Updated: Dec 10, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
Newport Beach, CA, 00000
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McCarthy Robert James Construction
Based in Newport Beach, McCarthy Robert James serves residential clients throughout Orange County. With nine years in the industry, the company focuses on new home construction, remodels, and additions in coastal neighborhoods. Project examples highlight whole-house renovations and custom kitchens designed to reflect modern coastal living. McCarthy Robert James is known for managing projects from planning through completion, working closely with architects and designers to deliver spaces tailored to each homeowner’s vision. The company specializes in integrating contemporary features such as open floor plans, high-end finishes, and energy-efficient materials. Projects often include upgrades to outdoor living spaces, such as patios and decks, to maximize Southern California’s climate. McCarthy Robert James emphasizes clear project coordination and timely execution for every residential build or remodel.
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McCarthy Robert James Newport Beach
Quality
103
90th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
McCarthy Robert James has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that McCarthy Robert James has worked on at least
25.0 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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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that McCarthy Robert James mostly works on
new construction
and 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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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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7 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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4 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $752,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by McCarthy Robert James
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Single family residence - (n) blockwall 26.5 lf x 30 high & pilasters (5). inside p/l
Valuation:
$1,750,000
Permit #:
U2025-0573
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w/att garage & basement 3, 983/436 sf porch 98/69 sf balconies 429 sf deck 588 sf w/shoring
Valuation:
$783,200
Permit #:
X2020-0568
Status:
final
Fee:
$23,112
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 1 - revise pool barrier along north property line
Valuation:
$752,000
Permit #:
REV2025-1577
Status:
slipsheeted
Fee:
$222
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w attached garage 2871/458 sf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
XR2024-6866
Status:
issued
Fee:
$18,128
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence 4 high fountain wall & gasline to fire pit and bbq (xr2023-1704)
Valuation:
$743,000
Permit #:
REV2023-1187
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w jr adu 2619 sf (2458 & 162 sf) & garage 369 sf
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
XR2023-3343
Status:
issued
Fee:
$12,656
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w/att garage 4, 100/689 sf cabana 240 sf porch 120 sf
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
X2021-0918
Status:
final
Fee:
$24,102
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - pool and spa 561 sf
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
S2025-0058
Status:
applied
Fee:
$543
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w basement & garage - 6854/670 sf
Valuation:
$1,750,000
Permit #:
XR2024-1015
Status:
issued
Fee:
$20,009
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w basement & garage - 6854/670 sf
Valuation:
$1,750,000
Permit #:
PC2024-0750
Status:
approved
Fee:
$10,523
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence (n) spa at deck 74 sf (x2018-3245)
Valuation:
$752,000
Permit #:
PC2024-0523
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 3 revision to t24 due to air conditioning revision
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
REV2024-0264
Status:
approved
Fee:
$143
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence & garage 4495 sf & 657
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
XR2024-0020
Status:
issued
Fee:
$29,347
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w/gar 4145 & 717 sf covered breezeway 218 cvrd entry 149 sf attached casita
Valuation:
$817,000
Permit #:
X2020-1806
Status:
final
Fee:
$20,957
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish (e) single family residence & attach garage 1375 sf; 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. sewer cap included
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
U2025-0375
Status:
applied
Fee:
$406
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence & garage 4495/657 sf
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
PC2023-3056
Status:
applied
Fee:
$7,553
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w/basement & garage 6234 & 729 sf deck 756 sf w/temp shoring
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
X2019-3888
Status:
final
Fee:
$34,491
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence temp shoring
Valuation:
$1,750,000
Permit #:
U2024-5227
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,765
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence retaining walls 80 lf x 4 high max. utilities for bbq fire pit fountain
Valuation:
$1,750,000
Permit #:
U2024-5170
Status:
issued
Fee:
$73
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w/att garage & basement 6, 853 sf/689 sf & decks 1, 680 sf
Valuation:
$1,333,180
Permit #:
X2019-0518
Status:
final
Fee:
$19,769
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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103
BuildZoom Score
55
Permits
- Building permit records show that McCarthy Robert James has worked on 55 permitted projects.