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James H Woodward Construction

Serving Brentwood, CA and surrounding communities, James H Woodward brings over three decades of construction experience to residential projects in the area. With 32 years in business, the company has a long-standing presence in the local building industry. James H Woodward specializes in home improvement and construction services, working with homeowners throughout Brentwood and neighboring areas. The company manages various types of residential projects, delivering services that reflect its extensive experience in the trade. James H Woodward is a local contractor familiar with the specific needs and building practices within Brentwood, applying knowledge gained through years of hands-on work in the region’s homes.

James H Woodward Brentwood

Quality

96

80th percentile

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Pro tip: We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.

James H Woodward has a BuildZoom score of 96, which places them above 80% of 336,931 contractors in California.

Activity

1 project

2024

Our building permit records indicate that James H Woodward has worked on at least 1.0 project 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.

Pricing

1 project

$100k-$250k

Value Not Public: 0 projects

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Building Permits by James H Woodward

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Building

1017 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA, 94107

2024-12-13

702 sf nonstructural kitchen and bathroom remodl. total area of work 702 sf sheetrock replacement. electrical wiring and fixture updates electrical service update to 100 amps at sub panel. ductless hvac new cabinetry plumbing appliances lighting wiring finishes in remodel

Valuation:

$179,297

Permit #:

202308144378

Status:

reinstated

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

28 - 2 family dwe...

Reroof

2115 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2001-03-29

Tear off existing composition shingle reroof 41 sq w/30 yr composition shingle & 14 sq w/bur for apartment building-all units

Valuation:

$8,000

Permit #:

BLD2001-01201

Status:

Finaled

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2117 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2006-01-23

Investigation of two (2) wooden patio divider walls (from 8 foot to 12 foot high) built without the benefit of permits

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

BLD2006-00215

Status:

N/A

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Reroof

2114 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2003-09-15

Remove existing shingle roof replace with new composition shingles at 36 squares

Valuation:

$5,400

Permit #:

BLD2003-03704

Status:

Finaled

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Reroof

2117 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2001-08-20

Tear off existing bur & reroof 18 sq with bur for apartment garages

Valuation:

$2,700

Permit #:

BLD2001-02949

Status:

Finaled

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

2727 Systron Dr, Concord, CA, 94518

2004-04-29

Zomax inc.; standby diesel generator & rooftop air conditioning

Valuation:

$15,000

Permit #:

BP04001429

Status:

final

Fee:

$601

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2115 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2000-09-22

White ford 2fbr406 white nissan 4kqb585 white for 3ghz810

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2000-05883

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2114 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2004-02-02

Trash/debris and structural damages

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2004-02171

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2114 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2004-06-09

Unused/broken furniture and trash

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2004-13416

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2114 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2000-06-07

Throwing garbage bag on roof

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2000-01652

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

44380 Osgood Rd, Fremont, CA, 94539

1999-02-17

Modus media int'l tenant improvement. 3, 485 sf of remodel area; inc 10 fixtr

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

A-C9900587

Status:

final

Fee:

$307

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2117 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2004-08-12

Two inoperable vehicles

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2004-18291

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2115 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2000-08-09

Vendor blocking traffic

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2000-03303

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2114 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2003-02-05

Unused/broken furniture

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2003-02593

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2114 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2004-01-05

Trash front/back/side

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2004-00107

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2114 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2004-01-06

Discarded furniture

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2004-00174

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2117 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2006-01-18

Building permit req'd

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COD2006-01274

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2115 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2004-03-12

Graffiti on east wall

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COG2004-05660

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

44250 Osgood Rd, Fremont, CA, 94539

1999-01-04

Modus media - demolition of existing offices non load bearing walls

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

A-C9900488

Status:

final

Fee:

$104

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building Permit

2114 E Balsam Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806

2002-08-30

Graffiti

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

COG2002-17144

Status:

Closed

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	687762
Status	Active
State	California
Type	General Building
Business Type	Sole Ownership

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.

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96

BuildZoom Score

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Bonded

Bonded Agent	Suretec Indemnity Company
Bond Value	$15,000

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9

Permits

Building permit records show that James H Woodward has worked on 9 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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Does James H Woodward 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).

James H Woodward currently holds license 687762 (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 James H Woodward

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 James H Woodward

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.

James H Woodward has a $15,000 bond with Suretec Indemnity Company.

What else should I know before hiring James H Woodward

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.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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