Updated: May 08, 2026
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231 WATERVIEW WAY, Folsom, CA, 95630
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Gemstone Builders Construction
Gemstone Builders, 231 Waterview Way, Folsom, CA (Employee: James Dwight Snyder) holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 104 ranks in the top 9% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Gemstone Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (916) 990-0804
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Address: 231 WATERVIEW WAY, Folsom, CA 95630
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Gemstone Builders Folsom
Quality
104
91st percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Gemstone Builders has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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10 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Gemstone Builders has worked on at least
12.0 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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7 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Gemstone Builders mostly works on
home addition
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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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $35,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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#: 24-044339 master bathroom and bedroom remodel to include relocating door in master bathroom. install new shower valve retile bathroom floors and shower valves. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
RES-2426587
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,844
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-06-12
Guest house addition and conversion convert portion of (e) garage and storage area to guesthouse upper and lower floor living addition new living - 232 sq ft garage storage conversion to living - 482 sq ft covered porch - 134 sq ft deck - 50 sq ft lra urban unzoned - south placer fire wui not required
Valuation:
$116,459
Permit #:
BLD25-02799
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,456
Permit Type:
Accessory
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel - bathroom remodel; converting (e) powder room to bathroom; (n) frame walls relocating plumbing and electrical; drywall
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
24-07-162E
Status:
final
Fee:
$416
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3, 000 sq ft or above 5, 000 ft elevation
2021-03-11
R-3 v-b *revise plans to addition 275 sq ft living space 1 level only (will no longer being doing 2nd story) 30 sq ft covered porch 34 sq ft deck remodel master bathroom upstairs convert 42 sq ft attic area off master will be convered to a closet for the master bedroom the ceiling will be raised to match the roof w elect , plumbing & mechanical revised plans approved 8/19/2016 kc ori... see more
Valuation:
$101,019
Permit #:
BLD16-00180
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,979
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Single family - c/o 7 windows - nail on. code case ce24-1058
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
25-04-009E
Status:
issued
Fee:
$158
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Replace t-1-11 with 2000 sq. ft. of 3 coat stucco on three sides south east and west sides
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
CBAR2022-01002
Status:
complete
Fee:
$361
Permit Type:
Alteration - remodel
Building Type:
N/A
New dwelling new duplex additions accessory dwelling unit decks patio cover garages gazebos carport
2023-02-16
Addition square footage to existing detached garage and roof new section
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
CBNR2022-01126
Status:
complete
Fee:
$761
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - less than 3, 000 sq ft and below 5, 000 ft elevation
2019-05-31
R-3 vb single family dwelling 910 sq ft addition 374 sq ft remodel 350 sq ft covered porch plan check complete - pfh 4/26/2018 *05-17-2018 revise permit to reduce the additional living space from 910 to 648 *5-31-2018 customer returned with ameneded plans revised plan check complete - pfh 6/19/2018 revision 10/2/18 - 2016 cbc code - reroof permit for: house and attached garage - tear ... see more
Valuation:
$104,554
Permit #:
BLD18-01499
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,526
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition - houses sheds pools and other structures not for fire repairs
2022-11-16
Demolish permits include structure and foundation/flat work only. no grading is included with this permit.; demolish shade structure
Valuation:
$200
Permit #:
DMOR2022-00168
Status:
complete
Fee:
$169
Permit Type:
Partial demolish ...
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-03-10
R-3 vb detached adu adu living - 400 sq ft all electric lra urban unzoned - no wui no solar required per title 24 qii required _____________________________________ revised - 1/27/25 - ph removing qii
Valuation:
$79,432
Permit #:
BLD24-05077
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,228
Permit Type:
Accessory
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2025-01-13
Conversion of garage to living master closet with electrical lighting living - 298 sq ft sra very high south placer fire protection district
Valuation:
$28,122
Permit #:
BLD24-05925
Status:
complete
Fee:
$383
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Epc - remodel detached garage into 572-sqft accessory dwelling unit w full bathroom & kitchen
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
RES-2004892
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,777
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tear off - yes resheet - yes 1 layer(s) 20 squares of 30yr laminated dimensional composition. in-progress inspection required if 10 squares or greater.carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
RES-1805460
Status:
final
Fee:
$214
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
108 131 or 132 inspection required prior to covering any work; commercial -re roof overlay -100 squares
Valuation:
$34,500
Permit #:
RERC2019-00464
Status:
complete
Fee:
$635
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Resale items
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
2400003586
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alt/add/repair to...
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - greater than 3 000 sq ft or above 5 000 ft elevation
2016-05-24
Rebuild single family dwelling (demo existing single family dwelling = 1932 sq ft.) living 4896 sq ft (rebuild garage 775 sq ft) add-on new garage pace 665 sq ft covered deck 485 sq ft placer county fpd fire sprinklers inspected by building dept originial permit 17611.05 structural observation required plan review by csg
Valuation:
$734,957
Permit #:
BLD15-01897
Status:
complete
Fee:
$9,803
Permit Type:
Rebuild
Building Type:
N/A
Convert undr floor area to livin
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
REAL15-03627-0
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Residential alter...
Building Type:
Residential sf sm...
Addition to rear of existing house 927 sq ft creating new master bedroom and bathroom. remodel for new bathroom kitchen addition fireplace tankless water heater. new 470 sf covered patio. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314 sb 407. “water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per sb 407 (note: residences buil... see more
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
RES-1515498
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,631
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvements alterations kitchen/bath remodels for apartments or condos electric vehicle char
2012-09-20
Space created by demising wall ref cbac2012-00301
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
CBAC2012-00347
Status:
final
Fee:
$467
Permit Type:
Alteration - remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant: penryn faith churchsanctuary buildinga-3 v-b - 2256 sqftconverting foyer and sanctuaryto f
Valuation:
$12,198
Permit #:
36104.09
Status:
N/A
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Gemstone Builders License info
Verified License
| License # | 548208 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-F113276-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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104
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
25
Permits
- Building permit records show that Gemstone Builders has worked on 25 permitted projects.
Gemstone Builders Employees
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James Dwight Snyder
Sole Owner