kenilworth plazadplu regional analyst: jpeterpldplu analyst: dkahlepl
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PDS2002-3960-02-060
Status:
Kiva Legacy Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | C19040 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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Inactive License
| License # | 19040 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Architect |
- According to the City of Oceanside, CA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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93
BuildZoom Score
18
Permits
- Building permit records show that David J Kniff has worked on 18 permitted projects.
David J Kniff Employees
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Kniff David James
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