Updated: Jun 09, 2026
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Address
9375 ORCHARD GARDEN LN, Smithfield, VA, 23430
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James L Ford Electrician
James L Ford, 9375 Orchard Garden Ln, Smithfield, VA holds a Electrician (Mele) license and 1 other license according to the Virginia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
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James L Ford Contact Information
Address: 9375 ORCHARD GARDEN LN, Smithfield, VA 23430
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James L Ford Smithfield
Quality
100
87th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
James L Ford has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James L Ford has worked on at least
12.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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10 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that James L Ford mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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10 projects
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< $5k |
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There are 2 existing circuits already present one is a 20 amp and one is a 15 amp circuit. we are using the 20 existing circuit to install 8 low voltage led lights and 4 outlets. we are using the existing 15 amp circuit for an outlet for the gas grill
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
2025-ELER-07599
Status:
complete
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Installing 100 amp meter and 100 amp electrical panel and (1) 20 amp outlet on each electrical pole on property. there are 6 electrical poles on the property so there will be a total of 6 meters
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2025-00290
Status:
issued
Fee:
$362
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Existing
Installing 100 amp meter and 100 amp electrical panel and (1) 20 amp outlet on each electrical pole on property. there are 6 electrical poles on the property so there will be a total of 6 meters
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2025-00290
Status:
issued
Fee:
$362
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Existing
This is a bathroom and closet addition. i am adding 1 closet light 2 room lights and 1 shower light. moving bathroom fan over 1 foot. moving washer and dryer circuits back 6 feet. all this is from existing circuits. i will have 1 branch circuit for the lights
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2024-02063
Status:
complete
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Addition
This is a bathroom and closet addition. i am adding 1 closet light 2 room lights and 1 shower light. moving bathroom fan over 1 foot. moving washer and dryer circuits back 6 feet. all this is from existing circuits. i will have 1 branch circuit for the lights
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2024-02063
Status:
complete
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Addition
Rewire home changed from overhead to underground service- 2045 indian creek rd
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2024-01054
Status:
complete
Fee:
$128
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Existing
Rewire home changed from overhead to underground service- 2045 indian creek rd
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2024-01054
Status:
complete
Fee:
$128
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Existing
This is a rewire of an existing structure that a tree fell on. we are just rewiring the existing outlets and lighting. the structure was rebuilt
Valuation:
$300
Permit #:
2025-ELER-23179
Status:
filed
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Wire an addition to house. 1- 30 amp circuit for dryer (1)- 20 amp. circuit for washer (1) - 60 amp circuit for spa (1)- 15 amp circuit for outlets and lights
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
2022-ELER-33358
Status:
complete
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
I am removing an existing 60 amp electrical panal box and replacing it with a new box. i am adding (4 ) 20 amp circuits and (1) 15 amp circuit. rewire of the pool house
Valuation:
$800
Permit #:
2022-ELER-23196
Status:
complete
Fee:
$87
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Addition lights and outlets to existing circuits
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
2023-ELER-02429
Status:
final
Fee:
$92
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
60 amp temporary pole
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2023-01494
Status:
complete
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
New
Temporary power release 200 amp service
Valuation:
$150
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2024-01774
Status:
expired
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Existing
Temporary power release 200 amp service
Valuation:
$150
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2024-01774
Status:
expired
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Existing
200 amp new service
Valuation:
$750
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2021-01033
Status:
complete
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
New
200 amp new service
Valuation:
$750
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2021-01033
Status:
complete
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
New
Replace electrical pole blown down by stormreinstall meter base & 200 amp service panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
19718B
Status:
issued
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
I-electrical permit
Building Type:
N/A
60 amp temporary pole
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2023-01494
Status:
complete
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
New
This is an addition to this house. i am adding 4 new circuits. (1) 15 amp circuit (2) 20 amp circuits and (1) 30 amp circuit
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
2022-ELER-31003
Status:
filed
Fee:
$81
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
This is an room addition and only will have a light and outlets installed
Valuation:
$400
Permit #:
2022-ELER-07165
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 2710009888 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrician (Mele) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | 2705014943 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrical (Ele) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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100
BuildZoom Score
35
Permits
- Building permit records show that James L Ford has worked on 35 permitted projects.