Updated: Apr 10, 2026
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Address
8414 Donovan St, Downey, CA, 90242
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Jar General Contractor
General B Contractor with other 20 years in business. Contact us for any questions.
From BuildZoom: Jar General Contractor, 8414 Donovan St, Downey, CA (Employee: Jose Antonio Ramirez) holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 95 ranks in the top 22% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Jar General Contractor Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Other Residential Remodel
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Flatwork Concrete
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Gutters and Flashing
Sea Walls
Pole Barn
ADU
Small Multi-Family New Cons...
Small Multi-Family Remodel ...
Whole Home Remodel
Modular Home Construction
Pool House
Other Secondary Structure N...
Addition
Vertical Addition
Jar General Contractor Contact Information
Phone Number: (323) 828-4948
Address: 8414 Donovan St, Downey, CA 90242
Jar General Contractor Downey
Quality
95
78th percentile
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Jar General Contractor has a BuildZoom score of 95, which places them above 78% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Jar General Contractor 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.
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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1 project
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< $5k |
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Building Permits by Jar General Contractor
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2 window replacements at detached garage must maintain propery line clearances windows less than 18 from floor and 24 from doors must be tempered glass ***this permit does not guarantee the condition of any equipment appliance structures or building elements nor does the inspection relieve the owner/applicant of any code violations beyond the scope of the residential permit and inspec... see more
Valuation:
$1,196
Permit #:
240002449
Status:
issued
Fee:
$89
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3 window replacements at dwg bedroom windows must meet emergency exiting per code. also if windows are less than 18 from floor and 24 from doors they must be tempered glass smoke detectors are required in each bedroom and hallways adjacent to bedrooms carbon monoxide detector required before final ***this permit does not guarantee the condition of any equipment appliance structures or... see more
Valuation:
$1,794
Permit #:
240002448
Status:
issued
Fee:
$111
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change out (1) front window same size and location and drywall patch around window (work is for unit# 1677) dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings three stories or less per section 152(b) of title 24
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
10016-70000-15917
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit #11042-70000-17054 to change out (3) water heaters and replace 48ft of main water line. also for change of address to reflect all address of 4unit apartment building
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11042-70002-17054
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with department order effective date 10/20/2009. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date. replace drywall. (no new walls added). window change-out (same size & type and location) for residential buildings. valuation to be verified by field inspector. dual glazing labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc) is required for doors and windows replace... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
09016-20000-16420
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Suppl to 09042-20000-08292 to install earthquake valves comply with department order effective date 10/20/2009. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date. all permits shall be for the same time period limitation. if additional assistance is needed please call inspector ben mathias at (213)252-3959. ceis case number is 331391
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
09042-20002-18292
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace (e) retaining wall with (n) wall at front of lot same size same location (4.5'hx50'l). 1 of 2
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
13020-10000-03261
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Grading for cut and dwell fill of retaining wall ( remove and replace same size same location). 2 of 2
Valuation:
$51
Permit #:
13030-10000-07510
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with abate order dated 6/30/98 patch interior drywall as needed; replace subflooring at kitchen; & reconnect existing electrical service; permit is valid for 30-days from date of issuance
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
99016-70000-08162
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with department order effective date 10-20-09 - permit will expire 30 days from issuance date (case no. 331391) - replace smoke detectors (6 dwelling units) gfi's outlets and switches
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
09041-20000-20081
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Replace fixtures; gas tests comply with department order effective date 10/20/2009. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date. all permits shall be for the same time period limitation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
09042-20001-18292
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to revise work description to grading for cut and fill for new retaining wall
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
13030-10001-07510
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Use of land - 30'10 x 41'7 irregular (1073sqft) recycling buy back center. cup 2011-982
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
12020-20000-01232
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with department order effective date 10/20/2009. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date. repipe 30 fixtures replace 6 bathtubs
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
09042-20000-18292
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with department order effective date 10-20-09 - permit will expire 30 days from issuance date (case no. 331391) - replace wall heaters
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
09044-20000-09685
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Reconnect existing service only. comply with department order effective date 10/20/2009. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
09041-20000-22920
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Drywall repair in kitchen & hallway. water damage in kitchen. replace wall heater & garbage disposal. include elect plumbing & heating
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
04016-40000-03491
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace entire w/copper & replace water main
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PLM2013-00006
Status:
Final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Plumbing permit
Building Type:
N/A
Replace (2) plugs (1) light fixture and smoke detectors as needed
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
11041-70000-20566
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Patch interior & exterior wall coverings as needed; replace 18 windows with the same existing size (nail-on type)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
98016-70000-17118
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 721766 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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95
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Business Alliance Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
15
Permits
- Building permit records show that Jar General Contractor has worked on 15 permitted projects.
Jar General Contractor Employees
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Jose Antonio Ramirez
Sole Owner