Updated: Jul 17, 2026
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265 Santa Helena, Solana Beach, CA, 92075
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Herbst Construction Inc
We realize each client and project is unique, so we uphold the highest standard of quality and craftsmanship. From complete home builds to remodels, we provide an array of options to make a home as formal or casual as the client desires.
Our clients are involved in every phase from conception to construction, providing unparalleled customer service. Our homes are not only code compliant but they also possess a timeless, enduring quality that retains their visual appeal.
From BuildZoom: Herbst Construction Inc, 265 Santa Helena, Solana Beach, CA (Owned by: Joshua Allan Herbst) holds a General Building license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 124 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Herbst Construction Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
Herbst Construction Inc Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Other Residential Remodel
Decks and Porches
Pool and Spa Construction
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Landscape
Hardscape
Cabinets
Whole Home Remodel
Addition
Pool and Spa Remodel
Herbst Construction Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (858) 472-1519
Address: 265 Santa Helena, Solana Beach, CA 92075
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Quality
124
99th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Herbst Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 124, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Herbst Construction Inc has worked on at least
23.0 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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9 projects
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New Constructions |
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5 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Herbst Construction Inc mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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4 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $159,382. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Herbst Construction Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
3
reviews
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By Haven H.January 23, 2021
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By DavidSeptember 14, 2018Verified Hire
I am very happy with Josh and would recommend him.
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By AnonymousAugust 24, 2014Home Build220 days
Herbst construction is great to work with. We used them to build our home. Very professional, very knowledgeable, and very honest. I would highly recommend Herbst Construction.
Building Permits by Herbst Construction Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
New primary residential structure single family dwelling or mh - plan check-permit
2024-07-26
Cross street: calzada del bosque foundation: slab description of work: 7538 sqft single family dwelling with 1488 sqft attached garage 1227 sqft patio cover and 600 amp msp 1197 sqft detached adu with 642 sqft attached garage and 317 sqft attach patio cover and misc electrical for entry gate 8/23/24: plan change see conditions of approval for details. (ad) 7-26-24: plan change see coa... see more
Valuation:
$1,291,160
Permit #:
PDS2024-RESPRI-000110
Status:
complete
Fee:
$68,651
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New primary residential structure single family dwelling or mh - plan check-permit
2024-06-06
Cross street: la crescenta rd foundation: slab description of work: 5557 sqft 1-story single family dwelling w 1145 sqft attach garage & 1024 sqft attach cov patio 400a msp. 1200 sqft det adu w 200a msp misc electrical for 6 max ht entry gate temp power. 17965 via de fortuna main single family dwelling 17967 via de fortuna adu notice to permittee: temp power shall be inspected prior t... see more
Valuation:
$980,720
Permit #:
PDS2022-RESPRI-000318
Status:
issued
Fee:
$56,358
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2024-01-03
Cross street: linea del cielo description of work: 1135 sqft single family dwelling addition and 254 sqft attach garage to existing single family dwelling 822 sqft det pool house 679 sqft attach garage to existing guesthouse 2754 sqft det garage 945 sqft det garage 2807 sqft patio covers/carport 800 amp service upgrade to existing single family dwelling. 09/18/2023: scope of work upda... see more
Valuation:
$504,733
Permit #:
PDS2022-RESALT-004013
Status:
issued
Fee:
$31,302
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
La jolla: combination building permit for an exterior remodel to an existing two-story single-family residence. scope to include (2) new attached terraces a new attached covered patio a new exterior staircase new doors and windows adjacent to both terraces and new site pathways that serve these areas. base zone: rs-1-5 costal overlay fire: brush management tpa geo haz: 27
Valuation:
$42,246
Permit #:
2552936
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,244
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
New primary residential structure single family dwelling or mh - plan check-permit
2024-05-22
Cross street: cam del norte foundation: slab description of work: 3905 sqft single family dwelling with 709 sqft attach garage 832 sqft covered patio notice to permittee: temp power shall be inspected prior to framing inspection adu address: 5918 lago lindo
Valuation:
$573,668
Permit #:
PDS2024-RESPRI-000091
Status:
issued
Fee:
$29,315
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of existing residence and addition of new 397 square foot master suite; construction of a new cabana in backyard; permit as-built workshop/shed structure
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BLDM-019718-2022
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Del mar mesa: combination building permit to an existing single family residence. work to include interior remodeling new doors and windows outdoor fireplace skylight electrical work covered porch addition. base zone ar2-1 esl's geo haz 53
Valuation:
$145,744
Permit #:
2494964
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,453
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2024-04-02
Cross street: calle mayor description of work: 4, 409 sqft tear down rebuild 909 sqft additions 478 sqft attach. garage addition 650 sqft patio cover electrical entry gate 2/22/2024 plan change see c of a jw 2-16-24: plan change see coa for details--a.l. 01/18/2024 - plan check extended via script valid until 6/6/2024 jw
Valuation:
$752,059
Permit #:
PDS2022-RESALT-015852
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,851
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
La jolla-combination permit for construction of a new 2-story pool house to an existing 2-story sdu. (demo of (e) pool house is under separate permit). base zone rs-1-2 n-app-1 esl's geo haz 25
Valuation:
$114,735
Permit #:
2565445
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,365
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Tract 6896 - 13, 438 habitable sf 1, 004 non-habitable sf 1208 sf garage 4, 456 sf covered porch - lot 18
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B19-1004
Status:
issued
Fee:
$596,254
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
La jolla- combination permit for repair of the (e)deck at (e) sdu. scope to include: removal of the tile and waterproofing. reinstall (e)handrail and soffit. apply (n) liquid water proofing and (n)floor tile. rs-1-7 cst-app scoz-cb 1st-pbl-rdwy esl's transit priority geo haz 43/53
Valuation:
$9,880
Permit #:
2564826
Status:
complete
Fee:
$944
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of a gazebo approx 114sqft located in back of house and a 6 foot gate with structural and pilasters at front of property. (4 fence is not part of this scope of work)***11/27/2024 field revision to remove gazebo from scope of work*** reference: house permit b19-1004
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B23-2693
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,362
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental submittal of 4-foot wrought iron front fence 6-foot 6 gate and pilasters. gazebo in rear. all is supplemental to existing permit b19-1004
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B23-2164
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental submittal of 4 foot wrought iron front fence 6 foot gate and pilasters. gazebo in rear all is supplemental to existing permit b19-1004
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B23-2375
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2024-03-03
Cross street: el montevideo description of work: 4590 sqft single family dwelling & 442 sqft shed demolition permit -- note: _ it may not be possible to rebuild. _ the fact that there was an existing structure on your lot does not guarantee that you will be able to replace it if it is demolished. existence of a structure does not grandfather its use if it is removed. please see the zo... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2020-RESALT-012233
Status:
complete
Fee:
$155
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Pds minor residential grading - plan check-permit
2019-09-13
Cross street: via de santa fe foundation: slab description of work: minor grading for pds2018-respri-000417 (5295 sqft single family dwelling w/789 sqft attach garage 735 sqft attach patio cover w/outdoor bbq & w/400 amp elect panel. 375 sqft det rec room w/400 amp elect panel) ** demolish of existing single family dwelling under separate permit and must be finaled prior to permit iss... see more
Valuation:
$828,301
Permit #:
PDS2019-RESGRD-000003
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,442
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Madsen: 464 sf addition 391 sf garage addition (391 sf addition to adu on cbr2022-2053)
Valuation:
$159,382
Permit #:
CBR2022-0903
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-07-10
Cross street: avenida de acacias foundation: slab description of work: 61 sqft attach. storage attach. outdoor fireplace (max height 16ft) for existing single family dwelling
Valuation:
$9,718
Permit #:
PDS2023-RESALT-007290
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,735
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New primary residential structure single family dwelling or mh - plan check-permit
2018-04-24
Cross street: via de fortuna foundation: slab description of work: 8314 sqft 2-story single family dwelling w 1285 sqft attach. garage 1152 sqft det. adu 650 sqft det. garage 3338 barn (with plumbing) 1292 sqft cov. patios outdoor masonary fireplace and kitchen entry gate w electrical (max height 5') (misc e/p) 600 amp msp 1000g lpg 350g lpg and temp power. ***address for adu is 5423 ... see more
Valuation:
$1,521,559
Permit #:
PDS2018-RESPRI-000097
Status:
complete
Fee:
$35,012
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New primary residential structure single family dwelling or mh - plan check-permit
2018-06-26
Cross street: la bajada foundation: slab description of work: 7290sf single family dwelling w 825sf attached garage 600 sf guest living quarters w 475sf attached garage 525sf attached patio cover 400amp temp power. 03/21/2018- one time only 180 day plan check extension renewed at 25%. valid until 07/18/2018 - jm 12-26-2017 plan change see c of a. aw notice to permittee: temp power sha... see more
Valuation:
$1,129,636
Permit #:
PDS2017-RESPRI-000019
Status:
complete
Fee:
$28,062
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 824657 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
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Inactive License
| License # | 824657 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 699597 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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124
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Insurance Company Of The West |
56
Permits
- Building permit records show that Herbst Construction Inc has worked on 56 permitted projects.
Herbst Construction Inc Employees
JH
Joshua Allan Herbst
Owner
JH
Joshua Allen Herbst
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
KH
Karl Martin Herbst
Owner
SS
Sufia Hussain Shaikh-Herbst
Officer
Josh is absolutely spectacular. He wasted no time in going above and beyond with out house and fell nothing short of perfect. He made our home feel so extravagant, and he was reasonable. Also, the owner is my dad! He built our house!