Updated: Apr 20, 2026
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18823 ROSEDALE HWY, Bakersfield, CA, 93314
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James E Lehtinen Construction
Serving Bakersfield, California, James E Lehtinen brings three decades of experience to residential construction projects in the region. The company provides services for homeowners throughout Bakersfield and surrounding areas, focusing on projects that require extensive technical expertise and thorough planning. With a long history of permitted work, James E Lehtinen takes on a range of project types, including remodels, additions, and repairs for single-family homes. Clients benefit from the contractor’s long-standing presence in the community and ability to navigate the logistical and regulatory aspects of local building requirements. Each project reflects an established process shaped by over 30 years in the construction industry, with an emphasis on clear communication and reliable execution from start to finish.
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Phone Number: (661) 978-4737
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Address: 18823 ROSEDALE HWY, Bakersfield, CA 93314
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James E Lehtinen Bakersfield
Quality
99
85th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James E Lehtinen has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that James E Lehtinen has worked on at least
4.0 projects over the past 2 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
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31/f: demolition of non-structural partitions millwork finishes ceiling lighting and plumbing. construction of non-structural partitions millwork finishes ceiling light new demising partitions and non-rated common corridor. no change in occupancy use or area
Valuation:
$2,551,472
Permit #:
202403157924
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
Pre-engineered steel building garage-storage
Valuation:
$25,044
Permit #:
K202407642
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,157
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 5 654 sq ft warehouse addition to existing truck repair facility
Valuation:
$117,999
Permit #:
K202110386
Status:
filed
Fee:
$14,698
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical main panel installation to ex metal building (ref# 37906b)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
K202508252
Status:
approved
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Constuct 2, 400 sq ft garage with a non-conditioned hobby room built in acc to an exis single family residence
Valuation:
$50,088
Permit #:
K201603929
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,306
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3, 600 sq ft storage room addition to ex auto repair shop (no utilities)
Valuation:
$75,132
Permit #:
K201601848
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,778
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repairs to ex apts (units a & c) due to water leak in upstairs bathroom (unit c) to include replacing approx. 22 sheets of drywall insulation in envelope walls & minor plumbing repair
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
K201604368
Status:
final
Fee:
$119
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement. to exis conditioned space to offices and addition exterior staircase for exiting 3000 sq ft total
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
K201501334
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,993
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 3, 000 sq ft metal framed shop/garage acc to exis single family residence
Valuation:
$67,500
Permit #:
K201500661
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,217
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 5 000 sq ft detached garage w bathroom accy to ex single family residence
Valuation:
$92,100
Permit #:
K201804636
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,827
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct metal frame garage/shop acc to exis sfdr 2400 sq ft
Valuation:
$54,000
Permit #:
K201405686
Status:
final
Fee:
$940
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct office warehouse 6000 sq ft for future construction yard/revised description from shell only to 5-space office/warehouse with 1125 sq ft office and 4875 sq ft warehouse jco
Valuation:
$329,400
Permit #:
K201100360
Status:
final
Fee:
$12,069
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 2400 sq ft detached garage with electrical for interior lighting acc to exis single family residence
Valuation:
$44,208
Permit #:
K201402445
Status:
final
Fee:
$830
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Qualification survey on fire damaged single family residence (kfs2019090 & c066488)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
K202001159
Status:
complete
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new office building 3000 with 2nd story storage with 1200 sq ft patio
Valuation:
$243,180
Permit #:
K201305935
Status:
final
Fee:
$18,227
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Const 9900 sq ft steel building. (886 sq ft office & 9014 sq ft shop)
Valuation:
$233,849
Permit #:
K201401840
Status:
final
Fee:
$22,501
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Const 40x60 det metal building acc to ex single family residence - no electrical & no plumbing
Valuation:
$50,088
Permit #:
K201300107
Status:
final
Fee:
$896
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct detached shop/garage with attached patio overhang
Valuation:
$57,588
Permit #:
K201205493
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,093
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct detached garage 1200 sq ft metal frame
Valuation:
$25,044
Permit #:
K201205903
Status:
final
Fee:
$521
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct shop with offices/description changed to 1250 sq ftoffice and 5000 sq ft warehouse 6/18/12
Valuation:
$188,600
Permit #:
K201100361
Status:
final
Fee:
$12,984
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 551429 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | Hudson Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
38
Permits
- Building permit records show that James E Lehtinen has worked on 38 permitted projects.
James E Lehtinen Employees
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