Updated: Dec 15, 2025
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Gary S Varum Stru Engr Construction
Gary S Varum Stru Engr provides structural engineering services in San Francisco, California. With 23 years of professional experience, this firm specializes in engineering analysis and design for a range of residential and commercial projects. The service area includes the broader San Francisco region, delivering solutions for both new construction and renovation work. Gary S. Varum, the principal, is involved in the technical and design aspects, offering expertise in seismic upgrades, structural assessments, and retrofit projects that address the unique needs of Bay Area properties. Project types commonly handled include single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and commercial structures. The firm’s project management includes direct coordination with architects, builders, and property owners to meet local regulatory and building code requirements.
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Quality
102
89th percentile
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Gary S Varum Stru Engr has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Gary S Varum Stru Engr 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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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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8 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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7 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Gary S Varum Stru Engr mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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9 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $124,750. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Gary S Varum Stru Engr
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Remodel of existing single family house: relocation of kitchen removal of half-bathroom remodel of one existing bathroom addition of 3 full bathrooms repurpose of portion 1st floor replacement of windows (except at the front) with double-glazed vinyl and construction of roof deck
Valuation:
$203,500
Permit #:
202510238025
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Replacement of single pane aluminum windows in kind: front and side bay windows 12; 2st & 2nd floor windows facing west 2. total 14 windows. new windows to be aluminum frame & double pane. same size same location & opening same operation no structural work. u factor 0.30 max
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
202506108341
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Horizontal expansion of the 3/f and enlargement of one residential unit facing waller st. relocate kitchen remodel 1 bathroom construct 2 new bathrooms
Valuation:
$174,217
Permit #:
202502190613
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
In units # 5 6 9: relocation of kitchens addition (n) laundry closet and create new bedroom in each unit. in units # 5 9: remodel (e) bathrooms
Valuation:
$320,000
Permit #:
202407297437
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Full remodel of existing s.f.d. including conversion of basement utility room to habitable space; installation of 3 full bathrooms and 1 and half bathroom and replacement of existing decks in the rear
Valuation:
$192,432
Permit #:
202409040013
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodeling of existing 2nd floor single residential unit inlcuding relocation of kitchen and bathroom addition of 1 full bathroom and relocation of interior partition walls
Valuation:
$127,000
Permit #:
202410152959
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Unit 1664: addition of new family room and new bathroom relocate extg kitchen & extg bathroom addition of new bathroom. unit 1670 & 1668: relocate extg kitchen and extg bathroom & addition of full bathroom. 1666: minor work. replace stairs in back with new code conforming construction
Valuation:
$124,500
Permit #:
202204273140
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel of 2nd floor residential space. division of current single residential unit into 2 residential units. voluntary strengthening of 2nd story of building
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
202407126408
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Tenant improvments for 1st floor dental office. voluntary seismic upgrade at the 1st story. hange of use from office to health service
Valuation:
$263,836
Permit #:
202308255326
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
67 - clinics-medi...
#7:1) repair of dryrot inkind. voluntary seismic upgrade per ab-094.relocatn of kitchen remodel of 1 full bathroom & addition of 1 bathroom. partial alteration of front elevation.install 3 windows at 1st story instead of extg. 2)replacement of 1 window & enlargement of 1 widnow at east side elevatn
Valuation:
$47,500
Permit #:
202212067753
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Revise unit 6 designation in bpa #202407297437 to unit 6a and install appropriate unit number sign on its front door
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202502130280
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
1/fl: convert extg workshop & storage space into 1 dwelling unit extg garage to remain. 2/fl: remodel 1 extg bathroom & construct 3 nw bathrooms remodel kitchen. 3rd fl: remodel 1 extg bathroom & construct 2 nw bathrms remodel kitchen. repair of bldg: reconstruct in kind severly decayed dryrot
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
201912189918
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Removal of rear yard pool coping construction of a pt wood deck supported by a permiter concrete beam and steel angle support structure at grade level
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
202409170938
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Replace 1st floor window 6 foot wide with 3 foot wide door (in the rear) and infill door on side elevation (south). approved bpa 202101072281
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
202202117854
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Construction of new accessory dweeling unit (adu) building in the rear (west) of the property
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
202102245270
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Modification of extg dwelling units 1, 2, 5 & 7 including relocation of kitchen remodeling of extg bathroom and installation of one new bathroom in each of unit 1, 2, 5 & 7
Valuation:
$183,000
Permit #:
201810314610
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Addition unit per ord 162-16. convert existing storage space at rear to accessory dwelling unit (adu). all work within existing building envelope. the adu will have 1 kitchen & 1 full bathroom
Valuation:
$89,450
Permit #:
201612195342
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
To comply with abe ord 51-16 program 202210054901. request an unreasonable hardship. abe #202210054901
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202409060270
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
67 - clinics-medi...
Construct temporary shoring of the structure to remain in place during the process of foundation replacement per bpa 202206015360.upon complete of foundation replacement project all temporary shoring shall be removed
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
202302222384
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Installation of roof deck over eastern portion of the roof of the (e) building. maher n/a
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
201901140271
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
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BuildZoom Score
27
Permits
- Building permit records show that Gary S Varum Stru Engr has worked on 27 permitted projects.