Updated: May 28, 2026
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Address
1658 Center Rd, Novato, CA, 94947
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Nicholson Construction
Nicholson Construction, 1658 Center Rd, Novato, CA holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 116 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Nicholson Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 218-0865
Address: 1658 Center Rd, Novato, CA 94947
Nicholson Construction Novato
Quality
116
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Nicholson Construction has a BuildZoom score of 116, which places them above 98% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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11 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Nicholson Construction has worked on at least
28.0 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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12 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Nicholson Construction mostly works on
new construction
projects.
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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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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5 projects
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$1mil+ |
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Building Permits by Nicholson Construction
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Epc - duplex 1802.5 sq ft total. garages 643 sq ft. porches 210 sq ft unit 1 -4341 dog alley- 840 sq ft. garage 321.5 porch 105 unit 2- 4345 dog alley- 962.5 sq ft. garage 321.5 porch 105 solar 2.31kwh for each unit carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314. “water conserving fixtures are required to be installed throughout this residence per sb 407 (... see more
Valuation:
$331,113
Permit #:
RES-2306775
Status:
issued
Fee:
$24,975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Encroachment agreement for pavers & encroachment permit for driveway approach (1)-36 box tree & (1) curb drain (x2022-0323)
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
N2023-0340
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,404
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 35 story mixed use building: 450 units residential condominium , core and shell only retail 6 levels garage above grade and 1 level garage below grade
Valuation:
$141,750,000
Permit #:
16010-10000-00347
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Early start - non-structural demolition permit ( early start permit reference to permit 17016-10000-27541) and correct the record from 492 guest rooms to reflect the existing as-built site conditions as a combination of guest rooms and suites of rooms for a total of 227 (no change in use)
Valuation:
$2,457,559
Permit #:
17016-10001-27541
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to bld24-1795
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
REV25-0082
Status:
final
Fee:
$595
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Early start foundation only permit (up to the street level ) for a new 35 story 450 unit condominium 6 levels garage above grade and 1 level garage below grade
Valuation:
$47,250,000
Permit #:
16010-10003-00347
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish of existing single family residence
Valuation:
$84,911
Permit #:
BLD25-0771
Status:
final
Fee:
$15,143
Permit Type:
Demolish
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to #16010-10000-00347 revise the total nuber of provided long-term"and short term bicycle parking spaces - as required by the bycycle parking-requirements ordinance (ord. # 185480). and change portion of the bicycle parking area to mechanical room in the mezz. level
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
16010-10040-00347
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
**supplemental permit to #17016-10000-27541** revised exiting resulting from rerouting of occupants on the level 03 courtyard directly into stair #1. accessible exit ramps added on courtyard due to existing elevatinon difference between courtyard and interior
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
17016-10009-27541
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Deferred submittal/permit for exterior framing for levels 1-5 for a 35 story building that is under const- under permit 16010-10000-00347. the exterior finishes are deferred. no change in the valuation- therefore no fees on this permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
16010-10022-00347
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to 16010-100000-00347 for the deferred submittal for fire-stops this approved detail is at the connection of the rated walls to concrete deck above or concrete filled metal deck above. no change in the valuation
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
16010-10017-00347
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
E360- revision to bld24-1315
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
REV25-0052
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$990
Permit Type:
Revision
Building Type:
N/A
Addition for mstr bedroom suite; remodel marin county fire dist san rafael school dist
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
171778
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Proposed window washing system on 35 story high rise- deferred submittal the window walls that are being attached to are permits 16010-10019-00347 and 16010-10020-00347 which have been issued. no change in valuation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
16010-10023-00347
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
E360- revison to bld24-1354
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
REV25-0015
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,020
Permit Type:
Revision
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence new 42 h cmu wall w 5'h glass attached to the side (5 h max x 35'4 lf) *inside the p/l*
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
XR2023-2953
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,008
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cmu retaining wall
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD25-0622
Status:
issued
Fee:
$331
Permit Type:
Retwall
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit #16010-10000-00347 dog run & pool enclosure- level 11 these enclosures were deferred structurally on the original permit. these enclosures were shown on the originally approved plan- they are not part of this approval
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
16010-10029-00347
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Retaining wall
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
BLD25-0719
Status:
final
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Retwall
Building Type:
N/A
Temp power pole
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
BLD25-0681
Status:
final
Fee:
$95
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 937086 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 460947 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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116
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Wesco Insurance Company |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Everest National Insurance Company |
138
Permits
- Building permit records show that Nicholson Construction has worked on 138 permitted projects.