Updated: Jun 15, 2026
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P O BOX 232694, Encinitas, CA, 92023
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Custom Builders Construction
Serving Encinitas, CA for over 38 years, Custom Builders specializes in residential construction projects throughout the North County coastal area. Projects include custom homes, major whole-house remodels, and additions tailored to the needs of local property owners. The company works with clients ranging from homeowners seeking to update primary residences to those developing second homes in neighborhoods such as Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Leucadia. Custom Builders manages all phases of the construction process, from initial planning to completion, coordinating with design professionals, engineers, and local officials as required. With nearly four decades of experience in the region, the firm brings extensive local knowledge to each project, ensuring compatibility with coastal building codes and neighborhood aesthetics.
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Phone Number: (408) 224-6864
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Address: P O BOX 232694, Encinitas, CA 92023
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Pds minor residential grading - plan check-permit
2022-01-27
Cross street: el miro description of work: grading for pds2021-resacc-001154 (1135 sqft det. adu 507 sqft attach. garage 401 sqft attach. patio cover 345 sqft attach. cnty standard ret wall (max height 5 ft 69 lf) w x amp msp for existing sfd)
Valuation:
$194,789
Permit #:
PDS2021-RESGRD-000135
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,646
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-08-27
Cross street: pimlico corte description of work: gas line repair connect/reconnect misc plumbing for existing single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-006510
Status:
complete
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Navajo combination building permit for add/remodel to (e) single family residence. work to include: relocate kitchen interior remodel addition of (n) bedrooms (n) bathrooms. rs-1-7 geo 52
Valuation:
$70,639
Permit #:
2234010
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Carmel valley. combination building permit for remodel/add to an existing sdu. work to include removal of closet and partial dividing wall between 2 bedrooms and adding new bathroom within existing game room to create new bedroom#4. new bathroom to be located above existing garage. cvpd-sf. geo haz 53
Valuation:
$24,763
Permit #:
1646616
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,581
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
New det garage to replace the exist det garage and addition of new workshop above. not to be used as a second unit or livable space. the max building footprint is 640 (plan check review previously started under rs051614)
Valuation:
$69,203
Permit #:
RS070100
Status:
Closed-Complete
Fee:
$2,545
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction change to project 625235 approval 2234010 delta 1 to relocate window and install new tankless water heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2286602
Status:
issued
Fee:
$259
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Room & garage addition/ new study & mud room, master bath & closet, game & laundry room (previous garage) & new 4-car garage. replaces expired permit no. rs 03 1209.
Valuation:
$91,988
Permit #:
RS050617
Status:
Closed-Complete
Fee:
$1,921
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Custom single family dwelling with 4 bay garages
Valuation:
$506,984
Permit #:
RS032393
Status:
Closed-Complete
Fee:
$3,242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodeling and foundation repairs to sfd last reviewed for coastal act compliance under variance 8813 in 1977
Valuation:
$167,025
Permit #:
RS071225
Status:
Closed-Complete
Fee:
$2,730
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen, baths, replace 1 fireplace, add 2 new fireplaces, new windows, doors, new exterior siding, adding bay window in front, front porch, attached patio cover
Valuation:
$25,509
Permit #:
RS061634
Status:
Closed-Expired
Fee:
$850
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Room & garage addition/ new study & mud room, master bath & closet, game & laundry room (previous garage) & new 4-car garage
Valuation:
$105,391
Permit #:
RS031209
Status:
Closed-Expired
Fee:
$799
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling
Valuation:
$793,865
Permit #:
RS012427
Status:
Closed-Expired
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change out (4) windows and (2) doors. (same size and loc.) replace existing fascia w same size and type. to include weathertripping. (see comments for windows/doors)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
06016-10000-03813
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Custom sfd
Valuation:
$793,865
Permit #:
RS030673
Status:
Closed-Expired
Fee:
$2,507
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New gas range with electric oven new exhaust hood r & r all other fixtures and appliances at same location. new can lights and under counter fluor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2003 113430 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade main service panel from 100 amp to 200 amp- same location
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
EL130416
Status:
Closed-Complete
Fee:
$266
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rewire throughout. install gfi receptacles in kitchen. install smoke detectors. (work is for both units) 1 of 2 w permit #06042-10000-04617
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
06041-10000-05252
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial genrepairs - general repairs. ds5065. replace wood stairway with concrete stairway
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
H06-080-021
Status:
history
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Value
Building Type:
N/A
Additions and remodeling 2 story single family dwelling
Valuation:
$86,010
Permit #:
RS000932
Status:
Closed-Complete
Fee:
$1,229
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Garage conversion- tandem parking space to bonus room. change out sink in exist. bathroom
Valuation:
$5,560
Permit #:
RS030371
Status:
Closed-Complete
Fee:
$220
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 891312 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| License # | 655721 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| License # | 632494 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | State National Insurance Company Inc |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
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| Workers Comp Provider | Everest Premier Insurance Company |
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Permits
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Custom Builders Employees
CH
Chad Evan Hendrick
Owner
RS
Ralph Joachim Schendel
Qualify Partner
RZ
Ronald Dwight Van Zuiden
Sole Owner