Updated: Jul 03, 2026
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31 BLAKEMORE DRIVE, Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694
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Shear Construction
Shear Construction, 31 Blakemore Dr, Ladera Ranch, CA (Employee: Andrew David De Surra) holds a General Building, Masonry license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 89 does not rank in the top 50% of California contractors.
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Shear Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (949) 636-0195
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Address: 31 BLAKEMORE DRIVE, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
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Shear Construction Ladera Ranch
Quality
89
30th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Shear Construction has a BuildZoom score of 89, which places them above 30% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Shear Construction has worked on at least
20.0 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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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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6 projects
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New Constructions |
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6 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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4 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Shear Construction mostly works on
home addition
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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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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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $30,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Shear Construction Reviews
2.5 out of 5 stars, based on
3
reviews
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By Don S.April 25, 2023Designed, engineered, permitted and built our 3000sf house$1,900,000
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By Joyce C.December 5, 2021Full condo remodel.
Everything the other reviewer said is true...do NOT hire these frauds!!! They overcharge, provide subpar work and were a year over our scheduled move in date.
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AnonymousJuly 3, 2019
They are not a diligent contractor. They billed for one product and installed another in multiple instances.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Single family residence interior alteration of living room dining room kitchen & fireplace 603 sf. r/r some windows & doors. new portico siding roof and addition 639 sf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
XR2025-2044
Status:
plan check applied
Fee:
$1,784
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (2) 36 tall street trees (x2020-2195) & verify standard mailbox & entry walkway **updated 12/20/23 ea for decorative walkway on holly lane and laurel place
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
N2023-0318
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,292
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence addition 236 sf replace all windows new deck (198 sf) master bathroom remodel 80 sf relocate pool equipment
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
PC2024-0603
Status:
approved
Fee:
$1,121
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence addition 47 sf and remodel 1120 sf. reconstruct garage 716 sf. (n) landscape/hardscape/drainage
Valuation:
$205,000
Permit #:
XR2022-2895
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,222
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 611 sf adu attached to (e) detached garage (1 bd/ba). mech: (1) fau <100k (1) refrig sys <100k (1) hood (1) exhaust fan (1) dryer vent (4) ducts. elect: (1) residence air conditioning pkg (15) light fixtures (13) outlets (10) switches (1) up to 200a sub. plumbing: 1 of ea: ice connect dw gas
Valuation:
$79,784
Permit #:
BC23-00183
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 795 sf adu attached to (e) detached garage (1 bd/ba) w (n) ca room w bbq+hood included. mech: (1) fau <100k (1) refrig sys <100k (2) hoods (1) exhaust fan. elect: (1) residence air conditioning pkg (12) light fixtures (18) outlets (8) switches (1) 200a mpu (1) up to 200a sub. plumbing: 1 of ea:
Valuation:
$103,811
Permit #:
BC23-00182
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 1591 sf to 1st floor addition 1104 sf to 2nd floor. new 604 sf attached garage. addition (2) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms. fixtures include: (1) fau (1) air conditioning unit (1) alter cool/heat (1) kit hood w/exhaust (6) vent fans (14) vents/ducts (1) residence air conditioning electrical pkg (48) lights (52)
Valuation:
$449,203
Permit #:
BC22-00527
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence addition 859 sf and remodel kitchen and prep kitchen 610 sf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
XR2025-2803
Status:
plan check applied
Fee:
$3,424
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence with attached garage 2648 521 sf
Valuation:
$464,880
Permit #:
XR2022-2571
Status:
final
Fee:
$15,193
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - relocate ansul box. new exhaust fan & ducting. structural support and seismic anchorage of kitchen hood & rooftop unit @ american legion #291
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
X2022-1546
Status:
final
Fee:
$828
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence construct new gable roof @ the entry porch (48 sf)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
XR2025-0015
Status:
final
Fee:
$568
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert (e) m. bed/bath to (n) m.bath laundry room & storage room w hallway. 201 sf addition to create (n) m.bed. convert (e) middle bedroom to (n) dining room. remodel & change layout of kitchen w (n) island. fixtures to include: mech- (2) ducts (1) kitchen
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BC21-00765
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish (e) block wall at rear and construct new 6 x 23 at right rear with 4 x 6 infill gate connecting to garage. continue block wall at right side of single family residence 26 x 6. revision 2/2/23 extend wall on right side to addtional 6 l.f. x 6 ft. totla length of wall
Valuation:
$6,360
Permit #:
BX22-00836
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove (e) copper line and install 80 of 1 pvc water line to poc at garage. install 70 of 1 gas line from (e) meter to poc at garage. ref bc23-00182 for construction of new adu
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P23-00122
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence interior remodel 1117 sf convert garage to livable 52 sf and addition 1320 sf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PI2025-0422
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w/att garage 3, 842/598 sf
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
X2020-2195
Status:
final
Fee:
$23,145
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove (e) 6 ft high wood fence at rear property line & install (n) 70 lf x 6 ft high block wall to be built according to city standards using footing b. ref bc21-00765 for other work
Valuation:
$8,400
Permit #:
BX22-00111
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 1 - revise gable roof framing
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
REV2025-0445
Status:
approved
Fee:
$128
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct (n) 333 sf pool & spa w related equipment. plans w permit. extension cold water shower to be under separate permit
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BC22-00711
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 210: construct new non-load bearing partition walls and install new door; relocate hvac and electrical distribution; new lighting; relocate ada compliant shower restroom and break room sink per approved plans. revision on 6/2/2020: remove breakroom sink replace it with washer and dryer; split unit 210 into two units to create #208
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
CBP-2019-3954
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Shear Construction License info
Verified License
| License # | 760853 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Masonry |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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89
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
61
Permits
- Building permit records show that Shear Construction has worked on 61 permitted projects.
Shear Construction Employees
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Andrew David De Surra
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
Shear Construction exceed our expectations! Our family was pleased with the house that Shear designed and built for us in Newport Beach. The design build process was easy and efficient making the construction process easy.