Updated: Nov 10, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
3871 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA, 94611
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Jim Gardner Construction Concrete Contractor
Jim Gardner Construction specializes in residential structural repair work, including foundation repair and replacement, basement digouts, drainage systems (French drains and downspout and site drainage), replacing and repairing entry stairs and porches, earthquake / seismic retrofitting repairs and upgrades, and retaining walls.
https://jimgardnerconstruction.com/
From BuildZoom: Jim Gardner Construction Inc, 3871 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA (Employees: James Eugene Gardner and Lisa Dianne Stockwell Gardner) holds a Renovation license and 2 other licenses according to the Environmental Protection Agency license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 126 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Jim Gardner Construction Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (510) 655-3409
Address: 3871 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Jim Gardner Construction Inc Oakland
Quality
126
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Jim Gardner Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 126, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
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8 projects
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that Jim Gardner Construction Inc has worked on at least
22.0 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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16 projects
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Foundations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Jim Gardner Construction Inc mostly works on
foundation
projects.
Pricing
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7 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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5 projects
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $22,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Jim Gardner Construction Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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By MarioJuly 17, 2017Verified Hire
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By Deanna B.February 2, 2017Verified Hire
I would definitely recommend him as he and his work crew(s) were extremely professional. His services do not come cheap however. But you get what you pay for! I point out that I initially contacted him after seeing his construction signs all over Piedmont and Oakland which seemed like a good omen.
Building Permits by Jim Gardner Construction Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Replace existing front entry landing- framing concrete and brick. in kind repair only- no changes (bldg)
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B25-0132
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,046
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing front entry landing- framing concrete and brick. in kind repair only- no changes
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
PREBLD25-0402
Status:
approved
Fee:
$94
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary foundation replacement 30 l.f. - replace 30 of foundation (bld)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B25-0022
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,104
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***(2/10/22-dd) scope clarification: also demolish exterior chimney*** replace foundation sump pump install and install 20amp dedicated circuit (elec/plump/bldg)
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
CB22-0004
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,926
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install partial foundation drainage and sump pump
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2025-00805
Status:
final
Fee:
$536
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Engineered seismic retrofit including foundation repairs and drainage improvements (bldg/plumbing/elec)
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
CB23-0365
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,218
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 30 of foundation
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
PREBLD25-0071
Status:
approved
Fee:
$94
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace foundation & install perimeter drain. requires engineering
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
B2024-03962
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,913
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Foundation and drainage repairs (1000 sqft) (plumbing/elec/bldg)
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
CB24-0094
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,597
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Engineered seismic retrofit and permimeter foundation and downspout drainage (bldg/plumbing/elec)
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
CB23-0506
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,244
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To rebuild existing site retaining wall replace block wall with structural poured in place concrete wall with pier footings and building two new retaining walls downslope of existing at single family dwelling. 10/30/18 rev#1 addition lower retaining wall (total 38lf c-shape less than 6'h)
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
RB1802436
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,777
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2021-08-18
Replace 20 of foundation addition plywood bolts and hardware in crawlspace for single family dwelling. scope also includes dry rot repair at front wall. 10-07-19 addition stucco repair to scope of work. zw1900866
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
RBC1903717
Status:
expired
Fee:
$920
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial basement foundation repair retaining wall & stair replacement
Valuation:
$23,000
Permit #:
B2022-04751
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$412
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
4/13/2018 revision #1 change to pier diameter - addition additional support to cantilevered section of second level with new posts/beam assembly replace (e) concrete patio with new pier and grade beam supported structural slab install new tube stock steel uprights at (e) wood guard rail upright locations. no change to (e) building envelope footprint or floor area
Valuation:
$23,000
Permit #:
RB1801376
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,353
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement 16 of front entry foundation and (1) isolated footing
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
B2024-02934
Status:
issued
Fee:
$469
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2019-02-13
Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per engineered plan. permit shall be finaled within 1 year per oakland ord. 12812cms
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
RBC1804014
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,253
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 80 of existing foundation. fire zone 2 property
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
B2022-03479
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2021-11-07
Remove deteriorated chimney located at side of existing single family dwelling facing laurel avenue. exterior stucco & wood to be patched to match existing conditions. zw1900983
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
RBC1905090
Status:
complete
Fee:
$427
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(rbc) - building residential combo alteration- 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2020-01-03
Partial foundation replacement including installing plywood bolting and fap's at cripple walls at right and front sides of crawlspace of 1-story single family dwelling
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
RBC1905575
Status:
final
Fee:
$920
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install partial foundation drain (french drain) at the right side of the house
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2023-02706
Status:
issued
Fee:
$242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Jim Gardner Construction Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | NAT-F179627-2 |
| Status | Active |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | 444635 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Concrete |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of November 2025.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-F179627-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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126
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
386
Permits
- Building permit records show that Jim Gardner Construction Inc has worked on 386 permitted projects.
Jim Gardner Construction Inc Employees
JG
James Eugene Gardner
Sole Owner
LG
Lisa Dianne Stockwell Gardner
Officer
My experience with Jim Gardner was great. I had met with Montclair constructions and the pricing was about a couple or 3,000 difference. They were much more rigorous on their contract agreements unlike Jim.
Jim assessed and mentioned he had a crew who has a break between jobs and said he could get it done within 30 days. Please understand he came highly recommended by a close friend of mine who lives above Lakeshore in a hilly neighborhood so I listened to her.
I was able to live in my house during the entire construction. They basically bolstered the entire footprint of the house with a blocks before they started ripping out the old foundation that had been compromised by years of water runoff rom my neighbors house.
They removed around 3-4 feet of wood tied to the existing foundation due to wood rot and rebuilt that around the house that would tie into the re-bar reinforced new foundation. They created larger cement blocks that support piling for the entire footprint of the house.
They removed the outdated fusebox which was no longer utilized under the crawl space. They did a check of the exterior wall and recommended I do the entire exterior with a newer exterior for an additional $10,000 but I had to pass on that.
They repaired the exterior walls that had extensive water damage. I will take care of this during the next phase of house improvement.
He had his crew there every day during the week, arriving around 7 am and out by 4-5 pm. They cleaned up their trash and removed it from the house. The crew did clean up every day. I left payments at the house that were picked up according to a payment plan by Jim to pay his crew.
I feel so grateful, as a homeowner, to get past this stage of home maintenance. I still have extra house projects and thinking out a plan as I plan to live in this house during my retirement, so it has to be comfortable for me.