Updated: Apr 11, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
4135 W 228th Pl, Torrance, CA, 90505
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Howe Builders Solar Contractor
Why chose a company like Howe Builders for solar?
As a smaller solar company relative to our competitors in the area, we pride ourselves on providing every client with in-house service catering to their specific needs. Whether a project is large or small, we will find the best value for a customized installation to fit your energy requirements. We are a referral-based company, these referrals have helped us build a positive reputation among those in the community we service. Howe Builders has been installing solar systems in the area for more than a decade, and we look forward to continuing to help our local community choose a system that is right for them.
We provide a comprehensive performance & financial solar report for every project.
From BuildZoom: Howe Builders, 4135 W 228th Pl, Torrance, CA (Employees: Rise Howe and William Howe) holds a General Building license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 112 ranks in the top 3% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Howe Builders, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Howe Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (310) 373-9658
Address: 4135 W 228th Pl, Torrance, CA 90505
Howe Builders Torrance
Quality
112
97th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Howe Builders has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Howe Builders has worked on at least
10.0 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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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Howe Builders mostly works on
solar installation
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 |
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Remove and reinstall existing solar for future reroof
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE2025-00136
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Miscellaneous ele...
Building Type:
N/A
New 20.8 kw roof photovoltaic solar system - 52 panels - 2 structures; main house - cb2110260001 41 modules 16.4kw. detached structure - 11 modeules 4.4kw (cb2111010009)
Valuation:
$66,400
Permit #:
2110260001
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (22) photovoltaic solar panels (est 8.8kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$29,320
Permit #:
BLD22-02839
Status:
complete
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (12) photovoltaic solar panels (est 4.8kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$16,560
Permit #:
BLD23-00519
Status:
final
Fee:
$408
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (15) photovoltaic solar panels (est 6.0kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$18,900
Permit #:
ELE22-02350
Status:
complete
Fee:
$41
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (15) photovoltaic solar panels (est 6.0kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$18,900
Permit #:
BLD22-02842
Status:
complete
Fee:
$408
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Detached structure - 11 modules 4.4kw. associated cb permit (cb2110260001). main house - cb2110260001 41 modules 16.4kw
Valuation:
$66,400
Permit #:
2111010009
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (21) photovoltaic solar panels (est 8.4kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
ELE22-01891
Status:
complete
Fee:
$41
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (21) photovoltaic solar panels (est 8.4kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BLD22-02309
Status:
complete
Fee:
$409
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (18) photovoltaic solar panels (est 7.11kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$22,396
Permit #:
ELE22-00788
Status:
complete
Fee:
$47
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (18) photovoltaic solar panels (est 7.11kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$22,396
Permit #:
BLD22-00943
Status:
complete
Fee:
$425
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (14) photovoltaic solar panels (est 5.53kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$18,525
Permit #:
BLD22-00157
Status:
complete
Fee:
$424
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 14 kw roof photovoltaic solar system - 36 panels
Valuation:
$49,680
Permit #:
2212190004
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (7) photovoltaic solar panels (est 2.77kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$9,539
Permit #:
ELE22-01261
Status:
complete
Fee:
$47
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Solarapp: (7.23 kw dc)- 17 modules no subpanel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SOL2025-00189
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Roof mounted
Building Type:
N/A
New 1.97 kw roof photovoltaic solar system - 5 panels
Valuation:
$7,200
Permit #:
2206150005
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (12) photovoltaic solar panels (est 4.8kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$16,560
Permit #:
ELE23-00440
Status:
final
Fee:
$41
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of a 6.40 kw roof mounted solar system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SOL2022-00266
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Roof mounted
Building Type:
N/A
New 14.4 kw roof photovoltaic solar system - 36 panels
Valuation:
$48,240
Permit #:
2109010006
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (12) photovoltaic solar panels (est 4.08kw) flush mount on roof
Valuation:
$12,852
Permit #:
ELE21-00199
Status:
complete
Fee:
$44
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Howe Builders License info
Verified License
| License # | 849956 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Partnership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 826057 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Partnership |
- 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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Inactive License
| License # | 330812 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Partnership |
- 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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112
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Wesco Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
92
Permits
- Building permit records show that Howe Builders has worked on 92 permitted projects.
Howe Builders Employees
RH
Rise Howe
General Partner
WH
William Howe
Qualify Partner