Updated: May 08, 2026
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344 E Ca-4, San Mateo, CA, 94401
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John Lenihan Construction
John Lenihan, 344 E Ca-4 Hwy, San Mateo, CA (Owned by: John James Lenihan) holds a General Building license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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John Lenihan Contact Information
Phone Number: (650) 342-7531
Address: 344 E Ca-4, San Mateo, CA 94401
John Lenihan San Mateo
Quality
103
90th percentile
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John Lenihan has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that John Lenihan has worked on at least
2.0 projects 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-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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Adding a bathroom to the existing floorplan (shower toilet vanity) as well as updating the electrical panel to 200 amps rewiring the home. replacing kitchen cabinets and counter in-kind
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BD-2025-300148
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial (alter) - tenant improvement (retail)
2021-07-14
Code enforcement: exterior and interior improvements alterations to existing warehouse (1117 sf) includes some soft demolish work (103 sf). revision #1: 1) office #2 has been eliminated including lights; 2) office #2 area has been added to warehouse area; 3) wood framed exterior wall and fixed window at office; #2 has been removed; 4)existing roll-up door has been re-installed. (rfi 3... see more
Valuation:
$64,096
Permit #:
BD-2020-276642
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition and alteration 3-story split level sfd: garage addition work to included 60sf new bathroom and convert (e) attached 198sf storage into adu (kitchenette and sleeping area). 1st floor addition to includes new 60sf bathroom addition new 102sf rear deck and replacing 39sf front entrance stairs. relocated 3rd floor closet in bedroom #3 to new addition area (12sf) and remove lath a... see more
Valuation:
$44,706
Permit #:
BD-2019-270810
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing the sewer lateral 65 feet in front of the house an encroachment permit will be needed as well. ep-2022-000083
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
MEP-2022-283590
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling 1st floor addition of 278 sf to rear of house for (n) master bedroom and laundry room. convert (e) laundry into (n) walk-in closet. alter (e) bedroom walls to create (n) hallway and alter closet. remodel/enlarge (e) hallway bathroom. replace 2 windows at bedroom and bathroom. relocate 200a main panel to back of house. addition (n) 61 sf deck at rear. total remod... see more
Valuation:
$57,934
Permit #:
BD-2018-267109
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Code enforcement case - total 110sf remodel to (e) 1-story sfd: legalize unpermitted kitchen remodel with no wall alteration remove and replace sink only for (2) bathrooms. remove wall in the garage. revision 1: replace(n)25k btu wall heater at same location. (issued 01/25/19) ce-2018-000708
Valuation:
$7,450
Permit #:
BD-2018-269530
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove (2) 4x12 fixed skylights and replace them with (4) 2x4 fixed skylights. new fixed skylights are installed within the existing openings. (n0 additional load or structural change/increase)
Valuation:
$476
Permit #:
BD-2020-276140
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling interior remodel (533sf total). lower level: demolish (e) walls at laundry and addition (n) wetbar. relocate laundry area into garage. remodel bathroom no wall alterations. main level: create (n) wall opening replace/relocate (e) patio door and remodel kitchen with (n) island. remodel hallway bathroom and powder room in-fill (e) door opening in between. install ... see more
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
BD-2018-268402
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling addition (130 sf) at front of building. addition (n) bedroom (n) covered entry way alterations to living room
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BD-2019-273653
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling addition: 48 sf addition (n) bathroom at rear of house. remodel 15 sf to accommodate new bathroom. install 1 (n) window in bathroom and 1 (n) window at hallway with (n) storage basin cabinet
Valuation:
$7,189
Permit #:
BD-2018-265897
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2019-01-25
Total 171sf remodel to (e) split level sfd: remodel kitchen with no wall alteration. m.e.p. included. install (6) new 6 recess led can lights
Valuation:
$11,074
Permit #:
BD-2018-268585
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - repair/replace drywall
2019-04-30
Total 40sf repair of (e) single family dwelling attached garage: install (1) new lighting fixture and drywall on one side of the laundry area
Valuation:
$600
Permit #:
BD-2019-271097
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer lateral replacement from rear of home to private alleyway @ rear approx 45 feet in length
Valuation:
$10,627
Permit #:
MEP-2020-277212
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bathroom remodel (flat)
2018-07-25
Remodel kitchen and (2) bathrooms. r/r cabinets counter tops appliances addition (n) recessed lights. r/r toilets tubs vanities lights and outlets
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
BD-2018-267142
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A new sewer lateral 65 in front of building going to main road
Valuation:
$11,250
Permit #:
MEP-2020-277243
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial 5sq reroof: re-roof the back with unit with 30 year shingles and remove and reinstall the old skylight due to re-roof
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
BD-2017-263534
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer line replacement 45
Valuation:
$10,250
Permit #:
MEP-2020-277077
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer line replacement
Valuation:
$11,250
Permit #:
MEP-2020-277013
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
200 amp upgrade o.h
Valuation:
$800
Permit #:
RESOTC20-0090
Status:
issued
Fee:
$166
Permit Type:
Combination elect...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 364 sf: horizontal extension at front of the building with bigger living room 1 new bathroom and 1 new closet on 1st floor per plan. new recessed lights at new addition on 1st floor per plan. revision #1- replace sewer lateral. (issued 10/12/2021)
Valuation:
$78,400
Permit #:
BD-2021-278506
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 850892 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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103
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Wesco Insurance Company |
36
Permits
- Building permit records show that John Lenihan has worked on 36 permitted projects.
John Lenihan Employees
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John James Lenihan
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He has a strong irish accent and great personality. He did a great remodel on my house, I referred him to all my friends and family