Updated: Apr 15, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
22828 LOCKNESS AVE, Torrance, CA, 90501
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James Lake Construction
Serving the Torrance, CA area for over a decade, James Lake specializes in residential construction and remodeling projects. With 11 years of experience, James Lake has worked on a range of home improvement projects for homeowners throughout Torrance and surrounding communities. Typical services include home renovations, updates to kitchens and bathrooms, and general residential repairs. Clients can expect work that reflects current construction standards and practices. James Lake has focused on smaller-scale remodeling projects, as reflected in the permit history, and has a background working directly with homeowners to identify and address renovation needs. The business operates locally within the Torrance area, providing construction expertise rooted in knowledge of local building requirements and neighborhood characteristics.
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James Lake Contact Information
Phone Number: (888) 655-0125
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Address: 22828 LOCKNESS AVE, Torrance, CA 90501
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James Lake Torrance
Quality
97
82nd percentile
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James Lake has a BuildZoom score of 97, which places them above 82% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James Lake has worked on at least
2.0 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.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 30 squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-resid... see more
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
19016-40000-36078
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 15 squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-resid... see more
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
19016-40000-35543
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 16 squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-resid... see more
Valuation:
$6,400
Permit #:
19016-40000-35539
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Tear-off and reroof with 26 sq's of shingles class a roof covering required
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
B23-1773
Status:
final
Fee:
$648
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof/tearoff existing material on garage only and install comparable shingle
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BLD20-02701
Status:
complete
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof/tearoff existing material and install comparable shingle on single family residence and detached garage
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BLD19-02871
Status:
complete
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R3/u1: reroof/tearoff existing roof and install comparable shingle
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BLD20-00117
Status:
complete
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof/tearoff existing material and install comparable shingle
Valuation:
$6,100
Permit #:
BLD19-02866
Status:
complete
Fee:
$258
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Navajo; combination (no-plan) permit for proposed like-for-like re-roofing for existing sdu and attached garage
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
PMT-3255656
Status:
issued
Fee:
$843
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2015-04-28
Cross street: summit lane description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic for existing single family dwelling (no meter upgrade). persection 4620 (i) of the zoning ordinance roof mounted photovoltaic systems shall not extend more than 5 ft. above the highest point of the existing roof
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2015-RESALT-003471
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R3/u1: reroof/tear off existing roof and install cool roof class a synthetic comparable shingles (ac-438)
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BLD19-02445
Status:
complete
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof/tearoff existing material and install comparable shingle on single family residence only - attached garage not included
Valuation:
$6,100
Permit #:
BLD20-02927
Status:
complete
Fee:
$259
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R3/u1: reroof/tear off existing roof and install cool roof comparable shingles (ac-438)
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BLD19-02446
Status:
complete
Fee:
$135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R3/u1: reroof/tear off roof and install new comparable shingle to house and garage
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BLD21-00149
Status:
complete
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof/tearoff existing material and install comparable shingle
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD20-00007
Status:
complete
Fee:
$258
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing ___17___squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-resid... see more
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
19016-10000-33538
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing ___7___squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-r... see more
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
19016-10000-34081
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing ___6___squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-r... see more
Valuation:
$2,400
Permit #:
19016-10000-34076
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Reroof/tearoff existing material and install comparable shingle
Valuation:
$6,100
Permit #:
BLD19-02755
Status:
final
Fee:
$258
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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James Lake License info
Verified License
| License # | 1040865 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Roofing |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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97
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest National Insurance Company |
17
Permits
- Building permit records show that James Lake has worked on 17 permitted projects.
James Lake Employees
JL
James Robert Lake
Sole Owner