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Serving Rancho Palos Verdes and the surrounding South Bay communities, Home Building Specialists has been active for 27 years in residential construction and remodeling. The company’s project portfolio features custom home building and extensive renovation work tailored to the architectural styles and requirements of the Palos Verdes area. Home Building Specialists works with a variety of residential property types, including single-family homes and larger custom residences. Their service offerings cover ground-up construction, major home additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and exterior upgrades. With nearly three decades of experience, the firm brings a depth of local expertise to each project, coordinating with architects, engineers, and local permit offices to guide homeowners through the construction process from planning to completion.

Building Permits by Home Building Specialists

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Plumbing permit

5525 Arvada St, Torrance, CA, 90503

2025-02-14

R3/u1 enlarge/remodel (249 sq ft) (2) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms enlarge/convert living room and dining room to great room; remodel kitchen bedroom and entry create laundry closet convert family room to master suite **major remodel**

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PLM24-00543

Status:

final

Fee:

$447

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

5525 Arvada St, Torrance, CA, 90503

2025-02-20

R3/u1 enlarge/remodel (249 sq ft) (2) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms enlarge/convert living room and dining room to great room; remodel kitchen bedroom and entry create laundry closet convert family room to master suite **major remodel**

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

MEC24-00442

Status:

final

Fee:

$178

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

5525 Arvada St, Torrance, CA, 90503

2025-07-03

R3/u1 enlarge/remodel (249 sq ft) (2) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms enlarge/convert living room and dining room to great room; remodel kitchen bedroom and entry create laundry closet convert family room to master suite **major remodel**

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ELE24-00697

Status:

complete

Fee:

$428

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

5525 Arvada St, Torrance, CA, 90503

2024-08-29

R3/u1 enlarge/remodel (249 sq ft) (2) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms enlarge/convert living room and dining room to great room; remodel kitchen bedroom and entry create laundry closet convert family room to master suite **major remodel**

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLD24-00187

Status:

final

Fee:

$8,784

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

19402 Sturgess Dr, Torrance, CA, 90503

2021-10-29

R3/u1: 1st fl: addition (165 sq ft) enlarge living room and entry; remodel kitchen dining room and bathroom remove load bearing wall between kitchen dining room and family room; create powder room 2nd fl: enlarge/remodel (162 sq ft) master bedroom and create w.i.c. and laundry room remove existing roof and install new metal roof (esl 1320) install new siding at front of sfr; construct... see more

Valuation:

$133,000

Permit #:

PLM21-01083

Status:

issued

Fee:

$160

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

19402 Sturgess Dr, Torrance, CA, 90503

2021-10-29

R3/u1: 1st fl: addition (165 sq ft) enlarge living room and entry; remodel kitchen dining room and bathroom remove load bearing wall between kitchen dining room and family room; create powder room 2nd fl: enlarge/remodel (162 sq ft) master bedroom and create w.i.c. and laundry room remove existing roof and install new metal roof (esl 1320) install new siding at front of sfr; construct... see more

Valuation:

$133,000

Permit #:

MEC21-01012

Status:

issued

Fee:

$47

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

19402 Sturgess Dr, Torrance, CA, 90503

2021-10-29

R3/u1: 1st fl: addition (165 sq ft) enlarge living room and entry; remodel kitchen dining room and bathroom remove load bearing wall between kitchen dining room and family room; create powder room 2nd fl: enlarge/remodel (162 sq ft) master bedroom and create w.i.c. and laundry room remove existing roof and install new metal roof (esl 1320) install new siding at front of sfr; construct... see more

Valuation:

$133,000

Permit #:

ELE21-01954

Status:

issued

Fee:

$47

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

19402 Sturgess Dr, Torrance, CA, 90503

2021-10-29

R3/u1: 1st fl: addition (165 sq ft) enlarge living room and entry; remodel kitchen dining room and bathroom remove load bearing wall between kitchen dining room and family room; create powder room 2nd fl: enlarge/remodel (162 sq ft) master bedroom and create w.i.c. and laundry room remove existing roof and install new metal roof (esl 1320) install new siding at front of sfr; construct... see more

Valuation:

$133,000

Permit #:

BLD20-02163

Status:

issued

Fee:

$6,522

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

5009 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA, 90503

2020-03-12

R3/u1 addition (920 sq ft) powder room w.i.c and pantry; enlarge/remodel (2) bedrooms (2) bathrooms kitchen and living room; enlarge/convert kitchen to master bedroom; enlarge garage (106 sq ft) addition porch (15 sq ft); remodel bedroom and create laundry room. demolish to foundation and reframe single family residence. **major remodel**

Valuation:

$140,000

Permit #:

PLM19-00888

Status:

complete

Fee:

$94

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

5009 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA, 90503

2020-03-19

R3/u1 addition (920 sq ft) powder room w.i.c and pantry; enlarge/remodel (2) bedrooms (2) bathrooms kitchen and living room; enlarge/convert kitchen to master bedroom; enlarge garage (106 sq ft) addition porch (15 sq ft); remodel bedroom and create laundry room. demolish to foundation and reframe single family residence. **major remodel**

Valuation:

$140,000

Permit #:

MEC19-00808

Status:

complete

Fee:

$107

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

5009 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA, 90503

2020-03-19

R3/u1 addition (920 sq ft) powder room w.i.c and pantry; enlarge/remodel (2) bedrooms (2) bathrooms kitchen and living room; enlarge/convert kitchen to master bedroom; enlarge garage (106 sq ft) addition porch (15 sq ft); remodel bedroom and create laundry room. demolish to foundation and reframe single family residence. **major remodel**

Valuation:

$140,000

Permit #:

ELE19-01229

Status:

complete

Fee:

$91

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

5009 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA, 90503

2020-03-19

R3/u1 addition (920 sq ft) powder room w.i.c and pantry; enlarge/remodel (2) bedrooms (2) bathrooms kitchen and living room; enlarge/convert kitchen to master bedroom; enlarge garage (106 sq ft) addition porch (15 sq ft); remodel bedroom and create laundry room. demolish to foundation and reframe single family residence. **major remodel**

Valuation:

$140,000

Permit #:

BLD19-00883

Status:

final

Fee:

$10,713

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

19402 Sturgess Dr, Torrance, CA, 90503

2022-03-28

>>supplemental to bld20-02163<< addition (30 sq ft) addition and revise rear door

Valuation:

$4,900

Permit #:

BLD22-00595

Status:

issued

Fee:

$568

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

4155 172nd St, Torrance, CA, 90504

2018-05-08

R3/u: 1st floor: addition (614 sq ft) to create new family room bathroom and w.i.c.; 2nd floor - addition (720 sq ft) to create (3) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms. service upgrade 200a. install fau in attic. new water heater

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PLM17-01113

Status:

final

Fee:

$187

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

4155 172nd St, Torrance, CA, 90504

2017-10-10

R3/u: 1st floor: addition (614 sq ft) to create new family room bathroom and w.i.c.; 2nd floor - addition (720 sq ft) to create (3) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms. service upgrade 200a. install fau in attic. new water heater

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ELE17-01551

Status:

issued

Fee:

$85

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

19404 Sturgess Dr, Torrance, CA, 90503

2021-10-21

R3/u1: construct new adu (682 sq ft)

Valuation:

$86,000

Permit #:

PLM21-01063

Status:

issued

Fee:

$381

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical permit

19404 Sturgess Dr, Torrance, CA, 90503

2021-10-21

R3/u1: construct new adu (682 sq ft)

Valuation:

$86,000

Permit #:

MEC21-00991

Status:

issued

Fee:

$112

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

19404 Sturgess Dr, Torrance, CA, 90503

2021-10-21

R3/u1: construct new adu (682 sq ft)

Valuation:

$86,000

Permit #:

ELE21-01900

Status:

issued

Fee:

$346

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

22208 Shadycroft Ave, Torrance, CA, 90505

2020-09-30

R3/u1: addition living room (249 sq ft) and front porch (66 sq ft) **no other remodeling to be done**

Valuation:

$30,000

Permit #:

PLM18-01412

Status:

complete

Fee:

$43

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

22208 Shadycroft Ave, Torrance, CA, 90505

2020-10-23

R3/u1: addition living room (249 sq ft) and front porch (66 sq ft) **no other remodeling to be done**

Valuation:

$30,000

Permit #:

ELE18-01983

Status:

complete

Fee:

$43

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

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License #	488108
Status	Active
State	California
Type	General Building
Business Type	Sole Ownership

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Building permit records show that Home Building Specialists has worked on 77 permitted projects.

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Does Home Building Specialists carry a valid contracting license?

In California, any remodeling or construction project that exceeds $500 (labor and materials), requires a contractor to have an active license with the California Contractor State License Board (CSLB).

Home Building Specialists currently holds license 488108 (General Building), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in California?

The CSLB is one of the highest rated licensing boards in the US. Applicants are required to pass a written board exam and prove at least four years of prior, relevant work experience. In addition, the CSLB requires all license holders to maintain at least $2,500 in operating capital and provides you with a range of other consumer protections.

Your liability risk when hiring Home Building Specialists

Contractors in California are required to carry workers' compensation insurance if they have employees and proof of liability insurance with the cumulative limit of $1 million for licensees with five or fewer persons, and an additional 100,000 for each additional member over five, not to exceed $5 million total.

Financial recourse when hiring Home Building Specialists

All licensed contractors in California are required to maintain a bond, which provides you with financial recourse in case they perform defective work or violate license regulations. If you feel as though you have been taken advantage of, you should leave feedback on the contractor's BuildZoom profile and file a complaint with the CSLB.

Home Building Specialists has a $15,000 bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company.

What else should I know before hiring Home Building Specialists

California contractors are required to submit their fingerprints to the board, which are then checked against criminal records held by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) prior to obtaining a valid contracting license.

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