Updated: Mar 02, 2026
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Address
1112 MONTANA AVE SUITE 442, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
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Ingenuity Builders Construction
Serving Santa Monica and the surrounding Los Angeles area, Ingenuity Builders brings over three decades of experience to residential construction projects. Established 36 years ago, the company specializes in home remodeling, renovations, and custom additions, with a portfolio that includes kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, and whole-house renovations. Ingenuity Builders works closely with homeowners to manage projects from concept through completion, coordinating with architects and designers as needed. The company is equipped to handle a variety of property types, including single-family homes and condominiums, and emphasizes the integration of modern materials and construction methods. Ingenuity Builders has built longstanding relationships in the Santa Monica community by focusing on reliable scheduling and clear communication throughout every phase of construction.
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Ingenuity Builders Contact Information
Phone Number: (310) 829-7500
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Address: 1112 MONTANA AVE SUITE 442, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Ingenuity Builders Santa Monica
Quality
105
92nd percentile
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Ingenuity Builders has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Ingenuity Builders has worked on at least
14.0 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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6 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Ingenuity Builders mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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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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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $5,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Remodel 2-story addition to (e) 2-story s.f.d. to addition basement and attached new 2-story adu per ordinance (2847 sf addition) *** 1 of 2 ***
Valuation:
$623,000
Permit #:
24014-30000-03276
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 2-story single family dwelling w basement 3-car garage & patio cover (nfpa-13d fire sprinklers throughout)
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
23010-20000-01101
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Temporary shoring for construction of basement addition to single family dwelling (160 lf 16 avg depth)
Valuation:
$82,000
Permit #:
24020-30000-01888
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Concrete block freestanding masonry fence walls constructed per information bulletin p/bc 2020-096 located in residential zones maximum 6 feet height above grade and not located in the required front yard or within 5 feet of the side street lot line of a reverse corner lot (subject to additional limitations of lamc section 12.22c20(f) and information bulletin p/zc 2002-002)
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
22016-90000-34957
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit 21010-10000-00003 to expand the basement and update the work descirption to (n) 1-story recreation room ar the ground level and accessory living quater at the basement level no plot plan
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
21010-10001-00003
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 1-story single family dwelling (3905 sf) over 1-lvl basement (1 510 sf) w attach. 3-car basement garage (744 sf)
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
19010-30000-06164
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit for 23010-20000-01101 to change trellis to solid roof patio cover & revise structural plans
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
23010-20001-01101
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Concrete block freestanding masonry fence walls constructed per infofrmation bulletin p/bc 2020-096 located in residential zones maximum 6 feet height above grade and not located in the required front yard or within 5 feet of the side street lot line of a reverse corner lot (subject to additional limitations of lamc section 12.22c20(f)and information bulletin p/zc 2002-002)
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
22020-30000-00581
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) irr. shaped 20'-8 x 33'-11 one-story accessory dwelling unit per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(b) & lamc 12.22 a.33(c)(d)(g) (nfpa-13r fire sprinklers throughout)
Valuation:
$74,000
Permit #:
23010-20000-01103
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental ref to pcis # 24030-30000-01677 to addition grading for basement and adu additions
Valuation:
$662
Permit #:
24030-30001-01677
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supp. to permit 23020-20000-00539 to addition 4 new piles for the proposed ret wall [two (n) retaining walls (1 at 10 high max/62lf & 1 at 6 high max/237lf) per eng'r design]
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
23020-20001-00539
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to 24014-30000-03276 to revise doors and windows for adu and change of roof framing for adu
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
24014-30002-03276
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
For 2-story addition to existing 1-story single family dwelling including complete remodel
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
19014-10000-02479
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan two new adus adu checked per ca govt. code 65852.2(e)(1)(d) and applicable part2 of lamc 12.22 a.33
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
23010-20000-01110
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: demolish (e) single family residence w attach. garage. sewer cap & pedestrian protection fence required. clear lot
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23019-10000-00515
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Site grading for (n) single family dwelling over basement (n) ret. walls backfill (e) pool and (n) pool bf 210059 approved for an export of 2 343 cubic yards
Valuation:
$2,160
Permit #:
19030-30000-08508
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Excavation for (n) single family dwelling w basement backfill for two (n) retaining wall & site prep -- hillside grading area
Valuation:
$1,819
Permit #:
23030-20000-01705
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Two (n) retaining walls (1 at 10 high max/62lf & 1 at 6 high max/237lf) per eng'r design
Valuation:
$61,000
Permit #:
23020-20000-00539
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to # 19030-30000-08508 for lid design changes to propose permavoid and remove planter box (51 cy)
Valuation:
$51
Permit #:
19030-30001-08508
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 1-story accessory living quater at the ground level and recreation room at the basement level
Valuation:
$162,800
Permit #:
21010-10000-00003
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 1057002 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
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| Status | Not Required |
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105
BuildZoom Score
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| Bonded Agent | This License Filed A Contractor's Bond With |
| Bond Value | $25,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
15
Permits
- Building permit records show that Ingenuity Builders has worked on 15 permitted projects.
Ingenuity Builders Employees
JP
Jennifer Molly Astman Posen
Officer
PP
Philip Martin Posen
Rmo / Ceo / Pres