Updated: Jun 09, 2026
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30665 OLD HWY 395, Escondido, CA, 92026
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Michael E Strain Construction
Serving Escondido, CA, Michael E Strain has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Specializing in residential remodeling and renovation, he works on a range of home improvement projects for property owners throughout the Escondido area. Typical projects include interior and exterior upgrades, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and general home repairs. Michael E Strain manages all phases of construction, from planning through completion, using current building methods and materials suited to each property. His long-standing presence in the local market reflects a focus on practical solutions tailored to the specific needs of homeowners. With decades of experience, he is familiar with the permitting process and local building codes relevant to Escondido and nearby communities.
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Michael E Strain Contact Information
Phone Number: (760) 751-5050
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Address: 30665 OLD HWY 395, Escondido, CA 92026
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Michael E Strain Escondido
Quality
104
91st percentile
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Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Michael E Strain has worked on at least
11.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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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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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $25,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Replace fire damaged roof structure and interior partitions. remodel (4) existing toilet rooms to be ada compliant. remodel existing entrances; provide accessible ramp into each tenant space. *urm bldg*
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
21016-10000-00966
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 401 - exploratory demolish permit to remove & expose drywall framing (fire damage under rs250104)
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
BS2501886
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Manufactured hi d...
Ti: surfin chicken walmart store #2291 - interior remodel new equipment lighting and ff&e. existing mcdonalds space being renovated into a surfin chicken restaurant
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B22-0753
Status:
complete
Fee:
$76,076
Permit Type:
Tenant improvemen...
Building Type:
N/A
Change of use: 795 sq ft to convert storage space into an (a2) wetzels pretzels demolish existing mcdonalds finishes and equipment and remodel 2 047 sq ft for new restaurant surf n fries
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BLD2021-03488
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Change of use
Building Type:
N/A
Kearny mesa; building mechanical electrical and plumbing permits. existing commercial building scope of work remove relocate and addition new health/beauty and cosmetics fixture. cc-1-3 brush management esl's transit priority areas geo 23, 31 and 52
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
2390256
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,159
Permit Type:
Add/alt tenant im...
Building Type:
N/A
Walmart tenant improvement installation of asset protection gates
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
580221
Status:
final
Fee:
$734
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement to remove relocate and addition new shelve fixtures for health and beauty cosmetics in exist. walmart store. install new cash register. remodel area 2, 754 sf
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
2002100021
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement: replace check outs with self-check outs and rearrange self-check outs into bullpen formation for walmart
Valuation:
$21,563
Permit #:
BLD2019-03206
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvements alterations kitchen/bath remodels for apartments or condos electric vehicle char
2020-11-23
This work will consist of new cosmetic layout with a new register and some racking changes. the only trades involved would be general building and electrical
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
CBAC2020-00024
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,506
Permit Type:
Alteration - remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Remove/relocate and addition new heath/beauty and cosmetic fixtures. electrical included to 2 270 sqft
Valuation:
$116,746
Permit #:
BLD-20-00004
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,597
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove relocate and addition new apparel and electrical fixtures remove and replace fitting rooms. addition power to fitting rooms and apparel and electronic fixtures
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
PMT18-01261
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,451
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Epc submittal - remodel of commercial building - this work will consist of new cosmetic layout with a new register and racking changes
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
COM-2001393
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,452
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove relocate and addition new health/beauty and cosmetics fixtures
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2020000006
Status:
final
Fee:
$982
Permit Type:
Vb
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement to consist of remove and relocate and addition new merchandising fixtures at checkout 114 sf
Valuation:
$5,863
Permit #:
BLD-20-00198
Status:
complete
Fee:
$864
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install asset protection gates at entrances
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT23-07552
Status:
final
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deferred fire sprinkler for project # 642178 approval # 2315963 per affidavit 0 sprinkler
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2334962
Status:
complete
Fee:
$235
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Walmart racking layout change in cosmetic area - new register minor electrical
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B20-0062
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,094
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & relocate apparel fixtures with additional (n) apparel fixtures; remove/replace fitting rooms. addition power to fitting rooms and fixtures
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B18-1055
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,456
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Walmart photo lab and storage racks
Valuation:
$64,973
Permit #:
TIMP19-0022
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,444
Permit Type:
Standard
Building Type:
N/A
Prepare space for future tenant
Valuation:
$14,370
Permit #:
B20-01734
Status:
applied
Fee:
$772
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 450395 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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| License # | 450395 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 325972 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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104
BuildZoom Score
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| Bond Value | $5,000 |
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| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
104
Permits
- Building permit records show that Michael E Strain has worked on 104 permitted projects.
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