Updated: Jan 30, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
8642 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA, 94530
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Duval Construction Inc
General Contractor specializing in basement dig outs, foundation replacements, Concrete retaining walls, and seismic upgrades for residential homes.
From BuildZoom: Duval Construction Inc, 8642 Terrace Dr, El Cerrito, CA holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 119 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Quality
119
99th percentile
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Duval Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 119, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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29 projects
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2025 |
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38 projects
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2024 |
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40 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Duval Construction Inc has worked on at least
107.0 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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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Duval Construction Inc mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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54 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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25 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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11 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $14,800. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Duval Construction Inc
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R&r foundation and seismic retrofit per plans. intended for berkeley transfer tax program. replace knob & tube wiring
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
B2025-02181
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$2,405
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install gas fireplace insert with required electrical & gas connections & lighting. (chimney was removed under permit # b2024-02013.) fire zone 2 property
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2025-02113
Status:
issued
Fee:
$281
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace foundation addition seismic hardware & shear walls as required for seismic upgrade & remove chimney. intended for berkeley seismic property tax rebate
Valuation:
$452,150
Permit #:
B2023-03265
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,533
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 5 hand-dug bench piers. replace existing window and door on north side of house and replace with a 6-foot patio door. reframe existing door opening and repair dry rot and stucco as required. revise drainage plan. valuation increase from $56, 200 to $59, 100
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2022-03336-REV01
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
590 sq ft addition of condtioned living space conversion of under floor space foundation repair/replacement with remodel to lower floor. laundry mechanincal room office. new bedroom and family room
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
BIAD23-000038
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$900
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install six (6) 4” led recessed down lights (2) three way switches and (4) receptacle outlets. install a new dedicated circuit and outlet for a new sump pump. no change in valuation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2024-03213-REV01
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Increase ceiling height from 7'-1 to 7'-6".replace existing basement foundation and install waterproofing and drainage as required
Valuation:
$172,800
Permit #:
B2023-02832
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$2,791
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary seismic upgrade. repair/replace foundation as per engineered plans: install all anchor bolts hold downs blocking ufrps shear walls and addition additional framing as required for seismic upgrade and participation in berkeley seismic transfer tax program
Valuation:
$49,880
Permit #:
B2022-00790
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,430
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial perimeter foundation replacement and seismic upgrade for property tax rebate
Valuation:
$56,300
Permit #:
B2025-00062
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,771
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Engineered seismic retrofit in accordance with cbc chapter a3. provide & install seismic hardware. qualifies for transfer tax rebate. fire zone 2 property
Valuation:
$7,200
Permit #:
B2025-01440
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$203
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Engineered partial foundation repair & seismic retrofit. not for transfer tax rebate ebb or ess
Valuation:
$12,400
Permit #:
B2025-01545
Status:
issued
Fee:
$724
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace partial perimeter foundation per plan. addition seismic hardware and framing as required for seismic upgrade per plan. qualifies for transfer tax rebate
Valuation:
$43,000
Permit #:
B2024-05565
Status:
approved
Fee:
$2,148
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building new foundation in front of existing brick foundation to keep the architectural integrity of the home. project intended for berkeley seismic tax transfer tax rebate
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2022-02482-REV01
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rear house (2910 1/2) - remove and replace approximately 153 lf of foundation and seismic retrofit for transfer tax
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
B2025-02871
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$725
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1. install piers under garage foundation as a precautionary measure to brace against settlement. 2. replace garage slab that has cracked **plan location bifd23-013521-issue with bimir23-013522**
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
BIFD23-013521
Status:
issued
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Complete foundation replacement at the front of the house per plans. install seismic hardware shear walls and framing as req for voluntary seismic upgrade
Valuation:
$11,020
Permit #:
B2023-02456
Status:
issued
Fee:
$223
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove brick chimney from roofline down to top of concrete pad in basement. for transfer tax rebate. fire zone 2
Valuation:
$16,250
Permit #:
B2024-02013
Status:
issued
Fee:
$972
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary seismic upgrade in accordance with chapter a3 as per engineered plans: install all anchor bolts hold downs blocking ufrps shear walls and addition additional framing as required for seismic upgrade and participation in berkeley seismic transfer tax program. property in fire zone 2
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
B2022-00792
Status:
final
Fee:
$680
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & replace foundation per plans and install all seismic hardware framing and shear walls required for seismic upgrade for berkeley's seismic property tax rebate program
Valuation:
$48,320
Permit #:
B2023-02720
Status:
issued
Fee:
$815
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace existing interior brick foundation and brick perimeter retaining walls per plan (bldg)
Valuation:
$98,200
Permit #:
B24-0084
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,383
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 416220 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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119
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest Premier Insurance Company |
667
Permits
- Building permit records show that Duval Construction Inc has worked on 667 permitted projects.