Updated: Sep 29, 2025
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405 Lagunaria Ln, Alameda, CA, 94502
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Foster Jim G Architect
Foster Jim G, 405 Lagunaria Ln, Alameda, CA (Employee: Jim Foster) holds a Contractor license and 2 other licenses according to the Richmond license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 104 ranks in the top 9% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (510) 541-6359
Address: 405 Lagunaria Ln, Alameda, CA 94502
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Quality
104
91st percentile
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Foster Jim G has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Foster Jim G has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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Foster Jim G Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
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By Carol K.August 2, 20152nd floor additon99 daysFirst Class Architect
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Rev 1 to bradd-23-0028 - revising plans to match as built condition due to several minor changes. t-24 revised items include mini split ac/heat subpanel type 5 roofing system instead delete central heat furnace delete air conditioning pad delete attic stairs
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BRALT-25-0413
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$167
Permit Type:
Revisions
Building Type:
N/A
340sf addition and remodel-1. enlarge two bedrooms2. addition deck with trellis3. remodel kitchen and bathroom4. addition new furnace at attic5. addition condenser for new ac6. replace aluminum windows with new vinyl windows.7. addition new bathroom.8. addition master bedroom and office
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
BRADD-23-0028
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,859
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
#scanned# addition remodel--extend (e) kitchen (154sf). remodel interior to addition one bedroom and one bathroom. no f/s per mhh waiver in file resubmittal #1 - wcm - 6/25/19 - response to building pln and drainage. 3 full sets
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2019-00840
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,888
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story addition 1956sf to existing sfd: on lower fl (e) bedrooms #2 & #3 to be altered into office & study; (n) family rm; (n) full bathroom to (e) br #1; (n) br#2 with full bathroom and w.i. closet; ** building 597sf attached adu consisting of 1br kit liv and 1 bathroom. on all new 2nd fl will have 2 bedrooms 2 full baths entertainment room and prayer room. (main house consists of t... see more
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
B18-0868
Status:
final
Fee:
$33,356
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen and bathrooms - extened second floor - alter interior stairs - addition walk-in closet to master bedroom - (n) covered decks - (n) widows & doors
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B21-0385
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
16 sq.ft. addition - remodel master and hallway bathroom - relocate laundry - remodel kitchen and take wall out between kitchn dining room - new deck - new exterior french door off master bedroom. - new exterior door off kitchen - new electrical in dining and lving room. -
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
B18-1499
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,294
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
House was gutted down to studs full interior remodel - new tankless water heater - new furnace in attic - gas fireplace insert - reroof
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
B20-0227
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,881
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fire repair to commercial space - 140 sq.ft. addition to (e) first floor residential unit and divide space into two apartments units - new stairway to (e) second floor unit - new 2 car carort - new trash enclosure - new driveway on durant ave
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
B17-0956
Status:
final
Fee:
$39,847
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade existing 100 amp main to 200 amp including arc fault and gfci breakers
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
B20-1587
Status:
final
Fee:
$283
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New detached 640sf accessory dwelling unit (1bd & 1ba)
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
B181290
Status:
issued
Fee:
$13,130
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to remodeled kitchen &
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B1804-129
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,705
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with nov# 2014496451 201878161 201571201 2012282895 201287434 & 201576611. remodel all (e) 3 units. no excavation (reduced scope per applicant)
Valuation:
$523,000
Permit #:
201911227956
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Convert existing storage space 623 into habitable. addition circular staircase to 1st fl addition 1 bathroom to each floor interior remodels. convert 175 attic space to habitable space. building. to be fully sprinklered under sep. permit
Valuation:
$475,000
Permit #:
201407171454
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Code enforcement: x14-0157 (mm) demolish of illegal unit and return to storage (cap utilities - electrical mechanical & plumbing at source except for sink that will be legalized) removal of walls workshop at rear room to remain and remove & replace five (5) windows - ***no grids*** (bldg/plumbing/mech/elec)
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
CB16-0334
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,798
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert bedroom #3 into family room - remove wall between kitchen and dining room - remodel kitchen - remodel hallway bathroom - upgrade electrical throughout house- new deck - new tankless water heater - new 200 amp panel
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
B19-1306
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,186
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of 1st fl, basement, inerior finishes:2 accessible bathrs, addl kitchen, addition laundry&mailboxes for tenant use replace front auto sliding door system remodel front/rear lobby, managers office, breakroom, ad storage see 1008.1.4.3 cbc
Valuation:
$210,000
Permit #:
201504224321
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
85 - residential ...
Remodel kitchen remodel 2 baths rewire house with new outlets and lighting replace gypsum board at walls and ceiling replace stucco and addition new plywood new deck
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
B19-1930
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,643
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To comply with: 201456211 201450837 201476842 200560474 200561416 - addition 12 ofc in basement addition 2 accessible bathrms & 1 employee break room. addition tool room trash room & bed bug treatment in the basement. renovate & combine mgr's room & apartment into mgrs unit. renovate bathrm in mgr unit 1st floor. addition acc
Valuation:
$210,000
Permit #:
201505055410
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
05 - food/beverag...
Revision to b17-0956 - steel beam in garage
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
B18-0588
Status:
final
Fee:
$368
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert 1 bathroom into 1 1/2 bathrooms - remove non load bearing wall portions. remodel kitchen like for like remove non load bearing partitions between kitchen & dining room. convert living room into 4th bedroom - addition closet
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
201504163816
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
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Verified License
| License # | 5105416359 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Richmond |
| Type | Contractor |
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| License # | 0132 |
| Status | Active |
| City | San Carlos |
| Type | Architect |
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Inactive License
| License # | C14217 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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104
BuildZoom Score
49
Permits
- Building permit records show that Foster Jim G has worked on 49 permitted projects.
Foster Jim G Employees
FG
Foster Jim G
Owner
JF
Jim Foster
Owner
Jim was really great to work with and very attentive to our needs and requirements. We are so happy that we partnered up with him to do our addition; it came in on time and under budget. Thanks Jim.
Carol K.