Updated: May 28, 2026
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204 RICHARDSON DR, Mill Valley, CA, 94949
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Smollen the Builder Construction
Smollen the Builder, 204 Richardson Dr, Mill Valley, CA (Employees: Craig Scott Smollen and John C Smollen) holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 96 ranks in the top 20% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (949) 495-5247
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Address: 204 RICHARDSON DR, Mill Valley, CA 94949
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Smollen the Builder Mill Valley
Quality
96
80th percentile
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Smollen the Builder has a BuildZoom score of 96, which places them above 80% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Smollen the Builder has worked on at least
2.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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Siding replacement remove 1/2 eichler plywood siding and replace w 1/2 structural 1 plywood nailed off 6 on the edges 12 with 10d galvanized nails. install vp100 weather barrier as per manufactures instructions. install azek 1x3 t&g (wui approved) as per manufactures instructions. flash accordingly
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
B34104
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
***code case****res bldg; exterior wall on patio for privacy
Valuation:
$3,250
Permit #:
B2025-1037
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$486
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
Rmdl 2 bathroom kitchen and utility room t.d. 6-16-20
Valuation:
$82,000
Permit #:
165199
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
Addition 53 sqft & remodel
Valuation:
$326,500
Permit #:
BR16-157
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,704
Permit Type:
Remodel/alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel & addition to existing mstr bedroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B1704-066
Status:
final
Fee:
$10,534
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Replace beam at carport
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B1904-098
Status:
final
Fee:
$327
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel & addition to existing mstr bedroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P1706-029
Status:
final
Fee:
$348
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel & addition to existing mstr bedroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M1706-012
Status:
final
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel & addition to existing mstr bedroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E1706-034
Status:
final
Fee:
$155
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
The coastal development permit no. 1545147 was approved through a process two decision by the development services department on february 5, 2016. the permit no. 1545147 was recorded at the county recorder's office as doc#2016-0128789 on march 23, 2016.
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
1545147
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 99 sq ft to sfdwl 300 sq ft to deck remodel family 596 sq ft kitchen 171 sq ft re-roof 4 squares revision #1 (02/05/2013): addition 19 sq ft bay window to front of residence. issued on 3/4/2013
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
12070060
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$4,618
Permit Type:
Single family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Create new full bathroom in place of existing closet in master bedroom
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B2016-1342
Status:
final
Fee:
$365
Permit Type:
Res-oss
Building Type:
N/A
#scanned# tear off all existing siding. repair non-structural dry rot. install new sheet siding
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2015-01037
Status:
final
Fee:
$500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Retroactive kitchen & 2 baths (rbr)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B1603-052
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,396
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Garage addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B1604-082
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,612
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Retroactive kitchen & 2 baths (rbr)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P1605-019
Status:
final
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
Retroactive kitchen & 2 baths (rbr)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E1605-025
Status:
final
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
(23) sheetrock be
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
153945
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Retroactive kitchen & 2 bathrooms (rbr)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
N/A
Status:
N/A
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel & front entry courtyard
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
M1805-078
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
Alter-sfd
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 968840 |
| 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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Inactive License
| License # | 125379 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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96
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
13
Permits
- Building permit records show that Smollen the Builder has worked on 13 permitted projects.
Smollen the Builder Employees
CS
Craig Scott Smollen
Sole Owner
JS
John C Smollen
Sole Owner