Updated: Jul 01, 2026
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3156 LIONSHEAD AVENUE, Carlsbad, CA, 92010
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Sun Country Builders Construction
Founded by John Ahlswede in 1979, Sun Country Builders specializes in multifamily and affordable housing construction throughout Southern California, including Carlsbad and the greater Vista area. With more than 45 years of experience, the company has developed a strong focus on serving developers and organizations seeking to build safe, high-quality, and affordable homes. Originating as a framing contractor, Sun Country Builders shifted to multifamily projects early in its history and initiated its affordable housing specialization in the early 1980s, constructing 13 USDA Rural Development agricultural housing projects in remote locations across Southern California. The company manages projects with disciplined contracting and precise estimating, regularly delivering results on time and frequently under budget. Acting as in-house construction staff for their clients, Sun Country Builders maintains longstanding relationships and repeat business in the multifamily housing sector.
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Phone Number: (916) 941-9752
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Address: 3156 LIONSHEAD AVENUE, Carlsbad, CA 92010
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Sun Country Builders Carlsbad
Quality
110
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Sun Country Builders has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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16 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Sun Country Builders has worked on at least
27.0 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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New Constructions |
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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Sun Country Builders mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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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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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $58,114. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$362,600
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000551
Status:
issued
Fee:
$458
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mid-city: city heights**100% affordable housing expedite program** building electrical mechanical and plumbing permits to construct a 5 story 131, 998 s.f. mixed use building consisting of a community meeting space parking & 75 affordable housing units with amenities at 4021, 4035, 4061 fairmount ave & 4390 university ave. base zone cupd-cu-2-3
Valuation:
$15,723,806
Permit #:
2492584
Status:
issued
Fee:
$612,808
Permit Type:
Five or more fami...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition sitting room and rework kitchen laundry pantry
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
READ25-05284
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,544
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Mid-city: city heights - *active management* digital - building electrical mechanical and plumbing permit for union bank apartments for a 100% affordable 60 unit apartment building 4 stories type iiia over 1 story of type ia above grade parking w/accessory uses on the ground floor. taoz geohaz 52 base zone - cupd-ct-2-3 & cupd-cu-2-3
Valuation:
$12,102,579
Permit #:
2482648
Status:
issued
Fee:
$906,477
Permit Type:
Five or more fami...
Building Type:
N/A
Rehabilitation of (e) afforadble senior housing apartment building including replacemnt of windows unit cabinets plumbing and lighting fixtures. common are remodel including replacement lighting and finishes parking garage and site accessibility improvemnts
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
19016-30000-24065
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000567
Status:
complete
Fee:
$23
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000566
Status:
complete
Fee:
$23
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000565
Status:
complete
Fee:
$23
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000564
Status:
complete
Fee:
$433
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000562
Status:
issued
Fee:
$23
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000559
Status:
issued
Fee:
$806
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000558
Status:
issued
Fee:
$23
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$62,914
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000557
Status:
complete
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000556
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,143
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000553
Status:
complete
Fee:
$23
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000552
Status:
complete
Fee:
$23
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$58,114
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000550
Status:
issued
Fee:
$525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Anita st affordable housing apts - building 4 type iii 23, 857 sf (9) - 1 bed 1 bathroom (6) - 2 bed 2 bathroom & (9) - 3 bed 2 bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BR20-0229
Status:
complete
Fee:
$645,572
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Anita street affordable housing apts - building 6 type ii 16, 939 sf (9) - 1 bed 1 ba (6) - 2 bed 2 ba & (3) - 3 bed 2 bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BR20-0227
Status:
complete
Fee:
$485,816
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2023-12-13
Cross street: presioca st description of work: affordable housing tenant improvement for san martin de porres apartments buildings 1-18 to include: repair exterior wood siding and trim stucco repair as needed remove and replace doors replace plumbing fixtures replace fau new/removed interior wall partitions remove and replace all windows re-roof with foundation repairs to buildings 7 ... see more
Valuation:
$6,883
Permit #:
PDS2023-COMALT-000568
Status:
issued
Fee:
$341
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 446341 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Framing And Rough Carpentry, Concrete |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 974113 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 446341 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 538787 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 811783 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership, Corporation |
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110
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Wesco Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
300
Permits
- Building permit records show that Sun Country Builders has worked on 300 permitted projects.
Sun Country Builders Employees
DF
Daryl Allan Mc Farland
Rmo
JR
James Lewis Riley
Owner
JA
John Wilkins Ahlswede
Rmo
SD
Saul Duarte-Lopez
Rme
WH
Wesley David Hodson
Owner