Updated: May 04, 2026
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P O BOX 73067, San Clemente, CA, 92673
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SM Nelson Construction
Based in San Clemente, California, SM Nelson Construction has served the Orange County area for two decades. The company specializes in residential construction and remodeling, with experience in custom home building, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and outdoor living spaces. SM Nelson Construction works with homeowners seeking to update existing homes or build new properties tailored to their specifications. Projects often highlight current building methods and emphasize seamless integration between indoor and outdoor areas, drawing on the coastal character of the region. The team manages projects from initial consultation through completion, coordinating with designers, engineers, and trade specialists as needed. SM Nelson Construction is recognized locally for their comprehensive approach on homes throughout San Clemente and neighboring communities.
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SM Nelson Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (949) 261-1600
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Address: P O BOX 73067, San Clemente, CA 92673
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SM Nelson Construction San Clemente
Quality
102
89th percentile
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SM Nelson Construction has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that SM Nelson Construction has worked on at least
4.0 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.
Experience
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that SM Nelson Construction mostly works on
commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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Building Permits by SM Nelson Construction
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Tenant improvement. permit for building out of shell to an ice cream store w mechanical electrical & plumbing. bruster's real ice cream
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
BC25-0067
Status:
applied
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit for a 5 096 sf commercial tenant improvement to convert existing space to a veterinary clinic [heritage animal hospital]
Valuation:
$356,720
Permit #:
BLDTI24-00036
Status:
complete
Fee:
$21,516
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(e plan) residential remodel and addition
Valuation:
$364,850
Permit #:
00942046-RBPR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,328
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E360 - tenant improvement for bruster's real ice cream
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD24-0194
Status:
final
Fee:
$6,230
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
N/A
Permit to demolish partitions to combine units 107 & 108 - into 2, 400 sf vet office. demolish storage & dog wash room to create lab/rx room addition partitions & ceilings to create exam rooms office & breakroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD20-000114
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,980
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
(bld20-000114) plan check to expand and convert (e) - open floor plan into a vet clinic. ste 107 (1400 sf) expanding into ste 108 (1000 sf)- total new sf: 2400
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BPC19-001552
Status:
final
Fee:
$984
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Deferred truss calculation and service panel upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT2014-03721
Status:
final
Fee:
$73
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement veterniarian office- 3375 sq ft
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT2015-03731
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,822
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install tankless water heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1705090003
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit for a 1, 460 sf tenant improvement to convert an - exisiting open floor plan into a veterinary clinic
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD14-004820
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,709
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
(bld14-004820) plan check for tenant improvement - to convert an exisiting open floor plan into a veterinary clinic. (1, 460 sq ft)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BPC14-001373
Status:
final
Fee:
$971
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Deferred truss calculation and service panel upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT2014-01839
Status:
complete
Fee:
$802
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building Permit
128 Chula St, CA
2015-10-05
Plumbing for new bathroom
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
1510050028
Status:
N/A
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement pet animal clinic 4, 530 sf
Valuation:
$135,900
Permit #:
B201300489
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
$9,504
Permit Type:
Com_ti
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish interior demising walls
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
D201300026
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
$137
Permit Type:
Demolish
Building Type:
N/A
300 sf bedroom extension and bathroom addition/10 sf bathroom remodel
Valuation:
$60,010
Permit #:
1506170022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit for production engineeng & machine for a 1, 056 sf ten - permit for production engineeng & machine for a 1, 056 sf tenant improvements to install new partitions suspended ceiling system adding plumbing fixtures mechanical registers and electrical outlets/lighting as proposed in approved construction documents
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT09-00172
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,713
Permit Type:
Industrial
Building Type:
N/A
Permit for 1065 sf. of additional office spaces to include - permit for 1065 sf. of additional office spaces to include toilet rooms, utility rooms & misc. storage. new electrical plumbing mechanical, suspended ceiling hard lid ceilings new roof top units and exaust fans and relocate oneexisting skylight
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT09-02693
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,791
Permit Type:
Industrial
Building Type:
N/A
200 amp panel upgrade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT2017-02669
Status:
final
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement. partition walls and electrical only
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT2008-00303
Status:
final
Fee:
$678
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 619550 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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102
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
19
Permits
- Building permit records show that SM Nelson Construction has worked on 19 permitted projects.
SM Nelson Construction Employees
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Sean Michael Nelson
Owner