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23425 S VERMONT AVE B, Torrance, CA, 90502
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JAMES SUNG KIM Construction

Serving Torrance and the surrounding South Bay area, James Sung Kim brings over three decades of experience to residential remodeling and construction projects. Active in the region’s building industry for 33 years, Kim has managed a range of projects requiring city permitting, including home renovations and structural upgrades. Clients in Torrance neighborhoods have worked with Kim for additions, interior alterations, and permitted residential improvements. With a lengthy record of local experience, James Sung Kim applies knowledge of Torrance building codes and construction methods to project planning and execution. He offers project management for homeowners seeking to update, expand, or improve their properties within the South Bay.

JAMES SUNG KIM Contact Information

Phone: (818) 246-5278 Edit
Address: 23425 S VERMONT AVE B, Torrance, CA 90502 Edit

JAMES SUNG KIM Torrance

Quality

99
85th percentile
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JAMES SUNG KIM has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 336,931 contractors in California.

Activity

5 projects
 2025
7 projects
 2023
Our building permit records indicate that JAMES SUNG KIM has worked on at least 12.0 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.

Pricing

1 project
 < $5k
1 project
 $5k-$20k
Value Not Public: 11.0 projects
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Building Permits by JAMES SUNG KIM

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Permanent water - water upgrade
1400 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2023-01-30
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. trench/excavate per city standard 312 to hot tap existing 12” cip and install n... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2023-0012
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Encroachment permit - excavation - water
1400 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2023-01-30
Trench/excavate per city standard 312 to hot tap existing 12” cip and install new 1” service and 1 domestic meter per city standard 601. abandon the existing 3/4 service at the main and return the old meter to the city per city standard 646. paving moratorium applies until 2/2025
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENG-2023-0049
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - backflow device
1645 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2023-01-23
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. install a 1 rp backflow assembly concrete pad and cage per city standard 604 an... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2023-0010
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - water upgrade
309 N Orange Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2023-02-15
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. upgrade existing meter assembly per city standard 601 by installing a customer ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0110
Status:
expired
Fee:
$253
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - water upgrade
813 W Fern Dr, Fullerton, CA, 92832
2023-01-10
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. upgrade existing meter assembly per city standard 601 by installing a customer ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2023-0002
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - water upgrade
1120 W Valley View Dr, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2023-01-09
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. upgrade existing meter assembly per city standard 601 by installing a customer ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2023-0001
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - water upgrade
219 Muroc Pl, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2025-01-18
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. upgrade existing meter assembly per city standard 601 by installing a customer ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2023-0013
Status:
expired
Fee:
$253
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - new water service
1537 W Woodcrest Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2022-04-20
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. trench/excavate per city standard 312 to hot tap existing 6 cip and install new... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0024
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,190
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - backflow device
2438 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831
2022-10-31
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. install a 1 rp backflow assembly concrete pad and cage per city standard 604 an... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0107
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - new water service
142 N Yale Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831
2022-10-26
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. trench/excavate per city standard 312 to hot tap existing 4 cip and install (4)... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0104
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Encroachment permit - excavation - water
142 N Yale Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831
2022-10-26
Trench/excavate per city standard 312 to hot tap existing 4 cip and install (4) new 1 services and (4) 1 residential fire meters per city standard 601. abandon existing 3/4 service per city standard 646 and return old meter to the city. developer shall provide meters. coordinate inspection with pete acosta 714-932-9060
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENG-2022-0683
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - new water service
1343 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2022-12-16
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. trench/excavate per city standard 313 to hot tap existing 12 pvc and install ne... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0118
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Encroachment permit - excavation - water
1343 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2022-12-16
Trench/excavate per city standard 313 to hot tap existing 12 pvc and install new 1 irrigation service and 1"meter per city standard 601. install (2) 1 rp backflow assemblies for domestic and irrigation services per city standard 604. traffic control per w.a.t.c.h. manual. work hours 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENG-2022-0812
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - new water service
2931 Hemlock Pl, Fullerton, CA, 92835
2022-08-11
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. trench/excavate per city standard 312 to hot tap existing 8 pvc and install new... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0080
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - new water service
1840 E Rosalia Dr, Fullerton, CA, 92835
2022-08-03
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. trench/excavate per city standard 312 to hot tap existing 8 pvc and install new... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0072
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - water upgrade
1606 N Hale Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831
2025-09-23
All permit fees and/bonds must be paid and water permit issued prior to getting approval signatures from water engineering division. before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to added to the permit per water ... see more
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0088
Status:
issued
Fee:
$362
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Encroachment permit - excavation - water
211 N Berkeley Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831
2022-08-29
Trench/excavate per city standard 312 to hot tap existing 4 c.i. and install new 1 service and 1 meter for new adu per city standard 601 and if determined by inspector upgrade existing 5/8 meter by installing a customer shut off valve and brass nipple to conform to current city standard 601. new meter is to be provided by the developer
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENG-2022-0555
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - re-roof
328 N Claremont St, San Mateo, CA, 94401
2025-05-22
Tear off existing roofing and install class a shingles at 33 squares
Valuation:
$7,525
Permit #:
BD-2025-298289
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - water upgrade
716 Rancho Cir, Fullerton, CA, 92835
2022-11-21
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. upgrade existing meter assembly per city standard 601 by installing a customer ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0114
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permanent water - water upgrade
643 Beverly Dr, Fullerton, CA, 92833
2022-12-08
Before any work is to begin contractor must schedule a preconstruction meeting with the water inspector for all parts and location approval. * upon completion of the preconstruction meeting additional work/parts may need to be added to the permit per water inspector’s evaluation of existing meter assembly. upgrade existing meter assembly per city standard 601 by installing a customer ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
WAT-2022-0117
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A

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