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2576 SUMMIT ST., Columbus, OH, 43215
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MR. Timothy Lai Architect
MR. Timothy Lai, 2576 Summit St, Columbus, OH (Owned by: Tim Lai Architect Llc) holds a Architect license and 3 other licenses according to the Ohio license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 104 ranks in the top 9% of 52,717 Ohio licensed contractors.
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Address: 2576 SUMMIT ST., Columbus, OH 43215
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Quality
104
91st percentile
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MR. Timothy Lai has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 52,717 contractors in Ohio.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that MR. Timothy Lai has worked on at least
29.0 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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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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6 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that MR. Timothy Lai mostly works on
home addition
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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3 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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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $200,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Reviewed for compliance under: 2019 residential code of ohio use/occupancy group: 1 2 3 family dwelling construction type: v-b description of work: building a 1 story frame 1 family dwelling full slab 1 bedroom 1 bathrooms front and rear porch conditions of the occupancy n/a sprinkler system: none fire alarm system: smoke alarms and carbon monoxide record history: vacant land. parcel:... see more
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
NEWR2528239
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
350 mccormick blvd project reviewed for compliance under: 2024 obc and icc a117.1-2009 existing building compliance method per the 2024 existing building code: prescriptive project use/occupancy separation/fire areas: change of occupancy from s-1/f-1 to a-3 (with accessory b and s-1 uses) building use/occupancy separation/fire areas: separated mixed use s-1/f-2/a-3 (required separatio... see more
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
ALTC2533097
Status:
issued
Fee:
$76,652
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reviewed for compliance under: 2019 residential code of ohio use/occupancy group: 1 2 3 family dwelling construction type: v-b description of work: building a 1 story frame 2 family dwelling full slab 1 bedroom 1 bathrooms front and rear porch both units conditions of the occupancy n/a sprinkler system: none fire alarm system: smoke alarms and carbon monoxide record history: vacant la... see more
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
NEWR2525390
Status:
issuance pending
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reviewed for compliance under: 2019 residential code of ohio use/occupancy group: 1 2 3 family dwelling construction type: v-b description of work: building a 1 story framed 1 family dwelling on full slab 1 bedrooms 1 bathrooms 1st floor laundry accessory dwelling unit (adu) to rear of primary residence. conditions of the occupancy n/a sprinkler system: none fire alarm system: smoke a... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
NEWR2515981
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Project reviewed for compliance under: 2024 obc & icc a117.1-2017 existing building compliance method per the 2024 existing building code: prescriptive project use/occupancy separation/fire areas: a-2 construction type: iii-b 19 e. 13th avenue (ethyl and tank) ii-b 1729 n. high st. (midway) and addition (the block) limiting type of construction iii-b to be used to evaluate allowable h... see more
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
ADDC2411283
Status:
expired
Fee:
$4,015
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: addc2411283 the project is a 3 983 gsf new building (the block) and a 502 gsf patio addition to ethyl & tank. no change requested for midway. this project will evaluate these three buildings on the same lot (010-029660-00) as one building per obc 503.1.2 & obc 705.3 exception 1. the block will operate as an a-2 assembly bar. midway will remain as an a-2 as... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLRE2509678
Status:
corrections required
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
126 graceland blvd plan approval: conditional reviewed for compliance under: 2017 obc and icc a117.1-2009 with modifications in obc 1112.0. work requiring separate application: fire alarm fire suppression work not applicable: n/a project use/occupancy: b building use/occupancy: non-separated mixed use a-2/b/m construction type: ii-b description of work: boss gal hq – expansion of exis... see more
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
ALTC2322725
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,760
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3901 east livingston avenue columbus oh 43227 plan approval: final reviewed for compliance under: 2017 obc and icc a117.1-2009 with modifications in obc 1112.0. work requiring separate application: n/a work not applicable: n/a project use/occupancy separation: b business counseling and outpatient offices (304.1) building use/occupancy separation: b (presently a shell building for tena... see more
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
ALTC2250678
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,900
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plan approval: conditional: see conditions of plan approval. may be verified by inspectors in the field. reviewed for compliance under: 2017 obc and icc a117.1-2009 with modifications in obc 1112.0. work requiring separate application: fire alarm fire suppression work not applicable: fire alarm fire suppression project use/occupancy: f-1 building use/occupancy: f-1 a-2 separated mixed... see more
Valuation:
$8,000,000
Permit #:
ALTC2243704
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,642
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a fitout project of an existing 122688 sf tenant space in a 1-story multitenant building. occupance change is requested from existing f-2 to a-3 pickleball faciity: note plans examiner jon van meter has already done some informal review/correspondence and is familiar with the project
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRPL2524060
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*revision plre2303718: for value engineering purposes the client is choosing to use single walled ductwork rather than the specified double walled ductwork. the mechanical engineer has approved this revision and provided a letter uploaded with this submission.* plan approval: conditional: see conditions of plan approval. reviewed for compliance under: 2017 obc and icc a117.1-2009 with... see more
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
ALTC2238151
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,721
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*revision 4/5/2022 acc: plre2213912 the following revisions were made at the request of the owner to create a larger private office suite and for value engineering purposes emergency egress plan modified as noted. see revised plans for full scope.* *revision 3/9/2022 acc: plre2209914 the following revisions were made for value engineering purposes at owner’s request and to address a c... see more
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
ALTC2150114
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,810
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
494 w. walnut st project reviewed for compliance under: 2017 obc and icc a117.1-2009 with modifications in obc 1112.0 project use/occupancy separation/fire areas: b (business) – 1st floor (ref. obc 303.1.1) building use/occupancy separation/fire areas: b (business) – 1st floor (ref. obc 303.1.1) unoccupied shell space at 2nd floor construction type: v-b (unprotected) description of wo... see more
Valuation:
$199,999
Permit #:
ADDC2349484
Status:
issued
Fee:
$786
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The project will be a 7000 gsf addition to an existing commercial buidling (1729 nhigh st - midway) and will evaluate this structure with the other structure (19 e. 13th ave. ethyl & tank on the same lot (010-029660-00) as one building per ob.503.1.2 & obc 705.3 exception 1. the addition (the block) and 1729 n high st (midway) will operate as a-2 assembly bars & 19 e 13th ave. (ethy &... see more
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
PRPL2325672
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: altc2243704 the following revisions were made at the client’s request. their programing requirements changed and they require a dedicated space for administrative business purposes. the office space which was previously provided as additional storage packaging space will provide an area for dedicated office space for administrative staff storage for admini... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLRE2314443
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a new building commercial construction of a two story cold dark shell space it is a 5 642 gsf group b - business project. the first floor will have two restaurant tenant spaces under 50 occupants qualifying as group b assembly per obc 303.1.1. the second floor is an office tenant space. interior tenant fitout and site improvement to be submitted under separate permits. no occu... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CNEW-23-00326
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: altc2238151 for value engineering purposes the client is choosing to use single walled ductwork rather than the specified double walled ductwork. the mechanical engineer has approved this revision and provided a letter uploaded with this submission
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLRE2303718
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is an interior fit-out project of an existing 2 185 gsf ground floor empty shell tenant space in an existing 6-story commercial building w mixed use (a-2 b m & s-1). the existing building is separated mixed-use by floor & non-separated mixed-use on each level. the fit-out will be non-separated mixed use wine store (m-mercantile) & wine bar (a-2 assembly). the project will include... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CALT-22-01522
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$2,332
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1375-1385 bethel road plan approval: conditional reviewed for compliance under: 2017 obc and icc a117.1-2009 with modifications in obc 1112.0. work not included in this approval: no interior alterations use/occupancy group: a-2/b/a-3 construction type: iii-b description of work: bethel road shopping center storefront – landlord exterior improvement project to an existing center (7, 93... see more
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
ALTC2005480
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,430
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Make exterior alterations to install pre-manufactured gas fire pit per approved plans and manufacturer's installation instructions. submit to fbp for hazmat permit
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B24031945
Status:
approved
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | FIRM.00235429 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Ohio |
| Type | Architect |
| Date Issued | 07-01-2026 |
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| License # | ARC.0614111 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Ohio |
| Type | Architect |
| Date Issued | 12-11-2025 |
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| License # | FIRM.00235429-ARC |
| Status | Active |
| State | Ohio |
| Type | Architectural Firm |
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| License # | 8825 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Kentucky |
| Type | Architect |
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104
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54
Permits
- Building permit records show that MR. Timothy Lai has worked on 54 permitted projects.
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