Updated: Apr 11, 2026
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6 B Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
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Elements Architecture
Having all of the elements of a successful project are important.
A client with a need or desire, a funding source capable of sustaining the effort, a builder with the proper expertise, and a regulatory agency with the right agenda are integral.
The truly outstanding architect must be willing not just to be one of these elements while functioning as a team player, but must embrace the added role of bringing all the elements into appropriate balance.
The leadership of this firm has demonstrated a passion for exercising the appropriate amount of direction to cause equilibrium. The result is a successful project that doesn’t reflect the ego of the designer, but the correct solution for the client.
Decades of experience and an ever-growing passion for improving our communities in a manner that exudes professionalism while disdaining ego are hallmarks of the Elements team.
Our clients and our work tell the story…
From BuildZoom: Elements Architecture, 6 B Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA (Employee: Debra Lou Cherney) holds a General Building, Glazing, Painting And Decorating, Plumbing license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 132 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (818) 422-0939
Address: 6 B Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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Quality
132
99th percentile
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Elements Architecture has a BuildZoom score of 132, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Elements Architecture has worked on at least
15.0 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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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Elements Architecture mostly works on
new construction
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $580,454. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Elements Architecture
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Interior renovation to existing auditorium demolish (2) columns new platform and video wall modification of existing (back of house) including demolition and construction of new interior partition walls ceiling lighting and plumbing fixtures. renovate existing men and woman restrooms in addition of small family restroom. existing tenant compass bible church. file with bldc-2025-00034
Valuation:
$1,650,000
Permit #:
PLMC-2025-00012
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,065
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation to existing auditorium demolish (2) columns new platform and video wall modification of existing (back of house) including demolition and construction of new interior partition walls ceiling lighting and plumbing fixtures. renovate existing men and woman restrooms in addition of small family restroom. existing tenant compass bible church. file with bldc-2025-00034
Valuation:
$1,650,000
Permit #:
MECC-2025-00020
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,328
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation to existing auditorium demolish (2) columns new platform and video wall modification of existing (back of house) including demolition and construction of new interior partition walls ceiling lighting and plumbing fixtures. renovate existing men and woman restrooms in addition of small family restroom. existing tenant compass bible church. file with bldc-2025-00034
Valuation:
$1,650,000
Permit #:
ELEC-2025-00034
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,258
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building - commercial - tenant/landlord improvements with no additions
2025-04-04
Phase 1: removal of (2) columns at existing auditorium interior renovation of existing auditorium. phase 2: interior modification of existing back of house: including demolish and construction of new interior partitions ceiling lighting and plumbing fixtures
Valuation:
$1,800,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2025-00034
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial: full review - new structures tenant improvements and accessories
2025-02-13
Pg&e rocklin dcc & gcc facility - addition office - 1070 sq ft equipment enclosure - 3000 sq ft - 1 070 sf building addition to house electrical equipment in order to upgrade the existing facility by introducing redundancy for the electrical system (no occupants equipment only) - expand existing equipment enclosure to install (2) new generators and (1) new transformer
Valuation:
$580,454
Permit #:
BLD24-07007
Status:
final processing
Fee:
$12,254
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of (e) underground fuel storage tank and monitoring system with (n) equipment and monitoring systems
Valuation:
$1,750,000
Permit #:
202502190612
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
Building - commercial - tenant/landlord improvements with no additions
2024-06-19
Tenant improvement: modifications of existing storefront openings interior tenant improvement including installation of new roof top mechanical equipment construction of new non-load bearing interior partitions ceilings lighting casework and plumbing fixtures at select areas. existing tenant: compass bible church. all work shall comply with 2022 cbcs. zon-2023-00055
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2023-00051
Status:
complete
Fee:
$18,983
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace select storefront windows/doors existing exterior wall-mounted light fixtures and rooftop mechanical equipment. interior work to include demolish and construction of interior non-load-bearing partitions ceilings lighting millwork and plumbing fixtures
Valuation:
$623,000
Permit #:
PLMC-2022-00009
Status:
complete
Fee:
$861
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace select storefront windows/doors existing exterior wall-mounted light fixtures and rooftop mechanical equipment. interior work to include demolish and construction of interior non-load-bearing partitions ceilings lighting millwork and plumbing fixtures
Valuation:
$623,000
Permit #:
MECC-2022-00010
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,679
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace select storefront windows/doors existing exterior wall-mounted light fixtures and rooftop mechanical equipment. interior work to include demolish and construction of interior non-load-bearing partitions ceilings lighting millwork and plumbing fixtures
Valuation:
$623,000
Permit #:
ELEC-2022-00013
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,076
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement: modifications of existing storefront openings interior tenant improvement including installation of new roof top mechanical equipment construction of new non-load bearing interior partitions ceilings lighting casework and plumbing fixtures at select areas. existing tenant: compass bible church. all work shall comply with 2022 cbcs. zon-2023-00055. file with main pe... see more
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
PLMC-2023-00019
Status:
complete
Fee:
$629
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement: modifications of existing storefront openings interior tenant improvement including installation of new roof top mechanical equipment construction of new non-load bearing interior partitions ceilings lighting casework and plumbing fixtures at select areas. existing tenant: compass bible church. all work shall comply with 2022 cbcs. zon-2023-00055. file with main pe... see more
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
MECC-2023-00022
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,718
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement: modifications of existing storefront openings interior tenant improvement including installation of new roof top mechanical equipment construction of new non-load bearing interior partitions ceilings lighting casework and plumbing fixtures at select areas. existing tenant: compass bible church. all work shall comply with 2022 cbcs. zon-2023-00055. file with main pe... see more
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
ELEC-2023-00041
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,267
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(4) window and (5) door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings three stories or less per section 150.2(b) 1b of title 24
Valuation:
$82,169
Permit #:
24016-30000-11417
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Building - commercial - tenant/landlord improvements with no additions
2024-06-24
Demolition of select areas of interior partitions ceilings lighting casework and plumbing fixtures at select areas for future tenant improvement work. existing tenant: compass bible church. all work shall comply with 2022 cbcs. no structural zon-2023-00055 cd-2023-00038
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
BLDC-2023-00050
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,483
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of new temporary platform for compass bible church outdoor worship services while project is under construction and indoor space is not usable. 08/04/25 revision (1): remove stair stringer and modify pier size
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDC-2025-00082
Status:
filed
Fee:
$177
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The primary scope of work for the project consists of seismic upgrades to an existing single story office building at the sce mira loma substation in ontario ca
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
BPA23-0352
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
Window (5 ) change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings three stories or less per section 152(b) of title 24
Valuation:
$6,245
Permit #:
18016-20000-27441
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Install (15) replacement windows and (1) replacement door like for like same size bedrooms meet egress
Valuation:
$11,200
Permit #:
B24-47874
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Rr residential al...
Building Type:
N/A
(2)window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings three stories or less per section 150.2(b) 1b of title 24
Valuation:
$2,033
Permit #:
21016-30000-30677
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 965914 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Glazing, Painting And Decorating, Plumbing |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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| License # | 4961 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fontana |
| Type | Contractor |
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132
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Wesco Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
180
Permits
- Building permit records show that Elements Architecture has worked on 180 permitted projects.
Elements Architecture Employees
DC
Debra Lou Cherney
Ceo / President