Updated: Jun 01, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
25 Vía Hacienda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688
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Donald T Shepherd Construction
Licenced in 1985 and have extensive knowledge in housing and commercial work. Also expert in seismic upgrade to existing facilities,
room additions and custom homes.
From BuildZoom: Donald T Shepherd, 25 Va Hacienda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Employee: Donald Thomas Shepherd) holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Donald T Shepherd, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Donald T Shepherd Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Garage Construction
Gutters and Flashing
Other Commercial New Constr...
Addition
Donald T Shepherd Contact Information
Phone Number: (949) 444-1992
Address: 25 Vía Hacienda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Donald T Shepherd Rancho Santa Margarita
Quality
106
93rd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Donald T Shepherd has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Donald T Shepherd has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past 2 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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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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Donald T Shepherd Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By SusanDecember 30, 2019Verified HireFence and Gate project
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
**permit to legalize** removal of an architectural beam between kitchen and living room with drywall repair (apprx 400 sf); bathroom remodel to: r/r 1-sink 1 toilet 1 shower with new tile walls 1 new vent fan; kitchen remodel to: r/r 1 sink 1 dishwasher; new elec: 11 led lights 3 rec 3 sw
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
RESB-08-21-48531
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) non sstructural bathroom kitchen remodel *subject to bulletin 321*
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
00934922-RBPR
Status:
final
Fee:
$717
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New detached 636 sf garage in rear yard
Valuation:
$30,558
Permit #:
RS180866
Status:
filed
Fee:
$627
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Certificate of occupancy for warehouse
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
T1800052
Status:
applied
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 220v outlet for dryer
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
00764292-EBP
Status:
final
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical meter reset
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B1802504
Status:
final
Fee:
$104
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
5/8/19: plans revised to reflect rafter tails lap and single trimmer at header. expand (e) master bedroom 224 sf. (4) lights (5) outlets (4) switches. no new mechanical or plumbing. relocate (e) spa. exempt from waste hauling requirments due to less
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
BC19-00123
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New deck
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
BLD15-1562
Status:
final
Fee:
$822
Permit Type:
Other structures
Building Type:
N/A
Special investigation for red-tagged building
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
A1800108
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 2 new 200 amp panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B1201859
Status:
final
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Auto shop without a permit
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
COD2013-06598
Status:
Closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New deck
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
BLD15-1562
Status:
final
Fee:
$822
Permit Type:
Other structures
Building Type:
N/A
Site prep for replacement mh - on pf
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BMR050927
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
$56
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electric meter reset
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
325147
Status:
FINALED
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building Permit
New detached 636 sf garage in rear yard
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL181171
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Verified License
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Donald T Shepherd License info
Verified License
| License # | 479977 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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106
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Obsidian Specialty Insurance Company |
| Insured up to | $2,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
11
Permits
- Building permit records show that Donald T Shepherd has worked on 11 permitted projects.
Donald T Shepherd Employees
DS
Donald Thomas Shepherd
Sole Owner
Don was fantastic to work with. He contacted me right away. He arrived when he said he would. He stayed in contact. When I made a suggestion, he fixed it. No attitude. Very professional. He was a pleasure to work with. The quality of his work was excellent. His crew was respectful and tidy. I would hire him again and recommend him to friends.