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1172 SAN PABLO AVENUE SUITE 200C, Berkeley, CA, 94706
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Newell Construction
Newell Construction, 1172 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA (Employees: John Greenleaf Newell, Kevin Charles Newell, and Zandee Ortiz Newell) holds a General Building license and 3 other licenses according to the California license board.
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Newell Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (510) 387-3321
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Address: 1172 SAN PABLO AVENUE SUITE 200C, Berkeley, CA 94706
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Newell Construction Berkeley
Quality
99
85th percentile
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Newell Construction has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Newell Construction has worked on at least
3.0 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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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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*rev1 (dm 1/6/2025) rev: this is an in progress revision to an existing permit (cb24-0199). detail 3/a9.0 of the approved drawings is being revised to show a wood sleeper system rather than a topping slab in order to level the kitchen floor. prior to installing insulation it was discovered that an existing rear balcony was leaking. the revised details show the assembly for the replace... see more
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
CB24-0199-REV1
Status:
final
Fee:
$914
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a revision to an existing building permit (cb24-0199). prior to installing insulation it was discovered that an existing rear balcony was leaking. the revised details show the assembly for the replaced waterproofing flashing and new tile. the existing door from the main bedroom to the balcony will also be replaced in kind. we are submitting the entire detail sheet which includ... see more
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
PREBLD24-0900
Status:
approved
Fee:
$94
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*dbs1 (dm 8/27/2024) deferred submittal: this is a deferred submittal pertaining to the steel shop drawings for permit cb24-0199. the gas diagram was issued in response to a plancheck comment and we were informed that we could submit it together with our deferred submittal kitchen remodel that includes replacing some existing windows and eliminating a wall to an adjacent sun room; rem... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CB24-0199-DBS1
Status:
final
Fee:
$734
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a deferred submittal pertaining to the steel shop drawings for permit cb24-0199. please refer to this permit for the job value and square footages. the gas diagram was issued in response to a plancheck comment and we were informed that we could submit it together with our deferred submittal
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PREBLD24-0599
Status:
approved
Fee:
$94
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: full review - additions adu accessory structures pools remodel demolish generators and
2024-11-13
R3 type const v-b conversion of deck to living living 184 sf deck on permit 01-0978 single family dwelling built in 2003 electrical
Valuation:
$41,645
Permit #:
BLD22-07468
Status:
complete
Fee:
$512
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Revision #1 - added retaining wall and concrete slab under existing family room // kitchen and breakfast nook remodel on main floor of sfd. reframe (make larger) and replace nook windows. master bath and bedroom remodel on upper floor. remove brick flue and frame remaining openings. finishes to match existing.
Valuation:
$105,000
Permit #:
RB1704846
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,506
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision #1 - added retaining wall and concrete slab under existing family room kitchen and breakfast nook remodel on main floor of single family dwelling. reframe (make larger) and replace nook windows. master bathroom and bedroom remodel on upper floor. remove brick flue and frame remaining openings. finishes to match existing
Valuation:
$105,000
Permit #:
RB1704846
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,506
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert garage to accessory structure (as-built)
Valuation:
$50,494
Permit #:
-0304267
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,243
Permit Type:
Convert from
Building Type:
N/A
Repair area of garage/family room/laundry area due to fire damage per plans 06/17/14 sas - revision to addition fixtures @ garage family room and laundry. additional work to include replacing drywall only at entire main floor per plan - no framing or kitchen remodel as part of this permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIAL13-006722
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,863
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical kitchen and breakfast nook remodel on main floor of single family dwelling. reframe (make larger) and replace nook windows. master bathroom and bedroom remodel on upper floor. remove brick flue and frame remaining openings. finishes to match existing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM1800308
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical kitchen and breakfast nook remodel on main floor of single family dwelling. reframe (make larger) and replace nook windows. master bathroom and bedroom remodel on upper floor. remove brick flue and frame remaining openings. finishes to match existing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1800428
Status:
final
Fee:
$427
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen and breakfast nook remodel on main floor of single family dwelling. reframe (make larger) and replace nook windows. master bathroom and bedroom remodel on upper floor. remove brick flue and frame remaining openings. finishes to match existing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1800321
Status:
final
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel master bathroom and guest bath; replace one 24” x 30” casement window with one 40” x 36” awning window and one 30” x 30” slider window with one 74” x 66” fixed window on the front and south elevations. all new materials and windows will match the existing building. (bldg mechanical electrical plumbing)
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
CB16-0691
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,203
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
792 sq ft addition of conditioned space at the basement including remodeling at the main floor. new windows, and reloc. of stairs
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
1500002600
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-4 (4 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Courtyard with parking. from 3 wks to 6wks. 12-6-04-dc i called mr. lao and left a message marsha when finished.-thanks dc new 10, 762 s.f 4 live/work and 4 residential units building around a resumbittal plans dated 5-5-05 back to that the plan check process was changed zoning and design review please give
Valuation:
$1,050,000
Permit #:
0400005270
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-6 (6 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 634 sq ft adu * revised plans to addition ammr for green roof - no valuation increase.dc
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
1500002601
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-4 (4 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel including kitchen, powder room, and (2) bathrooms, and window replacement.
Valuation:
$185,000
Permit #:
B2016-02377
Status:
final
Fee:
$9,836
Permit Type:
Addition/Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
To complete permit bial14-001172 - replace/modify windows facia and soffit and framing. addition entry porch light per plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIAL14-009361
Status:
final
Fee:
$256
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel and addition to single family residence and construct a second unit. do not issue building permit until gisele sorensen has approved--pmj electrica permit for temporary power pole issued-mdd
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
0500001171
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-3 (3 wk
Building Type:
N/A
Det garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
255037
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Garage
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 514068 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | 775359 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-94562-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 603931 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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99
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Wesco Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
55
Permits
- Building permit records show that Newell Construction has worked on 55 permitted projects.
Newell Construction Employees
JN
John Greenleaf Newell
Sole Owner
KN
Kevin Charles Newell
Sole Owner
ZN
Zandee Ortiz Newell
Sole Owner