Updated: Dec 17, 2025
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Address
112 Palm Ave, Millbrae, CA, 94030
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James Li Construction
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Address: 112 Palm Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030
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Activity
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11 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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10 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that James Li has worked on at least
32.0 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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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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5 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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3 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that James Li mostly works on
home addition
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $80,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Convert the existing flower shop to a childcare center at the ground floor.ground floor serves for children aged 3 months to 5 years 3.remove the existing ground floor shed at the rear of the lot 4.expand the ground floor with a horizontal addition of 955 square feet
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
202508122871
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
36 - day care center
Revision to pa #2023-1017-8770 redesign the layout for 4th fl. expand the (e) deck in 2nd fl from 5'1 to 5'1 x 10-4. eliminate fire place on 2nd fl. update foundation plan 1st fl framing plan & 2nd fl framing plan. new skylights
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202504144364
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Residential addition alteration to existing residence
2024-06-19
Remodel of entire first story totaling 1 711sf including conversion of master bedroom into (n) 340sf jadu. convert 61sf of garage into living space. first story addition in the front of 233sf. second story addition of 1 253sf to include 2bed 2bath. (n) 38 sf front porch & 280 sf 2nd story deck existing home: 1 650sf living 506sf garage. 3 bed 2 bathroom remodeled home: 3 197sf living ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2024-01442
Status:
filed
Fee:
$11,595
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to pa # 202302162143: seismic upgrade to (e) building. interior renovation to unit #1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 & office. e heating sysem in each unit to remain
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
202308114266
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Revision to 202309086180 202403208264 enlarge e attic floor to have the 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. new roof deck at middle of house. (1/2 fl remodel under 202403208264, seismic upgrade 202309086180)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202405021295
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
New 748 sqft detached adu in rear yard with heat pump hvac 100a subpanel with 200a separate electrical. meter and tank water heater in exterior enclosure *** work to be done as owner-builder as general contractor and employer ***
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BRADU-25-0009
Status:
complete
Fee:
$12,125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 612 sf to construct new bedroom bathroom and family room. addition of 405 s.f. to construct attached garage. creating 4bed/4bath residence. (ccr2023-00046)
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-03844
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,481
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
To comply w/nov# 202420172 legalize ground floor unpermitted work convert ground floor living space to attached adu relocate furnace to attic for the main house
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202404290973
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Rev 202309086180: alter to (e) 2 units. layout changes to (e) floors. upgrade seismic to entire building
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
202403208264
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Horizontal and vertical addition including: addition a new playroom on the first floor and to addition new master bedroom and bathroom on the second floor
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
202307121979
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remove (e) non bearing wall and drywall for soft demolish only (1st & 2nd floor per ab-017)
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
202502200720
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
33 - barber/beaut...
1/f change of use: change existing salon (3101 clement) to new childcare center. (2 to 5 year-old); 2/f: change (e) office (3101 clement upper) to new childcare center (2 to 5 year-old)
Valuation:
$431,000
Permit #:
202308255335
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
90 - day care non...
To comply w/nov# 202420172 legalize ground floor unpermitted work convert ground floor living space to attached adu relocate furnace to attic for the main house
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202404290973
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Revision to permit 202107164565. addition a (2) new dormers to north-east roof above the new bedroom at attic floor. minor revision to structural details
Valuation:
$38,000
Permit #:
202310037944
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Foundation details revision due to site condition (keep part of existing foundation due to underground pg&e pipe)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-03844-001
Status:
triage
Fee:
$103
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change of use: change (e) dance studio (b) to (n) day care center (i-4)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
202304206159
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
89 - day care hom...
No Description Available
Valuation:
$107,183
Permit #:
ADU2024-0003
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,226
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Seismic retrofit (e) basement per mandatory soft story program
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
202304206141
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
1)minor structural revision to app#202012140952. 2)replace extg windows in rear wall and lightwell. 3)replace extg fireplace and chimney with new one
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
202106293465
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to pa# 202308255335: structural reinforcement due to site condition. (structural only)update field condition
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202507231425
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
90 - day care non...
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| License # | 4935 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
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