Updated: Sep 30, 2025
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Address
229 Flamingo Rd, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
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Dorman Associates Architect
Dorman Associates Inc., established in 2001, is an Architectural firm that specializes in both Residential and Commercial design, with a focus on Children’s Centers. The founding concept of the firm is to create economical, functional and innovative projects based on the Client’s needs. As a full service design firm we produce solutions that integrate inventive design ideas with cost effective options.
Our unique approach to the design of Children’s Centers combines our expertise in best practices in early childhood with our client’s specific needs and preferences. We work together with our client to create innovative, flexible and practical schools that are designed for teaching and learning. We are committed to designing schools that enhance and promote a sense of community within the school, and connecting the school to its larger surrounding context.
Using three-dimensional computer simulations with Archicad CAD software, we provide imagery as early as Schematic Design. By integrating construction experience and structural knowledge, the designs are tailored to meet construction industry standards in order to maintain budget conscious projects.
Our firm prides itself on working with the Client and Contractor as a team to avoid intractable issues. To date, Dorman Associates Inc. has never been involved in litigation or claims of any kind.
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Their BuildZoom score of 122 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Quality
122
99th percentile
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Dorman Associates, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 122, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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13 projects
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2025 |
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20 projects
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2024 |
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24 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Dorman Associates, Inc has worked on at least
57.0 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.
Experience
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7 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Dorman Associates, Inc mostly works on
home addition
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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15 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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8 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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6 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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8 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $124,350. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Dorman Associates, Inc
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Remodel & addition to (e) childcare space remodel (e) space to (n) child care center w new infant toddler & preschool classrooms offices staff lounge & unisex restrooms. new mep systems are designed throughout. additional seismic upgrades. deck extension w/new staircases & 1-lift leading to
Valuation:
$3,000,000
Permit #:
202506309751
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
90 - day care non...
Remodel & addition to (e) childcare space remodel (e) space to (n) child care center w new infant toddler & preschool classrooms offices staff lounge & unisex restrooms. new mep systems are designed throughout. additional seismic upgrades. deck extension w/new staircases & 1-lift leading to
Valuation:
$3,000,000
Permit #:
202506309751
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
90 - day care non...
(e-plan) plumbing for interior remodel (avalon) of existing amenity space including leasing office & fitness area. work to include non-structural demolish new partition walls finishes millwork electrical mechanical & plumbing. valuation provided includes full scope of architectural & mep work
Valuation:
$587,519
Permit #:
PLM-2023-01411
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) mechanical for interior remodel of existing amenity space including leasing office & fitness area. work to include non-structural demolish new partition walls finishes millwork electrical mechanical (including 90 sf ducts) & plumbing. valuation provided includes full scope of architectural & mep work
Valuation:
$587,519
Permit #:
MEC-2023-01430
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) electrical for interior remodel of existing amenity space including leasing office & fitness area. work to include non-structural demolish new partition walls finishes millwork electrical mechanical & plumbing. revision 1/16/24: drinking fountain changed to bottle filler. revision 6/4/24: remove leasing office. update restroom per vc environmental health requirements; one res... see more
Valuation:
$587,519
Permit #:
ELE-2023-01658
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) interior remodel of existing amenity space including leasing office & fitness area. area of work is at 1st floor of 3-story multi-family housing building. work to include non-structural demolish new partition walls finishes millwork electrical mechanical & plumbing. full accessibility upgrades at restrooms parking & path of travel serving the area of work. amendment 6/4/24: r... see more
Valuation:
$587,519
Permit #:
BLD-2023-09634
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Guidepost montessori school - change of use from office (b-occ) to new day care & elementary facility (non-separated e & i-4 occupancy)(pa-2022-078). (7) new classrooms administrative support spaces restrooms finishes fixtures & equipment. existing parking lot modified to accommodate new play area trash enclosure & accessible parking. remodel of 10 828sf new outdoor children's play ar... see more
Valuation:
$2,700,000
Permit #:
BD-2023-290735
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Prop h: interior remodel &play area improvements for non-profit child development center. remodeling classrooms for infants & toddlers age-group renovate (e) bathrooms addition additional unisex restrooms remodel (e) offices & addition additional lounge. (n) accessible path. remodel (e) play area at back
Valuation:
$1,600,000
Permit #:
202212128136
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
45 - school
Prop h: new non-profit child development center child care facility tenant improvement. new play areas 3 classrooms additional administrative spaces. warm space is a warm shell per mohcd guidelines. parking exterior doors & windows electrical panels etc are provided as part of the core & shell building
Valuation:
$2,540,000
Permit #:
202212057678
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
90 - day care non...
Prop h. remodel extg interior space of 175 scotia ave. to a new tenant improvement. childcare center which includes infant toddlers and preschool classrooms as well as administration areas. new doors and windows on the exteriors many are to be replaced in
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
202106253255
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
45 - school
Tenant improvement remodel of existing 2 870sf. leasing office fitness area and club house serving the eaves pleasanton multi-family housing. work to include selective non-structural demolition new lighting interior finishes millwork appliances & accessories. new exterior door leading to package room at previous door location that was infilled under last remodel. accessibility upgrade... see more
Valuation:
$550,000
Permit #:
B23-3596
Status:
final
Fee:
$18,498
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Within preschool classroom- removing extg step in the slab to even out the floor for ada accessibility pour of 3 of concrete on the extg slab to level with adjacent corridor for ada pour new partial concrete slab where old step is removed. revision ot 202205315241
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
202305117630
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
45 - school
Convert existing tuck under carport into (2) new adus. 1 bedroom apartment each 2 units per building 1st adu = 509sqft with an approx. 120sqft patio 2nd adu = 509sqft with an approx. 120sqft patio main address: 3440 andrews dr 1st adu new address: 3440 andrews dr unit #107 2nd adu new address: 3440 andrews dr unit #108 building d at eaves pleasanton
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
B23-4495
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,474
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Prop h: a non-profit child development center facility (ages 0-5yrs) for wu yee of s.f. on g/f of residence. building. commercial tenant improvement. with three classrooms to include infants toddlers preschool age children and admin areas. project is a tenant improvement of warm shell based on mohcd guidelines. ref pa#201911147293
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
202212158396
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
200 - child care
Prop h: t.i.of (e) space @380 21st ave.converting two stories and one basement into(n)child care center with(n) infant, toddler & preschool classrooms, indoor play areas, food prep/staff lounge, child & adult restrooms & (n)elevator.age group of children in 0-5 years old
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
202210063902
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
36 - day care center
(e-plan) exterior renovation of pool area for apartments. including replacing existing waterline tile and coping. replace existing pool decking within the confines of the gated pool area only. ensure and mitigate sloping to provide accessible compliant pool deck. valuation for pool scope was already included in bld-2023-09634. revision 10/16/24: design modified to avoid removal of she... see more
Valuation:
$124,350
Permit #:
BLD-2024-00058
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Conversion of un-used parking spots on the 2nd & 3rd floor into 10 new accessory dwelling units (adus) with (n) kitchen bedroom living room and new bathroom
Valuation:
$1,260,844
Permit #:
202311271435
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Scope of work for units: 1st. floor. units 101-111; 2nd floor. units: 201-211; 3rd floor. units: 301- 1) upgrade sub panels in each unit 2) minor kitchen remodel. r/r hood and replace with microwave hood combo. update electrical as needed. all applicances placed back in same locations. 3) minor bathroom remodel. r/r sink and place back in same locations. update electrical as needed. a... see more
Valuation:
$747,450
Permit #:
2021 049050 MF
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Scope of work for units: 1st. floor. units 101-109; 2nd floor. units: 201-209; 3rd floor. units: 301-309. 1) upgrade sub panels in each unit 2) minor kitchen remodel. r/r hood and replace with microwave hood combo. update electrical as needed. all applicances placed back in same locations. 3) minor bathroom remodel. r/r sink and place back in same locations. update electrical as neede... see more
Valuation:
$588,900
Permit #:
2021 049047 MF
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Epc - remodel 17, 650 sf of existing retail space within an existing 47, 725 sf building for use as a child development center within the existing building. type vb; occ. e. change of use from retail to child dev. center. existing parking lot to be modified to accommodate new play areas. new play area perimeter fence new exterior door & window openings new interior finishes electrical... see more
Valuation:
$2,945,000
Permit #:
COM-1924972
Status:
final
Fee:
$123,485
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Dorman Associates, Inc License info
License Not Verified
| License # | C28300 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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122
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Surety Company Of The Pacific |
| Bond Value | $5,000 |
109
Permits
- Building permit records show that Dorman Associates, Inc has worked on 109 permitted projects.