Updated: May 06, 2026
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2 Office Park Circle, Birmingham, AL, 35223
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Thornton Construction Company, Inc
Specializing in residential development across the Birmingham, Alabama area, Thornton Construction Company, Inc. has built more than 3,000 homes since shifting its focus to residential projects in 1988. The company also continues to undertake commercial construction, drawing on foundational expertise that dates back to its establishment in 1952 by Bill Thornton, Jr. and Bill Thornton, Sr. Thornton Construction is overseen by Jim and Christopher Thornton, who represent the third and fourth generations of family leadership, managing day-to-day operations and project decisions. The firm is known for integrating up-to-date products and designs, and handles critical aspects from home site layouts to final construction. Past recognition includes features in Forbes Magazine’s “Outlook Alabama” and multiple honors from the Parade of Homes and the National Association of Home Builders Institute of Residential Marketing.
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Phone Number: (205) 870-5498
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Address: 2 Office Park Circle, Birmingham, AL 35223
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Building Permits by Thornton Construction Company, Inc
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Land disturbance permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
L-001642
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-056404
Status:
issued
Fee:
$21,300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Addition - 2nd story cover porch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-056926
Status:
issued
Fee:
$16,033
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Building other interior demolish
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-056841
Status:
issued
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Land disturbance permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
L-001585
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-053532
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-053213
Status:
complete
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Land disturbance permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
L-001633
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-055849
Status:
complete
Fee:
$15,160
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Land disturbance permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
L-001622
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*******keyed in error
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
L-001621
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-055099
Status:
complete
Fee:
$10,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration of existing space
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-053046
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Alteration of existing space - bathroom interior
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-055850
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Addition -
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-049678
Status:
complete
Fee:
$900
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-048013
Status:
issued
Fee:
$986
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Alteration of existing space - dlb fees working with out a permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-046006
Status:
Active
Fee:
$532
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Business
Interior commercial office space alterations
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2015-02597
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Non structural adjustment to the tenant space. sewer by swwater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2015-00435
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Land disturbance permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
L-001591
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 19725 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Alabama |
| Type | Home Builder License |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of Thornton Construction Company, Inc with the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
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| License # | 12971 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Alabama |
| Type | General Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 12729 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Alabama |
| Type | Home Builder License |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of Thornton Construction Company, Inc with the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
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Verified License
| License # | 3883, 4295 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Alabama |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since January, 2010.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 4295 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Alabama |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2016. Check the current license status of Thornton Construction Company, Inc with the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Thornton Construction Company, Inc has worked on 74 permitted projects.
Thornton Construction Company, Inc Employees
JT
James J Thornton
JT
James M Thornton
Owner
JT
James M. Thornton
Designated Qualifying Representative