Updated: May 17, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
7422 Mountjoy Dr, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
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Drake Construction Engineer
The creation of an outstanding residence or commercial building is ultimately a balance between the art of design and the craftsmanship and care of the general contractor. Gary Drake Construction specializes in high-end custom building and remodeling, always with a focus on the dual targets of design and mastery of the craft. Founded in 1983, Drake Construction, Inc. provides its clients with a unique combination: artisan craftsmanship in the old world style, together with a professional staff utilizing forward-thinking strategies for integrated planning and organization.
From BuildZoom: Drake Construction, Inc, 7422 Mountjoy Dr, Huntington Beach, CA (Owned by: Gary Drake) holds a General Building license and 6 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Drake Construction, Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Drake Construction, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (805) 526-1384
Address: 7422 Mountjoy Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Drake Construction, Inc Huntington Beach
Quality
111
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Drake Construction, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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18 projects
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2025 |
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12 projects
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2024 |
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12 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Drake Construction, Inc has worked on at least
42.0 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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12 projects
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Home Additions |
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11 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Drake Construction, Inc mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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10 projects
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< $5k |
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6 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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6 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $27,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Drake Construction, Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Single family residence - *additional scope* re-frame roof tower re-frame stairs
Valuation:
$441,644
Permit #:
XR2025-1035
Status:
issued
Fee:
$305
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - (n) block wall 5 lf x 6 high. inside the p/l (xr2023-3148)
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
U2025-0493
Status:
final
Fee:
$145
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Minor renovation to existing main house including new finishes to the existing kitchen and (6) bathrooms. upgrade existing light fixtures in home change out of lighting trims and hvac grills
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
BS2003178
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family res...
Main dwelling alteration: divide (e) large guest bathroom into (2) small bathrooms. addition small skylight. remodel master bathroom
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
BR25-00131-ALT
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,030
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace sidewalk as needed (xr2023-3148)
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
N2025-0278
Status:
final
Fee:
$680
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - remodel 3980 sf new doors & windows. addition 62 sf
Valuation:
$441,644
Permit #:
XR2023-2950
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,756
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence interior remodel 2926 sf addition deck 198 sf addition patio 362 sf & addition 83 sf addition 17 sf to attach garage city standard drainage
Valuation:
$273,315
Permit #:
PC2023-1941
Status:
approved
Fee:
$2,596
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence interior remodel 2926 sf addition deck 198 sf addition patio 362 sf & addition 83 sf addition 17 sf to attach garage city standard drainage
Valuation:
$273,315
Permit #:
XR2023-2215
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,804
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - remodel 3980 sf new doors & windows. addition 62 sf
Valuation:
$441,644
Permit #:
PC2023-2528
Status:
approved
Fee:
$3,872
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - interior remodel 1892 sf & addition 376 sf
Valuation:
$276,000
Permit #:
XR2024-0178
Status:
final
Fee:
$9,205
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Minor renovation to existing main house including new finishes to the existing kitchen and (6) bathrooms. upgrade existing light fixtures in home change out of lighting trims and hvac grills
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
BS2003179
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family res...
Delta 2 revision - change of architect change description of work to new single family residence (xr2025-1095)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
REV2025-0840
Status:
applied
Fee:
$1,588
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence & garage - 3181/556 sf
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
PC2023-2671
Status:
approved
Fee:
$6,384
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence & garage - 3166/556 sf
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
XR2023-3148
Status:
final
Fee:
$17,098
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan bldg) renovation of (e) 2 story sfr.-project exceeds 50% for sprinkler and park&rec. taxes
Valuation:
$1,220,000
Permit #:
BS2106314
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family res...
(e-plan bldg) renovation of (e) 2 story sfr.-project exceeds 50% for sprinkler and park&rec. taxes
Valuation:
$1,220,000
Permit #:
BS2106314
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family res...
Addition and remodel to single family residence. addition 455 sf and install new doors windows and finishes. construct attached 373 sf covered patio. fixtures include: (1) repair/alter hvac (1) factory fireplace (1) kit hood w/exhaust (4) vent fans to single duct (168) lights (68)
Valuation:
$157,500
Permit #:
BC21-00022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical - temp power pole (xr2024-0484)
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
E2024-0118
Status:
final
Fee:
$83
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mech- replace extg air conditioning units w heat pumps @ the side yard tamper resistant caps req xr2023-2950
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
H2025-0286
Status:
issued
Fee:
$183
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition and remodel of an existing 2-story single family dwelling and attached garage
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
22014-10000-00821
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 962366 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 444116 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 881821 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, General Engineering, Electrical, Cabinet, Millwork And Finish Carpentry |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 789617 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-90042-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 569123 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 378907 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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111
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Workers' Compensation History |
247
Permits
- Building permit records show that Drake Construction, Inc has worked on 247 permitted projects.
Drake Construction, Inc Employees
GD
Gary Drake
Owner
KD
Kenneth Burr Drake
Sole Owner