Updated: Jan 30, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
158 TOWNE TERRACE, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
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Gripenstraw Inc,bret D Construction
Serving Santa Cruz and neighboring communities, Gripenstraw Inc. has provided residential and commercial construction services for over two decades. Under the leadership of Bret D., the company specializes in a range of general contracting projects, focusing on both new construction and remodels. Their portfolio includes work on single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings, and various commercial properties throughout the Santa Cruz area. With 24 years of experience, Gripenstraw Inc. is familiar with local building requirements and processes unique to the California coast. The team manages projects from initial planning through completion, coordinating site preparation, framing, structural work, and final finishes. Clients rely on Gripenstraw Inc. for a thorough understanding of both traditional and modern building techniques, applied to meet the unique needs of each property type in the region.
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Phone Number: (831) 458-9031
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Address: 158 TOWNE TERRACE, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Gripenstraw Inc,bret D Santa Cruz
Quality
99
85th percentile
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Gripenstraw Inc,bret D has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Gripenstraw Inc,bret D has worked on at least
3.0 projects over the past 2 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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Building Permits by Gripenstraw Inc,bret D
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New detached adu garage conversion
Valuation:
$66,722
Permit #:
B22-0485
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,421
Permit Type:
New adu detached
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel/ti - exploratory demolish due to car damage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B21-0312
Status:
issued
Fee:
$490
Permit Type:
Remodel/ti
Building Type:
N/A
Revised scope to include 200 amp service upgrade 50 amp subpanel @ garage and some recepticles and light fixtures @ garage. interior remodel to include convert laundry room to enlarge kitchen convert closet to enlarge bathroom convert portion of kitchen to enlarge bedroom
Valuation:
$28,904
Permit #:
2001 003385 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Permit value$20kmessage contractor ***** print only 4 comment lines ***** fire zone 2 restrictions. seismic strengthening in garage parking area. wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1100002748
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***** print only 4 comment lines ***** fire zone 2 restrictions. seismic strengthening in garage parking area. wui fire zone 2 - must comply with all
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
1100002748
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-3 (3 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a 2-story adu
Valuation:
$98,000
Permit #:
B16-0187
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,840
Permit Type:
New adu detached
Building Type:
N/A
Addition and remodel
Valuation:
$349,450
Permit #:
09-0273
Status:
final
Fee:
$10,100
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a 2-story adu
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
F16-0101
Status:
final
Fee:
$345
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Srvc upgrade 200 amps
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E17-0066
Status:
final
Fee:
$87
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
General repairs to include: replace existing 2nd level deck
Valuation:
$51,973
Permit #:
B13-0090
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,928
Permit Type:
General repair
Building Type:
N/A
Replace storefront windows
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B20-0086
Status:
final
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
General repair
Building Type:
N/A
See sb20-0025 replace 80 sqft of deck and stairs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B12-0569
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to existing building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B10-0281
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
B10first floor. addition & deck
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B10-0261
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to existing building
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
F12-0081
Status:
FINALED
Fee:
$290
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Special inspection for b12-0569
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SB20-0025
Status:
final
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
Special inspection
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to existing building
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
F12-0033
Status:
FINALED
Fee:
$345
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 577 sf & 1069 sf remodel addition 166 porch and 324 sf deck
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P03-000277
Status:
final
Fee:
$332
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 577 sf & 1069 sf remodel addition 166 porch and 324 sf deck
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M03-000180
Status:
final
Fee:
$109
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 577 sf & 1069 sf remodel addition 166 porch and 324 sf deck
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E03-000308
Status:
final
Fee:
$394
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Gripenstraw Inc,bret D License info
Verified License
| License # | 424024 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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99
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest Premier Insurance Company |
15
Permits
- Building permit records show that Gripenstraw Inc,bret D has worked on 15 permitted projects.
Gripenstraw Inc,bret D Employees
BG
Bret D Gripenstraw
Owner
BG
Bret Dennis Gripenstraw
Sole Owner