Updated: Jun 01, 2026
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923 Industrial Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
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Lerch Construction
Lerch Construction's dedication to quality and craftsmanship is evident in the homes and commercial properties they have created or remodeled during the 40+ years they have been building around the Bay Area.
We work closely with our clients from design, to planning, through execution and the final details to ensure that expectations are met and quality results are delivered throughout the building process.
Lerch Construction was founded in 1973 by John Lerch with his brother Robert Lerch. The company first began out of their parents' home in Palo Alto. Since then, Lerch Construction has grown and helped many people and families make their dream homes and built environments a reality.
From BuildZoom: Lerch Construction, 923 Industrial Ave, Palo Alto, CA (Employees: John Lerch and Mark Macdonald, P.E.) holds a General Building, Electrical license and 4 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Lerch Construction, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Lerch Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (650) 843-1161
Address: 923 Industrial Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Quality
114
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Lerch Construction has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Lerch Construction has worked on at least
5.0 projects over the past 2 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.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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Remodel of main residence & pool house; minor addition w/adu
Valuation:
$460,350
Permit #:
BLD19-0212
Status:
final
Fee:
$105,334
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Detached 849sf adu duplicated from bld19-0212
Valuation:
$460,350
Permit #:
BLD25-0115
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Detached 801-1200...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration of 191 square feet for a single family residence. alteration includes remodel one bathroom to create 2 new bathrooms addition new closet to bedroom two and addition new outdoor pool bathroom that's attached to house 8/17/23 - revision to enclose outdoor shower flip plumbing fixtures in guest bathroom back to original location replace window in bathroom 2 resize win... see more
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BLD2022-02261
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,128
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Change existing 20a 120v kit receptacle circuit to 30a 120v
Valuation:
$650
Permit #:
BLD23-0759
Status:
final
Fee:
$187
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
240 vac 40a circuit for new induction cooktop
Valuation:
$750
Permit #:
ONBLD24-00108
Status:
final
Fee:
$215
Permit Type:
Lighting/outlets
Building Type:
N/A
Residential remodel to include demolition of brick stack/chimney chase and repair floor. interior only no extension work per contractor
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
19000-01854
Status:
final
Fee:
$493
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 100amp - for pool equipment
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
BLD23-0340
Status:
final
Fee:
$554
Permit Type:
Subpanel replacement
Building Type:
N/A
(n) gas line to adu
Valuation:
$12,940
Permit #:
BLD23-0467
Status:
final
Fee:
$492
Permit Type:
New gas line
Building Type:
N/A
Solar pool heater
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BLD23-0629
Status:
final
Fee:
$517
Permit Type:
Solar for pool
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of (2) roof top air conditioning units in same location. existing sleepers
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
16000-02797
Status:
final
Fee:
$194
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Encroachment permit trench for gas and electrical
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
355-16-EP
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,908
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior & exterior revision
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD20-0037
Status:
final
Fee:
$873
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace (e) chimney due to damage
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
19000-00094
Status:
final
Fee:
$602
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Landlord improvements to addition a roof platform and four (4) (n) split hvac systems. addition (4) condensors on outdoor roof platforms and four (4) fan coil units in four tenant spaces. no work is visible from the street
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
15000-02127
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,161
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1) construct 1st floor addition (470 sq ft) to addition new dining room kitchen expansion (full kitchen remodel) and family room extension. 2) construct new 2nd story addition (798 sq ft) to addition master suite with office area. addition furnace. 3) remodel to include convert portion of dining room and entry to new stairwell area. 4) addition additional sink at (e) bathroom. 5) conv... see more
Valuation:
$208,035
Permit #:
2010 032568 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Residential kitchen remodel (256 sf) replace 2 (e) windows associated mechanical electrical and plumbing. 09/03/13 ar: all kitchen lighting to be new to comply with t-24 mandatory measure requirements
Valuation:
$99,000
Permit #:
13000-01760
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,720
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 3 story residence with sprinklers 2501 sq.ft conditioned space 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom. 1205 sq.ft unconditioned basement storage area: ski room machanical room 756 sq.ft. garage 265 sq.ft. covered deck & 388 sq.ft. unconvered deck. 500 gallon propane tank. seperate grading permit 13002392 for driveway & house pad. permit is good for 12 inspections. additional inspections are $136.... see more
Valuation:
$325,000
Permit #:
13002286
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$3,230
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
And was told the elect mechanical & plumbing applied for.dc was separate fees and needed to be adam paid and obtained building. permit addition habitable space to 1st floor (60 sf) and 2nd floor (30 sf); remodel kitchen powder room 2nd floor bathroom; relocate basement bathroom and voluntary seismic upgrade
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
0700000562
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-3 (3 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace exterior siding revision # 1 - jpb - 10/20/04 - replace decks and seismic upgrades revision #2 azs 11-08-04 - service upgrade to 200 amp revision # 3 - jpb - 04/27/05 - addition two windows and a garage door to carport revision #3 czn 5/18/05 reducing scope of work by deleting seismic underpining in the master bedroom suite wing
Valuation:
$104,000
Permit #:
BLD2004-01077
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,306
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert (e) bedroom into the master bathroom (126 sf). scope of work includes removal of a closet infill of (e) opening and creation of a new door between the new bathroom and the master bedroom
Valuation:
$15,300
Permit #:
12000-02751
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,148
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 750953 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Electrical |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 750953 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
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Inactive License
| License # | 585512 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Electrical |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 373447 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
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Inactive License
| License # | 334797 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Electrical |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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114
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Everest National Insurance Company |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Indemnity Company Of California |
| Bond Value | $12,500 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest Premier Insurance Company |
78
Permits
- Building permit records show that Lerch Construction has worked on 78 permitted projects.
Lerch Construction Employees
JL
John Lerch
Founder
MP
Mark Macdonald, P.E.
President