Updated: Apr 02, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
6637 SCOUT AVENUE, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201
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Jose Vargas Construction
Serving Bell Gardens and the surrounding Los Angeles area, Jose Vargas brings 32 years of experience to residential construction projects. Active since 1992, Vargas has handled a range of permitted work in the region, with a focus on remodeling and general home improvement services. His portfolio includes projects on single-family homes and investment properties, addressing repairs, renovations, and upgrades. Homeowners in Bell Gardens and nearby neighborhoods rely on his longstanding expertise in building trades, drawing on decades of practical knowledge in managing permitted construction. Vargas is familiar with local building codes and municipal requirements, ensuring work is performed to applicable standards. With a focus on residential properties, he provides construction services tailored to the needs of local clients.
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Jose Vargas Contact Information
Phone Number: (323) 395-7021
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Address: 6637 SCOUT AVENUE, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
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Jose Vargas Bell Gardens
Quality
102
89th percentile
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Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Jose Vargas has worked on at least
5.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Jose Vargas mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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26 squares of cool roof shingles (presidential solaris) - multicolor tear off existing roof to sheathing use existing sheathing (replace as needed) apply one layer of 30# felt slope 5:12 crrc# 0668-0128 solar reflectance: 0.21 thermal emitance: 0.92
Valuation:
$4,367
Permit #:
BLDR-2025-0096
Status:
complete
Fee:
$414
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
973 and 975 palm ave- interior remodel 3300 sqft of both units including structural wall alterations (2 kitchens and 5 bathrooms total). upgrade existing electrical to code. revision #: adding window replacement (like-for-like). replace existing original aluminum windows in 973 palm with new milgard windows. replace white vinyl windows in 975 palm with new milgard windows. 23 windows ... see more
Valuation:
$809,160
Permit #:
BD-2024-294151
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building accessory structure - accessory building shed greenhouse
2025-10-07
20'x30 shop/carport building with electrical code-25-0335
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
BLDA-25-0145
Status:
issued
Fee:
$997
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert existing 20'x22 garage to jr. adu and construct new 20'x40 adu addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
K202506206
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$26
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom addition 65(sf) and legalize 250(sf) patio cover meps as on approved plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
207246
Status:
issued
Fee:
$111
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom addition 65(sf) and legalize 250(sf) patio cover meps as on approved plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
207245
Status:
issued
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom addition 65(sf) and legalize 250(sf) patio cover meps as on approved plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
207244
Status:
issued
Fee:
$297
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom addition 65(sf) and legalize 250(sf) patio cover meps as on approved plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
207243
Status:
issued
Fee:
$112
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert existing 440 sq ft attached garage and constructing 760 sq ft addition to make 3-bedroom 1 200 sq ft adu
Valuation:
$59,371
Permit #:
K202506329
Status:
filed
Fee:
$1,114
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom addition 65(sf) and legalize 250(sf) patio cover meps as on approved plans
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
207242
Status:
issued
Fee:
$866
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tile cleaning
Valuation:
$800
Permit #:
PD2020-0033
Status:
applied
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Room addition (358 sq. ft. bedroom bathroom expand kitchen/dining room)
Valuation:
$23,270
Permit #:
B0502050
Status:
final
Fee:
$588
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tear off existing roof and replace with 12 squares of composition shingles
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
BLD2006-02119
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
T/c public view in alley
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
COD2013-10461
Status:
Received
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*** "construction change -- building" approval scope includes "deferred approval for fire alarm plans for previously issued building permit approval #336855."
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
507720
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish fireplace/repipe for plumbing
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
B2013-0158
Status:
final
Fee:
$67
Permit Type:
Demolish
Building Type:
N/A
Pre-inspection for room addition (office) built w/o permits - pre-inspection for room addition (office) built w/o permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT03-02530
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
S-fam residential
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$1,300
Permit #:
9408-123
Status:
final
Fee:
$89
Permit Type:
Residence
Building Type:
N/A
6'x227 county standard garden wall inside pl
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BWL070704
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Patio and deck pat490 m v-n 328 4231
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
383536
Status:
FINALED
Fee:
$127
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Jose Vargas License info
Verified License
| License # | 1047783 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Framing And Rough Carpentry |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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102
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
17
Permits
- Building permit records show that Jose Vargas has worked on 17 permitted projects.
Jose Vargas Employees
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Jose Leonel Vargas
Sole Owner