Updated: Feb 28, 2026
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401 WASHINGTON ST, Grass Valley, CA, 95945
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Jim Seely Builder Construction
Jim Seely Builder, 401 Washington St, Grass Valley, CA (Owned by: James Garretson Seely) holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 94 ranks in the top 24% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (530) 263-7708
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Detached off grid unconditioned art studio with bathroom 436 sf. attached screened in porch 400 sf. storage/utility room below 176 sf. 4/22/16 revision: 2 retaining walls and modifications to 6 holddowns permit includes up to 7 inspections. additional inspections will be charged at the current rate. final inspection required
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
15001470
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,014
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a conditioned 704sf detached r-3 art studio and workshop. half bathroom included. this permit includes 6 inspections. additional inspections will be charged at the current rate. a final inspection is required
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
181229
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,725
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 105 sq.ft. art studio addition storage & utility room with lighting & utility sink. new 342 sq.ft deck & 168 sq.ft. covered deck for a total of 510 sq.ft. deck. permit is good for 7 inspections. additional inspections are $125.78 each. final inspection required
Valuation:
$13,285
Permit #:
13001389
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,582
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R-3 residence addition of an art studio on the sotheast corner of the residence 938 sf. remove existing rear balcony and construct a new 97 sf. balcony. revised to include electrical service panel upgrade to 320 d-rated panel. includes up to 7 site visits
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
11000583
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,718
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New roof over existing concrete porch 34 sf. remove and place existing metal railing on existing residence. permit is good for 2 inspections. additional inspections are $136.28 each. final inspection required
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
13002039
Status:
complete
Fee:
$822
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reside stucco residence like for like. repair water damaged areas as needed. replace insulation as needed. permit is good for two inspections. additional inspections are $125.78 each. final inspection required
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
13001428
Status:
complete
Fee:
$389
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit to convert existing attached single car garage 304 square feet into conditioned space used for exercise room. located on the east portion of the existing single family residence. includes up to 4 site visits
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
10002411
Status:
complete
Fee:
$991
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential - with plan check - alteration or addition
2022-12-21
Bathroom remodel - relocate plumbing and wall for new shower
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
22BLD-0687
Status:
expired
Fee:
$562
Permit Type:
Remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Building/building/building permit - r/tearoff & reroof
2007-05-31
New 288 sq ft shed to be located in old shed's location demolish old shed. permit does not include a new carport. (note: changed permit description on 2/6/07 from stabilizing/rehabing old 244 sq ft shed.)
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
06BLD-0542
Status:
final
Fee:
$802
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
4 sv u1 vn new wiring and interior finish. replace existing single pane windows with dual pane. replace two exterior doors on detached existing workshop. drywall and insulation no heat. existing spa
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
07004718
Status:
complete
Fee:
$499
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of 26 sq ft to entry way north side under existing roof. permit is good for four inspections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
12001869
Status:
complete
Fee:
$636
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R3 vn off grid new 2 story 1 bedroom single family residence 1037 sq.ft. covered veranda at front of residence 377 greatroom has sleeping area. 10-5-09 extended to 4-5-2010 bw-jl
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
07001185
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,441
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building/building/building permit - r/door-windows
2007-02-23
Replace weathered siding and leaking window on street side of house 2 locations
Valuation:
$84,500
Permit #:
06BLD-0326
Status:
final
Fee:
$259
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - new home - less than 3, 000 sq ft and below 5, 000 ft elevation
2009-01-14
Addition <3000 3 new bedrooms 2 new baths and laundry 1200 sf converting one existing bedroom to an office
Valuation:
$119,804
Permit #:
0730 32365.09
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,832
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building/electric-mechanic-plumbing/emp - r/two inspections
2007-02-23
Install gas fireplace in existing location need to run gas lines
Valuation:
$10,500
Permit #:
06EMP-0401
Status:
final
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition
Valuation:
$119,804
Permit #:
32365.09
Status:
DONE
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 646576 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 83153 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New Mexico |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Jim Seely Builder has worked on 11 permitted projects.
Jim Seely Builder Employees
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James Garretson Garretson Seely
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James Garretson Seely
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