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Encinitas, CA, 92023
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Don Sanford
Don Sanford at Encinitas, CA 92023, has a BuildZoom score of 101 and ranks in the top 12% of 336,931 California contractors.
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Don Sanford Encinitas
Quality
101
88th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Don Sanford has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Don Sanford has worked on at least
11.0 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.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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4 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $35,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Remodel existing 95 sf of bathroom #3 remodel existing 128 sf of bathroom #4 remodel 665 sf existing living room/kitchen & interstitial space. install new hvac system in existing interstitial space above bathroom 2 install new water heater replace existing windows & doors per t-24 report
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
BLDR-033922-2024
Status:
final
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
-remodel existing 601 sf main residence basement including bedroom & bathroom (no structural changes). · remodel existing 1 295 sf main residence 1st floor including kitchen living room bedroom 1 bedroom 2 bathroom 1 (no structural changes). · remodel existing 459 sf main residence 2nd floor including loft bedroom 3 and bathroom 2 (no structural changes). · remodel existing 1st to 2nd... see more
Valuation:
$210,000
Permit #:
BLDR-036051-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
· remodel 151 sf of existing adu above garage including 113 sf remodel of adu kitchen and 38 sf remodel of adu bathroom. · install new hvac system & water heater in adu. · replace all existing windows and doors per t-24 report
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
BLDR-036025-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Encroachment permanent public right-of-way (prow) permit
2025-07-16
· install 108 sf of ada compliant poured in place concrete handicapped ramp · install ada compliant metal handrail per detailing from bldgc 021154-2022 · install ada compliant metal guardrail per detailing from bldgc 021154-2022. contractor to maintain traffic control per approved traffic control plan at all times. trench repair per city of encinitas trench backfill and resurfacing st... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
PROW-036158-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Inspector: juan cesena (760) 633-2781 security deposit: $243, 085.00 grading permit to guarantee both performance and labor/materials for earthwork drainage private improvements and erosion control per approved plan. scope - new single-family residence with attached garage guest house and detached garage a concrete and permeable paver driveway pool spa landscaping and other associated... see more
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
LDEV-014898-2021
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
· demolish portion of adu 2nd floor deck guardrail to a height of 3'-6 (10 sf) · demolish tile from adu 2nd floor deck (310 sf) · demolish existing main residence kitchen (175 sf) · demolish existing main residence bathroom 1 2 & 3. including portions of non-structural interior walls (bath 1 39 sf bathroom 2 60 sf bathroom 3 80 sf) · demolish bedroom 3 closets including portions of no... see more
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
BLDR-034157-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
325 sf covered patio replace hvac system electrical meter upgrade(requires separate trade permit w workorder) window replacement install fireplace replace portions of exiting cmu walls (less than 50%) of exterior building walls convert garage window to door
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
BLDR-031370-2024
Status:
final
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Inspector: shaun berning phone: 760-943-2241 security deposit: $115, 941.00 project description: construction of adu pool concrete surface volleyball court retaining walls landscaping and other associated improvements. grading permit to guarantee both performance and labor/materials for earthwork drainage private improvements and erosion control per approved plans. contractor must con... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
LDEV-015634-2021
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a new building 8, 728 square foot two-story single-family residence with an attached 1, 210 square foot garage. the first floor will house the kitchen living room dining room den laundry room pool room 3 bathrooms and a guest bedroom. the second floor will house a den master bedroom master bathroom and master walk-in-closets 3 bedrooms and 2 more bathrooms. there are a... see more
Valuation:
$3,800,000
Permit #:
BLDR-017248-2021
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Accessory dwelling unit (adu & jadu) residential
2023-02-03
-construct 168 sf addition to existing 760 sf detached accessory structure. -convert accessory structure to a 928 sf detached adu by installing kitchen facilities and ductless mini split heat pump
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BLDR-020114-2022
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
· construct 139 sf exercise room addition · construct 352 sf living room addition · construct 77 sf 2nd floor bedroom addition · remodel 533 sf of existing living room · remodel 251 sf of existing 2nd floor bedroom
Valuation:
$87,011
Permit #:
BLDR-018192-2021
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof existing 1681 sf main residence roof with standing seam metal roof
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
BLDR-036076-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
· demolish existing 246 sf accessory structure and construct 440 sf accessory structure · construct 22'-0 x 20'-0 (440sf) accessory structure per a1.0 & structural plans
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
BLDR-026433-2023
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof 990 sf existing roof with standing seam metal roof
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
BLDR-036075-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New building accessory dwelling unit. the unit houses one bedroom an open plan kitchen living and dining room and one bathroom
Valuation:
$270,000
Permit #:
BLDR-017322-2021
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trade permit for non-residential electrical service change - mep electrical
2025-11-10
Replace existing electric metering equipment with a single meter
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
MEPC-034567-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Accessory dwelling unit (adu & jadu) residential
2023-12-18
Construct 1, 198 sf 2 story accessory dwelling unit
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
BLDR-021575-2022
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trade permit for residential electrical service change - mep electrical
2025-09-15
Replace existing electric meter with new panel and meter
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
MEPR-034568-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New building detached accessory building housing a gym and bathroom
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLDR-017324-2021
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New building detached barn
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
BLDR-017323-2021
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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101
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15
Permits
- Building permit records show that Don Sanford has worked on 15 permitted projects.